Mina Salman (BHMIN)

The port occupies a natural harbour sheltered to the NE by the islands of Muharraq and Hidd. Before the opening of the Khalifa Bin Salman port, Mina Salman was the main sea port and customs point in Bahrain. Previously handling all types of containerised and general cargo, Mina Salman is now used for handling Less Than Container Load (LCL) and government and private customs warehouses.

Tropical.

Mina Salman is situated S of Manama and is the principal port of Bahrain.

Anchorage may be obtained by vessels waiting for a berth or the ride, in depths between 17.0m and 18.0m, in A1 to A4 and B1 to B7 anchorages, situated E and S of No 27 Lightbuoy (26°10.6'N 050°45.6'E). These anchorages may be used by vessels of over 100,000DWT.It is compulsory for all vessels entering Bahrain waters for reason other than berthing at Mina Salman, ASRY, BAPCO, ALBA or other private jetties to obtain a prior written permission from the Port Director before anchoring in Bahrain waters. Prohibited anchorage: A restricted area, in which anchorage is prohibited, crosses the S part of Khawr al Qulay'ah following the line of a power cable laid for Sitrah Power Station to ASRY. The N limit of the area is marked at intervals by buoys, where the cable crosses the entrance its position is indicated by beacons standing on the W side of ASRY. A second area initially follows the line of a submarine power cable, marked by light beacons, laid across Khawr al Qulay'ah from S of Al Manama Marina to the middle part of the Third Muharraq Causeway, from where the area continues SE to a position close off ASRY.

