Das Island (AEDAS)
📍 25.1500 N, 52.8833 E 🕐 GMT +4 🌍 United Arab Emirates
Max Length380 m
Max Beam49 m
Max Draft24 m
Max DWT500,000 T
Density1027
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📋 Port Overview
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DAS Island is the terminal for processing, storage and export of crude oil from the Zakum, Umm Shaif, Bunduq and ABK oil fields by ADNOC Offshore; and for liquefying the associated gas and sulphur, processed by ADNOC Gas. Port also handles breakbulk, project heavy, bulk cargo and passenger.
🚢 Cargo Capabilities
LiquidDry BulkBreakbulkMultipurposePassengerRoroGasLngLpg
Load line zone
Tropical.
Location
Das Island is located approx 90nm NW of Abu Dhabi.
Max size
Harbour: LOA 297.5m, beam 49.0m, draught 10.0m, 113,959DWT Offshore: LOA 339.76m, draught 20.5m, 323,182DWT.
🔧 Facilities
Bunkering ✗Fresh Water ✗Stores ✗Repairs ✗24/7 ✓Fumigation ✓Crew Change ✗
📍 Pilot Requirements
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DAS, JAZRAT 25°09.24'N 52°53.36'E (DAS ISLAND) UNCTAD LOCODE: AE DAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
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"Procedure: Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA to the Das Hr Mr by e-mail at least 72h prior to arrival.",
"Vessels should confirm or amend such information 48h, 24h and 12h prior to arrival.",
"Vessels should confirm their final ETA to Port Control on VHF Ch 16 or 12, 4h prior to arrival.",
"Vessels anchoring should advise Port Control on VHF Ch 16 or 12: anchoring time (LT), anchoring position (bearing and distance from Tanker Berth No 6 (SPM) at 25°08′04N 52°55′63E).",
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(2) Pilot boards in position 25°10·00N 52°56·00E (Das Zirk North) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC AND INFORMATION SERVICE AREA: The Das/Zirk sector of Das VTIS is bounded by the following positions: (1) 25°16·60N 53°03·00E (2) 25°08·10N 53°03·70E (3) 25°02·20N 53°08·30E (4) 25°04·00N 53°18·70E (5) 25°11·24N 53°27·10E (6) 25°07·70N 53°30·70E (7) 24°48·90N 53°11·00E (8) 24°48·90N 53°04·80E (9) 25°00·00N 52°53·30E (10) 25°04·50N 52°48·00E (11) 25°14·00N 52°48·00E (12) 25°26·50N 53°14·00E (13) 25°24·92N 53°17·40E SERVICES: Das VTIS provides the following services: (1) Information Service (2) Traffic Organisation Service (3) Navigational Assistance Service CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Das VTIS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 23 Telephone: +971(0)2 6021727 +971(0)2 6021728 Fax: +971(0)2 6021600 E-mail: vtisdas@adnoc.ae Website: https://ppa.adnoc.ae https://adnoc.ae/en HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Active Participant Vessels: The following vessels, calling at any of the Petroleum Ports, for whatever purpose, in passage through the VTIS Area shall be designated as an “Active Participant”: (a) Vessels of 50m LOA or above (b) Vessels carrying dangerous cargo, irrespective of its size (c) Vessels carrying passengers, irrespective of its size (2) Passive Participant Vessels: The following vessels shall be designated as a “Passive Participant”: (a) Vessels less than 50m LOA, calling at any of the petroleum ports, not carrying dangerous cargoes, or passengers (b) Vessels on passage through the PPA-VTIS Area REPORTING (ACTIVE PARTICIPANT): (1) Active Participant vessels shall submit SP-1 and SP-2 reports, in writing through their agent or direct to the applicable VTIS sector. (2) Any changes to the Sailing Plan shall be immediately reported to the VTIS without any delay. (3) Reports shall be properly prepared in the standard format and sent to the VTIS in a timely manner. (4) Vessels shall maintain a record of reporting details and all information provided by the VTIS in the ship’s log. (5) Sailing Plan-1 (SP-1 report) shall be provided: (a) 72h before entering the VTIS sector (b) 2h before departure from the port (6) Sailing Plan-2 (SP-2 report) shall be provided: (a) 48h before entering the VTIS sector (b) 24h before entering the VTIS sector (7) All Active Participants shall report through their agent or directly to the relevant VTIS sector. (8) Reporting can also be carried