Bandar Imam Khomeini (IRBKM)

Bandar Imam Khomeini is Iran's largest and most modern port with an area of approx 1,041ha. Much of the port has been recently developed and new berths opened. 37 berths handling a variety of cargoes including the export of petrochemicals, Bandar Imam Khomeini, with its near neighbour Bandar Mahshahr, is an important rail terminus for national and international cargoes.

Tropical.

The port of Bandar Imam Khomeini is sheltered within the Khor Musa, approx 45nm from its entrance.

LOA 304.14m, beam 43m, draught 14.2m, 100,000DWT.

Approx 49,000,000t of cargo, 89,000TEU and 1,700 vessels handled annually.

The following anchorages, with a holding ground of clay and in some places sand, are available: ..... Name Latitude Longitude Outer 29°55.1'E 049°10.2'N Inner 30°23.2'E 049°01.0'N Prohibited anchorage 29°25.3'E 048°03.7'N 29°25.3'E 048°03.3'N 29°25.1'E 048°04.8'N 29°24.8'E 048°03.3'N 29°24.2'E 048°03.6'N 29°25.1'E 048°03.3'N

The Khor Musa is a natural channel which does not need dredging, has a length 72km and width 250-700m, with a min depth of 12.0m CD (15m MSL). Tidal range is 3.5m. The approach channel is navigable for two ocean going vessels at the same time.

BA 1269. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

The area covered for search and rescue is from the petrochemical complex to the light vessel of Khor Musa.

1029.

All vessels using Marshar, BIPC, RPC or TTPC terminals are required to berth/unberth on flood tide.

Compulsory for all vessels. The service is operated by the Khomeini Port Authorities up to the port of Khomeini, and by the National Iranian Oil Company from Khomeini to Bandar Mahshahr. Pilot must be requested 24 hours in advance of vessel arriving at Phoormosa pilot station through Bandar Imam Khomeini Port Radio callsign "EQN", 500kHz. Pilots board at Buoy No 12. The distance between the boarding point, anchorage nearest and farthest berth are 1nm, 35nm and 40nm respectively. The pilot vessel is usually positioned at 29°55.9'N 049°06.5'E. On arrival at Khor-e Musa Lightfloat, vessel should contact Khor-e Musa pilot station on VHF Ch 16. The pilot vessel (white hull with name "Khor Musa" in black on each side) is usually on station, near the entrance to the dredged channel through the bar. During adverse weather the pilot vessel may proceed above the bar and may sometimes be replaced by a tug. During periods of low visibility due to fog, dust or sandstorms, the pilot vessel will, in addition to the usual signals under such conditions, sound the letters "PV" in Morse code on the siren every 15 minutes beginning at each hour; on near approach of a vessel arriving the signal will be sounded more frequently. The pilot vessel will also function as a radio beacon on request; vessels requiring this service should make direct radio contact and obtain the precise position of the pilot vessel.

From Khor-e Musa Lightfloat to the inner anchorage.

..... Outer Channel Inner Channel Bar Channel No of buoys 18 5 4 No of beacons 0 13 11 Light vessels 2 - 0 Khowr Musa Channel (Bar): Latitude Longitude 29°54.52'N 049°09.36'E 30°03.10'N 049°30.00'E Khowr Musa Channel (Outer Bar): 29°36.25'N 049°34.54'E 29°53.55'N 049°10.50'E Khowr Musa Channel (inner channel): 30°06.06'N 048°58.40'E 30°27.50'N 049°02.00'E

All inbound and outbound vessels with draught of 11.3m or more are likely to be tide restricted. The permitted maximum draught according to the CD varies between 12.5-13.5m, depending on the height of the tide. It may increase to 14.2m in special seasons for inbound vessels.

MHWS 2.3m; MHWN 1.6m; MLWN -1.1m; MLWS -2.0m.

Vessel Tracking System has been installed to assist the efficiency of the bulk handling facility.

