Khalifa Bin Salman (BHKBS)

The new port includes the AMP container terminal Bahrain Gateway and a cruise liner berth and takes the larger vessels unable to enter Mina Salman. Eventually, it will take all the traffic from the old port. The container terminal operates with 4 post Panamax cranes, giving the facility a throughput capacity of 1,100,000TEU. The container terminal occupies 900m of quay wall, with an additional 400m of multipurpose quay which can be dedicated to containers in the future, if required. There is an option to extend up to 4 berths and 12 quay cranes, with an annual throughput capacity of 3,000,000TEU.

The recently opened Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) is situated on Hidd Island, on the NE extremity of Bahrain.

LOA 360m, draught 13.1m.

Approx 1,700,000 tons & 400,000TEU handled annually.

The new port has unrestricted access direct from deep water to the quay via a channel with a present min depth of 12.8m (current dredging will increase depth to 14.0m, then 15.0m), width 250m. A turning basin basin at the port entrance, width 768m, depth 15.0m.

BA 3737, 8042. US 62411, 62412, 62413. Bahrain Survey Directorate 1501. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1025.

Pilot service is available 24hrs. Bahrain Pilots boards in position 26°10.47'N 050°44.37'E.

Tital variation is 2.4m. Quay height is 1.9m at High Tide.

Vessels over 50GT should inform Bahrain Port Control Operations (BPO) of the following: ..... Vessels Inbound: 1. Vessels should send ETA Sitrah Lightbuoy (26°10.45'N 050°43.35'E), with draught and details of any problems the vessel might be experiencing 2. Permission should be granted before proceeding beyond No 1 Lightbuoy (26° 29.69'N 050°59.45'E) vessels in Deep Draught Channel only. 3. Vessels should report on passing the Reporting Points 4. Before anchoring vessels should inform Port Control in sufficient time for an alternative anchorage to be suggested if required 5. Vessels should report when berthing, mooring or anchored Vessels Outbound: 1. Vessels should report 15 minutes prior to moving and immediately before getting under way 2. Vessels should report on passing the Reporting Points 3. Permission should be granted before proceeding beyond Bahrain Approach Lightbuoy (vessels in Deep Draught Channel only) 4. Permission should be granted for towing ..... Reporting Points: Deep Draught Channel NE Approach Channel Bahrain Lightbuoy (26°33.00'N 051°03.58'E) Sitrah Inward Lightbuoy (26°21.14'N 050° 49.72'E) 26°30.17'N 050°59.86'E Vidal Lightbuoy (26°14.16'N 050°49.21'E 26°26.06'N 050°53.05'E No 37 Lightbuoy (26°10.75'N 050°45.49'E Bahrain Approach Lightbuoy (26°21.75'N 050°46.62'E) 26°10.11'N 050°43.11'E 26°14.12'N 050°48.80'E MS App Lightbuoy (26°10.23'N 050°40.83'E No 37 Lightbuoy (26°10.75'N 050°45.49'E 26°10.11'N 050°43.11'E MS App Lightbuoy (26°10.23'N 050°40.83'E

Three harbour tugs of 3,600hp, 45t bollard pull.

KHALIFA BIN SALMN 26°11.27'N 50°42.69'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BH KBS For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM MINA' SALMAN VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Long distance radio communication should be via Bahrain Telecommunication Company's Coast Station, "Bahrain Radio" ("A9M"), PO Box 14, Manama, Bahrain, to which a regular watch should be maintained. Bahrain Radio is equipped with Marconi Spector "ARQ" and "FEC" equipment type U2221. The equipment conforms to CCIR recommendation 476. There are four operating positions with answer-backs, as follows, 8474A A9M BN; 8474B A9M BN; 8474C A9M BN; and 8474D A9M BN. For direct contact ships should call in the master "ARQ" mode as "A9M" monitors in the slave mode. During a link call "A9M" will work as master once contact has been established. Bahrain Radio accepts telex tapes from local clients to be passed on to ships fitted with radio telex (Telex: 8221 Bahrad BN). The address should include the vessel's name, callsign, and Selcal number. Radio Navigation Warnings: These warnings relate to navigational information which may immediately affect the safe navigation of vessels at sea. Warnings are serial numbered, with the prefix "NAV" and authenticated by the signature Megulite. Warnings are broadcast by Bahrain Radio "A9M" on 487kHz, on receipt, at 0518, 0918, 1318 and 1718hrs GMT. Each radio warning is rebroadcast for a period of from 24 hours to one month, depending upon the nature of the information it contains. At the end of the period, it is either cancelled or superseded by a new warning. VHF: Vessels intending to call Khalifa Bin Salman should advise agents via Bahrain Radio, callsign "A9M" their ETA, draught, hatch distribution and any other requirements, giving as much notice as possible. Vessels equipped with VHF should, when within range, contact Bahrain Port Control on Ch 74. ..... Authority VHF Ch Telephone Bahrain Pilots 16, 74, 06, 08 +973 1772 7136 ASRY Pilots 16, 74, 06, 08 +973 1767 1111 Vessel Traffic Service 16, 74, +973 1716 2010 BAPCO Terminal 16, 74, 06, 09, 12, 14 +973 1775 5661 Tugs 08, 09 -

The customs allowance for visitors to Bahrain is 200 cigarettes, 0.25kg of tobacco in opened packets, one litre of spirits and six cans of beer (non-Muslims only). Immigration requirements: ..... 1. All crew members must hold both valid passport and Seaman's Book issued at country of origin. 2. All crew must possess valid travelling documents. 3. If crew signing on/off at Bahrain they must have both passport and Seaman's Book issued in the same country. If there is no Seaman's Book then visa must be obtained from immigration authorities well in advance. 4. For vessels alongside, immigration will issue a 24 hour landing permit for crew to go ashore. 5. There are no other restrictions on crew and passengers going ashore.