The inner approach channel is 150m wide and approx 0.9nm in length and has a depth of 9.7m below chart datum and a maximum of up to 10.5m, which is subject to tidal restrictions. The outer approach channel from Bahrain Light Vessel to Sitra Pilot Station can accommodate vessels up to 12.5m draught at all states of tide. The buoyed channel from Sitra anchorage to the Bahrain Light Vessel is primarily for vessels confined by their draught. Vessels intending to transit this channel must obtain clearance from Bahrain Port Control prior to entering. Vessels with draughts of less than 9.2m are requested to make use of Sitra Inward and Vidal Buoys. The colour of beacon structures and buoys is often obliterated by guano. Inward under 9.2m: From a position, 26°27.8'N 051°00.0'E, 2.5nm SE of No 3 Beacon, 26°28.5'N 050° 57.4'E a course should be set to a position 0.75nm N of Sitra Inward Buoy, 26° 21.1'N 050° 49.7'E, (Q (9)15s), leaving the Caisson Wreck Buoy, 26° 24.2'N 050°52.7'E, (Q (6)+LFl 10s) at least 0.5nm to starboard, then; A course should be set towards No 16 Buoy, 26°12.9'N 050° 46.3'E, (Fl Y 6s). When the vessel has reached a position with No 16 Buoy, 1.5nm ahead, course can be adjusted to due S, passing W of Vidal Buoy, (26°14.1'N 050°47.2'E), (Fl (2) R 10s) until Sitra Lightbuoy (26°10.20'N 050°42.51'E), (S cardinal)(Q (6)+LFl 10s) bears due W. If instructed by Bahrain Port Control or the pilots to proceed in to meet the pilot, course should be altered to pass S of No 18 Buoy, 26°10.3'N 050°43.9'E, (Q R) to the Pilot Station 0.5nm due S of Sitra Lightbuoy; thus keeping clear of the deep water channel.All vessels, unless otherwise instructed should proceed to an anchorage S of No 27 Buoy (VQ (6)+LFl 10s). Inward over 9.2m: Vessels wishing to use the deep water channel should follow the courses described for the recommended deep water departure channel. Vessels with draughts of between 9.2m and 12.2m may be required by Bahrain Port Control to depart from the marked channel at certain points to allow freedom of movement for vessels with draughts in excess of 12.2m. Deep water departure channel: The pilot will normally leave the vessel, after having passed the Mina Salman Approach Buoy, 0.2nm S of Sitra Lightbuoy, with the vessel proceeding close N of No 18 Buoy (QR). When No 18 Buoy comes abeam, course should then be altered to 090° which will bring Sitra Lightbuoy dead astern, bearing 270°, to pass S of No 27 Buoy. As No 27 Buoy (South cardinal yellow above black pillar buoy), (VQ (6) + LFl 10s) comes abeam to port, course should be altered to 022°. When Buoys 21, 23 and 25 are sighted in line bearing 344° course should be altered to 344°. On course 344°, No 25 Buoy (green conical), (Fl G 5s) and No 23 Buoy (green conical) (QG) will be passed close on the port side and No 16 Buoy (yellow can), (Fl Y 6s) on the starboard side. As No 21 Buoy (East cardinal), (VQ (3) 5s) comes abeam to port, course should be altered to 015°, which should bring No 12 Buoy (yellow can), (Fl Y 2s) dead ahead and No 21 Buoy dead astern. The bearings of these buoys should be watched closely to estimate and correct for cross set, which is sometimes quite strong on this course and the next. On this course No 14 Buoy (yellow can), (Fl Y 10s) will be left to starboard. On No 19 Buoy (green conical), (Fl G 3s) coming abeam, course should be altered to 002° bringing No 15 Buoy (green conical), (Oc G 5s) dead ahead. No 12 Buoy will then be left close to starboard and No 17 Buoy (green conical), (Q G) will be left to port. In order to pass a distance of over 0.1nm E of No 15 Buoy (green conical), (Oc G 5s) course should be altered to 016° as No 10 Buoy (yellow can), (Fl (3) Y 10s) comes abeam to starboard and then altered to 356° as No 15 Buoy comes abeam to port. This course should pass 0.35nm W of Bahrain Approach Buoy (West cardinal), (VQ (9)10s). It may be advisable to reduce engine revolutions shortly after steadying on course 356°, in order to be able to increase revolutions, if required, to provide better steerage on the next course over the bar. When Bahrain Approach Buoy bears 051° course should be altered to 051°. As this heading is approached it should be found that No 8 Buoy (red can), (Fl R 2s) and No 6 Buoy (red can), (Fl (3) R 6s) are in line to starboard, as Bahrain Approach Buoy comes abeam at 0.25nm and then should commence to open. Buoys No 13 (green conical), (Fl G 5s) and No 11 (green conical), (QG) are parallel to the course on the port side of the vessel, give clearance from the 13.1m patches, and give the extent of the bar which should be traversed at slow speed. On No 11 Buoy coming abeam to port, course should be altered to 054° passing between No 9 (green conical), (Fl G 10s) and No 4 Buoy (red can), (Q R), followed by No 7 Buoy (green conical), (Fl G 5s) to port. When No 2 Buoy (red can), (Fl (2)R 10s) bears E, course should be altered to 071° to pass close S of No 5 Buoy (green conical), (Fl G 3s). No 5 Buoy should be close abeam to port when course is altered to 057° and the speed reduced in readiness to cross the spit which extends in a S'ly direction from No 3 Buoy, (VQ (6) + LFl 10s) and which has a min depth of 13.2m at CD. When No 1 Buoy (green conical), (QG) bears 040° course should be altered to 040°, bringing Bahrain Light Vessel, (Fl (3) 20s) on the starboard bow 1.5nm after No 1 Buoy has been left to port and the min depth of water is greater than 15.2m, it is safe to go full ahead. Masters can expect to have to make adjustments from time to time, to the recommended courses, due to set. The effects of the tide and current should be watched for at all times. Caution: Vessels using the deep water track should reduce speed, depending on draught, in the shallower parts of the channel between No 1 and No 5 Lightbuoys, between Nos 9 and 13 Lightbuoys and close N of No 14 Lightbuoy. Deep draught vessels leaving harbour and requiring the full advantage of the tide to clear the shoal parches should aim to pass Bahrain Approach Lightbuoy (26°21.8'N 050°46.7'E) not later than 1.5 hours before the predicted high water at Mina Salman. All vessels, with the exception of coastal vessels, should proceed to the waiting anchorages SE of No 27 Lightbuoy, and await instructions from Bahrain Port Control. It has been reported that there are depths of less than 5.0m on the S side of the channel in the vicinity of No 12 Buoy (26°11.7'N 050°38.1'E). Mariners should consult local authorities when transiting the channel. A magnetic anomaly has been reported within the deep water jetty terminal as well as several wrecks, shoals, submarine cables, pipeline areas and prohibited anchorage areas all lie within the port.

