NP 286(3) Mediterranean and Africa

OMAN

HOURS: Sat-Wed: 0730-1430 LT

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage Is not available_

. (2) The pori is only used by local vessels.

(3) Vessels should call on. VHF Ch 67, 30 mins before ETA.

MiNA' AL FAi'1L

UNqTAD LOCODE: OM MFH

Pilots

CONTACT DETAILS:

CaJl~ Fapl Pilots

Fahal Pilots

VHF Frequency: Ch 12

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage Is compulsory for tarikers.

(2) Pilot boards in the following positions:

(a) 23°42'·00N58°31'·30E(1·5,nmiles NE of Jazirat Fapl) (Fahallsland)

(b) 23°41'·00N58°33'·35E(1 n mile E of Fapl Fairway Lt buoy)

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Port Control

Call: FatJl Control (Fahal Control)

VHF Frequency: Ch 12

Telephone: +96824677231

Fax: +968 24675150

E-mail: port.ops.supervisors@pdo.co.om

Website: www.pdo.co.om

Shell Oman

Call: Shell Oman

VHF Frequency: Ch 06

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1 hNotice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 5 days, 96h, 72h, 48h and 24h in

. advance to PETROMAR MUSCAT by telex or fax. Any change in ETA in excess of 2h must be advised immediately. The ~ day message should contain the following information:

(i) Maximum draught on departure

m Hose handling crane or derrick Safe Working Load (SWL)

(k) Bow to manifold distance in metres

(I) Number, type, size and SWL of Bowstoppers for securing SBM mooring chains

(m) Vessel'sflag

(n) Master'sname

(0) Any fauft or condition on the vessel which could adversely affect performance

(p) Statement lrom the Master confirming alllitting appliances to be U1ilised at the port are in good order and certification is up to dale

(q) Whelher any mainlenance or repairs is planned in the anchorage

(r) Vessel'sNRT

(s) Maximum H2S levels (PPM in vapour) measured in cargo lanks

(I) Maximum loading rale wilh only one hose connected

(u) ISPS - security level

(2) Vessels should confirm ETA wilh FatJl Control (Fahal Pllols) on VHF:Ch 12,2h before arrival.

(3) Anchored vessels should inform FatJl Control of the following:

(a) Time of anchoring

(b) Bearing and dislance from FatJl Island

(c) NOR lime

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(4)During loading operations, contact is through a shore provided UHF radio wrth VHF Ch 12 for back-up.

(5)All vessels, when in port or laying off Minei.'al Fa~i should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12.

NOTE:

Vessels undertaking cargo operations or loading fuel oil on S8M3, communications are with Shell Oman.

Pilots and Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Omifco Port

VHF Frequency: 9h 16; 71

RT Frequency (kHz): 8143

Telephone: +96825532091

Fax: +96825562847

+968 25562848

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for all vessels and is available H24.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should establish communication via agent to provide ETA 7 days, 72h, 48h, 24h and 12h prior to arrival.

(3)Pilot boards in position 22 0 39'·00N59a 28'·00E(1·5n miles E of the terminal).

NOTE:

Terminal is.operated by Oman India Fertiliser Co. (OMIFCO).

PORT S(~LALA~·: (;tQiNA RAVSUT) .

UNCTA01OCODE: OM SLL

Pilots and POi1

CONTACT DETAILS:

Port Control

<::all: Port Salalah Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12

Telephone: +968 23219052

Fax: +968 23219253

E-mail: portcontrol@salalahport.com

Port Authority

E-mail: mktg@salalahport.com

Websije: www.salalahport.com

HOURS: H24 •

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for vessels over 200 NRT and Is available H24.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 96h, 48h, 36h and 24h in advance via the agent, and by e-maiVfax or by VHF Ch 12, 4h in advance.

(3)The first 'ETAmessage should include the following information:

(a)LOA

(b)Draught

(c)NRT and GT

(d)Cargo distribution details

(e)Last port of call

(f)Next port of call

(g)Vessel'sname, flag and port of registry

(4)Vessels inward-bound should contact Port Control on VHF Ch 16 when within

range.

(5)Pilotage can be prOvided at 1h notice.

(6)Within the port, vessefs should maintain watch on VHF Chs 12 and 16.

(7)Pilot boards in position 16a 56'·50N54°05'·40E.

p.lo Ti.:

For salt!ty reasons, vessels unable to communicate by voice in clear English or ~rabic will not be allowed to enter the port and will be kept at anchorage until a suitable communication arrangement is made by owner or agent.

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Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Port Sultan Qaboos (PSQ) VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +968 24714000

+968 24714870 Fax: +96824712196

+968 24714007

E-mail: psC@omantel.net.om Website: www.pscoman.com

OmanCG

VHF Frequency: Ch 11

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage Is compulsory for all vessels and is available H24.

(2) Nollce of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 72h, 48h and 24h in advance through the agent stating:

(a) LOA

(b) Draught

(c) Gross tonnage

(d) Net tonnage

(3) Vessels should establish contact with Port Control 3h before arrival.

(4) Pilot requires 2h notice of ETD; contact is to be established 30 mins before ETD on VHF Ch 14.

(5) During major dredging operations incoming vessels must addHionally confirm their HA when 5 n miles away from the breakwater light and establish contact, with Port Control, 1h before HO.

(6) Pilot boards in position 23°38'·25N58°35'·00E(between 0·7and 1n mile NE of Port Sultan Qaboos breakwater Lt).

NOTES:

(1) The prohibited entry, restricted areas and prohiMed anchorage areas are to be strictly observed.

(2) Vessels intending to anchor in the Port Sultan Qaboos anchorage Nof the port are to contact Port Control giving vessel'sparticulars, and request an anchorage position.

(3) All vessels should be represented by a local agent before permission will be granted.

Pilots and Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Qalhat Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 0614

Shift Superintendent

Telephone: +96825547858 (H24)

Fax: +96825547764

E-mail: olngops@omanlng.co.om

Marine Superlndendent

Telephone: +968 25547705 (Office hours)

Fax: +96825547788

E-mail: olngmarine@omanlng.co.om

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage Is computsory for all vessels.

(2) Nollce of ETA: ETA should be advised by fax on departure from previous port, then 96h, 48h, 24h and 5h in advance.

(3) The terminal should be advised should the ETA deviate more than:

(a) 12h from that initially advised on departure

(b) 6h following the 96h advice and before the 24h advice

(c) 2h following the 24h advice

(4) Pilot boards in position 22°43'·00N59°27'·50E(between 3·5-4n miles NE of the terminal).

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RAS MUSANDAM NAVAL BASE

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: A4N

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 1174

Telephone: +96826341605

+968 26341699

Fax: +96826341661

+968 26341690

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Entry to the Naval Base is restricted to authorised vessels only.

(2)Vessels must call on VHF Ch 74 when 5 n miles from the base.

(3)Authorised vessels must obtain permission on VHF Ch 74 to use the Inshore Traffic Zone prior to entering the area.

RADAR SURVEILLANCE:

The station monitors the Strait of Hormuz Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) by radar tracking and visual identification.

Restricted Area

AREA:

A Restricted Area has been established in Khawr al Quway", to the Sou1h and East of lines joining the following positions:

(1)26°23'·43N56°22'·74E

(2)26°22'·66N56°20'·96E

(3)26°21'·12N56°20'·39E

(4)26°19'·01N56°20'·19E

PROCEDURE:

No vessel over 20m in length may enter this area without prior clearance from the Royal Navy of Oman. For clearance call Ra'sMusandam Naval Base (A4N) on VHF Ch 16.

SAID BIN SULTAN NAVAL BASE, WUDAu

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: A4W

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 74

Telephone: +96826346020

Fax: +968 26346017

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Entry is restricted to authorised vessels only.

(2)Vessels should call on VHF Ch 74 when 2 n miles from the Fairway Lt buoy (23°50'·85N57"33'·00E).

(3)Pilotage is not available except in exceptional circumstances.

SOHAR

UNCTAD LOCODE: OM SOH

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Sohar Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 13 71

HrMr

Telephone: +96826762517

+968 26762518

Fax: +968 26852519

Container Tenminal

Telephone: +96826865612

Fax: +968 26865602

Port Authority

Telephone: +96826852700

Fax: +96826852701

E-mail: ops@portofsohar.com

Website: www.portofsohar.com

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HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels except Naval vessels, Government vessels or other vessels exempted by the Hr Mr.

(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA to the Hr Mr, 72h and 24h prior to arrival.

(3) Vessels should confirm ETA to Ihe Hr Mr. 4h prior 10 arrival, stating the following information:

(a) Vessel'sname and call sign

(b) Port of registry

(c) IMO Number

(d) Master'sname

(e) ETA and anticipated ETD draught (Q LOA

(g) GT

(h) Cargo with IMDG specificalions if applicable

(i) Insurance

0) Quality vessel certificates with company, place and date of issue

(k) Sohar Industrial Port tenant to be called on

(I) Last ports of call

(m) Maximum loading rate required

(n) Deballasting requirement and timing

(0) Any crew changes, bunkering, stores or medical assistance required

(4) Request for pilotage should be senl 10 the Hr Mr'sOffice via the agent alleast 3h before the service is required.

