Nuweibah (EGNUW)

The port is used by vessels of the Egyptian Navigation Company and the Jordanian National Shipping Line as a cross gulf passenger and car ferry port to Aqaba. Other vessels must obtain berthing permission from the Egyptian Authorities. The port handles general cargo, Ro-Ro and passengers.

Tropical.

Nuweibah is situated on the western shore of the Gulf of Aqaba.

Draught 7.3m.

Anchorage, well sheltered from N winds, can be obtained by small vessels with local knowledge in depths of 12.0-14.0m, sand and coral, SW of El-Qarnus. Care must be taken to avoid several coral reefs with depths of less than 0.6m over them, which lie in the W part of this roadstead. This anchorage is not good in S winds as there is not sufficient swinging room and the bottom shelves steeply. Local knowledge is required for the use of this anchorage. Anchorage may also be obtained S of El Hibiq (28°52'N 034°39'E) with shelter from N winds, but this anchorage is only recommended for very small vessels which could lie within 0.1nm of the shore in bad weather. Good shelter can only be obtained close inshore as both the N wind and the swell, follow the contour of the land around the point. Somewhat larger vessels may obtain anchorage in a depth of 33m, sand and coral, approx 0.15nm offshore with the E extremity of El Hibiq bearing 051°, 0.4nm distant. When approaching this anchorage berth care must be taken to avoid the foul ground which lies approx 1nm farther S.

BA 12. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

1025.

Compulsory and 2 pilots available throughout 24 hours.

Nuweibah Light, (29°02'N 034°39'E), situated close SW of Wasit exhibited from a round GRP tower (white 10m in height, radar reflector Racon).

Range 1.3m to 2.3m.

There is 1 tug with a capacity of 1,800hp available, with fire fighting capabilities.

Prevailing winds: N'ly and NW'ly.

NUWEIBA 28°58.05'N 34°39.64'E (NUWAIBA) UNCTAD LOCODE: EG NUW ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +20 69 520364. Fax: +20 69 520368. Email: rspsite@emdb.gov.eg

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 2 copies Health Authority 1 copy Immigration Authority 1 copy Customs 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.

The initial ETA should be sent to the vessel's nominated, state owned agent 7 days prior to arrival. Arrival confirmation should be sent 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The arrival confirmations should be sent through the protecting agent, if any, who will consequently convey messages and/or owner's instructions to the state agent and other involved parties. The ETA message should include: ..... 1. In addition to normal ETA (date and time of arrival) the type and quantity of cargo to be loaded/discharged should be advised. 2. Arrival draughts forward and aft. 3. Any requirements.

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.