NP 286(3) Mediterranean and Africa

SAUDI ARABIA

ALQApiMAH

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: QaQjmah Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 72 74

HOURS: HJ

PROCEDURE:

(1)Vessels should call Port Control to obtain permission before entering the fairway.

(2)Pilot boards Wof the inner coastal reef.

ASHSHARMAH

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11

HOURS: Port: When a vessel is expected

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory and is available HJ.

(2)Pilot boards near No 6 Lt buoy (27°52'·80N35°13'·60E).

OI\M",AM, AO

(MINA'ALMALlK 'ABOAL 'AZIZ)

UNCTAD LOCODE: SA DMN

See diagram AD DAMMAM (MiNA'AL MALlK 'ABDAL 'AZIZ)RA'STANNORAH AND RA'SAL JU'AYMAHVESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES.

Pilots, Reporting System and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Dammam Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12131922

RT Frequency (kHz): 2182 26702694 2n5

Telephone: +966(0)3 8332500

Fax: +966(0)3 8571727

Telex: +495801138 DAPM SJ

+495 801139 DAPM SJ

Telegraph: PORT DAMMAM

Webs~e: www.ports.gov.sa/dammam/index.htm

Pilots & Tugs

VHF Frequency: Ch 71 73

Port Operations

VHF Frequency: Ch 01

Fire & Safety

VHF Frequency: Ch 68

Container Terminal

Telephone: +966(0)3 8142338

Fax: +966(0)38142336

E-mail: infQ@ips.com.sa

Webs~e: www.ips.com.sa

HOURS: 2182 kHz: H24

Ch 16: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Vessels inward·bound:

(a)Pilotage is compulsory except for the following:

(i)Vessels of the Royal Saudi Navy

(ii)Saudi Government non-commercial vessels

(iii)Vessels less than 150 GT

(iv)Port craft

(v)Pleasure yachts

(b)Notice of ETA: Vessels must send ETA on departure from previous port, 5 days, 48h and 24h in advance

(c)Vessels calling at Ad Dammam port should apply to the Port Author~ for permission to berth. This application should be submitted by telex through the local agent.

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(4)Vessels should contact Port Control as follows:

(a)When within VHF range

(b)When 20 nmiles from the port, to confirm ETA

(c)When 2 n miles from pilot boarding position, if berthing, supplying GT, LOA, draught, agent'sname, last port of call and cargo for Jeddah

(d)When anchored in outer anchorage

(e)When entering, and before moving within, port limits

(n On departure

BERTHING SCHEDULES:

Broadcast on VHF Ch 12 at 0630 0730(occas) 1830 LT

INFORMATION BROADCASTS:

When necessary weather reports and notices regarding aids to navigation are broadcast to vessels on VHF Ch 12 following an announcement on VHF Ch 16.

Saudi Aramco JRD Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 11 (General Calling and Operations) 73 (Pilotage and Berthing Operations)

E-mail: jed-telex@aramco.com

PROCEDURE:

(1)Notice of ETA: Vessels bound for the JRD Terminal should send inHial ETA as soon as orders are received to proceed to the terminal.

(2)ETA should be confirmed 72h, 48h and 24h prior to arrival.

(3)All ETA and related messages should be sent to the terminal via e-mail.

JIZAN (GIZAN)

UNCTAD LOCODE: SA GIZ

Pilots and Ports

CONTACT DETAILS:

Pilots

VHF Frequency: Ch 11

Port Control

Call: Jizan Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 09 11 71 72 73

Port Authority

Telephone: +966(0)7 3171000

Fax: +966(0)7 3170m

Telex: +495911016 PORTS SJ

WebsHe: www.ports.gov.saljizanlindex.htm

Tugs

VHF Frequency: Ch 12

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory and is available H24.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 5days, 46h and 24h in advance through the agent and contact Port Control 2h in advance on VHF Ch 16.

(3)Pilot boards in position 16"53'·72N42°26'·63E(approximately 5 n miles WNW of harbour entrance).

Saudi Aramco Bulk Plant Marine Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

E-mail: g-jizan-telex@aramco.com

PROCEDURE:

(1)Notice of ETA: Vessels bound for the Bulk Plant Marine Terminal should send inHial ETA as soon as orders are received to proceed to the terminal.

(2)ETA should be confirmed 72h, 48h and 24h prior to arrival.

(3)All ETA and related messages should be sent to the terminal via e-mail.

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SAUDI ARABIA

RA'SAL KHAFJI

UNCTAD LOCODE: SA RAR

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16

Telephone: +966{O)3 7660555 eX! 5202

Fax: +966{O)3 7662776

E-mail: Imd@agoc-aoc_com_sa

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for all tankers loading or discharging at the terminal.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA at least 72h and 6h in advance.

(3)Vessels should confirm ETA before arrival, inform Port Control of time of anchoring and maintain acontinuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16.

(4)Mooring Master boards in poSition 28°29'·00N48°39'·75E.

RA'STANNORAH AND RA'SAL JU'AYMAH 26°39'NSO°11'E

UNCTAD LOCODE: SA RTA

See diagram AD OAMMAM (MiNA'AL MALIK 'ABOAL 'AlIZ)RA'STANNORAH AND RA'SAL JU'AYMAHVESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES (MiNA'AL MALlK 'ABOAL 'AlIZ) section.

Pilots, Reporting System and Oil Terminals

DESCRIPTION:

The lollowing details apply to Ra'sTanniiralh Terminal, Jua'aymalhCrude Terminal (SPM) and Ju'aymahLPG Terminal.

STATIONS:

Pilots

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Ra'sTannOrah Pilot Office

Ra'sal Ju'aymalhPilots

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 10 11121314

Telephone: +966{O)36731906

Fax: +966{O)36731669

Telex: +495851111 RASPRT SJ

HOURS: H24

Ra'sTanniirah Port Control Centre

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Ra'sTannOrah Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 10 13

PROCEDURE:

(1)Vessels Inward·bound:

(a)Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels calling at any of the terminals. Harbour pilots are also available.

(b)Notice of ETA: Vessels must send ETA at Ra'sTannOrah Entry Lt buoy (27"05'·00N50 0 23'·00E)72h, 48h and 24h in advance to Saudi ARAMCO. The message should then be followed by an accurate ETA immediately on departure from previous port.

(c)Vessels should contact Ra'sTanniirah Port Control on VHF Chs 16 or 10 when 100 nmiles from Ra'sTannOrah/Ra'sal Ju'aymahfor anchoring, boarding and berthing instructions. Tankers should provide the following information:

(i)ETA al Ra'sTanniirah entry buoy

(ii)Last port of call

(iii)Oxygen content in cargo tanks

(iv)Status of previous defects if any

(v)Current defects

(d)Reporting: Vessels should report to Ra'sTannOralh Port Control on VHF Ch lOon passing the following Reporting Points:

(i)Ra'sTanniirah Lt buoy (27"06"00N 5Qo57'·00E)

(ii)RTE 2 Lt buoy (26°47'·00N50 0 34'·00E)

(iii)Entry Lt buoy (27" 05'·OON50 °23'·OOE)

(iv)Lt buoy A(26°56'·20N500 12'-60E)

(v)Lt buoy C(26°48'·30N5Qol0'-20E)

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