Kharg Island (IRKHK)

Kharg Island is the principal crude oil loading terminal in Iran with facilities to support sulphur, LNG and LPG. The port is strategically located to the nearby oilfields and is widely recognised as the most suitable location for crude oil exports and loading. The port installations lie to the SE and SW of the Island, the crude oil being piped from the mainland oil fields.

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Kharg Island also known as Jazireh-ye Khark is an oil terminal located some 30km off the mainland coast of Iran.

Max Harbour LOA 340m, beam 60.0m, draught 20.73m and 319,295dwt. Max Offshore LOA 340m, BCM 165.20m, draught 29.87m and 550,000DWT.

Kharg anchorage is divided in to 4 sections detailed below: ..... Anchorage Zone A. Centred approx 3.9nm SE of Kharg for vessels berthing at Sea Island. Anchorage Zone B. Centred close E to Anchorage Area A and used for dangerous cargo. Anchorage Zone C. Centred approx 5.2nm E of the S extremity of Kharg Island and used for vessels to the "T" Jetty. Anchorage Zone D. Centred approx 3nm ENE of the main Jetty and used for the STS oil transfer anchorage. As per terminal procedure, 4-5 hours before arrival at anchorage the pilot or harbour master will pass on necessary information/safety instructions/anchoring positions to the master. Prohibited anchorage areas: Vessels are advised not to anchor in the area, 5nm wide in which submarine oil pipelines are laid from the N side of Jazireh-ye Khark to, and W of, Jazireh-ye Kharku, and then NNE to the mainland. Notice boards mark the landing places of the pipelines. Mariners should also beware of large unlit mooring buoys within the prohibited anchorage area between 2.5nm and 9nm NNE of Jazireh-ye Kharku. Anchorage is prohibited within the submarine pipeline area, encompassing Darius Oilfield, off the SW side of Jazireh-ye Khark, and within 1nm each side of the pipelines extending from the S point of the island, SW to Feridoon Oilfield and to the Ardeshir Oilfield.Anchoring is prohibited anywhere within the harbour limits, surrounding the terminals, E, W and S of Jazireh-ye Khark. The N and S limits of the prohibited anchorage area around the Sea Island Terminal off the W side of the island, are marked, respectively, by the alignment of pairs of beacons and light beacons; each pair being in line bearing 090°. Tankers arriving for loading, including those bound for Sea Island Terminal, should proceed to an anchorage approx 2nm E of Jazireh-ye Khark, keeping outside the harbour limits and then await arrival of the berthing master. Directions: If approaching Jazireh-ye Khark, keep at least 2.25nm E of the island and then to anchorage. If approaching from W or N, keep well W outside the limits of Darius Oilfield and then proceed S and E of the island to the anchorage. Cargo vessels: In summer the most convenient anchorage, sheltered from the shamal (NW wind), is off the NE part of Jazireh-ye Khark, approx 0.5nm offshore and 0.5nm SE of the NE extremity of the island, in a depth of 12.8m. In winter, anchorage should be obtained farther offshore; the holding ground is good. This is the normal anchorage for cargo vessels which discharge into lighters. This anchorage also affords good shelter when the outer anchorage off Bushehr is untenable owing to bad weather. Dry cargo vessels anchor, in at least 21.9m, approx 0.5nm SE of Darius Terminal. Anchorage off the E side of Jazireh-ye Khark is sheltered when the outer anchorage at Bashehr is untenable due to the weather. Dry cargo vessels anchor on good holding ground NE of the Naval Boat Harbour (29°15.N., 050°20'E) and discharge cargo in barges.

All vessels proceed E of the East Harbour Limit to anchor and await the berthing master. Only vessels wishing to moor/unmoor are allowed to transit the area. All vessels approaching from the W and requiring to anchor E of Jazireh-ye Khark must pass S of the island. All vessels approaching the island from the S are required to keep at least 2.1nm E of the island, whereas all vessels from the N must keep W of the island and outside the Restricted Area. All vessels must not pass between the islands.

BA Charts 11, 2882. US Publication 172. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

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Ten mooring wires forward and 10 aft are compulsory. Wires should be connected with a minimum of 10m of rope tail. Under normal conditions 16 lines used to moor vessels at "T" Jetty, (aft: 8 lines, fore: 8 lines). Forward: 3 head lines/3 breast lines and 2 springs. Aft: 3 stern lines/3 breast lines and 2 springs. During winter, vessels larger than 250,000DWT, up to 20 lines should be used. All wires must be connected with minimum 10m rope tails. For vessels to the Sea Island Terminal, tending mooring lines must be done one line at a time and under the supervision of a vessels officer. All berths associated with the Azarpad Sea Island Terminal are equipped with advanced navigation system, automatic and semi-automatic fire extinguishing, and rotating/heating systems for clotting prevention.

Compulsory from the anchorage area to the terminals. Vessels should not enter the port area or anchorage without a pilot. Berthing master boards vessels bound for Sea Island berths and Kharg Island Oil Terminal - T Jetty approx 1nm E of the T-Jetty and for 1.7nm seaward of the terminal for the Darius Terminal. The berthing masters act in a pilot capacity, berth the vessels and remain aboard as Safety and Loading Coordinators. Vessels are berthed throughout 24hrs. All vessels for the Sea Island Terminal must proceed to the anchorage off the E side of the island unless instructed otherwise.

