PORT OF FUJAIRAH CALLING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All vessels bound for FUJAIRAH must have an agent and should forward via ship's agents the
following important documents at least 24 hours prior arrival to get entry permission
• LAST PORT CLEARANCE
• DULY FILLED, SIGNED/STAMPED ISPS FORM 1A (NTM 148- PERMISSION TO
ENTER PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT)
Please note that without any of the above mentioned documents, entry permission will be
denied.
2. FUJAIRAH BUNKERING ANCHORAGE COORDINATES
“A” Anchorage Area
For Vessels Awaiting Order
Total (12) Anchoring Positions
“B” Anchorage Area
Co – ordinates
Co- ordinates
25°
25°
25°
25°
18.2’N
18.2’N
17.0’N
17.0’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
For vessels require Bunker, Lube Oil or Desloping
Total (45) Anchoring Positions
35.0’E
28.5’E
35.0’E
28.5’E
“C” Anchorage Area
For vessels require Marine Services excluding
oil products.
Total (10) Anchoring Positions
25°
25°
25°
25°
16.0’N
16.0’N
11.5’N
11.5’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
35.0’E
29.0’E
29.0’E
35.0’E
“W” Anchorage Area
For vessels waiting for inbound berth space
within FUJAIRAH PORT and VOPAK Berths
excluding SPMs.
Total (10) Anchoring Positions
Co – ordinates
Co – ordinates
25°
25°
25°
25°
11.5’N
14.2’N
14.2’N
11.5’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
29.0’E
29.0’E
27.0’E
27.0’E
25°
25°
25°
25°
11.5’N
11.5’N
09.7’N
09.7’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
30.0’E
27.0’E
30.0’E
27.0’E
“D” Anchorage Area
For vessels carrying hazardous cargo, explosives and LNG/LPG tankers
Total (10) Anchoring Positions
Co – ordinates
25°
25°
25°
25°
16.0’N
16.0’N
17.0’N
17.0’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
35.0’E
29.0’E
29.0’E
35.0’E
* All LPG/LNG carriers calling at Fujairah Offshore Anchorage area whether in loaded or ballast
condition must use "D" area for required offshore services that include bunkering, de-sloping, etc..
With a MAXIMUM stay of only 5 days as per Notice to Mariner no. 114
“N” Anchorage Area
For Navy vessels holding valid Diplomatic Clearance
Total (5) Anchoring Positions
Co – ordinates
25°
25°
25°
25°
17.0’N
17.0’N
18.2’N
18.2’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
28.5’E
27.0’E
28.5’E
27.0’E
“S” Anchorage Area
Tankers for S.T.S. operations
Total (12) Anchoring Positions
Co – ordinates
25°
25°
25°
25°
11.5’N
11.5’N
09.7’N
09.7’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
35.0’E
30.0’E
35.0’E
30.0’E
“T” Anchorage Area
For tankers calling SPM Terminals, Maritime Services, Bunkering & desloping permitted.
Total (10) Anchoring Positions
Co – ordinates
25°
25°
25°
25°
17.0’N
17.0’N
14.2’N
14.2’N
056°
056°
056°
056°
29.0’E
27.0’E
29.0’E
27.0’E
RESTRICTED AREA
West Limit : Shore Line
East Limit : 056° 27.0’E
North Limit : 25° 19.5’N
South Limit : 25° 11.0’N
This area contains submersible oil pipes, oil terminals and SPMs. Therefore, please keep this area
clear. Do not steam, approach or anchor.
3. SHIPS CERTIFICATES
The following original statutory certificates must be valid and available onboard for inspection.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
Load Line Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Civil Liability Certificate issued from flag state ( issued in accordance with provisions of
International Convention on Civil Liability for oil pollution damage 1992)
The International Oil Pollution Prevention (I.O.P.P.) Certificate
Ship's Register Certificate
Classification Certificate (Hull & Machinery)
Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate
ISM Safety Management Certificate
Oil Record Books (Part 1 & Part 2)
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP)
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP) (Chemicals vessels only)
NLS Certificate ( Chemical Vessels only)
Certificate of Fitness (Chemical Vessels only)
S.T.S. Operation Plan
4. As per the U.A.E Cabinet's decision nos. 23/2001 & 122/2002 issued by Ministry of
Communication, ships flying flags of below listed countries are banned from entering U.A.E
ports, Anchorage Areas and Territorial Waters unless they carry valid classification certificates
issued by a member of (IACS) International Association of Classification Societies.
