Abu Dhabi (AEAUH)

Mina Zayed is an alternative name for Abu Dhabi.

Tropical but the Arabian Sea east of the Straits of Hormuz is Seasonal Tropical from 1st September to 31st May and Summer from 1st June to 31st August.

Abu Dhabi Port also known as Mina Zayed is located centrally on the Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates.

LOA 240m, draught 12.5m

Approx 8,600,000t of cargo, 760,000TEU, 800 vessels and 230,000 passengers handled annually.

The designated anchorage area lays approx 5nm N of Mina Zayed Racon and is enclosed by the following coordinates: ..... 24°47'N 054°15'E 24°47'N 054°10'E 24°43'N 054°10'E 24°43'N 054°14'E 24°45'N 054°15'E The depth at the anchorage area ranges between 15.0 and 25.0m.

Abu Dhabi Terminals channel has a width of 225m, a dredged depth of 15.0m and is marked in accordance with the IALA "A" System. The maximum permitted speed in the approaches is 12.0 knots. Fairway Buoy: Located in position 24°34.1'N 054°19.8'E. The channel leads from the Fairway Lightbuoy past the W breakwater head, where it widens to 460m, to a turning basin abeam the quays. The harbour is dredged to a depth of 15.0m. All vessels should maintain an Under Keel Clearance of at least 1.0m when navigating within the port. The Harbour Master may require more UKC than this, depending on weather conditions and other circumstances.

BA 3715, 3713, 3177, 8106. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1025/1030.

The Master should ensure that the vessel is provided with sufficient fenders to adequately protect the vessel and port premises when berthing and unberthing. When berthed at or while alongside any quay the Master should at all times keep the vessel properly and effectively moored to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master. The moorings must be kept taut and adjusted from time to time to allow for the change in draught and rise and fall of the tide. The moorings must also be so arranged that they can be quickly and easily released. During berthing and unberthing engines should not be used in such a manner as to cause damage to the bed or banks of the harbour or to another vessel. Only the special equipment installed at the berth, such as bollards or rings may be used for mooring. Mooring men are compulsory for the handling of mooring lines. The knots of the heaving lines shall not be loaded in such a manner as may cause injury to the mooring men or third parties.

Pilotage is compulsory within the port limits of Mina Zayed for vessels navigating, moving or shifting berth for the following: ..... 1. a) All vessels of LOA 100m or more, b) All vessels of LOA 60m or more, and carrying dangerous/hazardous goods in bulk c) All passenger vessels of LOA 24m or more, carrying more than 12 passengers 2. UAE naval vessels and Royal Yachts/vessels are exempt from compulsory pilotage. 3. Pilot Ordering: Vessels requiring a Pilot are required to Mina Zayed Port Control 12 hours advance notice to include ETA and maximum draught on arrival. A further ETA should be sent to Mina Zayed Port Control no later than 3 hours prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding area. 4. Outward-bound vessels or vessels moving within Mina Zayed requiring a pilot should give Mina Zayed Port Control 12 hours notice confirmed no later than 3 hours before ETD. 5. Pilot boards in a position between the Fairway Lt Buoy (24°39.2'N 054° 14.2'E) and Z15/Z16 Lt buoys depending on the vessels draught. The pilot boarding arrangements will be confirmed by Mina Zayed Port Control on VHF Channel 16 and 67. Abu Dhabi Terminals also provides pilotage for the Sas Al-Nakhl/Umm Al-Nar (Umm an Nar) (See separate P&T Guide entries).

Abu Dhabi Terminals Port Limits: ..... 24°32.25'N 054°23.73'E A 24°34.84'N 054°23.73'E B 24°40.09'N 054°16.64'E C 24°40.10'N 054°13.64'E D 24°25.29'N 054°13.64'E E 24°25.06'N 054°13.90'E F

Vessels are restricted to a max LOA of 230m in the channel. Vessels of more than LOA 230m by prior arrangement. An isolated danger pillar buoy in position 0.7nm NE of the port marks a 5.0m shoal. Sheikh Khalifa Bridge: Saadiyat Bridge is a critical infrastructure constructed over khawr Al Boghal between the Saadiyat Island and the Abu Dhabi City with total length of 1,455m. The width of the central span is 200m with clear provision to serve the navigational channel with different clearances underneath where the maximum physical clearance is considered to be under the centre point of the central span. With immediate effect, an air draught restriction of maximum 22m above MHW within 40m on either side of the centreline of the central span will be enforced. All vessels planning to pass under the bridge must declare their air draught in advance to Mina Zayed VTS. Vessels with air draught exceeding 22m are not allowed to pass under this Bridge.

Tides are semi-diurnal. Max range is 2.0m, min 0.1m.

A traffic reporting system and AIS station is in operation within the port and main access channels.