The following tugs are available: ..... Name Horsepower Bollard pull Notes "Rashid 1" 2 x 2,250 44 Ship's line and tug's line "Rashid 3" 4,400 - "Fatholmobin" 2 x 1,200 32 "Tabook" 2 x 1,200 31.4 "Ohod" 2 x 1,200 35 "Polad" 1,200 16 "Esfahan" 1,200 16 "Dadman2" 4,400 - "Dadman3" 4,400 -

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and SW'ly monsoons. The shamal or NW wind blows throughout the summer months, starting approx 0900hrs daily and dying about sunset. Fog may be experienced during the months of Oct-Nov. Rainfall is approx 250mm annually; it is experienced during the winter months and is usually associated with S gales.

BANDAR IMAM KHOMEINI UNCTAD LOCODE: IR BKM For details see: BANDAR-E-EMM KHOMEYN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Bandar Imam Khomeini Port Radio (EQN): Ch 16; 13, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, listens 24 hours. Khormusa Pilots: Ch 16. Tel: +98 652 252 2455. Fax: +98 652 222 6902. Navigational, safety and urgent information is broadcast daily at 0915 and 1715hrs local time, by Bandar Imam Khomeini CRS on Ch 16.

Crew are normally permitted to disembark with shore passes issued by the immigration office.

..... Copies QO CO PA AG 1. Crew List 1 2 2 2 2. Stores List - 2 - - 3. Cargo Manifest - - - 5 4. Bill of Lading - - - 2 5. Stowage Plan - - - 2 6. Radio Class Certificate - - 1 - 7. NT Certificate - - 1 - 8. Maritime Declaration Certificate - - 1 - 9. Voyage List - - 1 - 10. Vaccination List - - 1 - 11. Crew Personal Effects List - - 1 - 12. Ship's Stores List - - 1 - 13. Notice of Readiness - - 1 - Documents requested for departure: 1 International Tonnage Certificate - - 1 - 2. Ship's Register Certificate - - 1 - 3. Last Port Clearance - - 1 - 4. Customs Clearance - - 1 - QO = Quarantine Officer; CO = Customs Officer; PA = Port Authority; AG = Agent.

ETA at the pilot station should be advised at least 48 hours prior to arrival at Khowr-e Musa Lightfloat and 72 hours prior to arrival if proceeding to the fertiliser complex wharf. The vessel's position, when within 24 hours prior to arrival at the entrance to the Khowr-e Musa Channel, should be forwarded to the harbour master. The following information should be supplied to the agent at least 72 hours prior to arrival, for submission to port authority. ..... AA Vessel Specification: 1. Vessel's name 2. Master's name 3. Voyage No 4. Nationality/Flag 5. Port of Registry 6. IMO number 7. Callsign 8. LOA/beam 9. Arrival draught fwd/aft 10. Agency 11. Type of ship 12. GT 13. NT 14. DWT 15. ETA 16. Max speed 17. Ship Security Certificate (SSC) - If yes or no 18. Expiry date (SSC) 19. Issuing authority (SSC) 20. Last port 21. Built 22. No of cranes BB Cargo Specification: 1. Cargo type 2. Cargo quantity 3. Dangerous goods 4. Loading port.

Foreign vessels entering Iranian territorial waters and during their stay in Iranian ports must always display the Iranian flag in the forepart of the vessel.