The following documents are required for vessels arriving at Khalifa Bin salman: ..... Document Copies 1. Cargo Gear Certificate (Blue Book) 1 2. International Declaration of Health 1 3. Crew List (to include name, nationality date and place of birth, passport number and rank) 5 4. Cargo Manifest 1 Note: Cargo Manifest to be submitted by ship's agent 3 days prior to arrival. For import cargoes, documents should include a Certificate of Origin bearing a Bahrain Embassy or Consulate stamp. The Bahrain authorities will also accept verification from any other Arab embassy or consulate. The above documents will be inspected by port customs and immigration authorities. The arrival/departure forms will be delivered by the agent's boarding representative, who will board the vessel after customs clearance has been effected. All vessels using Khalifa Bin Salman Port should follow the procedural rules set out in APM Terminals Bahrain Terms and Conditions which can be found on their Website: http://www.apmterminals.com

ETA at Sitrah Lightbuoy (26°10.2'N 050°42.9'E) along with maximum draught should be sent at least 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should send ETA, draught and requirements for bunker fuels 48 hours in advance. On completion of loading, at the last port, the following information must be sent to the port management of the port by telex or cable either directly from the vessel or through the vessel's agents: ..... 1. Vessel's name (and former names if any). 2. Flag, port of registry and callsign. 3. LOA, GT, NT and DWT. 4. Expected draught on arrival. 5. ETA. 6. Cargo particulars, including nature, weight/tonnage and stowage by hatches. Car carriers, Ro-Ro and container vessels to give both number and weight in tonnes of each type of unit. 7. Any other cargo being carried for other destinations 8. If dangerous cargo is being carried, the quantity and class must be indicated in accordance with the IMDG code and it must be stated whether this cargo is to be discharged or is in transit. 9. Number, position and SWL of derricks and/or cranes and particulars and positions of ramps. 10. The number and nationalities of passengers to be disembarked or in transit. 11. Name of vessel's agent. Further ETA's are to be sent 5, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival at the port.

Every vessel approaching the limits of a port must hoist the following flags: ..... 1. Vessel's signal letters (in case of VHF failure). 2. Flags in accordance with Interco. 3. The national flag of the vessel. 4. All vessels entering the port must hoist the Bahrain flag and keep it hoisted at all times throughout the vessel's stay in port.

Approaching Bahrain: When approaching Bahrain, the Master should contact Bahrain Port Control on VHF Ch 74 giving his position, ETA and further instructions as to pilot boarding, berthing and other vessel traffic, etc will be advised. Alcohol: Liquor trafficking between vessels alongside wharves or between vessels and shore is strictly prohibited by the law of the Government of Bahrain.

All vessels must display the International quarantine Signals when approaching the port and keep them displayed until pratique is granted. Bahrain port health regulations are based on the International Sanitary Regulations adopted by the World Health Organisation in May 1951. In accordance with International practice, Quarantine signals must be prominently displayed by all vessels approaching Bahrain port. Pratique is normally granted by the Bahrain government port health Officer or the agent's representatives. Pratique will be granted by the Bapco pilot for healthy vessels scheduled for immediate berthing in the Sitra Marine area. No persons except the Bahrain coastguard, agent's representatives and pilots are permitted to leave or board a vessel until pratique has been granted. A radio message should be sent to the Government Port Health Officer, Bahrain, advising last Bill of Health and present health conditions aboard. The port of Bahrain is not classed as a "Plague Port" but all crew members must have in their possession valid certificates of vaccinations and inoculations in accordance with current health regulations. The Bahrain government port health officer is available by arrangement through the agents. The port health officer, in addition to official duties, will provide consultation and treatment for other than quarantine purposes. Emergency hospital cases will be treated as such, and will be handled by the vessel's agents or by company facilities, whichever is available first. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates are obtainable in Bahrain, requests should be made through agents.

NOR is tendered immediately upon arrival of the vessel at the anchorage by Master/agent either by telex or fax.

The Middle East Navigational Aids Service, (MENAS) provides navigation warnings covering the whole of the Gulf Area. Mariners are requested to report any hazard or obstruction encountered, observed failure or alteration to navigation aids, etc, to the following address, Middle East Navigational Aids Service, PO Box 66, Manama, Bahrain, if the information is urgent, radio/cable to Megulite, Bahrain, or Telex: 8246 Menas BN. Printed navigation notices are as follows: ..... 1. The notices provide all navigational information of a permanent or semi-permanent nature. 2. Each notice, which is serial numbered, remains in force until specifically cancelled by a later notice, when the information in the notice is: a. Known to have been provided in the British Admiralty Notice to Mariners b. No longer valid and c. Considered sufficiently provided. 3. These printed notices are distributed to various agents, Port and Harbour Authorities.