Bushehr (IRBUZ)

The port mainly handles, containers, general cargo, oil products, dry cargo and passengers.

Tropical.

Bushehr (or Bushire) is situated on the SW coast of Iran on the Persian Gulf.

LOA 207.4m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.0m & 53,100DWT.

Approx 4,000,000t of cargo and 56,000TEUs handled annually.

Outer anchorage: 28°58.6'N 050°43.2'E, depth 13.0m; Inner anchorage: 29°1.5'N 050°48'E, depth 5.0m. A stranded wreck, marked by a lightbuoy (pillar, W cardinal) lies 1.0nm S of the entrance to the dredged channel. An obstruction consisting of a large boiler lies, 0.6nm N of the channel entrance.

From SW depths decrease regularly as the coast is approaches; it is recommended to stay in depths of over 20.0m until making the final approach to the outer anchorage and pilot station. The port is entered through a channel marked by lightbuoys (lateral), leading NE through Knowr-e Deyreh then SE through Knowr-e Soltani. Note: Aids to navigation in the vicinity of the port are reported to be unreliable. Vessels should navigate with particular caution. Approach from SE: Steer a course passing 6.0nm off Ra's-e Halileh, continue NW in depths of not less than 10.0m. Approach from SW: Depths decrease as the coast is neared. The mosque at Emamzadeh and the conspicuous house 0.5nm S of it as well as the telegraph buildings near Rishahr Point, will be the first objects sighted, showing white, especially in the afternoon sun. Approaching from N: Vessels passing Ra's osh Shatt (29°05'N 050°42'E) should not get into depths of less than 20.0m and should keep in that depth until the outer harbour is reached. The Fairway Buoy is located in position 28°57.7'N 050°44.2'E. Approach channels: The approach channels leading first to the inner anchorage and then to the harbour at Bushehr, are marked by leading lights and lightbuoys. The outer channel is 9,200m in length, 150m wide and has a depth of 7.0m, the inner channel is 3,900m in length, 140m wide and has a depth of 8.0m. From the outer anchorage, 5.5nm SW of the N extremity of Bushehr the Khore-Deyreh Leading Lights, in line bearing 043° lead through the outer dredged channel. Vessels drawing more than 4.0m must keep strictly on the leading line as shoal depths lie immediately outside the dredged channel. From the inner anchorage Khowr-e Soltani Directional Light (orange trapezium on tower) 12m in height, which stands 1.5nm SE of the N point of Bushehr, leads through the inner dredged channel when kept on a bearing of 143°, in its white sector ahead. Dredging: It is reported that the access channel and the port depth have been increased to just under 11.0m. A new turning basin has been dredged to 400m in diameter with a 10.0m depth. The harbour authorities should be consulted for the latest information.Caution: It should be noted that a turn of 100° must be made at the junction of the outer and inner dredged channels; although the entrance to the inner channel has been widened to a width of 140m to facilitate the turn, great care must be taken; a vessel should pass close S of No 14 Lightbuoy, moored 200m WSW of Khowr-e Deyrwh Front Light structure and then follow the directions given above.

BA 27. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

The area covered by the coastguard for search and rescue is from Imam Khomeini port to Lavan Island at 052°59.0'E.

1030.

Two workboats/mooring boats (Darab & Ehsan) are available.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours, for all vessels entering the dredged approach channel or proceeding into Khowr-e Soltani. The pilot boards vessel in the outer anchorage, to seaward of the entrance to the dredged channel. The language used is English however Persian is also used for Iranian vessels. Vessels up to approx 196m in length and 8.6m draught can enter the harbour at Bushehr. According to Clause 23 of Chapter IV of Iranian Maritime Law (Volume I), pilots must drive and steer ships upon the request of the ship commander. In his case, the commander or his deputy must accompany the pilot. If the ship sustain any damage due to the pilot's command or the port facilities are damaged by the ship, the port authority will not be responsible in any way and the pilot is liable and will be sentenced to administrative penalties due to the negligence or recklessness or non-compliance of the port provisions. Pilot's job description in the port: 1. Guidance, docking and undocking of all ships without limitation. 2. Communication with the ship commander for preparation of the ship for the pilot's boarding. 3. Providing needed reports about the state of the channel and dock the ship commander. 4. Obtaining information on the technical condition and safety of the ship prior to arrival. 5. Selecting proper tugs for the ship and maintaining good communication with the commander during operations. 6. Making all necessary arrangements with the control and traffic centre during pilotage operations. 7. Providing reports for navigational aid marks and waterway to the control centre. 8. Use o navigational aid tools to guide the ship. 9. Anchoring and unanchoring of vessels.