Countries covered by the ban include the following:
1. ALBANIA
2. BELIZE
3. HONDURAS
4. GEORGIA
5. SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
6. MAURITIUS
7. CAMBODIA
8. ALDIVES
9. BOLIVIA
10. TONGA
11 .SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
12. GHANA
13. COSTA RICA
14. NORTH KOREA
Approved IACS members:
- LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (BRITISH) (LR)
- AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING - (AMERICAN) (ABS)
- NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI - (JAPANESE) (NKK)
- BUREAU VERITAS - (FRENCH) (BV)
- GERMANISCHER LLOYD - (GERMAN) (GL)
- REGISTRO NAVALE ITALIANO - (ITALIAN) (RINA)
- DET NORSKE VERITAS - (NORWEGIAN) (DNV)
- CHINESE REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (CHINESE) (CRS)
- RUSSIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (RUSSIAN) (RRS)
- KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (SOUTH KOREAN) (KR)
- INDIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING (IRS)
- POLISH REGISTER OF SHIPPING (PRS)
5. SINGLE HULL TANKER
SINGLE HULL TANKERS ARE NO MORE ACCEPTED TO CALL FUJAIRAH OFFSHORE
ANCHORAGE OR PORT OF FUJAIRAH.
6. MAXIMUM 10 DAYS OF STAY AT FUJAIRAH OFFSHORE ANCHORAGE AREA
DUE TO THE PORT CONGESTION ALL VESSELS REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF CALL
CAN NOT STAY AT FUJAIRAH PORT (OFFSHORE ANCHORAGE AREAS) MORE THAN 10
DAYS.
INVOICE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED BY THE PORT OF FUJAIRAH
AUTHORITY AGAINST ANY VESSEL WHICH STAY MORE THAN 10 DAYS COUNTING
FROM THE 11TH DAY AS PER NOTICE TO MARINER NO. 121 AS FOLLOWS: (PLEASE SEE
THE ATTACHMENT)
FROM 11th DAY TO 15th DAY
FROM 16th DAY TO 20th DAY
FROM 21st DAY AND ABOVE
DHS 5,000 PER DAY
DHS 7,500 PER DAY
DHS 10,000 PER DAY
7. PORT SECURITY LEVEL IN PORT OF FUJAIRAH IS LEVEL 1.
IF THE ARRIVING VESSEL DOES NOT COMPLY WITH SECURITY LEVEL ONE, THE PORT
SECURITY OFFICER WILL BOARD THE VESSEL FOR INSPECTION AND CHARGES WILL BE
APPLIED WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF ABOUT DHS 6,000 (USD 1,650) OR ABOVE
DEPENDING ON THE NO. OF HOURS/DAYS THE VESSEL WILL STAY AT THE PORT. (A
PATROL BOAT WILL BE IN SURVEILLANCE DURING HER STAY.)
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO VESSELS WITH ARMS & AMMUNITIONS EVEN UNARMED
SECURITY TEAM WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER FUJAIRAH PORT.
IN SUCH CASES, VESSELS MAY PROCEED TO KHORFAKKAN PORT FOR BUNKERS AS
LONG AS THEY HAVE PROPER DOCUMENTATION.
8. VESSELS CALLING FROM HIGH SEAS
VESSELS CALLING FROM HIGH SEAS FOR PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS ARE PERMITTED
FOR ONE CALL ONLY SUBJECT TO HARBOUR MASTER’S APPROVAL DURING OFFICE
HOURS.
