Ruwais Port (AERWP)

The Port of Ruwais, strategically located in the United Arab Emirates, serves as a key maritime gateway for the petroleum industry, with ten specialized terminals operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This strategically located port is primarily dedicated to the handling of bulk crude and refined petroleum. ADNOC Onshore operates a dedicated crude oil terminal, while ADNOC Refining oversees two refined oil terminals and a carbon black and delayed coker terminal, ensuring efficient processing and distribution. The port also hosts a gas terminal and an LNG (FSRU) terminal, managed by ADNOC Gas Processing, along with two sulphur handling terminals. Additionally, ADNOC Fertilizers operates a terminal for bulk cargo urea and liquid ammonia, and BOROUGE manages a polyethylene terminal. Operations can be carried out throughout 24 hours on all terminals.

Tropical.

Ruwais (alternative name Jabal Az Zannah) includes the oil jetties of Jebel Dhanna, and is located on the Persian Gulf coast approx 220km W of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Max Harbour: LOA 360m, beam 60.0m, draught 16.7m and 330,000DWT. Max Offshore: LOA 377m, BCM 171.00m, draught 15.9m and 450,000DWT.

Approx 2,700 vessels handled annually.

A holding anchorage is provided off Gasha Buoy. Vessels anchoring should advise Port Control on VHF Ch 16 or 09, 4 hours prior to arrival. Port Control should be advise on VHF Ch 16 or 09 as to anchoring time and anchoring position (bearing and distance from Ghasha Lt Buoy (24°25.9'N., 52°34.5'E). All vessels should maintain a continuous Listening Watch on VHF Ch 16 and 09. Anchorage is also available at anchorage berths lettered from A-R, assigned by the Port Control, holding ground is good and composed of clay and silt. It is worth noting that anchorage berths A-K are holding anchorages whereas anchorage berths P-R are for Ruwais cargo and refinery traffic. Anchorage berth A1 and A2 are used for Sir Bani Yas cruise vessels. An anchorage area (24°28'30.6''N., 52°38'13.8''E.), with depths of 10 to 27m, sand and shell, and a radius of 1.5 miles. Vessels departing from anchorage must obtain prior approval from Port Control by stating their intended time of heaving up the anchor, the reason for departure and the intended time of departure. Caution: It is reported that vessels are not advised to anchor within 2nm of Ghasha Lighted Buoy. Vessels working explosives moor in a charted anchorage area approx 4nm NNE of the Liquid Products Jetty in depths of 10.3-16.8m.

The recommended tracks shown on the Admiralty charts should be used for arrival and departure. Deep draught approach to the port passes N and W of Creagh Shoal Lighted Buoy, W of Dalma Lighted Buoy, and N of Sir Bani Yas. Vessels with moderate draught may leave the recommended track and steer a course directly for the Outer Anchorage Area, once they have cleared Creagh Shoal. This route has a least depth of 12.8m and should be used with caution. It is worth noting that the recommended tracks shown on the charts E of Dalma Lighted Buoy are not to be used by ocean-going vessels approaching the port. This is due to the fact that these tracks are intended for local traffic of light draught vessels. Seaward approach shows a least charted depth of 15.2m on the trackline, approx 20nm NNE of Sir Bani Yas. Ruwais Channel. Reported in 2019 that it has been dredged to a depth of 15.0m, however, the section of the channel extending NW of Lighted Buoy No. 14 is restricted to outbound traffic only. The YAS Channel (Stewart Channel) is 300.00m wide and dredged to a depth of 15.0m; restricted to inbound traffic only. East Ghasha Channel between 24°23'52.2''N., 52°41'27.0''E and position 24° 19'58.8''N., 52°42'07.2''E connects Yabr Channel and Ruwais Channel. It is marked by lighted buoys and dredged to a depth of 12.0m. Outward bound deep draught vessels using channel take priority over all other craft. A relief route known as the N channel brings vessels into the port to the East of Gasha Island. Min depth in the channel is 7.5m, approx 0.8nm N of the Gasha/Kurkum entrance.Eight buoys and two light floats mark the outer deep draught channel between Zirku and Gasha anchorage. Mugharag to Sir Bani Yas Channel Depth: Min 5.5m. Hugharag to Delma Channel Depth: Min 4.7m. The basin depth at Mugharag varies between 5.4m and 7.4m. For vessels ADNOC Fertilizers Terminal, the E turning basin and approach is dredged to a depth of 14.5m, however, depths of 12.3m and 12.7m have been reported alongside the associated berths. For vessels to ADNOC Sulphur Handling Terminal 1, the approach channel and turning basin is dredged to a depth of 14.5m. The Borouge Channel, for vessels to BOROUGE Polyethylene Terminal, is marked by lighted buoys and dredged to a depth of 13.2m. The turning basin is dredged to a depth of 13.2 and has a diameter of 360m. For vessels to ADNOC Sulphur Handling Terminal 2, the approach channel has been dredged to a depth of 15.8m and is marked by lighted buoys.

