8.1 - GENERAL

8.1.1 - Permission

Navigation / movement within the Port limits are permitted subject to prior permission being granted by the Port Authority.

8.1.2 - Nautical Publications

Vessels visiting the port area must have on board, a sufficient range of current navigational charts and other nautical publications (such as light list, tide tables, pilot books, etc.) relevant to the area either in paper format or SOLAS approved electronic form. These charts and publications must be of the latest edition and kept up to date with regard to notice to mariners and other notices promulgated for the area.

8.1.3 - Position fixing

Prior to port entry, and during pilotage, Position fixing should be carried out by the Ship Staff at frequent Intervals.

8.1.4 - VTIS

A VTIS station is installed in Das Port Control Room and monitors all traffic within the Port limits and established VTIS sectors. Details of VTIS operation are available in section 11.2.

8.1.5 - Marine operation weather parameters

8.1.5.1 - ADNOC LNG - Terminal – Wind Speed Limitations (Kts)

8.1.5.2 - ADNOC OffshoreTerminal – Wind Speed Limitations (Kts)

8.1.5.3 - ZIRKU Terminal - Wind Speed Limitations (Kts) + Wave height restrictions

Above parameters may be reduced further in case of night operations.

8.1.5.4 - MUBARRAZ Terminal Wind Speed Limitations (Kts) + Wave height restrictions

It is very important to understand that the limits stated above are for guidance purposes only and following contributory factors shall be taken into consideration before making any operational decision:

1. Sea State (swell, wave)
2. Tugs powers, movement and tug master’s evaluation of the situation (Securing position) & evaluation of working conditions.
3. Vessel Condition (engine, steering, etc.)
4. Mooring boats
5. In all cases, evaluation of the situation to be conducted prior any decision reverting to the above parameters and subject to Pilot discretion.
6. Determination: Anemometer (in Knots) holding at the specific wind speed or above for Not less than 5 minutes.
7. If the vessel is already underway and the visibility drops, further action of continuing the passage or proceeding to anchorage shall be based on the discussion between the pilot and the master of the vessel.
8. Pilot transfer operations shall be suspended if pilot boarding is difficult due to high swell or any other adverse weather condition.

8.2 - SPEED

8.2.1 - General

1. The maximum speed of any Craft/Vessel whilst navigating within Das Zirku Port & Mubarraz Port should not exceed safe speed but in no case shall exceed 15 knots.
2. Vessels navigating within Channels shall not exceed speed of 12 knots
3. Vessels shall comply with the UKC policy as set out by PPA and as amended.
4. In determining the maximum speed following shall be taken into consideration:
   1. Maximum Draft
   2. Minimum Under Keel Clearance
   3. Squat
   4. Vessel load condition and response
   5. Visibility, Weather and current
5. Under tugs assistance, speed of the vessel shall not exceed 4 knots at any given time.
6. Whilst passing and within the confines of the breakwaters, speed of any vessel shall not exceed 5 knots.
7. Speed during embarking/disembarking of Pilots shall not exceed 4 knots.

8.2.2 - Mubarraz Approach - Limitation of Speed

Near the Pipeline

Speed should be limited to a maximum of 8 knots for one mile proceeding and for one mile beyond the buoy (1) as 42” submarine pipeline lies 1.5 meter above seabed on ADNOC Offshore and crossing tanker the channel buoy (2) as submarine pipeline between CFP and Mubarraz Island.

Pipe Line Position

i. Near the buoy No.1, in position approx. Lat.24-49.44N, Long.053-17.29E

ii. Near the buoy No.10, in position approx. Lat.24-29.95N, Long.053-40.40E

Other Area

After the Pilot/Loading Master boarded, the vessel is able to proceed with Sea speed as far as buoy No.7 and then shall reduce to at Harbour speed in accordance with Pilot’s instruction.

8.3 - UKC

1. Crossing Subsea Pipelines
   
   When crossing over any subsea pipelines, all vessels and crafts must ensure that, they maintain a minimum Dynamic under keel clearance of 3 meters. If under exceptional circumstances, vessels, crafts or rigs are required to cross such pipelines with an under keel clearance of less than 3 meters, a detailed procedure for such operation is to be submitted to the Harbour Master in advance and crossing may proceed only after written permission is obtained, in which case under no circumstances may dynamic under keel clearance be reduced to less than 1 meter.
   