BA 3737, 8042. US 62411, 62412, 62413. Bahrain Survey Directorate 1501. US Publication 172. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1030.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 250GT from Sitra Anchorage Beacon and is available throughout 24 hours. Under certain circumstances, vessels between 250GT and 1,500GT may be given permission to proceed without a pilot. The Bahrain Pilots, under the Bahrain government's harbour master, handle all vessels bound for the Khor Khalia. This includes the main Mina Salman wharfage, the wharves of Hyundai on the W side of the ASRY/GIIC Causeway and the private company wharves on the North Sitra Industrial Estate. ETA should be sent 24 hours and 12 hours in advance, stating max draught. Pilots board 0.3nm SE of Sitra Lightbuoy. ASRY pilots handle all vessels bound for ASRY drydock.

Entry restrictions apply to the area around BAPCO wharves.

Range 2.4m.

A VTMS has been established and is responsible for coordinating and regulating the flow of marine traffic in all waters within the port limits and the deep draught and NE approach channels. All vessels of more than 50GT and vessels towing are required to maintain contact on VHF Ch 16 or Ch 74 with Bahrain Port Control while within the port. Vessels inbound should report the following: ..... 1. Vessels should send ETA Sitrah Lightbuoy (26°10.5'N 050°43.4'E), with draught and details of any deficiencies in vessel handling or seaworthiness, when within VHF range 2. Permission should be granted before proceeding beyond No 1 Lightbuoy (26° 29.7'N 050°59.5'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 stipulated 5. Vessels should report when berthed, moored and reberthed. 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. Vessels should get permission before proceeding beyong Bahrain Approach Lightbuoy (vessels in Deep Draught Channel only). Reporting Points: ..... Deep Draught Channel NE Approach Channel Bahrain Lightbuoy Sitrah Inward Buoy 26°30.2'N 050°59.9'E Vidal Buoy 26°26.1'N 050°53.1'E No 37 Buoy Bahrain Approach Buoy 26°10.1'N 050°53.1'E 26°14.1'N 050°45.8'E Mina Salman Approach Lightbuoy No 37 Buoy 26°10.1'N 050°43.1'E Mina Salman Approach Lightbuoy

Compulsory. The port is equipped with 2 tugs with 42t bollard pull, 2 pilot cutters and a number of mooring launches and work boats. Tugs are equipped for fire fighting.

The direction and strength of winds in this area vary and change at very short notice without any prior indications. However, the prevailing wind is from the NW. The local weather during the period May to Sep is hot and very humid with temperatures up to 45°C in the shade. Masters should be aware of the possibilities of crews experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Weather during the remaining months is pleasant with temperatures ranging between 10°C and 25°C. The visibility is generally good but at times sand and fine dust is held in suspension in the atmosphere and visibility is greatly reduced. This haze can provide deceptive visibility. Fog, with or without dust can occur in the mornings.