The port limits are bounded by the parallel of 28°59.0'N and the meridian of 050°50.0'E.

Outer channel: 13 lightbuoys, 2 transit beacons. Inner channel: 11 lightbuoys, 2 beacons.

Only restriction is the depth along the narrow channels.

Range 1.3m (springs), 0.3m (neaps). MHWS 1.5m; MHWN 0.9m; MLWN 0.5m; MLWS 0.2m.

Not available.

Ten tugs are available.

The max wind speed reported is 31kts, NW'ly.

BSHEHR 28°59.70'N 50°49.99'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IR BUZ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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MF and HF radio are used for ship to shore communications, MF callsign "EQM". VHF: Port: Ch 16; 13, 18, 20, 22, 25, 81, 84. Tel: +98 771 253 0074. Email: busheradio@pso-bushehr.ir. Available throughout 24 hours. Pilot station: Ch 16, 13, 18, 25, range 45nm.

Not available.

Manifest and request for berthing required. All vessel's certificates must be valid. Oil Tanker's Check List must be completed by port inspector and master. The arrival declaration form contains information about the ship and its cargo for entry to the port.

ETA should be advised at least 48 hours prior to arrival, 2 hours prior to arrival at the anchorage, 3 hours is required to arrange pilot and tugs. To minimise delays, masters should also inform the port and quarantine office of ETD. 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 Marine Territory and during their stay at Iranian ports must always raise the Iranian flag at mainmast.

One copy is submitted to each arriving vessel. Dangerous goods and Explosives: ..... 1. Vessels carrying dangerous goods and explosives are required to inform the port directly, or via their agents, stating the nature of the cargo, destination and all relevant factors relating to the cargo. 2. Loading and discharging of dangerous or flammable cargo is only possible with the permission of the port authority. 3. Vessels carrying dangerous or flammable cargo on the quay should raise a red flag, of at least 5mІ above the front mast during daylight. A red light, with 360° visibility, should be lit at night. 3. Fires must not be lit in an uncontrolled manner. Smoking is forbidden. 4. During loading and discharging of dangerous or flammable cargo, firefighters should be at the ready, along with all relevant equipment. 5. Vessels carrying dangerous or flammable cargo must not be moved at night 6. During loading, discharging of explosives to or from a vessel, stairs, holds and the deck should be cleaned. 7. Explosives good should not be handled in the port area or warehouses at night. 8. When explosives goods are handled, a single weight should not exceed 20t. 9. Persons under the influence of alcohol or narcotics are not allowed onboard a vessel or at quayside during the operations. 10. Hold hatches should be controlled. Only the hatch of the hold in operation should be opened. 11. Dangerous or flammable cargo not loaded or discharged should be stored in the buoys. 12. Dangerous or flammable cargo should not be kept at quayside and the port area. Dangerous oil goods: ..... 1. A licence is required before dangerous oil cargo is allowed onto the port area 2. Such cargo should be handled according to the licence issued 3. Hold hatches should be controlled. Only the hatch of the hold in operation should be opened 4. During loading and discharging of dangerous oil cargo, firefighters should be at the ready, along with all relevant equipment 5. All dangerous oil goods should be transported in tankers or special vehicles with the necessary safety tools. 6. Vessels should not carry more than 150t of goods at any one time. 7. Dangerous oil goods carried in barrels or small tins should be inspected for soundness and safety by port inspectors. 8. All pipelines for loading and discharging of dangerous oil goods should be inspected for leakage or weaknesses. 9. Smoking, cooking, carrying lighters or matches is strictly forbidden. 10. Failure to observe port regulations will result in dismissal from the port and the nullification of traffic cards. 11. Barges and other vessels involved in carrying dangerous oil goods should remain in areas specified by the port and raise a red flag with the letter 'B' in black and white, with a surface area of 1.8mІ, in excess of 4.5m from the deck. 12. All vessels involved in the transportation of dangerous oil goods should be mobilised with cut-off valves. 13. Person under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is not allowed at the hold or deck involved in operations. Packages, barrels and containers with dangerous goods must be clearly marked according to international standards.

The quarantine regulations are very strict and the authorities enforce all penalties. Passengers less than 5 days out of Mumbai or other infected ports are landed at the quarantine station.

NOR should be tendered to Port Authority and other concerned parties, in accordance with owner's instructions or Charter Party.