   
2. Navigating within port limits and in channels
   
   Vessels may enter or leave port at any time during the day or night subject to limitations on the minimum dynamic under keel clearance, i.e. taking into account the effect of extreme adverse weather conditions, ship’s sinkage due to effect of squat at the prevailing speed, bank effect, ship size & load condition, list and trim.
   To ensure safe channel passage, the following minimum dynamic under keel clearance shall be maintained for all ships entering or leaving the port:
   
   

   A	Up to 100,000 SDWT	0.92 meters / 3 Feet
   B	Up to 250,000 SDWT	1.22 meters / 4 Feet
   C	Up to 350,000 SDWT	1.52 meters / 5 Feet
   D	Over 350,000 SDWT	1.83 meters / 6 Feet

8.4 - RIGHT OF WAY

Unless otherwise directed by the Harbour Master:

1. Passenger Vessels will have priority over and above all other vessels navigating within the Port Limits.
2. Loaded vessel regardless of its direction of passage will have priority over partially loaded or vessel in ballast ( Port Regulation 4.2.4)

8.5 - OVERTAKING IN CHANNELS

Overtaking in channels is not allowed unless it is extremely necessary and if the following conditions are met:

1. Harbour Master express permission has been secured;
2. Prevalent weather and visibility conditions are suitable;
3. Maximum passing distance is maintained between the vessels;
4. Both vessels are operating without any engine or steering gear deficiency; and
5. There is a significant difference in speeds between the vessels to keep the interaction time whist passing to a minimum.

8.6 - PASSING OF VESSELS

1. Passing within channels is not allowed except under exceptional circumstances with prior approval from the Harbour Master.
2. Passing of vessels within the port limits shall be subject to, vessels passing each other at a safe speed, sufficient to maintain steering, maximum safe distance off, appropriate to their size and the prevailing conditions of weather, currents and visibility.
3. Pilots shall ensure that vessels approaching or leaving any berth shall transit while keeping ample distance away from vessels at berth. They shall navigate at a safe speed to avoid any surging effect on moored vessels.

8.7 - DISPLAY OF SIGNALS / LIGHTS

Vessels shall, at all times, comply with the International Code of Signals and display flags, shapes and lights as required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea.

8.8 - RESTRICTIONS

8.8.1 - Anchoring / Berthing / Shifting per Port Authority Instructions

Every vessel entering Das Zirku & Mubarraz Ports shall occupy such anchorage, berth or mooring as may be directed by PPA, and shall move to any other anchorage, berth or mooring as and when required by PPA.

8.8.2 - Unauthorized movement

No vessel shall shift or change the anchorage, berth or mooring allotted except upon instructions from the Harbour Master.

8.8.3 - No Vessel priority

No vessel shall have the right to any anchorage, berth or mooring within the port by priority of arrival or any other reason.

Note: - The anchorage positions are delineated on the relevant Admiralty Chart.

8.8.4 - Making fast to Aids to Navigation

No vessel or boat, other than the ones used for the maintenance of Aids to Navigation (after securing permission from the Harbour Master of the relevant port.), shall make fast to any navigational aid, mark, or buoy.

8.8.5 - Laying of Moorings

Vessels shall not add/remove any moorings unless authorized by the Harbour Master or his deputy. Moorings are subject to examination by the Harbour Master or his deputy.

8.8.6 - Laying of buoys and marks

No buoy, floating mark or obstruction shall be laid anywhere within the Port for any reason unless authorized by PPA.

8.8.7 - Removal of buoys and obstructions

PPA shall have the right to remove any buoy or obstruction of whatever nature at its sole discretion and the owners thereof shall be liable for any expenditure so incurred.

8.8.8 - Warping between places

All vessels shall be moved or warped from place to place within the port by such route, means and with such appliances as may be ordered by PPA.