One copy of general notices and regulations is submitted to all arriving vessels. The permitted draught according to CD varies between 12.5m and 13.5m depending upon height of the tide. It may increase to 14.0m in special seasons. Depth over Khor Musa bar is restricted to 12.2m at LW but max permitted draught is 14.0m during HW (in special seasons). ..... Regulations for Ship Entry: 1. According to the customs laws of 1972, after the contact with outside is permitted by the health officers, port and customs representative will embark onboard the ship to render a special book to the captain or the agent of the captain. The book includes the following required information: a. Number b. Date of ship entry c. Voyage number d. Type of vessel e. Name of vessel f. Captain's name g. Capacity h. Cargo weight i. Port of departure j. Port of destination k. Number of crew l. Quantity of provisions 2. All ships that carry import cargo to be discharged in one of the ports of the country, should send a copy of the Manifest and Cargo Plan by air mail or through the shipping agency one week prior to arrival. 3. The shipping agency should inform the country of the ship arrival through a letter. ETA should be announced to port control when the ship is in the coastal water. The Manifest should be in five copies and enclosed with the translation of the Cargo List, with nothing crossed out. If the Manifest and Cargo Plan have not been received beforehand, the delivery of Cargo Plan would be obligatory. If the Manifest is amended, the captain should sign each amended item in person. 4. All shipping agencies of which ships will be entered the port are bound to attend the port centre office at 0900hrs of the day previous to arrival to give any necessary information to the port planning group. 5. Berth Request Form should be delivered to the port authority by the shipping agency 24 hours prior to arrival. 6. The crew of ships that approach the port for discharging their cargo should check all the cranes and discharging equipment at the anchorage and remove any deficiencies before arriving at the port. Otherwise, they should inform the port of the circumstances and request for help through their agency 7. The crew of ships that intend to discharge their cargo at the port, are bound to open the hatches for discharging immediately after the completion of berthing operation, quarantine and customs formalities. 8. The shipping agent or the consignee is bound to have their crew in a stand by position at least one hour before ship arrival in order to begin the discharging operation immediately after getting the permission. 9. The captains of ships that carry dangerous cargo are bound to inform the port of the amount of cargo and the place of storage, and advise name of the consignee 48 hours before arrival. Loading and discharging operation can be on quay or at anchorage. 1. The ships that intend to load and discharge at the port anchorage are bound to obtain a port written permit. The operation should be in the presence of port tally keepers. 2. For the ships that discharge their consignments on the buoys at anchorage, the captain is responsible for any damage including loss, breaking, wetting, etc. until they are discharged on port quays and delivered to port. 3. Port responsibility for loading and discharging begins when the cranes on quay or dock are ready to load or discharge the consignments from the ship or quay. 4. Loading and discharging operation begins after the completion of quarantine formalities (for human, animals and plants). The operation should be in the presence of port tally keepers and prior to the vessels arrival all actions were taken according to port regulations otherwise; the operation should be postponed until all the preparations are made. 5. The ships that intend to discharge their consignments on port quays are not to be berthed until all the regulations for ship entry are completed. The port has no responsibility for the delay. 6. Port hours for loading and discharging according to the commodity are as follows: a. The ships that carry bulk wheat, barley, corn and liquid oil that berth at special berths: 24 hours, in all days of a year, (365 days). b. Container ships that berth at container terminal berths: in two shifts of 8 and 16 hours. The third shift could be upon the written request of the shipping agency or the consignee and in all days except holidays. If it is requested the operation could be also in holidays, however the overtime charge is added according to the tariff. c. The ships that carry general and/or special cargoes; a shift of 8 hours in all days except the holidays and a second shift is also possible but upon the written request of the shipping agency or the captain. d. Ports working hours are 8 hours per day. The ships that require more than normal hours for loading and discharging, overtime charge is added according to the tariff. e. The beginning and the end of 8 working hours are varied in summer and winter. The port will determine these times in coordination with other related organisations and announce them in different seasons. 7. During ship loading and discharging, all equipment for the operation onboard the ship should be active and in case of any deficiency, the captain should inform the port authorities of the problem immediately. If removing the problem needs a time of more than three hours, providing the equipment for loading and discharging should be done anyway. Otherwise, for non discharging or loading to ship hold, a forfeit will be received by the port for the delay. 8. Hatch to hatch transhipment of cargo is possible only upon the written agreement of customs and port authorities. 9. Cargo transhipment from ship to port yard or warehouse and loading to another ship is possible only upon the written agreement of both customs and port authorities. 10. The output for discharging different commodities from ship with respect to the type and number of holds should be at least equal to the norms determined by the port and announced to the discharging contractor. Otherwise, the ship may be deprived of berthing or be forfeited equal to the amount that has not been discharged in the due time. 11. In discharging from ship or loading it, care should be taken with the equipment with respect to the commodity and packing. 12. Discharging and stacking the cargo in port yard or warehouses should be according to the consignees for each cargo. 13. Persons that are employed for loading and discharging as well as tally keepers should be experienced and professional. The port should confirm their qualifications; otherwise, the port has the right to stop their activities and expel them from port area.

Pratique will be granted by port medical officer on arrival providing vessel is clear of infectious diseases. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

NOR should be tendered to the port authority and other concerned parties as per the owner's instruction, or Charter Party, on arrival.

