Khor Al Zubair (IQKAZ)

Khor Al Zubair has reopened to commercial shipping following the Iraqi wars. Because of the changing situation in Iraq, Masters are advised to contact the Iraq Port Authority for the latest information. We are unable to verify the following information at the time of going to print therefore caution is advised. The port is used for general, dry bulk and liquid cargoes. There is a terminal in the Khor Al Zubair Waterway between Umm Qasr and Khor Al Zubair which has two tanker berths for chemical/products and LPG vessels.

Tropical.

Khor Al Zubair is located 12km upstream of Umm Qasr.

Draught 12.om, 40,000DWT.

The port is currently handling approx 400,000t of cargo and 1,440,000t of fuel oil products annually.

BA 1235, 1238.

Available via Umm Qasr Radio.

1025.

Compulsory.

The port limits are 1nm from the port.

Range approx 2.0-3.0m.

There are tugs available from 2,500-4,500hp.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly monsoons.

Basrah Radio, "VIR" and Umm Qasr Radio "YIU". VHF: Ch 14 and 16, Basrah Radio "YIR".

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival.