Port Rashid (AEPRA)

The port mainly handles cruise, passengers, Ro-Ro, dry bulk and general cargo.

Tropical.

Port Rashid is a major cruise port situated on the seaward side of the city of Dubai.

Approx 850,000 passengers handled annually.

There is a designated anchorage approx 14nm NW of Dubai when required by vessels bound for Port Rashid and Dubai Drydocks. This area is exposed to the shamal winds which usually blow from WNW with little warning. All vessels bound for Port Rashid must anchor at least 2nm to the N and W of the Dubai Approach Buoy (LFl 10s Racon (T)) and well clear of the charted gas pipeline. Palm Island 3: An Exclusion Zone has been established in the reclamation work area and is bounded by the following positions. From the Khor Dubai Entrance NE Beacon 345° 2.25nm to: ..... a) 25°18.50'N 055°17.20'E. b) 25°18.50'N 055°13.27'E. c) 25°20.48'N 055°11.05'E. d) 25°23.85'N 055°11.05'E. e) 25°23.85'N 055°15.50'E. f) 25°22.15'N 055°17.85'E. g) 25°20.35'N 055°20.55'E to the Mina Hamriya Approach. Limited anchorage space is available, within the breakwaters of Mina Rashid, with the approval of Dubai Port Control. AN anchorage area, for the use of the Dubai Drydock Harbour, is situated W of the Main Breakwater of the Dubai Drydock Harbour and is best seen on the chart. Lights are shown from the various breakwaters. Numerous vessels generally lie at anchor SW of the harbour approach buoy. ..... Anchorage Area Remarks A Port Rashid Cargo Berth, Dry Dock and Short Term Anchorage. May be used for a maximum of 5 days with permission of the harbour master B Long Term Anchorage. Use of this anchorage is subject to authorization from the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA). A dangerous wreck is located within the limits of this anchorage in position 25°23'16.2"N, 55°03'43.2"W. C Anchorage for vessels awaiting ship to ship and bunkering operations. Use of this anchorage is subject to authorization from the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) D Anchorage for vessels engaged in ship to ship and bunkering operations. Use of this anchorage is subject to authorization from the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA). E Special Purpose Anchorage There is no protection from shamal in this area, which usually blows from WNW with little warning. Vessels anchoring outside the areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone without authorization from DMCA will be liable to prosecution. To identify the Exclusion Zone IALA buoys have been laid as follows: ..... 'Charlie' West cardinal mark 25°20.50 N 055°11.05'E. 'Delta' North cardinal mark 25°23.84 N 055°11.02'E. 'Echo' North cardinal mark 25°23.81 N 055°15.41'E. 'George' East cardinal mark 25°20.38 N 055°20.55'E. Anchorage is 3nm from the terminal. A restricted number of vessels can anchor within the breakwater, although size is a limitation. The holding ground is poor, vessels are recommended to use more cable than usual. Close watch should be kept during "Shamal winds" (Nov-Mar) from a NW'ly direction. Long term anchorage, with depth of water approx 11.0 -19.0m, is enclosed by the following 4 positions: ..... 1. 25°18.07'N 055°05.21'E 2. 25°15.24'N 055°10.45'E 3. 25°18.18'N 055°08.33'E 4. 25°21.18'N 055°15.36'E Short term anchorages: with depth of water approx 10.0-16.0m, is enclosed by the following positions: ..... 1. 25°23.12'N 055°16.28'E 2. 25°20.40'N 055°19.57'E 3. 25°18.41'N 055°16.40'E For vessels en route to the Dubai Drydock, anchorage is available W of the W breakwater, as charted, care should be taken noting an obstruction 0.6nm SW of the breakwater head.

Port Rashid has no approach channel but entry should be made between Dubai Maritime City and the breakwater from the N. Dubai Approach Buoy lies in position 25°18'N 055°10'E, a black and white pillar buoy, LFl 10s Racon T. The port entrance should be approached in a direction of 182°. Width of entrance is 275m, min depth 13.0m. Inner basin turning radius is 160m, depth 11.5m. Caution: Traffic bound for Khawr Dubai and other local developments crosses the entrance to Port Rashid N of the main breakwater and additional care should be taken. Dubai Dry Dock harbour is entered between the W breakwaters of the new Dubai Maritime City and Dry Dock Harbour. In view of substantial redevelopment in this area, recent local knowledge is required.