BA 2837, 3179,3778 and 3780. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

Coastguard available and may operate security inspections.

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Whilst in the berth, vessels must be moored to the entire satisfaction of the pilot and terminal representative. Vessels can berth either side alongside, depending on the ship's manifold configuration and/or prevailing weather conditions. The breasting dolphins are each equipped with 1,250 KN double quick release hooks and a power operated capstan. The mooring dolphins are each equipped with 1,250 KN triple quick release hooks and a power operated capstan. Whilst at any berth, vessels are notified that they must not immobilise their main engine, however, may do so for repairs with the permission of Port Control while at an assigned anchorage berth. Ballast water on arrival must be a minimum of 30% of the vessels SDWT, including a trim of approx 3 meters by the stern. Vessels to the SPM with an LOA under 250.0m will only be accepted via terminal approval. The minimum mooring requirement is 3 headlines; 3 forward and aft breast lines; 2 springs lines fore and aft and 3 stern lines. Vessels must at all times be prepared to put out extra moorings as required by the terminal personnel, or as dictated by prevailing weather conditions. It is the Master's responsibility to ensure that the vessel's mooring lines are checked frequently in order to prevent excessive movement of the vessel in the berth, as much movement could activate ESC/ERS system and/or cause severe damage to the loading arms and other terminal equipment. Experience has shown that wholly synthetic moorings have too much elasticity and allow the vessel to range, or drift away from the berth during periods of adverse weather. Therefore moorings should preferably be all steel wires. It is recognised that some vessels may use synthetic moorings for head or stern lines. However, breast and spring moorings are to be steel wires. Mixed moorings for the same service is strictly prohibited. Normally two tugs in push/pull formation for berthing. Unmooring two tugs, towing off on hook, tug lines. All vessels berthing or unberthing at a main sea berth, oil jetty or cargo wharf will be provided with a launch (if required) to assist with the running of moorings and the lifting of submarine hoses in the case of ADCO's sea berth. ADNOC Berth 'B' and 'C': Each berth consists of fixed loading platform, six mooring dolphins and six breasting dolphins connected by walkways. On the loading platform a bank of eight cargo chicksan arms serve to load or discharge ships. ADNOC Berth 'E': The berth consists of fixed loading Platform, six mooring dolphins and four breasting dolphins connected by walkways. On the loading platform a bank of eight cargo chicksan arms provided to load or discharge ships same as Berth "B" except for S.R.Residue 2 x 16" diameter. COASTAL BERTHS 1,2,3 AND 4: The coastal berths consist of fixed loading platform, four mooring dolphins at Berths 1 and 2 and three mooring dolphins at Berths 3 and 4 with a fourth common mooring dolphin with berths 1 an 2 and four breast dolphins. The loading platform has a bank of five 8 inch diameter loading arms on each berth. ADNOC Berth 'G, H, J': Each berth consists of thirteen loading arms for unloading/loading of all petroleum products and propylene. All loading arms are provided with electrical insulation flange. Berth 'G' consists of four mooring dolphins aft & three mooring dolphins in forward location. Berth 'H' consist of three mooring dolphins in fore & aft location. Berth 'J' consists of four mooring dolphins forward & three mooring dolphins' aft location. The berths are equipped with Quick Release Hooks (QRH) with capacity of 60.0-75.0t. ADNOC Gas Processing NGL Terminal: Propane and butane may be loaded simultaneously at berths A1, A2,A3, however, vessels must to be able to load at a combined minimum rate of 1,800tph if loading propane/butane simultaneously, or 1,000tph when loading propane or butane only, with vapour return connected and operational. Berth A1 is equipped with 4 breasting dolphins and 6 mooring dolphins, Berth A2 is equipped with 5 breasting dolphins and 6 mooring dolphins (for support of 10,000 mі gas carrier) and finally Berth A3 is equipped with 4 breasting dolphins and 8 mooring dolphins. Berth A1 is supported with Yokohama fenders whilst Berths A2-A3 are supported with hard buckling super cell fenders of low friction flat panel type. BOROUGE POLYTHENE TERMINAL: Vessels are berthed with the assistance of pilots to ensure that the vessel is safe alongside the quay wall. Vessels should leave the terminal immediately after the completion of loading and documentation. Turning Circle available for vessels at the Terminal is 530m and bollards are the associated berths has a mooring load capacity of 60.0t. Carbon Black Delayed Coker (CBDC) Terminal: For vessels to the CBDC Berth, the turning circle measures at a diameter of 375m and berth includes QRH (Quick Release Hook) mooring facilities. Ruwais LNG Terminal: Fenders are placed on the portside of the FSRU. Primary fender string and both baby fenders shall be secured with their dedicated wires to bollards on the FSRU fore and aft deck areas. The safety wire shall be made off to a mooring bit. The secondary fenders (1) placed forward and (1) placed aft at the upper and outer ends of the parallel mid-body, suspended approx 1.5m below the main deck. STS operations will take place up to a max wave height of 2m. Mooring arrangement is designed to moor the FSRU by means of sixteen lines, of which two quadruple quick release hooks are located on berthing dolphins 1 and 4. All hooks may be used, five MDs, each fitted with triple quick release hooks, are located three forward and two aft in way of the vessel bow and stern locations. GASCO (LPG): The Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) terminal consists of a 2.6 kilometre trestle jetty comprising of a three berths for exportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and Paraffinic Naphtha. It is located about half a mile east of the Refinery jetty. The line of the berths lies approximately along the axis of the prevailing current. Vessels calling at Ruwais for the first time will inform GASCO, Ruwais, not less than 48 hours prior to arrival, of the disposition of manifold connections from bow to stern. The connections to be used for propane, butane, liquid or vapour should be indicated together with the centre to centre distances between them (e.g. P/V-1.1, P/L-1.7, B/L-1.1, B/V). An indication should also be given as to whether connections are dedicated or can be changed at short notice. GASCO (Sulphur Handling) Berth 1: The centre and westerly mooring dolphins are for vessels breast line where the easterly dolphin will accept stern lines. Larger vessels will have their headlines (bow) secured to a quick release hook assembly located on the Fertil bulk cargo terminal jetty (southern end), which is about 95 metres West of sulphur handling terminal berthing pile. Ship mooring lines may be taken to dolphins at the Fertil bulk cargo terminal jetty via boat. Berth 2: The 2 (Two) each mooring dolphins at fore & aft ends are equipped with the 2 (Two) quick release hooks assembly. The breast/Mooring dolphins are supported by 5 (Five) piles 7 (Seven) separate structural steel walkways connecting various areas of this offshore marine facility 1 (One) structural steel semi arc ship loader outrigger beam. The centre and westerly mooring dolphins are for the vessel's breast line where the easterly dolphin will accept stern lines. Larger vessels will have their headlines (bow) secured to a quick release hook assembly located on the Fertil bulk cargo terminal jetty (southern end), which is about 95 metres West of sulphur handling terminal berthing pile. Ship mooring lines may be taken to dolphins at the Fertil bulk cargo terminal jetty via boat. FERTIL: Five mooring dolphins at the seaward end of the jetty serve the liquid ammonia and ethylene berth and each has a bollard / quick release mooring hooks of capacity 100 Ton and is connected to the jetty by concrete walkways. The jetty and the dolphins have a deck level of 7.4 meters above Chart Datum. The centre line of the FERTIL loading jetty is situated in position 24° 09.1' N., 52° 44.05' E. The line of the berth being 350°/170°. Urea ships shall be berthed as per operational requirement of Terminal. The depth along the jetty and up to 50m away from the berths is 12m and there after a turning basin is located North East of the jetty which is 600m diameter with minimum depth of 15m.The fender system has a designed capacity of 55 ton-meter/fender pile and the recommended berthing angle is 5 degrees . Fender spacing 15m along the jetty and 30 m along the seaward end of jetty same like hook spacing 15m and 30 m respectively. Urea vessel is normally moored over Bean type bollards. SBM'S: Mooring arrangements are in accordance with OCIMF standards, using a single hawser only. The mooring uses a 76 mm diameter chafe chain and all vessels must be fitted with bow stoppers and fairleads of 76mm chain as recommended by OCIMF for mooring ships at single point moorings. Control of Loading and Safety at SPMs (Berth 2,3 & 4): Two Loading Masters will remain on board the vessel throughout its stay at the berth and will coordinate the loading operations with the shore control room. Loading operations must be carried out in accordance with a pre-declared plan which has been discussed with the Loading Master. The Loading Master will, in conjunction with ship's staff, carry out inspections and complete the "ship / shore safety checklist". Failure to observe conditions of the checklist may result in the ship being removed from the berth. Changes in loading rates must be communicated to the Loading Master in sufficient time to allow him to contact the shore control room. In the event of an emergency, loading operations may be stopped by contacting Jebel Dhanna control room on VHF private channel or Channel 09.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels navigating within port limits except those that are exempt. This is not applicable to UAE Naval Coastguard vessels or country boats which may have ascertained channel clearance from Port Control and can proceed without the services of a pilot. The Pilot will undertake the pilotage, berthing and unberthing of the vessel. From pilot boarding time to rendezvous with tugs takes approximately 2 hrs. Pilot ladders/gangway to be lowered to about 1.5m above water. Pilots board in the following positions: ..... Lat Long Remarks Jabal az Zannah 24°25'54.0'N 52°33'24.0'W Used for deep-water routes East Ghasa 24°26'00.0'N 52°42'25.2'E Used for North Channel routes Tankers, gas carriers, sulphur and bulk carriers are not permitted to berth at or unberth from any of the berths within the port limits without a Port Authority pilot/ loading master onboard. General cargo vessels are required to employ a pilot. Boats entering the service harbour are not required to hire a pilot, but may do so by prior request to the Harbour Master. Movements of all boats into, within or out of the service harbour are at the discretion of the Harbour Master. A Port Pilotage exemption certificate may be granted to masters of regular trading vessels of less than 3,000t upon the Harbour Master's satisfaction of their competency. Such certificates are renewed annually.