(5) Vessels should contact the Hr Mr on VHF Ch 16 or the wor1<ing channel to obtain permission to enter or leave the port.

(6) Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71 whilst wilhin the port.

(7) Pilot boards in position 24°33'·30Nsso37'·70E.

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NOTES:

(1) All communications and ETA messages should refer to local time (LT).

(2) The terminal is operated by Anadarko Oatar.

UNCTAD LOCODE: OA ASN

Pilots and Terminal

DESCRIPTION:

The terminal consists of a Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) unit Knock Nevis moored to SPM No 2 in position 26°35'·40N52°01 '·95E.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: AI Shaheen Terminal (FSO Knock Nevis) (S6AV7) VHF Frequency: Ch 69; 17

Telephone: +9744589180 (Main telephone) +9744494595 (Terminal Supervisor)

Fax: +9744589181

+9744494593 (Terminal Supervisor) Telex: +581 4356468710 (Inmarsat C)

+5834356468710 (Inmarsat C)

Operator (Maersk Oil Qatar (MOQ))

Telephone: +9744493493

Fax: +9744493444

+9744493403

Telex: +4974272 MSKQTR DH

E-mail: shaheen@moq.com.qa

Marine Duty

Telephone: +9745542617

Oil Export Duty

Telephone: +974 5518058

Radio Room

Telephone: +9744589185

Mooring Master

VHF Frequency: Ch 69; 17 (and private VHF Chs)

HOURS: Terminal: H24 in the CCR

Maersk Oil Oatar AS: Sun-Thurs: 0700-1530 LT

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels within the SPM No 2 safety zone of 1500 metres.

(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels must send their ETA to Maersk Oil Oatar AS (MOO) and copy to AI Shaheen Terminal 7 days, 5 days, 72h, 48h and 24h in advance. Should the ETA deviate more than 3h from the last forwarded ETA, an updated ETA shall be forwarded to MOO and the AI Shaheen Terminal.

(3) Vessels should contact the FSO Knock Nevis on VHF Ch 69 when within range. The FSO will advise the VHF working channel.

(4) The Mooring Master boards in position 26°33'·00N52°04'·00E.

(5) The AI Shaheen Terminal pilot station/anchorage is located at 26°33'·00N 52°04'·00E(approx 6 n miles off the terminal).

NOTE:

The terminal is operated by Maersk Oil Oatar AS.

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Pori

Call: Doha Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 13 14 Telephone: +9744457294

+9744434377 Fax: +9744457295

E-mail: pcdohaport@qatar.net.qa

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for vessels over 4m draught.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels must send an arrival notice to the Port Au1hority through the agent or direct, at least 24h prior to arrival at the pilot boarding posijion.

(3)Vessels must confirm the exact time of arrival at least 2h belore arrival or when wijhin VHF range on Chs 16 or 14.

(4)Pilots should be ordered through Port Control2h prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position.

(5)Pilot boards 0·2nmiles SE of Doha Light Vessel (25°16'·40N51 °45'·07E).

NOTE:

Provides pilotage for cargo vessels proceeding to Musayld (Umm Said) Terminal.

tiALUL OIL TERMINAL, JAZiRAT

UNCTAD LOCODE: QA HAL

Pilots and Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 09

Pilots

Telephone: +9744403400 +9744403775

Fax: +9744403456

E-mail: halulpilot@qp.com.qa

Terminal Operations

Telephone: +9744403537

+974 4403538

Fax: +9744403491

Pori Authorfty

Telephone: +974 4402072

+9744402593

Fax: +9744403264

Terminal Agency

Telephone: +9744402189

+974 4402834

Fax: +9744401214

Telex: +497 4201 QATOFF DH

+497 4253 QPADOH DH

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA at least 72h in advance with confirmation or any amendment to ETA 24h in advance.

(3)Vessels to confirm ETA 6h in advance through tiaJOI Radio on VHF Ch 16.

(4)Pilot boards in position 25°39'·40N52°28'·80E.

INFORMATION BROADCASTS:

Updated weather reports are broadcast by Doha CRS and tiiilOI Radio at 0900 LT daily on the local VHF Channel. Details of the broadcast are available on VHF Ch 16 on request.

NOTE:

Station is operated by Qatar Petroleum (tiiilOI Terminal & Export Department).

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