On Jazireh-ye Khark, the principal navigation lights are exhibited as follows: ..... 1. From a metal framework tower, situated 300m NNW of Didabun Tomb; this light is obscured between the bearings 330° and 352°. 2. From a metal framework tower, 14nm in height, situated approx 0.5nm NE of the S extremity of the island and close S of the 155m radio mast; this light is obscured between the bearings 151° and 160°. 3. From a position at the SW extremity of the island; the white sector of this light, bearing between 002.5° and 031.5°, leads E of Darius Oilfield in a least depth of 34m; the oilfield is covered by the red sector, bearing between 031.5° and 134°. Jazireh-ye Kharku Light (29°20.0'N., 050°21.0'E) is exhibited from a metal framework tower, 15m in height, near the N extremity of the island. Red sectors of the light, between the bearings of 021° and 031°, and between 201° and 211°, indicate the direction of the oil pipeline which extends from Jazireh-ye Kharku SSW to Jazireh-ye Khark and NNE to Genaveh respectively; the sectors show over an arc of 05° on each side of the pipeline. Unlit buoys mark the pipeline between the shore and the CBM for the Darius Terminal.

No restrictions for night berthing/unberthing. Restrictions: Oil rigs and submarine pipelines are prevalent throughout the approach to the port and harbour areas. Submarine cables are best seen SW coast of Jazireh-ye Khark whilst others are found from the S end of the island SW to the Feridoon Oil Field and the Ardeshir Oil Field. Prohibited Zones: All areas within the harbour limits are defined as a prohibited anchorage and restricted manoeuvrability zone, only vessels to the port and wishing to moor/unmoor are allowed to transit the aforementioned areas. Wrecks: There are dangerous wrecks located between the S extremity of Jazirat-ye Khark and the Iranian coast. These wrecks are marked by lighted buoys and are best seen on the chart.

Mean range approx 1.2m to extreme range of 2.4m. Tidal current of approx 1.5kts sets parallel with the E coast and loading pier. To the N of the loading pier a strong W set is experienced for period of time approx 4hrs after high tide. Tidal streams in the vicinity of Jazireh-ye Khark and Jazireh-ye Kharku set NW and SE at a rate sometimes exceeding 2.0kts. On the S going stream, there is a tidal race which attains great strength over the spit extending 0.75nm E from the NE extremity of Jazireh-ye Khark. In the channel between Jazireh-ye Khark and Jazireh-ye Kharku, the streams set WNW and ESE at rates up to 2.5kts. Off the head of the main oil loading jetty, on the E side of Jazireh-ye Khark, the streams set N and S at rates of up to 0.5kt.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and SW'ly monsoons. The SE'ly winds during winter months can cause the berths to become untenable. For vessels mooring at the Kharg Island Oil Terminal - T Jetty the berths can be exposed to SE'ly winds and winter storms which can raise the seas 2-3m. All berths at the Azarpad Sea Island Terminal will be untenable during NW'ly prevailing winds, tankers are recommended to use the max number of mooring lines. The two berths located at Darius Terminal are protected from NW'ly winds, however, berthing will be impossible during prevailing S'ly winds.

JAZREH-YE KHRK 29°13.85'N 50°20.38'E (KHARG ISLAND) UNCTAD LOCODE: IR KHK For details see: JAZREH-YE KHRK PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Pilot contact info VHF: Ch 10, 112, 16, 77 Telephone: +98 93 332381 Karg Island Oil Terminal contact info Call Sign: IOOC Marin VHF: Ch 4, 12, 14, 16, 20 Telex: 88 212707 Telephone: +98 212 2664296; +98 212 3942865; +98 212 1239383 (mobile emergency) Facsimile: +98 212 2664295 Email: info@iooc.co.ir Note: Vessels are informed not to use VHF Ch 10, 12, 16 and 77 for VHF intership traffic while in the anchorage and alongside. A port radio station is located at Jazireh-ye Khark. Vessels are required to use this VHF/RT when within range of the harbour, using standard frequencies. In the event of poor visibility, radiotelephone is used to avoid delay in berthing when a vessels approach may not be observed from shore.

..... Documents 1. Original Port Clearance 2. Crew List 3. Ship's Certificate File Health Documents: 1. Vaccination List 2. Maritime Declaration Form (duly filled in) 3. Narcotics List 4. List of Last Port of Call 5. Passenger List

ETA should be advised 72, 48, 36 and 24 hours, and for Darius Terminal 12 hours, in advance. The 36 hour message should contain the following information: ..... 1. Cargo requirements and supplier 2. Deballasting time 3. Loading rate 4. ETA at anchorage 5. Arrival and departure draughts 6. Other information as required by the operators. Vessels are informed not to use VHF Ch 10, 12, 16 and 77 for VHF intership traffic while in the anchorage and alongside. ETA should be advised via Abadan Coast Radio, to National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Kharg, at least 72 hours in advance and confirmed 24 hours prior to arrival. If bound for Darius Terminal, a further confirmation is required 12 hours prior to arrival stating ship's readiness to load and time required for discharge of clean ballast. Note: All vessels approaching Iranian waters, prior to 72 hours before arrival at Jazireh-ye Khark, must advise the harbour master of the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's deadweight tonnage 2. Arrival loaded displacement 3. Cargo bunker requirement 4. Deballasting time 5. Height of manifold when vessel ready to load 6. Max arrival and sailing draught 7. Vessel's dimensions 8. Loading rate 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. Departure: Documents required by Agent for departure 1. International Tonnage Certificate (1 Copy) 2. Ships Registry Certificate (1 Copy) 3. Last Port Clearance 4. Customs Clearance EDP is available.

All vessels to display the Iranian national flag within Iranian territorial waters (12nm seaward of land and adjacent islands) and harbour limits during daylight hours.

Vessels are required to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 whilst at anchorage.

Pratique may be requested 72hrs prior to arrival and the Standard Quarantine Message should be sent to the “Port Health Officer Khargiran.” Regulations generally pertain to all terminals within Kharg Island. Free pratique issued at berth, also by radio, but subject to officers boarding the vessel to carry out their investigation.