Sharjah (AESHJ)

Sharjah (Port Khalid) is a man-made port located in the third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. The port boasts facilities that are able to cater for container, Ro-Ro, car carrying, break bulk, dry bulk, offshore support, project/heavy lift and liquid bulk vessels. Adjacent to the northern breakwater are numerous jackup rigs which may also berth within the port area. Crew vessels are located within the port and are used to transport crew to the Sharjah Offshore Terminal located approx 7.5nm NW of Hamriyah. There are also services available for ship repairs whilst in the port.

Tropical.

Sharjah port situated on the NW coast of the UAE, approx 10km NE of Dubai, is also known as Port Khalid. The new port replaces Sharjah Creek for the larger deep sea vessels.

LOA 366.03m, beam 60m, draught 12.5m, 316,507DWT.

Approx 4,000,000TEUs handled annually.

There is a designated anchorage, separated into three zones; Sharjah A, Sharjah B and Sharjah C, centred approx 5nm NW of the Channel Fairway Buoy with depths exceeding 20m. Prior approval of the Port Authority must be given prior to anchoring. There is a limited number of anchorage space within the harbour.

Approach: The Channel Fairway Buoy is located in position 25°22.9'N 055°20.8'E and is approached from the NW. Vessels approaching should await pilot to seaward of the fairway buoy, anchoring if necessary. The approach channel is 2.2nm in length, and between 180-250m in width. The channel is dredged to 12.5m but it should be noted that there are lesser depths in the vicinity of the Channel Fairway Buoy. Within the harbour the depth is maintained at 14.0m within the 600m diameter turning circle. Sharjah Container Terminal: Approach channel is at 200m at breakwater, dredged to 12.5m. Turning basin width is at 400m. Maximum draught at berth 12.5m.

BA 8191, 3405. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

United Arab Emirates Coastguard office located within the port area.

1020.

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

Compulsory for all ships, exceeding 150GT, entering and leaving the harbour. Pilotage is available 24hrs. Pilots board in position 25°23.1'N., 055°20.8'E and vessels should wait to seaward of the Fairway Buoy. Vessels requiring pilotage during 2400hrs to 0600hrs (overtime hours) must submit a request before 2200hrs. Pilot Ladder Requirements: A). Pilot ladder fitted with spreaders and man ropes shall be made available for the Pilot. At night the ladder must be visible and lit. B). A ship officer must supervise the rigging of Pilot ladder for the embarkation and disembarkation, they must also make sure that the ladder is well clear of any overboard discharge and that the ladder rest securely against the side of the vessel. C). All Pilot ladders must be secured in a position where the Pilot can gain access to the vessel after climbing not less than 5ft and not more than 30ft. D). If the distance from the water to the point of access to the vessel is over 30ft, access from the Pilot ladder to the vessel shall be by using a combination ladder consisting of small pilot ladder and gangway. E). Masters navigating within the Port limits must proceed in such a speed and course as the Pilot advises in order to afford a suitable 'Weather Lee' to provide a suitable embarkation or disembarkation operation.

A light is exhibited at the end of each breakwater. Two buoys are located within the entrance to the port.

Berthing is suspended when the wind exceeds 25kts. An exclusion zone has been declared around a development known as Palm Deira which has been started approx 4nm SW of Sharjah. The construction will extend approx 10nm from the shore when completed. The Port Authority should be consulted for the latest information. It has been noted that two wrecks lie approx 3.91nm NNW of the port and two further wrecks, with a depth of 8m and 10m, lie approx 1.09nm and 3.91nm WNW of the lighted buoy. The same area is spoil ground as freshwater seabed springs may cause false readings on echo sounders.

Tidal rise is approx 1.2m and for Sharjah Container Terminal approx 1.7m.

Available for all vessels entering the harbour. At the discretion of the Port Operator, ships may be obliged to use the services of a tug or tugs. All Tugs are fitted with VHF and adequate fire fighting facilities.