BA, 3175, 3412 and 8109. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

UAE Coastguard.

1025.

All vessels other than those exempted, whether entering, leaving or moving within Port Rashid, will be required to take the services of a licensed pilot. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. The following vessels will be exempted: ..... 1. Vessels of war 2. Pleasure craft 3. Vessels of less than 300t 4. MENAS Tenders 5. Country craft Pilots board from a position centred on 25°17.3'N 055°12.5'E, from fast launches, marked "Pilots" equipped with VHF. Watch kept on VHF Ch 16, callsign "Port Rashid Pilots". Vessels requiring a pilot should give at least 2 hours notice of arrival in the pilot boarding area, but vessels may be instructed to approach the channel entrance by port control. Masters should obtain a Master's Report from the inward pilot and return it completed to him as soon as possible before he leaves the vessel. Outbound vessels should advise pilot at least 1 hour prior to departure. Masters are advised that outward pilots cannot take the vessel to sea without sighting valid Immigration clearance. Masters are reminded to provide a safe lee. Pilot ladder requirements: The following points are stressed: ..... 1. The rigging of pilot ladders and the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots thereby, shall be supervised by a responsible vessels officer. 2. Every pilot ladder shall be secured in a position clear of any possible discharges from the vessel and so that each step rests firmly against the vessel's side. 3. Every pilot ladder shall be secured in a position where the pilot can gain convenient access to the vessel after climbing not less than 1.5m and not more than 9.1m 4. Whenever the distance from the water to the point of access to the vessel exceeds 9.1m, access from the pilot ladder to the vessel shall be by means of an accommodation ladder or an equally safe and convenient means. 5. A light shall be provided at night, so that the pilot ladder overside and also the position where the pilot boards the vessel shall be adequately lit. 6. Lifebuoy and heaving line should be available at the ladder. 7. When a pilot hoist is provided as the method of access, it must be an approved type, complying with the recommendations of the European Maritime Pilots Association.

Extend to 5nm.

Approach: The Dubai High Light, on the Dubai International Trade Centre 2.2nm from the terminal, has the characteristics; Fl W 30s 26M. The Dubai Approach Buoy, a black and white pillar buoy Fl 10s, bears 350° x 4.6nm from the main breakwater.

There is a submarine oil pipeline extending from the SW corner of the inner basin to a position on the main breakwater, marked by a beacon. A conspicuous wreck is lying close off the inner side of the main breakwater, approx 450m NE of the entrance to the outer basin.

Mean spring range approx 1.2m, mean neap range approx 0.5m. Currents may be experienced ENE across the breakwater entrance of up to 1kt following periods of strong NW winds.

The following tugs are available operated by Echo Cargo & Shipping LLC: ..... Name hp Bollard pull Equipped for Fire fighting Solana 1,200 12.0t Yes Tondar 2,400 26.1t Yes Ghazal 1,700 26.0t Yes Powerful 2,400 31.0t Yes Samand 2,800 40.5t Yes Soheyli 1,600 16.3t Yes

Fresh winds are frequently experienced at Port Rashid. However, during darkness, light SW'ly winds prevail, veering to NW'ly by noon and freshening to 11-21kts. During the Shamal season (Nov-Mar) strong NW'ly gale force winds can be expected. Early morning fog may also be experienced during the same period.

MN' RASHID 25°16.54'N 55°16.78'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AE PRA For details see: MN' RASHID PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ __________

DUBAI 25°16.00'N 55°15.96'E (DUBAYY) UNCTAD LOCODE: AE DXB For Details see: HAMRYAH PILOT REQUIREMENTS MN' RASHID PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 30/25 Dubai Maritime Authority Circular 16/25, (RSDRA2025000338110), 30/25

Mina Rashid Port Control can be contacted. as follows: 1. Call sign: "Port Rashid Control" 2. VHF: VHF channels 6, 9, 13, 14 and 16 3. Telephone : +971-4-3459565 Khawr Dubayy Port Control can be contacted, as follows: 1. Call sign: Dubai Port Control 2. VHF: VHF channles 12,16 and 68 3. E-mail: customerservice@dpa.ae Port Control: Tel: +971 4 345 9565 Harbour Master: Tel: +971 4 345 1115, Fax: +971 4 454952, Telex: 47530 DPA EM.

