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 Ruwais Port Control Room and monitors all traffic within the Port. Details of VTIS operation are available in section 11.2.

8.1.5 Marine operation weather parameters

JD RUWAIS BERTHS	WIND DIRECTION	SUSPEND BERTHING KTS	SUSPEND CARGO OPERATION KTS	DISCONNECT LOADING ARMS, HOSES, LOADER KTS	UNBER TH KTS
VISIBILITY	Less than 0.5 NM		Suspend Berthing / Un-berthing
VISIBILITY	Less than 1.0 NM		Suspend Channel Transit
ADNOC Refining & ADNOC Gas Processing			30	35	PPAs Discretion
1. Same weather parameters to be considered for STBD side berthing for ADNOC Refining and ADNOC Gas Processing berths.
2. For ADNOC Refining and ADNOC Gas Processing as shown in the above figure the wind speed for suspending berthing is 25 knots if the wind is blowing from right ahead to 45 degrees on the bow 15 knots if the wind is blowing from more than 45 degrees from the bow to right astern.
3. Offshore wind speed is up to Pilot discretion.
4. Wind direction is relative to vessel’s bow
Carbon Black Delayed Coker (CBDC Berth)	All Directions	For vessels up to 160 meters LOA maximum wind speed: 18 knots /Port side alongside 15 knots/ Starboard side alongside *For vessel between 160 meters to 170 meters LOA maximum wind speed: 15 knots port side alongside 12 knots starboard side alongside.	40	40	PPA’s/terminal discretion
For vessels between 160m -170m Berthing & Unberthing at CBDC terminal will be during daylight only . Vessels less than 160m may be allowed to berth and unberth 24/7 basis.
ADNOC ONSHORE JD - SPM	All Directions	25	30	35	35
ADNOC Fertilizers	All Directions	20	27	30	PPAs Discretion
Suspend cargo operation (Urea) if humidity more than 80%
SULPHUR 1& RLNGT	All Directions	20	25	30	PPAs Discretion
SULPHUR 3 & 4	All Directions	20	25	30	PPAs Discretion
BOROUGE	All Directions	20***	30	30	PPAs Discretion
Sir Baniyas terminal Anchor A1/A2/A3 (restricted)	All Directions	Winds in excess of 35 knots, despatch a pilot and if required a standby tug, vessel to keep engines ready to depart should the need arise

Notes:

• Above recommended environmental operational limiting conditions for vessel manoeuvring are applicable for both berths {(Berth 1 {NE Berth} & Berth 2 {SW Berth})} with vessels either Port or Starboard side alongside.
• Environmental operational limiting conditions have been conservatively determined on the basis that these will occur at the same time.
• Environmental operational limiting condition are applicable at the berth and turning circle.
• Vessels are permitted to stay (dwell) at the berth for up to the 1 in 1 year return period condition defined for various incidences in the most probable sectors:
• NW Sector: wind speed of 17m/s (or 33 knots) combined with a significant wave height Hs=0.9m with incidence of 45°N
• NE to SE Sector: wind speed of 12.5 m/s (or 24 knots) combined with a significant wave height Hs =1.3m with incidence from 77.5°N

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:

• Sea State (swell, wave)
• Tugs powers, movement and tug masters evaluation of the situation (Securing position) & evaluation of working conditions.
• Vessel Condition (engine, steering, etc.)
• Mooring boats

In all cases, evaluation of the situation to be conducted prior any decision reverting to the above parameters and subject to Pilot discretion.

Determination: Anemometer (in Knots) holding at the specific wind speed or above for not less than 5 minutes.

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.

Pilot transfer operations shall be suspended if pilot boarding is difficult due to high swell or any other adverse weather condition.

*** For Borouge terminal, depending on the business criticality, berthing may be allowed at wind speed of maximum 25 kts- NW’LY (gusting up to or steady at) under following conditions:

• Only senior pilot to carry out the berthing operation.
• The operations are recommended during daylight hours.
• Berthing operation in 25 kts wind of a westerly or easterly direction to be avoided for the channel transit.
• Formal Risk Assessment to be carried out before such conditional berthing operation.