out on the respective VHF channel of each sector when within range: (a) 6h before entering the VTIS Area/Sector, (by VHF, or as soon as in range) (b) 2h or 20 n miles (whichever comes first), thereafter at the time of entry into VTIS Sectors (c) 2h before leaving the Terminal and entering VTIS Area through agent and/or by VHF directly to the VTIS (9) SP-1 reports are submitted using the following format: (a) Vessel's name (b) Vessel's call sign and IMO number. (c) Date, time and point of entry into VTIS area (UTC) (d) Request a Pilot (Y/N), Pilot Station (East Ghash/Ghash) (e) Port/terminal bound for (f) Reporting position (name of Reporting Point) (g) Any deficiencies (10) SP-2 reports are submitted using the following format: (a) Vessel's name (b) Vessel's position (c) Date, time and point of entry into VTIS area (UTC) (d) Any deficiencies (11) Reporting Points: Active Participant vessels in passage through the VTIS area should provide a Call Point Position Report via VHF, to the VTIS, at the positions designated. Furthermore, vessels should provide this report on any change of sector. The following format should be used: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (12) Inward-bound vessels using the Das Deep Water Approach Channel report at the following positions: Name\tPosition\tDescription RP 1\t25°27·00N 53°20·00E\tDas Approach Channel Lt buoy RP 2\t25°25·20N 53°12·40E\tLt buoy No.1 RP 3\t25°20·60N 53°04·85E\tDas Deep Water Channel Lt buoy No.5 RP 4\t25°17·76N 53°01·24E\tDas Deep Water Channel Lt buoy No.7 RP 5\t25°14·36N 53°56·86E\tDas Deep Water Channel Lt buoy No.9 (13) Outward-bound vessels using the Das Deep Water Approach Channel report at the following positions: Name\tPosition\tDescription RP 1\t25°14·16N 53°59·73E\tLt buoy No.10 RP 2\t25°19·21N 53°06·09E\tLt buoy No.6 RP 3\t25°24·73N 53°15·11E\tLt buoy No.2 RP 4\t25°27·00N 53°20·00E\tDas Approach Channel Lt buoy REPORTING (PASSIVE PARTICIPANT): (1) Passive Participant Vessels are required to actively participate in the VTIS reporting and are advised to communicate their movements to the relevant VTIS centre, such vessels shall continuously monitor the VHF channel of the relevant VTIS and shall ensure that the advice given by the VTIS is followed. (2) Passive Participant vessels shall submit a Sailing Report through their agent or on VHF directly to the VTIS 2h prior to and upon entering the VTIS area, in the following format: (a) Vessel’s name, call sign and flag (b) Vessel's position (c) Date, time and point of entry into VTIS area (UTC) (d) Any deficiencies ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Das Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +971(0)2 6021726 +971(0)2 6028996 +971(0)2 8733029 E-mail: pctas.offshore@adnoc.ae Hr Mr/PFSO Telephone: +971(0)2 6021722 +971(0)2 6021723 Fax: +971(0)2 6028950 E-mail: ppadas@adnoc.ae Senior Vice President Petroleum Ports Authority - Abu Dhabi Telephone: +971(0)2 7071222 E-mail: jalkhamiri@adnoc.ae Website: https://ppa.adnoc.ae https://adnoc.ae/en Das Island Agency (ADMA-OPCO) VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +971(0)2 6063415 +971(0)2 6063897 Fax: +971(0)2 6068188 E-mail: oscdas.offshore@adnoc.ae oasciidas.offshore@adnoc.ae HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA to the Das Hr Mr by e-mail at least 72h prior to arrival. (2) Vessels should confirm or amend such information 48h, 24h and 12h prior to arrival. (3) Vessels should confirm their final ETA to Port Control on VHF Ch 16 or 12, 4h prior to arrival. (4) Vessels anchoring should advise Port Control on VHF Ch 16 or 12 of the following: (a) Anchoring time (LT) (b) Anchoring position (bearing and distance from Tanker Berth No 6 (SPM) (25° 08·04N 52°55·63E)) (5) All vessels at anchor should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 16 and 12. (6) Vessels departing from the anchorage must obtain prior approval from Port Control by stating the following information: (a) Intended time of heaving up anchor (b) Reason for departure (c) Time of departure NOTE: Station is operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, Petroleum Ports Authority (ADNOC-PPA). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________"}}
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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/22 ADNOC correspondence, (RSDRA2022000002921), 4/22
🛡️ Pre-Arrival Information
Communications
All communications should be in English. Das VTIS operates 24/7 on VHF Ch 23 and VHF Ch 16 only will be used for emergencies. ..... Port Control: VHF: Ch 12. Callsign: "Das Port Control" Tel: +971 (0) 2 602 8996 +971 (0) 2 873 3029 (Emergency) Email: pctas@adma.ae Harbour Master/PFSO: Tel: +971 (0) 2 602 8900 +971 (0) 2 602 8980. Fax: +971 (0) 2 602 8950. Email: poa1das@adma.ae Division Manager, Petroleum Ports, Abu Dhabi: Tel: +971 (0) 2 602 3554, +971 (0) 2 602 3450. Fax: +971 (0) 2 606 0106. Email: jalkhamiri@adnoc.ae. smouawine@adnoc.ae. Website: http://www.adppa.ae ..... Tugs VHF Ch 12/23 Pilot Boats VHF Ch 12/23 Das Port Control VHF Ch 12
Customs and Immigration
There is no Customs official on Das Island. There is an Immigration Officer based on the island for those who require medical treatment at Das Hospital.
Documentation required
Before berthing operations commence, certain initial documents must be tendered duly signed, stamped and dated as applicable by the Master. The Berthing Master will acknowledge receipt as necessary. These initial documents are in a booklet and contain, Ballast Declaration, Vessel Declaration by the Master, conditions of use of terminal facilities and safety requirements. In addition, Form No 019-MAR-4, pre-berthing declaration, supreme petroleum boycott declaration. A supply of these initial documents will be provided at the vessel's first visit to Das Island. On second and subsequent visits, the Berthing Master will receive the documents, duly completed, on boarding to avoid any delays to the vessel. The following documents are also required: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. International Tonnage Certificate 1 3. Last Port Clearance 1 4. Ballast Water Management Form 1 5. ISPS Code Security Questionnaire 1 6. Last 10 ports of call 1 7. International maritime declaration of health 1 8. Class approval certificate for exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) 1 Government boycott papers delivered by Pilot/Loading Master and all arrival documents to be completed by Master on arrival, ie: Safety Check List, etc. Cargo documentation: All paperwork is undertaken by terminal, and the pilot will deliver them onboard, early departure procedures in force. Several documentations are required and has to be available at all times: For container vessels, bulk carriers and general cargo vessel are required to have: ..... 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Garbage record book 4. Oil record book part I 5. Document of Compliance 6. Dangerous goods manifest and detailed stowage plan during arrival and departure For oil vessels, chemical vessels and gas tankers are required to have: ..... 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan 4. Garbage record book 5. Oil record book part I & II 6. Certificate of fitness (chemical/gas including product list) 7. Procedures & arrangements manual 8. Cargo record book 9. Shipe to shore Safety checklist 10. Stowage plan during arrival & departure 11. Material safety datasheet
ETA
Notice of ETA should be advised to the Harbour Master by email at least 72 hrs prior to arrival. Vessels should confirm or amend this information 48hrs, 24hrs and 12hrs prior to arrival. Vessels should also confirm their final ETA to the Das Port Control Office on VHF Ch 12 and Das VTIS on VHF Ch 23, 4hrs prior to arrival. Vessels anchoring should advise anchoring time (local time) and anchoring position (bearing and distance from Tanker Berth No 6, the SPM at 25°08.4'N 52° 55.63'E) to the Port control office on VHF Ch 12. All vessels at anchor should maintain a continuous Listening Watch on VHF Ch 12. Vessels departing from the anchorage must obtain prior approval from Port Control by stating their intended time of heaving up the anchor, the reason for their departure and the time of departure. The agent shall also provide the Port Health Officer, Customs and Immigration with the requisite ship information 48 hours prior to arrival.