Four tugs available: 2 x 4,500hp, 1 x 3,000hp, and 1 x 2,000hp. Tugs are fitted with fire fighting equipment.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

Communication details for Abu Dhabi harbour areas (Mina Zayid, Free Port and Municipality port) and adjoining areas including Musaffah Port and Umm Al-Nar terminals (see also separate P&T Guide entries). ..... Port Control: VHF: Ch 16, 11, 67. (Mina Zayid) Tel: +971 (0) 2 6975305 (Switchboard, 24hrs) +971 (0) 2 6975377 (Direct line, 24hrs) Fax: +971 (0) 2 6975156. Email: marine@adterminals.ae Port Control: Tel: +971 (0) 2 5552423 (Musaffah Port) Fax: +971 (0) 2 5547199. Email: marine@adterminals.ae Tugs: VHF: Ch 16, 67. Radio: VHF: 18, 20, 22. Harbour Master: Tel: +971 (0) 2 6730604 (Direct line, office hours) +971 (0) 2 6975375 (Switchboard, office hours) Assistant HM: Tel: +971 (0) 2 6730604 (Direct line, office hours) +971 (0) 2 6975288 (Switchboard, office hours) ESNAAD Base: VHF; Ch 16, 15. Callsign "Esnaad Base". (ADNOC) RT Frequency (kHz): 4762.5. Tel: +971 (0) 2 6029090 Fax: +971 (0) 2 6029091. Pilots: via Port Control (Mina Zayid) including Free Port and Municipality Port. VHF: Ch 16, 11, 67. Tel: +971 (0) 2 6975305 (Switchboard, 24hrs) +971 (0) 2 6975377 (Direct line, 24hrs) Fax: +971 (0) 2 6975156. Email: marine@adterminals.ae Pilot Vessel: VHF: Ch 16, 67. Pilot Hours: Mina Zayid, 24hrs. Free Port and Musaffah Port, day service only. Container and General Cargo Terminal: Tel: +971 (0) 2 6730600. Fax: +971 (0) 2 6975135. Email: berthbooking@adterminals.ae Ghanadah Terminal: VHF: Ch 06. Sas Al-Nakhi Harbour Master/FPSO: Tel: +971 (0) 2 6024237. Fax: +971 (0) 2 6024005. Website: http://www.adppa.ae Sas Al-Nakhi Port Control: VHF: Ch 09. Callsign "Sas Al-Nakhi Marine". Tel: +971 (0) 2 6026466. Fax: +971 (0) 2 5582687. Total Base: VHF: Ch 16, 21. UDECO Terminal, Sa'adiyat I VHF: Ch 16, 06. ZADCO Terminal: VHF: Ch 08. Port Control Tower is equipped with HF transceiver and operates on 2 frequencies with continuous watch on 2182kHz.

Shore leave is permitted for crew members provided passport, identification card or seaman's papers are deposited with Immigration Authorities. On arrival the Customs will seal the bonded stores. Alcohol and pornographic tapes and literature are prohibited. Clearances are to be obtained by the vessel's agent.

Five copies of the Cargo Manifest are required with full cargo particulars, such as Bill of Lading number, marks/numbers, description, weight and measurements and IMO Class if any. It is essential that all this information is against consignee/notify parties name and that full contact address is given on the Manifest for each consignment. The Manifests should reach the agent prior to arrival of vessel in order that they are submitted to Abu Dhabi Terminals 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival. Also, stowage particulars must be submitted with the Manifest in order that the agent may advise Abu Dhabi Terminals of equipment and labour requirements for efficient handling of the vessel. ..... Department Document Copies Customs: Crew List 1 Stores List 1 Immigration: Crew List 2 Passenger List 2 Quarantine: Crew List 1 International Health Certificate 1 Vaccination List 1

Vessels should send ETA at Fairway Lightbuoy to Port Control 72, 48 and 24 hours in advance and confirm by VHF 6 hours in advance. Contact should be established with Port Control 2 hours before ETA on Ch 16, 67 and with pilot vessel when approaching port on Ch 67. The initial ETA message shall include the following information: ..... 1. Vessels IMO Number 2. Vessels ISSC and date of issue 3. Name of vessels Ship Security Officer (SSO) 4. Name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO) 5. Last 10 ports of call (State whether ISPS compliant and security level). Vessels bound for the Umm Al-Nar Petroleum Port (see separate port entry) should, on arrival at the pilot boarding position, forward the following information through the agent: ..... 1. ETA at berth 2. Arrival draught 3. Estimated departure draught 4. Quantity and type of cargo 5. Loading, ballast and vessel's details as required by the port 6. Master's name.

Scrubbers: In 2013 Abu Dhabi Authorities issued “Vessel Discharge and Maintenance Guidelines For Owners, Masters And Agents”. This states that scrubber washwater can be discharged in port waters if free from pollutants whilst scrubber sludge should be discharged from the vessel to an Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) licensed waste disposal contractor. Arms and Ammunition: A detailed list should be carried onboard and be submitted to the port not later than 48 hours before vessel's arrival.

All crew members must be in possession of valid Yellow Fever Certificates. The Health Officer will board when the vessel is alongside. The Maritime Health Declaration is to be completed and handed to the Health Officer. No Ship Sanitation Control facilities are available.

NOR tendered as per Charter Party.