8.2 SPEED

1. The maximum speed of any Craft/Vessel whilst navigating within the Jebel Dhanna Ruwais Port should not exceed safe speed but in no case shall exceed 15 knots.
2. Vessels navigating within Channels (excluding the Channels highlighted below) shall not exceed speed of 12 knots:
   • Ruwais Approach and Borouge Channel – 7 knots each
   • ADNOC Gas Processing SHT II Channel shall not exceed 8 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:
   • Maximum Draft
   • Minimum Under Keel Clearance
   • Squat
   • Vessel load condition and response
   • 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. Vessel’s owned/operated by the Authority or by the Port operator are exempted from the above restrictions.

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 lunder-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

   1. Vessels using Dynamic Under keel Clearance (DUKC) service for arriving or departing Jebel Dhanna Ruwais Port

   a- Vessels using DUKC service offered by port authority approved service provider are not required to comply with the UKC requirements as per 4.2.6.2 (ii)below.
   
   b- Vessel intending to use the DUKC service must submit the DUKC application form at least 72 hours in advance to the Harbour Master office, after confirmation from the Harbour Master office that a sailing window is available for the requested draft the Master of the vessel can request for usage of DUKC services directly from the approved service provider via their agents.
   
   c- By sending the application from to the HM office, vessel Master agrees to pay for the service irrespective of whether they use the service or not.
   
   d- Port authority will take all possible measures in ensuring high availability of the DUKC system. However, in case of any failure of the system or unavailability due to reasons beyond Port Authority’s controls, the Port authority shall not be held liable to any extent and the Vessel Master shall remain fully accountable and responsible in ensuring the safety of Life, Vessel, Cargo and the Environment.
   
   e- In case of usage of the services, the license fee must be agreed and settled between the Master and the service provider directly.
   
   

   2. Vessels not using DUKC service
      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. When two Vessels are ready to enter and leave the Port simultaneously, the outgoing Vessel shall have priority over the incoming Vessel provided that, by so doing, the safety of navigation or the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea are complied with.

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 the Petroleum Port of Jebel Dhanna Ruwais 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 Admiralty Chart No. 3778 & 3780.

8.8.4 Making fast to Aids to Navigation

No vessel or boat, other than boats belonging to or acting for PPA(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 obstructions

PPA shall have the right to remove any 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 PPAs 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 to assist as required.

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

Normally, vessels will pick up pilot at Ghasha pilot station and proceed inward via the Ruwais and Yas Channels. Vessels of less than 10.0m draft may instead pick up pilot at the East Ghasha Pilot Station and proceed inward via the East Ghasha and Ruwais Channels.

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.

8.9.4 Restricted Areas

8.9.4.1 ADNOC Onshore terminal

A restricted area exists around the ADNOC Onshore sea berths within an area bounded by:

a line from Jebel Dhanna jetty to

24° 11.20’ N, 052° 37.51’ E to;

Lat. 24° 13.06’ N, Long. 052° 37.48’ E to;

a tangential position 1.131 NM off No. 4 SPM. Buoy to;

a tangential position 1.131 M from SPM No. 3, to;

Lat. 24° 10.48’ N and Long. 052° 37.57’ E



8.9.4.2 Other terminals

A restricted area exists around the Refinery, ADNOC Gas Processing (formerly GASCO) and Bulk Cargo terminals at Ruwais within an area bounded by a line from a position:

1. Lat. 24° 08.36’N, Long. 052° 41.12’ E thence 000° to a position.
2. Lat. 24° 11.18’N, Long. 052° 41.12’ E thence 114 to a position.
3. Lat. 24° 10.00’N, Long. 052° 45.27’ E thence 195 to a position.
4. Jetty head to Service Harbour(RIASH) in Lat. 24°08.12’ N, Long 052°45.55’ E.

8.9.4.3 Navigation and Anchoring

Navigation and Anchoring within the above restricted areas are prohibited except for ships with a pilot on board.

8.9.4.4 Making Fast to jetties

Within these areas, no vessel or boat may secure or make fast to a petroleum jetty without instructions/permission from the Port Authority.

8.10 OUTWARD BOUND VESSELS

8.10.1 Routing

Departing vessels will normally proceed via the Ruwais Channel through to Ghasha Pilot station. Vessels of less than 10m draft may depart via the Ruwais channel and subsequently utilize the East Ghasha Channel (after passing buoy 14) (subject to clearance from the Harbour Master and Ruwais VTIS).

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 port basin 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 Department

When a registration is requested for a company owned craft, then ADNOC Ship Vetting Department 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 Department 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 boat 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 inner 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.