A brochure is placed onboard an arriving vessel which contains useful information, the following is worth noting: ..... quote: IN THE NAME OF GOD Dear Captain Welcome to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Please read carefully the contents of this brochure of information and instruction of the Iranian ports. We wish you and your crew a good stay. ..... 1. The gang will commence work at 0700hrs local time. The local time of Iranian ports is GMT plus 3.5 hours. Daylight saving time is GMT +4.5 hours from Mar 21 to Sep 22. 2. For emergency calls and radio consultation VHF Ch 16 can be monitored throughout 24 hours. 3. Deballasting, deck washing and bilge discharging are prohibited alongside the jetty, at anchorage and in the basin. 4. Painting and scraping are totally forbidden. However, painting decks or accommodation can be done while the ship is alongside the jetty with prior consent of the port authority and on condition that no pollution is caused in any way. 5. Minor repairs can also be done while the ship is alongside the jetty with prior notification to the Port Authority and on condition that in case of emergency the main propulsion could be restored rapidly (in 6 hours at the most). 6. Discharging any solid, oil, garbage and empty tins within the port limits is strictly prohibited. 7. All garbage will be collected every morning at 0800hrs local time and the garbage should be in special bags near the gangway. Reception facilities are available in all Iranian ports. 8. Observance of all rules and regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran is mandatory for all crew members. 9. Photography and drinking alcoholic drinks are prohibited in ports. All crew, whether men or women, should strictly observe the Islamic way of dressing (HEJAB). 10. Foreign crew members should get prior permission from the shipping agent, if they want to proceed outside the port limits. 11. Shore passes should be applied for by the shipping agent. 12. Crew members should get the necessary instructions from the shipping agent and the port guard when going outside and coming inside the port limits. 13. The opening and closing of hatches should be done by the ship's crew and if necessary in co-ordination with the shipping agent. 14. Under port regulations, there shall always be onboard sufficient crew members to take care of or move the vessel. Some vessels employ watchmen, this can be arranged through the ship's agent, if necessary. 15. Before any use of the engine, a movement permission should be applied for and received from the port control on VHF Ch 16. 16. It is compulsory for all vessels to carry a pilot when coming inside or going outside port limits. 17. Using List of Coast Stations, the Master of a ship should report on HF/MF bands or on VHF Ch 13, 16, 18 to the nearest coast radio station the observation of any isolated danger or any lighthouse or buoy in the Persian Gulf region and Iranian waters which is not flashing or is not in position. 18. If your vessel needs fresh water or fuel you should make contact on VHF Ch 18 or 25 and report your request message to your shipping agent. 19. To facilitate provision of your needs in the ports, if your ship needs fresh water you can hoist the answering pennant and if your ship needs fuel (HO/DO) you can hoist the flag "R" by day; it will be easily recognised by the barges. 20. At night time, to facilitate the reception of your requirements, please use your searchlight to signal in the anchorage area, this will be easily recognised by barges and pilot boats. 21. In an emergency situation, for example man overboard or fire onboard, you can contact Chahbahar, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr or Bandar Imam Khomeini coast station throughout 24 hours a day. 22. In the Persian Gulf region the weather forecast is reported by the IRI Meteorological organisation every day at 0530 and 1230hrs GMT on HF frequency 8469kHz and MF 460kHz through Bandar Abbas Radio. The weather forecast is also reported twice a day at 0445 and 1245hrs via VHF Ch 18, through Imam Khomeini Port Radio Station. 23. On VHF Ch 25 or 18 through Abbas radio, Imam radio and Chahbahar radio, long distance telephone calls can be made 24 hours a day. 24. The NAVTEX system is operational in the Iranian coverage area. 25. All ships which enter anchorage areas of ports for non commercial operations such as bunkering, crew change, repairs, medical needs, research, etc are exempt from port dues and charges. 26. Whenever any of the vessels mentioned in paragraph (25) berth, they shall pay only the pilotage, towage and port stay charges. 27. Whenever, in case of emergency, any ship berths to receive medical care for those onboard, it will be exempted for a period of 72 hours from all port dues and if it stays for more than 72 hours, the provisions of paragraph (26) above will be applied. unquote