Massawa (ERMSW)

The port handles mainly general and bulk cargo, use for port delivering food, grains, cement and a range of construction and consumer goods. Containers including refrigerated, hazardous goods and tankers.

Tropical.

Massawa is situated on the W bank of the southern Red Sea.

LOA 210m, draught 12m, beam 32.2m, 58,459DWT.

1. The principal anchorage for the port of Massawa is 8 cables Eastward from the Eastern extremity of Massawa Island in depths of 32 meters. 2. Good anchorage in depths of 11-12 can be obtained in Khor Dakiliyat about 1.2 cable west-north-wests of the head of Marina Pier. 3. Small vessels can anchor in the north western corner of Khor Dekliyat in Depths of 7-8m. The port of Massawa has four recognized anchorage areas: 1. The principal anchorage for the port of Massawa is 8 cables Eastward from Eastern extremity of Massawa Island in depth of 32 meters. 2. Good anchorage in depth of 11-12m can be obtained in Khor Dakiliyat about 1.2 cable west-north wests of the head of Marina Pier 3. Small vessels can anchor in the north western corner of Khor Dakiliyat in depths of 7-8 meters.

The fairway of the entrance channel is indicated by the alignment, on a bearing of 243.5°, of leading lights exhibited at the N end of Taulud from two white metal framework towers with black bands, on white square concrete bases, the front tower 10m in height, the rear 15m in height. The least depth on the leading line through the entrance and through the middle of the harbour to the anchorage is over a wreck with a swept depth of 10.7m lying in the middle of the entrance, 0.2nm from the front leading light structure. Danger Area: Vessels are advised not to enter the danger circle which lies 2nm E of Ras el Garara, owing to the presence of unexploded ordinance.

BA 168, 143. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

1025.

The Master of a vessel must ensure that use of the engines does not damage the harbour bed or banks. Use of mooring men is compulsory for the handling of lines. Vessels normally drop anchor before berthing.

Compulsory for all vessels over 100GT. There is a 24 hour service for all vessels except tankers, which berth by day only. Pilot boarding station is 15° 36.9'N 039°29.5'E (approx 0.8nm seaward from harbour entrance).

Harbour limits are bounded by lines extending E from the coast from the vicinity of Ras el Garara (15°39'N 039°29'E), and from a position 15°35'N 039° 27'E which lies on the coast on the S side of Hargigo Bahir Selate, through to the meridian of 39°30'E

Two chimneys at the cement works, 0.2nm W of Ras Dogon (15°38.5'N 039°28.7'E) are one of the first landmarks sighted. A water tower standing 0.15nm W of Ras Mudur (15°36.6'N 039°28.9'E)

Only one vessel at a time may manoeuvre within the harbour. Caution: Navigational aids are unreliable, they may be unlit, out of position, or missing. Special regulations are in force for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes.

Range 1.2m.

Compulsory for all vessels over 300GT. There are 2 tugs available, 1 x 1,800HP and 1 x 2,600HP.

Prevailing winds: Variable. During the summer, when the sea breezes are usually light, sudden squalls blow from the hills, and vessels should be securely moored if remaining many days; in winter strong offshore winds are rare.

MITS'IWA 15°36.95'N 39°28.84'E (MASSAWA) UNCTAD LOCODE: ER MSW ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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No coast radio station currently in use. Massawa State Port Agency has fax communication facilities, with plans to install GMDSS radio in the future. Port and pilots: VHF: Ch 16, 14 and 24. Tel: +291 8 534272, 291 7 123206 (24-hr mobile) Email: chiefpilot@masawaport.com Port authority contact: Call sign: Massawa Port VHF: CH 14, 16 and 24. Tel: 291 1 552122, 291 1 551015, 291 1 552493 Fax: 291 1 552016 Email: operaion@masawaport.com Harbormaster contact: Tel: 291 8 534272, 291 7 239866 (24-hr mobile) Email: harbourmaster@masawaport.com

Customs allowances: Sufficient cigarettes for the duration of the vessel's stay in port and 1 or 2 bottles of liquor. Immigration: Passports are to be handed over to Immigration officials who will retain them until the ship's departure clearance. Shore pass is issued on payment of a fee for each crew, valid for the vessel's stay in port.

..... 1. Document Copies Crew List 5 2. Crew Declaration 5 3. Passenger List (if any) 2 4. Cargo Manifest 8 5. Bills of Lading 2 6. Dangerous Cargo List 2 7. Heavy Lifts List 2 8. Stowage Plan & Hatch List 2 Customs Office inspect/receive documents pertaining to cargo and crew declaration. Immigration receive Crew Lists. Standard forms can be used for the above. Special forms required by agent, relating to ship particulars and cargo details, are brought onboard by the boarding clerk on berthing.

Initial ETA should be sent one week prior to arrival to "ERSTAS Massawa" or email: ersasmsw@tse.com.er who are the state shipping agents. Additional ETA's to be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to vessel's arrival at the pilot station. The ETA message should include: ..... 1. Tonnage to be discharged/loaded 2. Any dangerous cargo details 3. Heavy lifts 4. Workable hatches 5. Any information concerning ship berthing requirements and cargo operations.

All vessels must hoist the Eritrean flag and keep it flying at all times whilst in port.

Special regulations are in force for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. Main engines must not be immobilised without permission from the Port Authority. Sufficient crew must be kept onboard during the vessels stay to enable the vessel to be moved at any time. Landing from ships' boats on the off-lying islands is strictly prohibited and boats approaching these islands may be fired on without warning.

Vessels with an infection onboard should inform the port health officer by radio, and anchor within the quarantine anchorage. All crew members must hold a valid immunisation certificate for yellow fever. Pratique is not granted by radio. Free pratique is normally granted after the vessel has berthed. On rare occasions it may be granted at the anchorage. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be extended.

Tendered during local office hours.