The port is defined by the following limits (excluding Sir Bani Yas Island, within this area): ..... Lat Long From (a) 24°007.7'N 052°48.20'E To (b) 24°11.00'N 052°48.20'E To (c) 24°11.00'N 052°46.60'E To (d) 24°26.80'N 052°46.60'E To (e) 24°26.80'N 052°33.60'E To (f) 24°20.80'N 052°33.60ґE To (g) 24°17.00'N 052°38.00'E To (h) 24°11.80'N 052°36.50'E

..... Name/No Lat Long Description Lights Outer Fairway 24°45.48'N 052°53.12'E Safe water Iso 10s 01 24°46.20'N 052°49.30'E Green Conical Fl G 5s Creagh Shoal 24°43.00'N 052°42.48'E Light Float Fl 10s 15M Racon (C) 72s Patch 24°43.00'N 052°41.32'E Green Conical Fl G 3s 05 24°37.43'N 053°38.13'E S Cardinal Q(6) 15s 05A 24°36.70'N 052°35.70'E E Cardinal Fl(3) 10s 06 24°34.80'N 052°32.40'E Red Can Fl R 10s Delma Reef 24°32.24'N 052°27.48'E Light Float Q(9) 15s 12M Racon (D) 07 24°29.27'N 052°29.42'E Green Conical Fl(3) G 10s Gasha 24°25.46'N 052°34.25'E W Cardinal Q(9) 15s Racon (G) ..... Shallow Water Marker Buoys - Berth No 2 SPM Lat Long Light 1. 24°12’34.80’N 052°39’30.00’E QY 2. 24°12’12.00‘N 052°39’55.80’E Fl.Y.5s Shallow Water Marker Buoys - Berth No 3 SPM 1. 24°11’45.6’N 052°40’22.80’E Q.Y Shallow Water Marker Buoys - Berth No 4 SPM 1. 24°13’00’N 052°39’03’E Q.Y