The following nationalities require Dubai Central Investigation Department (CID) approval on their seaman's visa prior to arrival: Croatian, Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian, Algerian, Bulgarian and Russian. If crew requires to leave the port, valid passports are needed. CID approval takes approximately 3-4 working days. The "OK to Board" message will only be sent to the crew manning office and copied to airlines after the agent has obtained approval from Dubai's CID Department. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed. Crew must hold a Seaman's Book and sign on/off per visit with prior notice.

The following documents should be submitted to the Port Operator electronically at least 48 hours prior to the Vessel's arrival. Failure to do so may result in the withholding of Vessel's clearance to sail from the Port Facility until such time as they are made available. Discharging Vessels ..... Documents 1. Cargo Stowage Plan 2. Complete Cargo Manifest 3. Hatch List/Discharge List 4. Hazardous & Dangerous Cargo Declaration 5. Passenger Manifest Loading Vessels ..... 1. Customs Endorsed Export Declaration 2. Cargo Stowage Plan 3. Cargo Loading List 4. Hazardous & Dangerous Cargo Declaration 5. Passenger Manifest

Vessels arriving at Port Rashid are required to provide the Operations Department and or the Harbour Master with ETA and draught on arrival, as follows: ..... 1. At least 48 hours prior to arrival or on leaving the last port, whichever is later, via Operations Department, Tel: +971 4 451 5545, Telex: 47530 DPA EM, Fax: +971 4 456805. Harbour Master Tel: +971 4 451115, Telex: 47530 DPA EM, Fax: +971 4 454952. 2. Confirm the vessel's ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the designated pilotage area. 3. Notify ETD 1 hour prior to departure. Prior to arrival, all vessels regardless of tonnage should provide Port Rashid Control with the following information: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. Port of registry 3. GT (highest tonnage) 4. LOA 5. Draught 8. Pilot boarding arrangements 9. Number of crew, indicating the number of deck crew available for manoeuvring. 10. Health information 11. Last Port of Call 12. Next Port of Call 13. Whether bunkers are required. All vessels should contact the signal station on VHF Ch 16 for berthing instructions.

Vessel using Mina Rashid or Dubayy Drydock Harbour should send their ETA 72 hours and 24 hours in advance to their agent and include the following information: 1. Length overall 2. Draught 3. Whether bunkering is required Vessel should contact Port Control on VHF channel 16 and request berthing instructions. Vessels using Khawr Dubayy should send their ETA 72 hours in advance. Vessel should confirm the ETA 24 hours in advance and then maintain listening watch on VHF channels 16 and 68 until they have berthed. Vessels should send their ETD 2 hours in advance. Vessels approaching the port and failing to establish VHF contact should anchor about 1.7 nautical miles off the port entrance. It has been reported that vessels must contact Dubai Port Control 2 hours prior to arrival or departure on VHF channels 16 and 68 (call sign: Dubai Port Control) to confirm pilot and tug needs. Failure to do so may result in delays. The approach to Khawry Dubayy lies W of the Palm Island Three exclusion zone, leading E between Lighted Buoy B and Khawr Dubayy Fairway Lighted Buoy. Vessels must contact the port authorities for the latest information. The former N approach channel through the Palm Island Three exclusion zone is no longer available. In the interest of avoiding delays, all vessels programmed for Port Rashid should comply with the following minimum requirements and to be fitted with: ..... 1. Fully operational radar 2. Fully operational VHF radio with normal marine channels 3. Sufficient crew to handle tug lines and mooring efficiently. 4. Efficient propeller and deck machinery 5. Efficient and adequate moorings to secure vessel safely 6. Efficient signalling equipment 7. Fully operational tachometer, rudder and helm indicators 8. Efficient mooring stations communications system 9. Efficient anchor windlass and anchors If any of the above requirements cannot be complied with, the Harbour Master should be advised prior to vessel's arrival, via Port Control. The State of Dubai has issued warnings against vessels approaching within 1nm of its offshore installations; offenders face fines, imprisonment and possible confiscation of their vessels. All vessels anchoring within Dubai's territorial waters without prior authorisation will be forewarned and penalised by DMCA in accordance with Clause (65) of the Fines and Violations Table stipulated by Executive Council Decision No (11) of 2013.

Pratique can be applied for by radio or telex on departure from last port. International Health Declaration that all crew are healthy and current Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.

NOR should be tendered alongside.