8.8.9 - Extra Moorings

In the event of adverse weather conditions at times, or if, in the opinion of the Harbour Master, the situation warrants, the vessel shall provide extra adequate moorings in addition to those normally required in order to safeguard the vessel and installation.

8.8.10 - Compulsory use of tugs

All ships berthing or un-berthing or moving within the Port shall employ the services of such minimum number of tugs as may be required by the PPA tug usage requirements.

8.8.11 - Mooring Launches

All ships berthing or un-berthing at a main sea berth, oil jetty or cargo wharf will be provided with a suitable mooring launch (if required) to assist with the running of moorings and the lifting of submarine loading hoses in the case of SPM berths.

8.8.12 - Use of Tugs without Pilot on board

Towage services shall not be provided to any vessel without pilot on board, except at the discretion of the Harbour Master or if required in cases of emergency.

8.8.13 - Tug assistance – disabled vessels

Whenever a port tug is dispatched to assist a vessel which is broken down, aground, or cannot manoeuvre as required, through some disability, special towage fees will be charged in respect of such tug as prescribed.

8.9 - INWARD BOUND VESSELS

8.9.1 - Routing

The TSS must be followed by all vessels. Vessels may enter via North or South passage depending on draft / terminal being visited and also as per the instructions received from Das VTIS.

8.9.2 - Prohibited Areas

Prohibited areas exist for a distance of 2.8 cables (500 meters) around any petroleum ports berth at which any ship is engaged in loading or discharging any petroleum cargo and no vessel or boat may enter such prohibited area without instructions from the port authority.

8.9.3 - Oilfields

The vessels / boats approaching the port are strictly prohibited to enter the oilfield areas or anchor in the vicinity of submarine pipelines.

8.10 - OUTWARD BOUND VESSELS

8.10.1 - Routing

The TSS must be followed by all vessels. North or South approach may be utilized.

8.10.2 - Notification

The Master or Agent of any ship within the port shall inform the port control giving at least Four (4) hrs. Notice of departure and shall further confirm the time of departure Two (2) hrs. before being ready to sail.

8.11 - SHIFTING VESSELS

No vessel shall shift or change the anchorage, berth or mooring allotted, except upon instructions from the Harbour Master. Transiting boats may only operate under the Harbour master’s directions and all such boats/small ships may do so after obtaining the relevant Entry Permit from the Harbour Master.

8.12 - DOCKING

Vessels must dock in such a way that they can depart from a berth by sailing ahead, unless this is impossible because of their draught or other nautical circumstances. If sailing ahead is impossible, this should be reported - preferably well in advance to the Harbourmaster’s office.

8.13 - PRIVATE BOATS

8.13.1 - Registration Requirements and Application

Every privately owned boat, whether the owner be a company or a private person, used for whatever purpose within Petroleum Ports limits shall be registered at the PPA Harbour Master office. This rule shall apply to any private pleasure boat used for recreation or sport and propelled by oars, sails or mechanical means.

8.13.2 - Inspection by ADNOC Ship Vetting

When a registration is requested for a company owned craft, then ADNOC Ship Vetting shall inspect each boat to verify:

1. It’s Seaworthiness
2. The number of persons, including crew, permitted to be carried,
3. That there are sufficient life jackets on board, one for each person,
4. That the fire and safety appliances are in good order, and
5. The distress signals, where applicable, are in good order.

8.13.3 - Clearance and Registration Process

Basis the outcome of the inspection, clearance by ADNOC Ship Vetting shall be granted for a specified period, following which the boat will be registered with the Port Authority of the respective port.

8.13.4 - Movement reports

Movements of all boats into, within or out of the harbour are at the discretion of the Harbour Master. In the interest of safety of life, every excursion by private boat shall be reported to the Port Control giving the destination and the intended time of return, and the person in charge of the boat shall report the safe return upon arrival.

8.13.5 - Additional inspections

In addition to the ADNOC Ship Vetting Inspection, any boat may be ordered to submit to an inspection at any time at the Harbour Master’s discretion.

8.13.6 - Pilotage for boats

Boats entering the harbour are not required to hire pilotage services, but may do so by prior application to the Harbour Master.

8.13.7 - Berth allocation for boats

Allocation of berths is arranged through the Harbour Master.