Vessels may enter and leave the port at any time of day or night subject to limitations on draught, under keel clearance and extreme adverse weather conditions. To ensure safe passage the following min under keel clearance is required for all vessels entering and leaving the port deeply laden: ..... Vessel size (Summer DWT) UKC (m) Less than 100,000 0.92 100,000-250,000 1.22 250,000-350,000 1.52 More than 350,000 1.83 Ro-Ro vessels bound for Borouge Polythene Terminal are required to have an UKC of 0.91m. UKC may be increased at any time at the Port Authority's discretion having due regard to weather conditions. Due to UKC requirements, tidal delays maybe experienced as follows: ..... Draught Notes 13.4m may sail at any time 13.7m will rarely have to wait for tide. 14.0m will usually have to wait for tide 14.3m will always have to wait for tide 14.6m will occasionally still be aground at HWS 14.9m will still be aground at HWS (in excess of 294 days per year) The best months are Jun, Jul and Aug. Tankers with LOA less than 250m will only be accepted at SPM berths subject to terminal approval, also tankers over 250,000DWT will have priority, depending on nomination and berth availability. Vessels are required to not exceed a speed of 15kts whilst within the port limits. Vessels navigating the channels must not exceed a speed of 12kts, whilst vessels on the Ruwais Approach and Borouge Channel must not exceed 7kts. Vessels for the ADNOC Gas Processing Terminal Channel must not exceed a speed of 8kts. There are numerous dangers both above and below water on the approach channel, leading SE of Sir Bani Yas. These dangers are best seen on the chart. The max wind speed to suspend berthing at the port is as follows: ..... Terminal Max Wind Speed Berthing (kts) Max Wind Speed Cargo Operation (kts) Disconnect Loading Arms/Hoses (kts) ADNOC Refining/Processing - 30 35 Carbon Black Delayed Coker (CBDC) Terminal 40 40 40 Jebel Dhanna Crude Oil Terminal 25 30 35 ADNOC Fertilizers Terminal 20 27 30 ADNOC Sulphur Handling Terminal 1 20 25 30 ADNOC Sulphur Handling Terminal 2 20 25 30 BOROUGE Polyethylene Terminal 20 30 30 ADNOC Gas Processing NGL Terminal 35 35 35 Prohibited areas exist within 500m of any berth at which a vessel is engaged in loading or discharging any petroleum cargo of whatever description including crude oils and refined products whether in bulk or in containers, LNG or LPG and no vessel may enter such restricted area without instructions from the Port Authority or Oil Company. Additional restricted areas are defined by the following points: ..... Lat Long Remarks Jebel Dhanna Crude Oil Terminal Line from Jebel Dhanna jetty to: 1. 24°11.20’N 052°37.51’E 2. 24°13.06’N 052°37.48’E 3. - - Tangential position 1.131 NM off No. 4 SPM. Buoy - - Tangential position 1.131 M from SPM No. 3 5. 24°10.48’N 052°37.57’E Refinery, ADNOC Gas Processing and Bulk Cargo terminals at Ruwais 1. 24°08.36’N 052°41.12’E Thence 000° 2. 24°11.18’N 052°41.12’E Thence 145° 3. 24°10.00’N 052°45.27’E Thence 195° 4. 24°08.12’N 052°45.55’E Jetty head to Service Harbour(RIASH)

Range 1.0m. MHWS 2.0m, MLWN 1.0m. Tidal streams in the channel, NE of Sir Bani Yas, may reach 1.7kts, whereas currents at the berth seldom exceed 0.4kts. Tidal streams in the outer approaches attain a maximum rate of 1.0kt. Meteorological conditions may reduce the height of the tide by up to 0.3m.

