Ras Sudr (EGRSU)

The bay provides an anchorage area approximately 1nm offshore in depths of around 13.0m. MBM Tanker berth: There is a tanker terminal in position 29°35'N 032°42'E, consisting of an offshore berth which has 6 mooring buoys for accommodating vessels of 17,000 to 30,000DWT with a max LOA 167m and draught of 9.1m. Vessels are loaded through submarine pipelines connected to the shore installations. A jetty is provided for the use of small service craft.

Tropical.

Ras Sudr is an oil loading terminal situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Suez.

LOA 167m, draught 9.1m, 30,000DWT.

May be obtained in the bay SE of the cape, 1nm offshore in depths of approx 13.0m. A mooring buoy (red) is laid approx 1.25nm SW of Ras Sudr.

BA 2373 and 753. Admiralty Pilot NP64.

1025.

Compulsory.

Range is approx 0.6m.

Prevailing winds: N'ly.

Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16.

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 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.