Flags
Every ship, within the port limits, between sunrise and sunset shall fly its national flag and the national flag of the UAE.
General notices & regulations
The Umm Shaif Oil Field is approx 20nm to the E of Das Island. The Zakum Oil Field is approx 48nm to the SE of Das Island. The Bunduq Oil Field is approx 15nm to the W of Das Island and the ABK Oil Field is approx 25nm to the NNE of DAS Island. The fields, together with their associated submarine oil and gas pipelines to Das Island are marked on hydrographic charts pertaining to the area. It is essential that vessels/craft approaching Das Island do not enter the Oil Field areas or anchor in the vicinity of submarine pipelines. Due to the presence of drilling barges and well-heads, passage down the island's E coast is prohibited. Tankers and gas carriers are not permitted to berth at or unberth from any of the berths in Das Island without a Port Authority Pilot/Loading Master onboard. Every vessel entering the port shall occupy such anchorage, berth or mooring as may be directed by the Port Authority, and shall move to any other anchorage, berth or mooring as and when required by the authority. No vessel shall shift or change anchorage, berth or mooring allotted except upon instructions from the Port Authority. No vessel shall have the right to any anchorage, berth or mooring within the port by priority of arrival or any other reason. No vessel or craft, other than craft belonging to or acting for the Port Authority, shall make fast to or make contact with any navigational aid, mark or buoy. No moorings for vessels shall be laid down within the port without permission from the Port Authority and any such moorings may be removed or examined as required by the authority. No buoy, floating mark or obstruction shall be laid anywhere within the port for any reason without permission from the Port Authority. The Port Authority 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. 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 the Port Authority. All ships berthing or unberthing or moving within the port shall employ the services of such minimum number tugs as may be required and in a manner directed by the pilot in control of such operation. All ships berthing or unberthing at a main sea berth, oil jetty or cargo wharf will be provided with suitable port authority mooring launches (if required) to assist with the running of moorings and the lifting of SPM floating hose rail end. When 2 ships are ready to enter and leave the port simultaneously the outgoing ship shall have priority over the incoming ship, provided, by doing so the Safety of Navigation of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea are not interfered with.
Health regulations
Vessels arriving at Das Island must carry a Bill of Health for ports visited on the voyage. Masters of vessels are required to advise if there are sick people onboard or if there has been any sickness onboard within the week prior to arrival. Pratique is granted by the Port Officer, normally through the Pilot/Loading Master. Free pratique: Every ship, upon arriving by day from a foreign port, shall exhibit the international signals requesting free pratique. Ships suspected of infection or infected under any orders or laws in force, shall be subject to the rules governing quarantine for persons and animals and to the provision of such orders or laws. No craft other than the one carrying the Mooring/Loading Master or Port Health Officer, may approach any vessel entering the port and no other person may board any such vessel until quarantine formalities have been completed. Compulsory pratique: No ship, other than exempted ships, shall be permitted to approach or leave the port limits without the presence of a Mooring/Loading Master onboard unless otherwise ordered by the Port Officer.
Notices of readiness
Notice of Readiness to be tendered at pilot station on arrival.
Standard messages
LNG CARRIERS: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority Das Island, c/o ADMA-OPCO Das Island (Agency section), Telex: 52230 adma em; Fax: +971 2 606 8188, Email: soas@adma.co.ae. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 4 hours before arrival. Please have combination pilot accommodation ladder rigged on the lee side. Pratique will be granted by the Berthing Master on boarding. ..... Part 1: A. Name of vessel B. ETA Das Island C. Nationality D. Port of Registry E. NT F. IMO No G. Name of Master H Year Built Part 2: A. Voyage number B. Cargo to load, loading rates C. Last port D. Next port E. Destination port for discharge Part 3: Expiry dates of the following certificates: A. Load Line B. Safety Construction C. Safety Equipment D. Safety Radio Telegraph E. Safety Radio Telephone F. Civil Liability (CLC) G. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) H. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate I. Class J. Certificate of fitness for the carriage of liquefied gas K. ISM Note: Non compliance with any conditions on certificates will automatically cancel the validity of the certificate. Part 4: Segregated ballast quantity to be discharged Part 5: A. Confirm inert system operational and in use B. Confirm vessel has no defects which could affect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel. C. Confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which could affect cargo handling. D. Confirm accommodation air conditioning/ventilating systems are operational with positive pressure. Part 6: A. Arrival displacement B. Arrival draught C. Sailing draught Part 7: A. Confirm no changes to number and size of mooring lines B. Confirm mooring and winches inspected and in good condition C. Date of last winch brake test D. Confirm mooring on drums are spooled in the correct direction LPG CARRIERS: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority Das Island, c/o ADMA-OPCO Das Island (Agency section), Telex: 52230 adma em; Fax: +971 2 606 8188, Email: soas@adma.co.ae. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 4 hours before arrival. Please have combination pilot accommodation ladder rigged on the lee side. Pratique will be granted by the Berthing Master on boarding. ..... Part 1: A. Name of vessel B. ETA Das Island C. Port of Registry D. Nationality E. NT F. GT G. Summer deadweight H. IMO No I. Master's name J. Year built Part 2: A. Voyage number B. Cargo to load, loading rates C. Last port D. Next port E. Destination port for discharge F. Last port in the UAE and date G. Confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be submitted to the Supreme Petroleum Council stating that the cargo loaded at Das Island will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other boycotted countries. Part 3: Expiry dates of the following certificates A. Load Line B. Safety Construction C. Safety Equipment D. Safety Radio Telephony E. Civil Liability (CLC) F. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) G. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate H. Class I. Certificate of fitness for the carriage of liquefied gas J. ISM State vessel's P & I Club. Note: Non compliance with any conditions on certificates will automatically cancel the validity of the certificate. PENTANE CARRIERS: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority Das Island, c/o ADMA-OPCO Das Island (Agency section), Telex: 52230 adma em; Fax: +971 2 606 8188, Email: soas@adma.co.ae. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 4 hours before arrival. Please have combination pilot accommodation ladder rigged on the lee side. Pratique will be granted by the Berthing Master on boarding. ..... Part 1: A. Name of vessel B. ETA Das Island C. Port of Registry D. Nationality E. NT F. GT G. Summer deadweight H. IMO No I. Master's name J. Year built Part 2: A. Voyage number B. Cargo to load, loading rates C. Last port D. Next port E. Destination port for discharge F. Last port in the UAE and date G. Confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be submitted to the Supreme Petroleum Council stating that the cargo loaded at Das Island will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other boycotted countries. Part 3: Expiry dates of the following certificates: A. Load Line B. Safety Construction C. Safety Equipment D. Safety Radio Telegraph E. Safety Radio Telephone F. Civil Liability (CLC) G. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) H. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate I. Class J. ISM State vessel's P & I Club Note: Non compliance with any conditions on certificates will automatically cancel the validity of the certificate. Part 4: A. Segregated ballast quantity B. Dedicated ballast quantity C. Clean ballast quantity D. State time to deballast before loading or whether operations will be concurrent. Part 5: A. Confirm all cargo tanks are fully inerted with oxygen content below 8%. B. Confirm vessel has no defects which could affect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel. C. Confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which could affect cargo handling. D. Confirm accommodation air conditioning/ventilating systems are operational with positive pressure E. Confirm vessel will operate under closed loading conditions with venting of cargo tanks only by means of approved venting systems. Part 6: A. Arrival displacement B. Arrival draught C. Sailing draught Part 7: A. Number, size and material of headlines B. Number, size and material of forward breastlines C. Number, size and material of forward springs D. Number, size and material of aft springs E. Number, size and material of aft breastlines F. Number, size and material of sternlines G. Confirm mooring and winches inspected and in good condition H. Date of last winch brake test I. Confirm moorings on drum are spooled in the correct direction OIL: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority Das Island, c/o ADMA-OPCO Das Island (Agency section), Telex: 52230 adma em; Fax: +971 2 606 8188, Email: soas@adma.co.ae. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 4 hours before arrival. Please have combination pilot accommodation ladder rigged on the lee side. Pratique will be granted by the Berthing Master on boarding. ..... Part 1: A. Name of vessel B. ETA Das Island C. Port of Registry D. Nationality E. NT F. GT G. Summer deadweight H. IMO No I. Master's name J. Year built Part 2: A. Voyage number B. Cargo to load, loading rates C. Last port D. Next port E. Destination port for discharge F. Last port in the UAE and date G. Confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be submitted to the Supreme Petroleum Council stating that the cargo loaded at Das Island will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other boycotted countries. Part 3: Expiry dates of the following certificates: A. Load Line B. Safety Construction C. Safety Equipment D. Safety Radio Telegraph E. Safety Radio Telephone F. Civil Liability (CLC) G. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) H. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate I. Class J. ISM Note: Non compliance with any conditions on certificates will automatically cancel the validity of the certificate. ..... Part 4: Ballast to be discharged this port A. Segregated ballast quantity B. Dedicated ballast quantity C. Clean ballast quantity D. State time to deballast before loading or whether operations will be concurrent. Part 5: A. Confirm all cargo tanks are fully inerted with oxygen content below 8%. B. Confirm vessel has no defects which could affect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel. C. Confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which could affect cargo handling. D. Confirm accommodation air conditioning/ventilating systems are operational with positive pressure, temperature below 26°C. E. Confirm vessel will operate under closed loading conditions with venting of cargo tanks only by means of approved venting systems. Part 6: A. Arrival displacement B. Arrival draught C. Sailing draught D. Length overall E. Length bow to manifold F. Freeboard on arrival G. Maximum freeboard during operations H. Distance manifold to ships side I. Height of manifold above deck J. Confirm manifold suitable for connections of 16in hoses Part 7: A. Number, size and material of headlines B. Number, size and material of forward breastlines C. Number, size and material of forward springs D. Number, size and material of aft springs E. Number, size and material of aft breastlines F. Number, size and material of sternlines G. Confirm mooring and winches inspected and in good condition H. Date of last winch brake test I. Confirm moorings on drum are spooled in the correct direction Part 8: SPM Moorings A. Type and size (horizontal and vertical dimensions) of forward Panama fairlead or chock. B. Number, type and safe working load of bow stopper, confirm suitable for 3in chain. C. Safe working load of port crane derrick. Part 9: Your cargo nomination for Das Island is as follows: SULPHUR: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority Das Island, c/o ADMA-OPCO Das Island (Agency section), cables: ADMARINEDAS; Telex: 52230 adma em; Fax: +971 2 606 8188. Email: soas@adma.co.ae. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 4 hours before arrival. Please have combination pilot accommodation ladder rigged on the lee side. Pratique will be granted by the Berthing Master on boarding. ..... Part 1: A. Name of vessel B. ETA Das Island C. Port of Registry D. Nationality E. NT F. GT G. Summer deadweight H. IMO No I. Master's name J. Year built Part 2: A. Voyage number B. Cargo to load, loading rates C. Last port D. Next port E. Destination port for discharge F. Last port in the UAE and date G. Confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be submitted to the Supreme Petroleum Council stating that the cargo loaded at Das Island will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other boycotted countries. Part 3: Expiry dates of the following certificates A. Load Line B. Safety Construction C. Safety Equipment D. Safety Radio Telegraph E. Safety Radio Telephone F. Civil Liability (CLC) G. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) H. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate I. Class J. ISM Note: Non compliance with any conditions on certificates will automatically cancel the validity of the certificate. ..... Part 4: Ballast to be discharged this port A. Segregated ballast quantity to be discharged Part 5: A. Advise if cargo tanks inerted or gassed up B. Confirm hold spaces inerted with positive pressure C. Confirm vessel has no defects which could affect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel. D. Confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which could affect cargo handling. E. Confirm accommodation air conditioning/ventilating systems are operational with positive pressure. Temperature below 26°C. Part 6: A. Arrival displacement B. Arrival draught C. Sailing draught D. Length overall E. Max arrival freeboard F. BOW/CM Part 7: A. Number, size and material of headlines B. Number, size and material of forward breastlines C. Number, size and material of forward springs D. Number, size and material of aft springs E. Number, size and material of aft breastlines F. Number, size and material of sternlines G. Confirm mooring and winches inspected and in good condition H. Date of last winch brake test I. Confirm moorings on drum are spooled in the correct direction
⚓ Terminals & Berths
11 berths registered.
