Wadi Feiran Terminal

1. Wadi Feiran Terminal pilot boarding Pilot boards28°44.3′N 033°12.2′E

Size limits

LOA 274m, draught 16.1m.

Water density

1032.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.2m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Vessels should keep at least 3nm offshore until W of the oil tanks on the shore. The approach to the berths should then be made with the tanks bearing not more than 090° to avoid the shoal depths of 10.0m or less which lie NW of the terminal. Vessels approach the berths from the W, never from the N because of shallows. Vessels should follow the same track for departure to be clear of shoals.

Two spar buoys (position approximate) are moored close NW of berth No 1 and No 2.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained in area approx 2nm W to SW of the terminal, in a depth of 31m.

Restrictions

Berthing usually takes place during daylight only.

Vessels must have a min of 330m of anchor chain on each anchor.

Tugs

Two tugs available for berthing/unberthing.

Mooring

Vessels berth with their anchors down and secured to mooring buoys aft.

Charts and publications

BA 2132, 2373, 2374. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

Communications

Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 06, 08, 16. Callsign "Abu Rudeis".

Port: Ch 16, 14.

Tel: +20 2 2262 1739 / +20 2 2262 1740.

Fax: +20 2 2260 9792.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.

Documents

Cargo documents (copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest) should be in possession of state agent prior to ship's arrival for the purpose of approaching cargo receivers to enable them to manage the necessary formalities.

Special forms, for completion by the Master, will be delivered to him by the pilot, Immigration and state agent.

Health

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.

Ship sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

Customs and immigration

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master.

There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large.

Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

Flags

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Notices and regulations

Vessels arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Transport Sector.

Position: Head of Department

Address: 4 Petolomy Street, Alexandria, 21514, Egypt.

Fax: +203 484 2096

Email: [email protected]

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Dry docks

Nearest floating dock, length 144m and width 22m of 55,000t capacity supplied with gantry cranes of 150t capacity, available at Suez, 85nm north.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel oil available by barge.

Medical

Hospitals at Suez.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cairo.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Wadi Feiran is a tanker loading terminal situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Suez, approx 150km SSE of Suez.

The port

The facilities consist of two CBMs connected to shore storage tanks by submarine pipelines.

Where does the pilot board at Wadi Feiran Terminal?

The pilot boards at Wadi Feiran Terminal pilot boarding, 28°44.3′N 033°12.2′E.

What time zone is Wadi Feiran Terminal in?

Local time at Wadi Feiran Terminal is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Wadi Feiran Terminal?

The deepest berth listed is at Wadi Feiran: 16.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Wadi Feiran Terminal?

1032.

Which load line zone is Wadi Feiran Terminal in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wadi Feiran Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Wadi Feiran Terminal is EGWAF.

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