Umm Qasr (IQUQR)

Umm Qasr is Iraq's primary cargo port, serving as a critical gateway for international trade. It handles a wide range of operations, including passenger services, containerized goods, livestock, bulk shipments and general cargo. Following its recent reopening to commercial shipping after the conflict, Umm Qasr has resumed its role as a central hub for the nation's trade and logistics. Its strategic importance makes it a vital point for economic activity in the region.

Tropical.

Umm Qasr is situated at the confluence of the Khor Zubair and the Khor Abdullah Rivers.

LOA 366.46m, beam 51.2m, draught 12.50m, 204,748DWT.

Approx 500,000TEU handled annually.

Outer anchorage in designed anchorage approx 3.5nm SW of Al-Basra Oil Terminal. Holding anchorage approx 1nm NE of No N18 Light Beacon in a depth of 10.0m, inbound vessels can expect to leave the anchorage about 4.5 hours before HW. Anchorage may be obtained in the river off the port by vessels up to 100m in length.

The port is approached through Khawr 'Abd Allah and entered through Khawr Shityanah, Khawr Sakaa and Khawr Umm Qasr. The pilotage commences off the entrance to the Shatt-al-Arab waterway, the channel to Umm Qasr, which has recently been dredged to 13.4m is well lit and both wide and deep enough to allow vessels drawing up to 11.0m to transit across either of the day's two high tides. There is a turning basin at the entrance to the basin berths. Caution: The channel is subject to frequent changes in depths so mariners are advised to seek the latest information from the port authorities.

BA 1235, 1228, 2884. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1025.

Compulsory except for designated vessels. River pilots board near the Al Basrah Terminal (29°41.0'N 048°46.0'E) and No 1 Lightbuoy. Harbour pilots board near Lightbuoy No 36 (30°00.0'N 047°58.0'E).

The port lies within the limits of the Port of Basrah.

IALA marine buoyage system "A" in use.

Range approx 3.0-4.0m. The outgoing stream is strong, reaching a rate of 4kts.

Tugs are available.

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

UMM QAR 30°02.15'N 47°57.28'E (KHAWR AZ ZUBAYR HARBOUR CONTROL) UNCTAD LOCODE: IQ UQR For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/16 Admiralty Chart 1229, 8/16

Radio callsign "RNT", frequency 6493kHz. Basrah Radio, callsign "YIR". ..... Authorith VHF Ch Port 16, 12 River Pilots 16, 14 Harbour Pilots 16, 12

It is reported that customs and immigration are operating as normal.

..... 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) 4. Provisions List 6. Customs Declaration 7. Cargo List 8. Maritime Declaration of Health 9. Bill of Lading 10. Stowage Plan 11. Last Port Clearance 12. Ports of Call List 13. Bonded Stores List 15. Arms and Ammunition List (IM DG code) Certificates: 1. International Load Line Certificate 2. Ship Safety Equipment Certificate 3. Ship Certificate of Registry 4. Ship Safety Radio Certificate 5. Safety Construction Certificate 6. International Oil Pollution Certificate 7. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) 8. International Tonnage Certificate 9. Oil Record Book 10. Seaman's Books, Passports and Vaccination Certificates. 11. Internation Ship Security Certificate or Internalional Ship Security Certificate.

Should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival at Maritime Security Force checkpoint and 48, 24, and 12 hours prior to arrival to Umm Qasr Port Control and vessels should also report inbound and outbound when passing Buoys No 23 and 24. The information required includes the following: Name of vessel, callsign, flag, GT, DWT, arrival draught, cargo to be discharged.

The national flag of Iraq is to be hoisted.

Vessels bound for Umm Qasr carrying commercial or humanitarian cargo should contact Umm Qasr Port on VHF Ch 14 or 12 for the latest details concerning navigation to the Khawr 'Abd Allah.

Pratique should be applied for 24 hours prior to arrival, preferably by telex, via agent. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be renewed.

The NOR is tendered by masters at the pilot station subject to the requirements of the Charter Party.