Vessel Traffic System in operation at the approach and within the port limits. The Ruwais Sector of the Jazirat az Zannah/Ruwais VTIS is bounded by lines joining in the following positions: ..... Lat Long 1. 24°11'48.0'N 52°36'30.0'E 2. 24°17'00.0'N 52°38'00.0'E 3. 24°20'48.0'N 52°33'36.0'E 4. 24°26'48.0'N 52°33'36.0'E 5. 24°32'42.0'N 52°26'36.0'E 6. 24°57'36.0'N 52°56'00.0'E 7. 24°54'11.0'N 52°59'14.0'E 8. 24°36'50.0'N 52°46'36.0'E 9. 24°26'47.0'N 52°46'37.0'E 10. 24°11'00.0'N 52°46'36.0'E 11. 24°11'00.0'N 52°48'12.0'E 12. 24°07'42.0'N 52°48'12.0'E Vessels to the port are designated through the VTIS Area and consist of the following vessel types: ..... Active Participant Vessels: 1. LOA exceeding 50.0m 2. Regardless of dimensions, vessels carrying dangerous cargo 3. Regardless of dimensions, Vessels carrying passengers Passive Participant Vessels: 1. LOA under 50.0m and not carrying dangerous cargo and passengers 2. Vessels on passage through the VTIS Area All Active Participant Vessels are required to report the following information: SP-1 Reports and SP-2 Reports submitted in writing via the agent or directly to the applicable VTIS Sector. SP-1 Reports are to be submitted 72hrs prior to entry to the VTIS Sector and then 2hrs before departing Ruwais. SP-2 Reports are to be submitted 48hrs and 24hrs prior to entry to the VTIS Sector. It is worth noting that any changes to the transit then this must be notified to the VTIS immediately and all messages to be made in standard format in a timely manner. All vessels are required to maintaina record of reporting details and all information provided by the VTIS within the vessel's log. Communication may be carried out on the required VHF Channel once within range within the following time ranges: 6hrs prior to entry to the VTIS Sector; 2hrs/20nm there-after at the time of entry to the VTIS Sector; 2hrs before leaving the berths and entering the VTIS Sector through agent or VHF to the VTIS control. All Active Participant vessels are to provide a Call Point Position Report via VHF to the VTIS at the positions designated. Vessels are also required to provide the vessel name and position. Passive Participant Vessels are required to actively participate in the VTIS reporting, communicate movements and monitor the relevant VHF Channels. These vessels are also required to submit a Sailing Report through agent or VHF 2hrs prior to entry to the VTIS Sector. ..... Jazirat az Zannah/Ruwais—VTIS Reporting Format Active Vessels (SP-1): 1. Vessel Name 2. Call sign 3. IMO 4. Date, time (UTC), and point of entry into the VTIS Area 5. Request for pilot (Y/N) and pilot station (East Ghasha/Ghasha) 6. Port/terminal bound for 7. Reporting position (name of Reporting Point) 8. Any deficiencies Active Vessels (SP-2): 1. Vessel Name 2. Vessel’s position 3. Date, time (UTC), and point of entry into the VTIS Area 4. Any deficiencies Passive Vessels 1. Vessel Name 2. Call sign 3. Flag 4. Vessel’s position 5. Date, time (UTC), and point of entry into the VTIS Area 6. Any deficiencies ..... Jazirat az Zannah/Ruwais—VTIS Reporting Points Name Lat Long Remarks Inbound Vessels using Yas Channel: RP-1 24°45'54.0'N 52°53'15.6'E Approach Ruwais Outer Fairway Lighted Buoy RP-2 24°43'12.0'N 52°43'03.6'E Creagh Shoal Lighted Buoy RP-3 24°40'06.0'N 52°41'35.4'E Patch Lighted Buoy RP-4 24°34'07.2''N 52°27'50.4'E Dalma Lighted Buoy RP-5 24°24'35.4''N 52°36'27.0'E Lighted Buoy No. 1 RP-6 24°22'36.6'N 52°39'00.0'E Lighted Buoy No. 7 RP-7 24°20'48.0'N 52°40'07.2'E Lighted Buoy Yas 3 RP-8 24°17'51.0'N 52°40'38.4'E Lighted Buoy No. 19 (clearing channel) Outbound Vessels using Ruwais Channel: RP-1 24°17'51.6'N 52°41'32.4'E Lighted Buoy No. 20 (entering channel) RP-2 24°19'58.8'N 52°41'48.6'E Before reaching Lighted Buoy No. 16 RP-3 24°22'34.2'N 52°39'20.4'E Lighted Buoy No. 6 RP-4 24°24'29.4'N 52°36'27.0'E Lighted Buoy No. 1 RP-5 24°25'24.6'N 52°35'42.6'E Najwat Lighted Buoy No. 2 RP-6 24°34'07.2'N 52°27'48.0'E Dalma Lighted Buoy RP-7 24°40'06.0'N 52°41'35.4'E Patch Lighted Buoy RP-8 24°45'54.0'N 52°53'15.6'E Fairway Lighted Buoy Inbound Vessels using East Ghasha Channel: RP-1 24°45'54.0'N 52°53'15.6'E Outer Fairway Lighted Buoy RP-2 24°43'12.0'N 52°43'03.6'E Creagh Shoal Lighted Buoy RP-3 24°29'32.4'N 52°41'35.4'E North Channel Lighted Buoy RP-4 24°26'27.6'N 52°41'27.0'E Lighted Buoy EG3 (entering channel) RP-5 24°24'00.0'N 52°41'27.0'E Lighted Buoy EG7/8 RP-6 24°20'34.2'N 52°41'45.6'E Before reaching Lighted Buoy No. 14 RP-7 24°17'52.2'N 52°41'32.4'E Lighted Buoy No. 20 (clearing channel Outbound Vessels using East Ghasha Channel: RP-1 24°17'52.2'N 52°41'32.4'E Lighted Buoy No. 20 (entering channel) RP-2 24°20'00.6'N 52°42'18.6'E Passing Lighted Buoy No. 16 RP-3 24°24'00.0'N 52°41'27.0'E Lighted Buoy EG7/8 RP-4 24°23'58.8'N 52°41'21.6'E Lighted Buoy EG3 (clearing channel) RP-5 24°26'27.6'N, 52°41'27.0'E North Channel Lighted Buoy RP-6 24°29'32.4'N 52°41'35.4'E Creagh Shoal Lighted Buoy RP-7 24°43'12.0'N 52°43'03.6'E Outer Fairway Lighted Buoy

The number of tugs required is at the discretion of the pilot, but normally two tugs will be used for berthing and unberthing operations. Tugs use their own towlines. There are 3 x 3,200hp, 2 x 4,500hp and 1 x 6,600hp fire fighting tugs available for port operations. Twin crew tugs (40-70t bollard pull) are used for both berthing and unberthing of vessels. The number of tugs to be used is at the discretion of the pilot, but normally two tugs will be used for both operations. All the port tugs are fitted with foam/water monitors, with one monitor at a height of approximately 19m above sea level to assist in fire fighting. Also fitted are spray booms to apply dispersant in the case of any oil spill.

Prevailing winds: W'ly to NNE'ly. Winds are strongest from Nov to Apr when they occasionally reach gale force. Gusts of up to 50kts have been recorded (Apr) and a 24 hour mean wind speed of 32kts from the NW recorded (Jan). The Shamal or strong NW wind may blow for periods up to three days and raise a rough sea with waves up to 4.5m off Gasha Buoy and up to 2.0m at the berths in Jebel Dhanna. Land and sea breezes are experienced throughout the year. Fog: Visibility is 10nm for 70% of the time and less than 2nm on occasion (about 5% of the time) due to dust haze or radiation fog. Fog can occur during any month of the year but is most frequent in winter; normally developing during the night and early morning and clearing by 1000 hours. Usually the fog banks drift to seaward towards Sir Bani Yas Island. Rain: Occurs mainly during thunderstorms from Nov-May.

..... Ruwais Port Control contact info VHF Ch 09, 16 Call sign "Ruwais Port Control" Telephone +971 2 6021666; +971 2 6021777; +971 2 6021606; +971 2 6021607 Facsimile +971-2-6021600 Email Email: ruwaispc@adnoc.com Jebel Dhanna Port Control contact info VHF Ch 09,16 Telephone +971 2 8772258 Facsimile +971 2 28772483 Harbour Master contact info Telephone +971 2 6021717; +971 2 6021771; +971 2 6021721 Facsimile +971 2 6021700 Email pparuwais@adnoc.ae Pilots contact info VHF Ch 09, 16 Div Mgr, Petroleum Ports Abu Dhabi contact info Telephone +971 2 6023354; +971 2 6023450 Facsimile +971 2 666 0106 Email jalkhamiri@adnoc.ae; smouawine@adnoc.ae Mugharag Port contact info Telephone +971 2 8771380 Facsimile +971 2 8771379 Email mugharag.portcontrol@adpc.ae

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Before any berthing operations can commence, the ship master should sign and stamp certain initial documents. These documents include: - Vessel declaration by the Master. - Ballast declaration. - Conditions of use of Petroleum Ports terminal facilities. - Safety requirements. Other documents the ship master will be required to submit include: -Crew Lists. - Copy of last port of clearance. - Copy of international tonnage certificate. - Ship safety equipment certificate. ..... General Cargo Vessel Documentation Required: 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Garbage record book 4. Oil record book part I 5. Document of Compliance (in respect to dangerous goods) 6. Dangerous goods manifest and detailed stowage plan arrival and departure Tanker Vessel Documentation Required: 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan 4. Garbage record book 5. Oil record book part I and II 6. Certificate of Fitness with regard to chemical/gas, including product list 7. Procedures and arrangements manual 8. Cargo record book 9. Ship-Shore Safety checklist 10. Stowage plan arrival and departure 11. Material safety datasheet(s)

All vessels calling at the port must pass their pre-arrival information at least 72 hours in advance. ETA should be updated 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Contact Port Control 4 hours prior to arrival on VHF Ch 16 or 09. Anchoring vessels are advised to contact the Port Control with the following information: Anchoring time (local time) and anchoring position (bearing and distance from Ghasha Lighted Buoy).

Vessels with Mooring/Loading Master onboard, should by day display the International signal flag "H". Every vessel within the port limits, between sunrise and sunset should fly their national flag and the national flag of the UAE.