Prevailing winds: January to March predominant N'ly-NW'ly (shamal) occasionally gusting to 30kts.

MN' KHALID-ASH SHRIQAH 25°22.08'N 55°22.18'E (SHRJAH) UNCTAD LOCODE: AE SHJ For details see: MN' KHALID-ASH SHRIQAH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ __________

MN' KHALID-ASH SHRIQAH 25°22.08'N 55°22.18'E (SHRJAH) UNCTAD LOCODE: AE SHJ For details see: MN' KHALID-ASH SHRIQAH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ __________

Port Khalid is the port area of Sharjah. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Bahrain Radio, Doha Radio and Emirates Radio, throughout 24 hours. VHF: ..... Authority VHF Ch Pilot Vessel 16; 74 Port Control 16; 06, 12, 13, 67, 74 Tugs 16; 06, 09, 12, 13, 74 Vessels should contact Port Control on VHF Ch 16 when within VHF range. Port Authority: Telephone: +971 6 528 1666 / +971 6 528 1347 Facsimile: +971 6 528 1425 Telex: +993 68138 SEAGUL EM Email: shjports@emirates.net.ae Web: http://www.sharjahports.com VHF: Ch 16, 06, 09, 12, 13, 74 Call Sign: Sharjah Port Control Sharjah Port Authority/Port Security Officer contact info: Telephone: +971 6 528 1327 Sharjah Container Terminal contact info: Telephone: +971 6 506 6011 Email (Terminal Manager): tm.sct@gulftainer.com Email (Terminal Superintendent): gtlsup.sct@gulftainer.com Email (Vessel Planning): shipplan.sct@gulftainer.com Email (Yard Planning): yardplan.sct@gulftainer.com Email (Documentation Supervisor): docsup.sct@gulftainer.com Email (Documentation Superintendent): docsupdt.sct@gulftainer.com

All personal effects permitted. Alcohol and pornographic media prohibited, non compliance will be referred to the police. Customs: Goods travelling through the port will be subject to applicable Customs regulations. Immigration: Crew members providing passport, identification card or seamen's papers are deposited with Immigration Authorities to be permitted for shore leave. All ship's passengers require a valid visa for transit or temporary stay whilst transit visas are not required for crew changes. Seamen's book or passport should be deposited at the main gate when leaving the Port area and can be collected upon return. Shore leave is subject to immigration regulations.

..... Documents Copies 1. Certificate of Registry 1 original, 1 copy 2. Last Port Clearance 1 original, 1 copy 3. Crew List 5 4. CDCs 1 5. Cargo Manifest 1 Port Authority: 1. Cargo Manifests 3 2. Dangerous Goods List 2 3. Stowage Plans 2 4. Certificate of Registry 1/ On request 5. Classification Certificates 1/ On request 6. Firearms List 1/ On request Immigration: 1. Crew Lists 2 2. Passenger Lists 2 3. Crew photographs 2 4. Last Port Clearance 2 Customs: 1. Crew List 2 2. Passenger Lists 2 3. Alcoholic Beverage Lists 2 4. Cargo Manifests 2 Tankers are required to provide the following specific documents: ..... 1. Certificate of Class 2. International Tonnage Certificate 3. International Load Line Certificate 4. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate 5. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate 6. International Call Sign Certificate 7. Prevention of Pollution by Oil Certificate of Compliance 8. Safety Management Certificate 9. Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security in Respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 10. Minimum Safe Manning Document 11. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 12. Certificate of Entry - Owner Entry 13. Certificate of Registry 14. Navigation License Agent to provide the following documents 24hrs prior to vessel's arrival at Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT): ..... 1. Vessel particulars 2. Legible Discharge/Load stowage plan and profile 3. Baplie if EDI available 4. Hazardous Cargo list, Reefer Cargo Control List, OOG Cargo where applicable 5. Discharge/Load Lists Details within the vessel particulars: 1. Vessel Name 2. Service 3. Flag 4. Official Code and IMO number 5. Call sign 6. LOA/Width and Draught 7. TEU capacity and reefer plug availability 8. Number of Hatch Lids Discharge list containing following details (to be submitted will in advance prior to vessel's arrival): 1. Vessel Name and voyage number 2. Container Number 3. Size and Type 4. Gross Weight 5. Port of Loading 6. Port of Discharge (Destination) 7. Status 8. IMCO Class No. and copy of manifest 9. High light if cargo is over height or cover width Load List containing the following details (submitted prior to vessel arrival): 1. Name of vessel to be loaded 2. Container Number 3. Size and Type 4. Full or Empty 5. Gross Weight 6. Destination 7. IMCO Class No. and UN Code 8. Copy of manifest 9. High light if cargo is over height or cover width 10. Export declaration or Transit Bill of Entry for full containers