CHARGES AS PER NOTICE TO MARINER NO. 121 APPLIED FROM THE DAY OF VESSELS
ARRIVAL IRRESPECTIVE OF PREVIOUS PERIOD OF STAY AT FUJAIRAH OFFSHORE
ANCHORAGE AREA
9. LAST PORT CLEARANCE FOR VESSELS PASSING SUEZ CANAL
ANY VESSEL PASSING SUEZ CANAL BEFORE ARRIVING FUJAIRAH OFFSHORE
ANCHORAGE AREA MUST SUBMIT TO THE AGENT LAST PORT CLEARANCE ISSUED
FROM PORT SUEZ OR FROM PORT SAID.
10. ISSUANCE OF ANCHORAGE CLEARANCE
ANCHORAGE CLEARANCE IS NOT COMPULSORY TO VESSELS CALLING AT FUJAIRAH
OFF SHORE ANCHORAGE AND WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO VESSELS WITH SHORT STAY OF
LESS THAN 48 HOURS.
11. GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
a) Any type of vessels intend to use Fujairah Offshore Anchorage must have a local agency.
b) Vessels for lay-up or scrap are not permitted at Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area.
c) Rendezvousing between steaming vessels or between steaming vessels and service boats are
prohibited at Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area.
d) Movements of vessels in double banking position (side by side) are strictly prohibited at
Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area.
e) Any type of vessel approaching or using Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area must all times
liable to maintain proper actions and apply rules of the “INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA” for averting the risk of
collision.
f) Vessels must inform via VHF CH 16/10 Fujairah Port Control two hours prior the
arrival and to provide them with the following information:
Vessel Name, Vessel Type, Vessel Condition, Agents, Name, I.M.O. Number, Port of
Registry, Flag, N.R.T., D.W.T., L.O.A., Nature of Call, Last Port, Next Port, ETA &
Master’s Name.
If the given information is per Port requirements then Port Control will allow the vessel to
drop anchor in the designated area. It is the responsibility of the Ship's Master to select safe
anchoring position for his vessel.
g) After dropping anchor the vessel must report her anchored position and time to the Control
Tower.
h) The port requires the vessel to report the exact sailing/departure information to Control
Tower and must report to the agent as well. Failure to report will result in charges levied by
Fujairah Port Authorities as per Notice to Mariner no. 121.
FOR VESSELS CALLING AT FUJAIRAH UNDER OUR AGENCY, WE REQUIRE THE
VESSEL TO LEAVE THE ANCHORAGE AREA AFTER THE BUNKERING OPERATIONS.
IF NOT POSSIBLE WE ARE GIVING MAXIMUM OF 5 TO 6 HOURS TO STAY
OTHERWISE AGENCY MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AGENT.
As per Notice to Mariners No. 173 – As you aware that ROPME Sea Area ( RSA ) is a special area as
per IMO Resolution 168/56. Ballast water exchange outside the RSA is entered into force as of 01
November 2009. Ballast Water Exchange in Fujairah Anchorage Area until 50 NM from the
shoreline is prohibited. Ships having onboard an IMO approved and certified Ballast Water Treatment
system are permitted to exchange ballast water in Fujairah Offshore Anchorage.
13.
Vessel must give 72/48/24/12 hours ETA notice to our Fujairah office at the following contact numbers
& email address:
24 Hours Office Line:
Tel: 009719-2281600
Fax: 009719-2281588e-mail add: [email protected]
Contact person: MR. GEORGE MOUSTAKAS
Mobile Bo. + 971 50 6493465
AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM LLC.
AEGEAN (FUJAIRAH) BUNKERING SA
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
KHORFAKKAN PORT CALLING INSTRUCTIONS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
All vessels bound to Sharjah Ports ( Khorfakkan/Kalba Inside/Offshore Anchorage) for
bunkering must have an agent and should forward via ship’s agent the following documents at
least 24 hours prior arrival to get entry permission.
1.1 Navigation License
1.2 Certificate of Ship’s Registry
1.3 Certificate of Class(hull & Machinery)
1.4 Load line Certificate
1.5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
1.6 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
1.7 Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
1.8 Civil Liability /certificate issued from flag state (issued in accordance with
Provisions of international Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage.