| Berth Name | Facility Type | Max LOA | Max Draft | Max DWT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Das Island Terminal 25.1559, 52.8737833 | Both | — | — | — | — |
OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority/ ADNOC Offshore/ ADNOC Gas | |||||
| Berth 1 (Service Harbour Extension) 25.1387167, 52.8826667 | Dry Cargo | 54.75 m | — | 1,026 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 64 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority | |||||
| Berth 2 (Service Harbour Extension) 25.1382667, 52.8826333 | Dry Cargo | 65.48 m | — | 1,518 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 48 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority | |||||
| Construction Wharf (NE Side) 25.1604, 52.8808167 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Closed |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 70 m Cargo HandlingSteel Products OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority | |||||
| Construction Wharf (SE Side) 25.1599667, 52.8810833 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Closed |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 60 m Cargo HandlingSteel Products OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority | |||||
| Inner Berth 25.1409833, 52.8814167 | Dry Cargo | 68.4 m | — | 1,666 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 260 m Side: Starboard Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority | |||||
| Outer Berth 25.13975, 52.8833833 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 81 m OperatorAbu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority | |||||
| Berth No 5 (Sulphur) 25.15065, 52.8873333 | Tanker | 129 m | 16 m | 12,497 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsSide: Port Gangway: Shore (crew) OperatorADNOC Gas | |||||
| LNG/ LPG Berth No 4 25.15785, 52.88665 | Tanker | 297.5 m | 14.95 m | 113,959 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsSide: PORT Gangway: Shore (crew) OperatorADNOC Gas | |||||
| Tanker Berth No 3 25.149, 52.902166 | Tanker | 339.76 m | 28.25 m | 321,300 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsGangway: Ship OperatorADNOC Offshore | |||||
| Tanker Berth No 6 25.1356667, 52.9284 | Tanker | 339.76 m | 25.2 m | 323,182 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsGangway: Ship OperatorADNOC Offshore | |||||
🏢 Registered Agencies & Contacts
8 contacts registered.
Sharaf Shipping Agency
Port AgencyPIC: Sharon Purushothaman
Address: UAE, Dubai, P.O. Box 576
Email: info@sharafshipping.com
Phone: +971 569913744, +971 43520555
Sharaf Shipping Agency
Port AgencyPIC: Sharon Purushothaman
Address: Sharaf Shipping Agency P.O. Box 576
Email: info@sharafshipping.com
Phone: +971 569913744
GAC SHIPPING & LOGISTICS LLC
Port AgencyPIC: Arun Nair
Address: Guardian Tower
Email: abdul.mubeen@gac.com
Phone: +971 504709562
E S Global Shipping LLC
Port AgencyPIC: Santhosh Naithore
Address: Office No. 04 & 05, 02nd Floor, Hanging Garden Tower, Hamdan Street, P.O. Box 6977, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Email: hub.ops@esglobal.ae
Phone: +971 543492121
Abu Dhabi Marine Operating-Das
Port OperatorAddress: PO Box 303, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 606 0000
Fax: +971 2 626 6005
Email: oa@saadma.ae
Website: http://www.adma-opco.com
Petroleum Ports Authority(PPA)
Port AuthorityAddress: PO Box 898, Das Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +97127070000
Fax: +97126023389
Website: https://ppa.adnoc.ae/
ADNOC Gas
Port OperatorAddress: Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex, Khalifa Street P.O. Box 665, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +97126030000
Website: https://adnocgas.ae/
ADNOC Offshore
Port OperatorAddress: P.O. Box 303, Das Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +97126063415
Website: https://www.adnoc.ae/
✈️ Airports in the Area
Sir Bani Yas Airport
XSB
Sir Bani Yas