Notify control tower, agent and Harbour Master of ETA 72hrs, 48hrs and 24hrs in advance, message to include vessels specifics. Vessels agents must arrange berthing and labour with the port operator prior to arrival and this can be done on VHF Ch 16. Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) - ETA to be advised to Terminal, Harbour Master and Control Room well in advance and to be confirmed 72hrs, 48hrs and 24hrs prior to arrival with information the operator may request. Failure to provide the suitable documents may results in withholding the vessel's clearance to berth at, or to sail from, a Terminal until such time as they are made available.

All vessels to hoist UAE flag while inside UAE territorial waters.

All container and Ro-Ro cargo operations have been suspended at Sharjah Creek. All vessels calling for container and/or Ro-Ro cargo operations should make necessary arrangement to call Sharjah Port instead of Sharjah Creek. However, there is no restriction on general cargo operations for vessels of no more than LOA 80m in the creek. The conditions of use of the Ports of Sharjah are as follows: a) Pilotage is compulsory for all ships entering or leaving Sharjah Port. The Port does not accept any responsibility for damage occurring during the berthing of any vessel. The master shall be responsible at all times for placing his ship alongside the berth. Assistance will be given by the pilot but such person will not under any circumstances be liable for any damage occurring during the movement. b) The Master of a vessel shall be held for any damage whatsoever, however caused by their vessel or assisting tugs or servants including Sharjah Ports Authority employees and contractors, to any of the assets, structures, equipment, craft or property of the ports and/or other vessels and crafts within the Port's Jurisdiction. Sharjah Port Authority can detain the vessel until security has been given for the estimated amount of damage caused. Estimated damage will be drawn up by an approved Lloyds Surveyor or other competent person. c) Sharjah Ports Authority does not accept any responsibility for damage to ship's plates, hull or fitting, caused at any time, during the movement of the vessel, or during period of the vessel's stay alongside the berth. d) In the event of bad weather, the Master may, if he considers that his ship is likely to suffer damage from remaining alongside, take appropriate action to move his ship off the berth. e) When tugs are employed, the UK Standard Terms & Conditions of Towage shall apply. f) When alongside the berth, or on moorings, the master must make sure that: i. a ladder is provided, which is properly watched and lit during the hours of darkness. ii. no substances thrown overboard, either into the water or onto the jetty. iii. Everyone must duly respect the Custom and tradition of Sharjah during shore leave or on board. g) On demand, original copies of all the Ship's Certificates shall be produced to any Port Official. Vessels older than 15 years old, a valid Certificate of Condition issued by a recognized Surveyor shall be on board. If for any chance the Certificates are found to be invalid, the ship may be removed from the Port area, at vessel's expense and re-entry permitted only after validity been established. Failure to produce any Certificate to the Harbour Master or his Deputy when demanded may result in the Master being liable to a fine of minimum of Dhs.5000 and the removal of the ship from the Port Area. h) Written permission from the Harbour Master must be given before any repairs take place. i) Pollution in Sharjah Waters is strictly prohibited. If found to be polluting, the Master of any vessel shall be liable to a fine not more than Dhs.500,000. The Master of the vessel shall also be liable for any other expenses which may be incurred in the removal of such pollution and damages caused by pollution. Port Safety: The Port Operator reserves the right to have any vessel removed from the Port area when in the judgement of the Port Operator, this is in the best interest of the Port and/or other vessels in the Port, including when a vessel is not in possession of valid certification. Dangerous Cargoes: All dangerous and classed cargoes must require permission to discharge by the Ministry of Interior and/or Ministry of Defence