MN' SALMN 26°12.00'N 50°37.00'E (SITRAH) UNCTAD LOCODE: BH MIN For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM MINA' SALMAN VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Under certain circumstances, vessels between 250 and 1500 gt may be given permission to proceed without a Pilot. (3) There are two pilotage authorities for Bahrain, both of which coordinate through Bahrain Port Control: (a) Bahrain Pilots handle all vessels bound for the Khawr al Qulay'ah and the marine terminals of GIIC, ALBA and BAPCO (b) ASRY Pilots handle all vessels bound for the ASRY drydock (4) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA and maximum draught at least 24h and 12h in advance. (5) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 26°20·30N 50°46·50E (Bahrain LNG) (b) 26°10·47N 50°44·37E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ ASRY PILOTS, BAHRAIN CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 16 74 Telephone: +973 17671111 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: For details see Bahrain Pilots. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: Enclosed by a line joining the following positions and including the Deep Draught and NE Approach Channels: (1) 26°13.00N 50°32.00E (2) 26°22.00N 50°32.00E (3) 26°22.00N 50°47.00E (4) 26°06.70N 50°47.00E (5) 26°06.70N 50°38.00E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Bahrain Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16 74 Telephone: +973 17162010 Fax: +973 17725534 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels over 50 gt should inform Bahrain Port Control Operations (BPC) of the following: (a) Vessels inward-bound: (i) Vessels should send ETA Sitrah Lt buoy (26°10.45N 50°43.35E), with draught and details of any deficiencies in vessel handling or seaworthiness, when within VHF range (ii) Vessels should seek permission before proceeding beyond No 1 Lt buoy (26° 29.69N 50°59.45E) (vessels in Deep Draught Channel only) (iii) Vessels should report on passing the REPORTING POINTS (iv) Before anchoring vessels should inform Port Control in sufficient time for an alternative anchorage to be stipulated if required (v) Vessels should report when berthed, moored or anchored (b) Vessels within the area should maintain a continuous listening watch, including whilst anchored. Vessels berthed, moored or anchored should request permission prior to moving and report again when reberthed. (c) Vessels outward-bound: (i) Vessels should report 15 mins prior to moving and immediately before getting under way (ii) Vessels should report on passing the REPORTING POINTS (iii) Vessels should seek permission before proceeding beyond Bahrain Approach Lt buoy (vessels in Deep Draught Channel only) (2) Vessels may not engage in towing without permission (except tugs berthing vessels) and then should state length and speed of tow and anticipated passage. REPORTING POINTS: Deep Draught Channel NE Approach Channel Bahrain Lt buoy (26°33.00N 51°03.58E) Sitrah Inward Lt buoy (26°21.14N 50°49.72E) 26°30.17N 50°59.86E Vidal Lt buoy (26°14.16N 50°47.21E) 26°26.06N 50°53.05E No 37 Lt buoy (26°10.75N 50°45.49E) Bahrain Approach Lt buoy (26°21.75N 50°46.62E) 26°10.11N 50°43.11E 26°14.12N 50°45.80E MS App Lt buoy (26°10.23N 50°40.83E) No 37 Lt buoy (26°10.75N 50°45.49E) 26°10.11N 50°43.11E MS App Lt buoy (26°10.23N 50°40.83E) NOTE: Local weather forecasts are available on request. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ ALUMINUM BAHRAIN (ALBA) JETTY LOCATION: 26°09.52N 50°40.34E CONTACT DETAILS: Terminal VHF Channel: Ch 08 Telephone: +973 17661751 HOURS: HX PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA at least 72h in advance, message to include the following information: (a) The last three ports of call (b) Arrival draughts (forward and aft) and berthing displacement (c) State of readiness to berth/unload (d) Bunker requirements (2) When within VHF range, vessels should establish contact with Bahrain Port Control and the BAPCO Terminal to obtain the latest movement schedule from Bahrain Pilots. (3) VHF Ch 08 is used for contact with the wharf staff while alongside. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ ASRY DRYDOCK LOCATION: 26°11.11N 50°40.07E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 16; 72 74 Telephone: +973 17671111 Fax: +973 17670236 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA at least 72h in advance, message to include the following information: (a) The last three ports of call (b) Arrival draughts (forward and aft) and berthing displacement (c) State of readiness to berth/unload (d) Whether vessel is gas-free and ready to dock/berth (e) Whether vessel requires tank cleaning (any dirty ballast?) (2) When within VHF range, vessels should establish contact with Bahrain Port Control and the BAPCO Terminal to obtain the latest movement schedule from Bahrain Pilots. (3) Vessels should also establish contact on VHF Ch 16 with ASRY Drydock when within range. NOTE: Station is operated by Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Co. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ BAHRAIN PETROLEUM COMPANY (BAPCO) BSC TERMINAL LOCATION: 26°09.85N 50°40.01E CONTACT DETAILS: Terminal Call: BAPCO Terminal VHF Channel: Ch 16 74; 06 09 12 14 Telephone: +973 17755661 Fax: +973 17755890 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory and is available H24. (2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA, draught and requirements for bunker fuels 48h in advance. (3) Vessels within VHF range and when at anchor should maintain a continuous watch on VHF Chs 16 and 74. (4) Pilot boards at the anchorage. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ GIIC TERMINAL LOCATION: 26°11.44N 50°41.27E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 68 Telephone: +973 17673311 HOURS: To be used in an emergency. PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA at least 72h in advance, message to include the following information: (a) The last three ports of call (b) Arrival draughts (forward and aft) and berthing displacement (c) State of readiness to berth/unload (2) When within VHF range, vessels should establish contact with Bahrain Port Control and the BAPCO Terminal to obtain the latest movement schedule from Bahrain Pilots. NOTE: Station is operated by the Gulf Industrial Investment Co. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT AUTHORITY CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +973 17359445 Fax: +973 17359523 E-mail: commercial-affairs@gop.gov.bh Website: www.mtt.gov.bh/en/ports-and-maritime/mina-salman-port ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 14/19 Bahrain Hydrographic Office Notice 5/19, (RSDRA2019000059994), 14/19 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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 vessels 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 Mina 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 Mina Salman 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 below is for cargo vessels. 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 below is for cargo vessels. The following documents are required for vessels arriving at Mina 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 vessel'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.

The below is for cargo vessels. 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.