Mersa el Hamra (EGMAH)

El Alamein is an alternative name for Mersa el Hamra.

Summer.

Mersa el Hamra (El Alamein) is situated approx 85km from the port of Alexandria.

Offshore: Draught 16.0m, LOA 220m, 70,000DWT.

Vessels awaiting a berth should anchor approx 2nm E of the SBM in a depth of approx 23.0m; the holding is reported to be good. A dangerous wreck lies approx 1.5nm E of the loading berth. Anchoring is prohibited SW of the SBM.

BA 3326. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and available daylight hours only. The boarding place is approx 2nm NE of the SBM. The pilot vessel, a converted fishing boat, is white with a yellow funnel. Mooring boats are available.

The limits of the terminal extend 4nm offshore.

Major light: Ras el Shaqiq (white daymark on framework tower, 15m in height; Racon, radio beacon 30°57.3'N 028°49.7'E). The SBM marked by a light, is moored 2.5nm NE of Ras el Shaqiq at the seaward ends of two submarine oil pipelines.

Normally berthing takes place during daylight hours only. Vessels arriving after dark should keep 5.0nm offshore.

Range 0.3m.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

EL 'ALAMEIN MARINE TERMINAL, MARSБ AL AMR 30°58.66'N 28°52.16'E UNCTAD LOCODE: EG MAH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

EL 'ALAMEIN MARINE TERMINAL, MARSБ AL HAMR 30°58.66'N 28°52.16'E UNCTAD LOCODE: EG MAH For details see: EL 'ALAMEIN MARINE TERMINAL PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16; 10, 12 and 14.

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master. There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large. Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

..... 1. Ship's certificates such as Registry, Radio Safety, Pollution, Construction, etc, which should be ready and valid on arrival. Originals will be collected by the state agent for the purpose of declaring the ship's arrival with the Mercantile Marine Bureau and issuing the permit of departure on completion of cargo operations. 2. Crew Lists: State agent requires 2 copies Health officials require 1 copy Immigration Authority require 1 copy Customs Officials require 1 copy 3. Seaman's Books of crew members which will be reviewed by the Immigration Officer. 4. Copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest, collected by state agent. 5. Bonded Stores List, collected onboard by Customs Officer. 6. Vaccination Certificates, reviewed by Health officials. Cargo documents (copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest) should be in possession of state agent prior to ship's arrival for the purpose of approaching cargo receivers to enable them to manage the necessary formalities. Special forms, for completion by the Master, will be delivered to him by the pilot, Immigration and state agent.

ETA to be advised 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Vessels arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.