and all related securities by the agent. Sharjah Container Terminal. Safety and security: Whilst berthed alongside, vessels must maintain appropriate officers and crew aboard the vessel in order to maintain an alert watch and to respond to emergencies. The main engine of the vessel must also be in a state of readiness in order to respond to an emergency situation. Whilst berthed alongside vessels are to furnish safe ingress and egress. A watch keeper must be positioned to keep tabs with a definitive head count on persons leaving/entering their vessel. If a stowaway escapes from the custody of the Vessel's representative, then the Terminal Operator will inform the Authority and the local police. The Vessel (or the Carrier) shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with his/her recovery. The terminal also reserves the right to not allow any proposed repatriation of stowaways by the Carrier or the Vessel, if it considers it may endanger any person that might be involved in the process. The terminal may also conduct inspections and compliance surveys aboard certain vessel. General notices: The operator of the terminal reserves the right to refuse any vessel that they deem not suitable for handling at the terminal as well as all containers that are deemed to be damaged and distorted. The operator of the terminal will only handle reefer cargo if prior written notice is given of the temperature control requirements including characteristics of the cargo and special handling requirements in storing and handling of such cargo. Any cargo left unclaimed within the terminal, the terminal operator reserves the right to dispose of such cargoes. The days in which they can be left unclaimed before being auctioned off/destroyed depend on the cargo type from 5-90 days. The vessel must provide adequate lighting, equipment and appropriate officers during berthing, unberthing and throughout their stay at the terminal. Failure to do so whilst another vessel, which may be arriving at a later time, (which is available for loading and unloading operations) will be given priority. Charges to a vessel may be given if the vessel is ordered to a berth and there is a delay of over an hour in which the circumstances of the delay where within the control of the vessel. Noted that the terminal operator reserves the right to refuse to handle any cargo in which they deem may cause harm or damage other cargo or property. The handling of dangerous goods is governed by the port rules, port procedures, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and any other Legal Requirements on the management of hazardous materials in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE. Cargo type: ..... Explosives Must require prior permission from concerned Govt. Authorities. Gas Lighters, Refills for Gas Lighters and safety matches etc Only through direct delivery (Vessels must obtain prior approval for the Consignee or agents to take delivery of the containers directly from the vessel onto road transport) and in summer months. Failure to clear terminal within 48hrs will result in severe penalties. Calcium Hypochlorite Must require prior permission and can only be accepted within reefer containers. Radioactive Substances Must require prior permission from concerned Govt. Authorities. Hydrochloric Only through direct delivery (Vessels must obtain prior approval for the Consignee or agents to take delivery of the containers directly from the vessel onto road transport) or cleared within 48hrs. Disclosure required: 1. Notice in writing of the cargoes characteristics, risks and special requirements for its safe loading, unloading, handling and storage. 2. Necessary permits and permissions from Port Authority or other local/federal authorities for loading, unloading, handling and storage. 3. Provide details of the safety requirements needed in order to handle and store the relevant cargo.

Normal quarantine regulations apply. Radio pratique will be granted on receipt of radio message from Master via his agent, stating that no serious illness has occurred during the preceding thirty days. All crew members must be in possession of valid smallpox and cholera certificates. The Health Officer will only board when the vessel is alongside.

NOR can be tendered at anchorage, but will be accepted at arrival berth.