1.9 The International Oil Pollution Prevention (L,O,P.P) Certificate
1.10 Shipboard Oil Pollution emergency Plan (SOPER)
1.11 International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
1.12 P & I insurance for wreck removal and oil pollution
1.13 Last Port State Inspection Date
1.14 Last Port Clearance
1.15 Crew List
1.16 Last 10 ports of call or ship pre-arrival security form (MARSEC doc 05081)
1.17 Bunker hose certificate Plan (for bunker operation)
1.18 Source of supplying fenders and other assistance
1.19 Company or surveyor supervising bunker operation
1.20 Master Report given by Port Authority to be filled by the ship’s Master
(Please note that without any of the above mentioned documents, entry permission will be denied.)
2. NEW PORT PROCEDURE / REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES
(Effective 16th July 2013)
2.1 All required documents should be submitted to port control by hand prior 72 or 48
or 24 hours of arrival.
2.2 Any ship/craft leaving Khorfakkan offshore, on return should have Port Clearance
from other Port.
2.3 In case the ship didn’t have last port state inspection, agent should arrange for
inspection in Khorfakkan Port to be conducted by Port Marine department.
2.4 Ships and crafts should keep AIS/GPS on during stay at Khorfakkan Port and outside
the Port Limits as per IMO guidelines.
3. ANCHORAGE AREAS
3.1 KHORFAKKAN PORT
There are three anchorage areas off the port contained between the following latitudes and
longitudes. Prior permission must be obtained from Port Control before using of dropping
anchor.
• Anchorage Area “A”
Latitude
25
20’ North
Inbound vessels of any length to wait for entering into the port and vessels of less than 120
meters requiring bunkering and offshore services. That is within 2 miles to 3.8 mile off
SIRAT AL KHOR ISLAND in Easterly direction.
•
Anchorage Area “B”
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude
25
20’ North
056 27’ East
056
25
24’ North
30’ East
Vessels within 120 meters to 240 meters in length requiring bunkering and offshore
services. That is within 3.8 miles to 6.5 miles from SIRAT AL KHOR ISALAND in
Easterly direction.
•
Anchorage Area “C”
Latitude
Longitudes
Latitude
25
20’ North
056 30’ East
056
25
24’ North
33’ East
Vessels of length more than 240 meters requiring bunkering and offshore services.
That is within 6.5. miles to 9.2 miles from SIRAT AL KHOR ISLAND in Easterly
direction.
3.2 PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE AREAS AT KHORFAKKAN PORT
Area “1”
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude
Area “2”
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude
Area “3”
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude
Area “4”
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude
Area “5”
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude
Area “6”
25
19.5’ North
056 23’ East
056 25’ East
25
24.75’ North
056
25 19.5’ North
23’ East
056
33’ East
25
24.75’ North
056
25 19.5’ North
33’ East
056
36’ East
25 24.75’ North
25 24’ North
056 27’ East 056
25 24.75’North
056
33’ East
25 22’ North
25’ East 056
27’ East
25 24.75’ North
Latitude
25
20’
North
Area “7”
Cancelled
3.3 KALBA PORT
Anchorage Area A:
Lat. 25 º03' N
Lat. 25 º 06' N
Long. 56 º 25' E
Long. 56 º 27' E
For vessels less than LOA 120 m. Not to be used for bunkering, only forstoring or
provision operations.
Anchorage Area B:
Lat. 25 º 05' N Lat. 25 º 00' E
Long. 56 º 27' E
Long. 56 º 31' E
For vessels more than LOA 120 m. for bunkering, storing and provisions.