Vessels over 20 years of age will be subject to a daylight safety inspection at Ghasha Anchorage. Other than age, any vessels with negative or poor air conditioning may be refused entry during the hot summer. Any vessel without an operational or installed AIS system will not be permitted entry to the port. The Port Officer and Mooring Loading Master should be informed before berthing of any special danger or defect with a vessel or port installation or facilities and of any loss, or ejection of the vessel's contents or equipment within the port. All inbound and outbound vessels with a draught greater than 14.0m must submit their UKC and draught information to the Harbour Master prior to required transit. Vessels should not anchor near any submarine pipeline with the port. No vessel is allowed to cast anchor, leave or alter its place of anchorage, fasten or unfasten its moorings within the areas defined. The main engines of all vessels should always be kept ready for immediate use within the port limits except with the express permission of the Port Officer. No repairs should be made to the engine which may hamper the vessels movement without prior written permission for the Port Officer. Master should at all times maintain onboard a sufficient number of seamen to operate the vessel. Loading, ballasting, deballasting, gas release and tank cleaning operations should be stopped during severe lighting storms. Bare lights onboard any vessel are prohibited in the forbidden area. (Refer to articles 15, 22 and 31 of these regulations). The use of electrical bulbs and other equipment capable by electrical floating buoys at any cargo space, pump house or fuel tank or at any other place above the cargo tanks is not permitted onboard tankers in the forbidden area. In case of a fire breaking out onboard the Master should immediately send out signals by prolonged sounding of the vessel's siren and continuous ringing of the vessel's alarm bell. Immediately report the fire breakout to the Port Officer/Terminal Superintendent and the Port Control. No insanitary or noxious materials or goods from any vessel should be deposited at the installation. It is forbidden to move alcoholic beverages from vessel to shore or from shore to any vessel, or from one vessel to another. No person should enter the port limits area unless authorised. No vessels should approach ships in the port within a distance of less than 300m except with the Port Officer's permission. This does not apply to Government vessels. No swimming shall be allowed in port waters. Any person violating these laws shall be punished with imprisonment and fines. Vessels' anchors, chain lengths and sizes must be as per the classification society requirements. Port Charges: Port charges in respect of the vessel to be paid prior to entry into the port. Berthing Conditions and Requirements: ..... 1. All tankers nominated for berthing at the SPM berth should be fitted with equipment employed in the mooring of ships at Single Point Mooring as recommended by OCIMF edition. 2. Berth to SPM is subject to terminal requirements and procedures. 3. Priority of berthing at SPM will be for tankers over 250,000t. 4. All tankers calling Jebel Dhanna Terminal should be fitted with mooring equipment to meet the SOM mooring requirement (Tongue type chain stoppers for 76mm chafing chain for SPM). 5. Tankers to arrive with maximum 3.0m trim by stern. 6. Propeller to be totally immersed whenever possible. 7. No list will be accepted on arrival. 8. The minimum quantity of ballast on arrival of 30% of the SDWT keeping in consideration the channel water depth restriction and underkeel clearance. 9. Tankers with LOA less than 250m will only be accepted at SPM berth subject to Terminal approval. 10. Deck watchman at the forecastle head when the tanker is moored to SPM to report movement against the SPM buoy. 11. Deck watchman at manifold area during loading time. 12. On completion of mooring, a tug boat will be moored to the tanker's stern by means of ship's rope to act as precaution against vessel's drifting and making contact with the SPM buoy.

Maritime Health Declaration completed and signed by Master sent 72hrs with the pre-arrival message, free pratique granted at Ghasha pilot station, while pilot boarding vessel. In case that on board illnesses with flu-like symptoms are reported then the port authorities will request further information. Every vessel, upon arrival by day from a foreign port, should exhibit the international signals requesting free pratique. This does not apply to vessels suspected of infection or infected, under any orders of laws in force, which vessels shall be subject to the rules governing quarantine for persons and animals and to provision of such orders of law. Compulsory pratique: No vessels, other than exempted vessels, should be permitted to approach or leave the port limits without the presence of the Mooring/Loading Master onboard unless otherwise ordered by the Port Officer. There are no facilities for deratting at Ruwais.

To be tendered on arrival at pilot station.

LPG CARRIERS: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority, Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 09, 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 Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna 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 Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais 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 Telephone E. Civil Liability (CLC) F. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) G. Ship Sanitation Control/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption H. Class I. Certificate of fitness for the carriage of liquefied gas J. ISM K. State vessel's P & I Club 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 and 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. PENTANE PLUS: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority, Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 09, 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 Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna C. Port of Registry D. Nationality E. NT F. GT G. Summer deadweight H. IMO No I. Year built J. Master's name 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/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption I. Class J. ISM K. 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, Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 09, 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. Year built C. ETA Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna D. Port of Registry E. Nationality F. NT G. GT H. Summer deadweight I. IMO No J. Master's name 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 Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna 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/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption I. Class J. ISM K. State vessel's P & I Club 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. SULPHUR: Please provide the following information at least 72 hours in advance and in the same sequential order to: Petroleum Ports Authority, Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna. Update ETA 48, 24 hours prior to arrival, contact Das Marine on VHF Ch 16, 09, 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. Year built C. ETA Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna D. Port of Registry E. Nationality F. NT G. GT H. Summer deadweight I. IMO No J. Master's name 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 Ruwais and Jebel Dhanna 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/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption I. Class J. ISM K. State vessel's P & I Club 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 25°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