PART VI | 16 - PORT SERVICES

16.1 - GENERAL

This section covers other general facilities available in the Port.

16.2 - FUEL AND LUBRICATION OIL

Not Available

16.3 - FRESH WATER

Not Available

16.4 - STORES

Not Available

16.5 - SHORE BASED ELECTRICITY

Not Available

16.6 - WASTE

16.6.1 - Oil Reception facility:

Due to the remote location no facilities are available at the offshore terminals.

16.6.2 - Garbage Reception facility:

Due to the remote location, there are no garbage reception facilities available at the offshore ports.

Under no circumstances shall garbage/ rubbish be dumped overboard, or any engine room bilges pumped out whilst the vessel, craft or rig is within ports and/or the waters of the PPA.

16.7 - REPAIRS

There are no repair facilities at Mubarraz Island Terminal. However, radar and electronics repairs are available in Abu Dhabi and technicians can be sent to Mubarraz Island Terminal for repairs. The vessel’s Agent must be notified with a 72 hours advance of such requirements.

16.8 - DE-RATTING

Not Available. Masters will be required to produce the standard International Bill of Health.

16.9 - SURVEYORS

Gray, Mackenzie & Co., Ltd., Lloyd’s Agency, is available in Abu Dhabi and they can be brought in, if ample notice is given to ship’s Agent.

16.10 - SHIPPING AGENTS

Following agencies have been approved to operate within the Petroleum Ports and hence can render services to the visiting vessels, the agency approvals are renewed by Petroleum Ports Authority on annual basis:

  • National Shipping
  • Inchcape Shipping Services
  • Kanoo Shipping
  • Barwil (Wilhelmsen)
  • Alligator Shipping
  • GAC Shipping and Logistics
  • Yacht International
  • Bin Jabr Marine
  • Sharaf Shipping

16.11 - MEDICAL FACILITIES

Only available in case of Emergency – see section 9.5.4

16.12 - SEAMAN'S MISSIONS

Not Available

16.13 - GANGWAYS / SHORE ACCESS / TRANSPORT / CREW CHANGES / SHORE LEAVE

16.13.1 - Gangways

Shore gangways are provided at ADGAS Terminals facilities, Vessel to provide access steps from gangway at ship’s rail. At SPM berths the vessel must provide accommodation ladders on both sides of the vessel for access.

16.13.2 - Shore Access

No person may enter the port premises or go on board without authorization from the Port Authority.

16.13.3 - Transport

Not Available

16.13.4 - Crew Changes

There are no facilities for crews of visiting vessels to join or leave vessels at any Petroleum Port of Abu Dhabi. Repatriation for medical reasons may be arranged at Master’s request with the consent of the Harbour Master, Resident Medical Officer and Chief of Police.

16.13.5 - Shore Leave

Shore leave for crew members is not permitted.