3.4 PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE AREAS AT KALBA PORT
Anchorage Area 1:
Lat. 25 º 19.5' N
Lat. 25 º 24.75' N
Long. 56 º 23' E
Long. 56 º 25' E
Anchorage Area 2:
Lat. 25 º 19.5' N
Lat. 25 º 20' N
Long. 56 º 23' E
Long. 56 º 33' E
Anchorage Area 3:
Lat. 25 º 19.5' N
Lat. 25 º 24.75' N
Long. 56 º 33' E
Long. 56 º 36' E
Anchorage Area 4:
Lat. 25 º 24' N Lat. 25 º 24.75' N
Long. 56 º 27' E – Long. 56 º 33' E
Anchorage Area 5:
Lat. 25 º 22' N – Lat. 25 º 24.75' N
Long. 56 º 25' E – Long. 56 º27' E
4.
ANCHORAGE MARINE CHARGES
Sharjah Ports and Customs have introduced a new scheme of anchorage marine charges with
vessels anchoring at Khorfakkan / Kalba Anchorage. The cost is minimal and based on the vessel’s
GRT. This charge is to be borne by the owners/charterers.
a) Charges to be 3 fils per GRT ( USD 0.0082 per GRT) for the first three (3) days.
b) After 3 days, the charges to be 3 fils per GRT ( USD 0.0082 per GRT) per day for the
next seven (7) days.
c) After 10 days of arrival, charges to be increased to 5 fils per GRT (USD 0.0136 per
GRT) per day for the next 11 days.
Vessel should leave the anchorage areas after 21 days in compliance with UAE Federal Law.
When a vessel has an agent the charges will be paid by the agent and passed on to the owner.
In case the vessel calls for bunkers only AEGEAN will act as agent and the charges will appear on
the invoice.
5. PORT SECURITY LEVEL IN PORT OF KHORFAKKAN/KALBA IS LEVEL 1.
6. FLAG / IACS REQUIREMENTS
Please note vessels with flags banned from entering the territorial waters of United Arab Emirates must have valid class
certificates issued by approved IACS members.
Approved IACS members:
- LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (BRITISH) (LR)
- AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING - (AMERICAN) (ABS)
- NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI - (JAPANESE) (NKK)
- BUREAU VERITAS - (FRENCH) (BV)
- GERMANISCHER LLOYD - (GERMAN) (GL)
- REGISTRO NAVALE ITALIANO - (ITALIAN) (RINA)
- DET NORSKE VERITAS - (NORWEGIAN) (DNV)
- CHINESE REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (CHINESE) (CRS)
- RUSSIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (RUSSIAN) (RRS)
- KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING - (SOUTH KOREAN) (KR)
7. GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
a) Vessels arriving at Khorfakkan/Kalba Offshore Anchorage Area must call Khorfakkan
Port Control on VHF Channel 16/67 or on Telephone No. 00971 9 238 5027 one hour prior
arrival and provide the following information:
Vessel Name, I.M.O. Number, GRT, Flag, Agent for Bunker, Nature of Call, L.O.A,
SSO
name and rank, CSO name and contact details.
•
If the given information is per Port requirements then Port Control will allow the vessel to
drop anchor in the designated area. It is the responsibility of the Ship's Master to select
safe anchoring position for his vessel.
b) After dropping anchor the Master must report her anchored position and time to the Control Tower.
c) Upon completion of bunkering operation the Master must contact Port Control
providing the time of sailing, next port of destination and inform also the agent by fax
or email in order to stop counting anchorage marine charges.
FOR VESSELS CALLING AT KHORFAKKAN UNDER OUR AGENCY, WE REQUIRE THE VESSEL TO LEAVE THE
ANCHORAGE AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BUNKERING OPERATIONS. IF NOT POSSIBLE, WE ARE
GIVING MAXIMUM OF 5 TO 6 HOURS TO STAY OTHERWISE AGENCY MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER
AGENT.
Vessel must give 72/48/24/12 hours ETA notice to our Fujairah office at the following contact numbers:
Office hours: ( 24/7 )
Tel: 009719-2281600
Fax: 009719-2281588
e-mail add: [email protected]
Contact person: Mr. George Moustakas
Mobile No. + 971 50 6493465
AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM LLC.
AEGEAN (FUJAIRAH) BUNKERING SA
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you.