Khor al Muffatta (KWKWM)

The port is a small port managed by Kuwait Ports Authority. The port is used primarily for the discharge of cargoes destined for American oil companies working in the area.

Tropical.

Khor al Muffata is situated on the S coast of Kuwait, close to the Saudi Arabian border.

Max draught 10.7m.

Vessels anchor 2nm to seaward off the entrance to the inlet. The holding ground is good.

There is a sandbar at the entrance of Khor Al Muffatta which can be negotiated by small barges through a marked channel.

BA 2884, 3773, 3774. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1030.

None available.

Range 0.3m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

Radio: For long range communication Bahrain Radio is used. The station works throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Vessels should advise ETA via Kuwait Radio (callsign "9KKO").

Customs: Alcohol is prohibited by law. Penalties for transgressors will be decided by a court and could result in a jail sentence. Immigration: On arrival, agent will collect all passports/seaman's books and these will be deposited with the immigration department for the period of the vessel's stay in port. For the issuance of shore passes, a copy of the Crew List is to be submitted to the agent 3 working days prior to arrival in order to obtain approval from the immigration authorities. Each crew member requires a personal photograph.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Vaccination List 2 3. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 2 4. Stores List 2 One copy of the Crew List is received by both customs and health, 2 copies are received by the agent of which one is submitted to immigration after attesting same from health authority. Both copies of Vaccination List are received by health authority. Both copies of the Crew List and Stores List are received by customs. Customs and health forms are delivered onboard by their respective officers. These are to be completed and returned to the boarding officers.

To be sent to port authority with a copy to agent 72 hours prior to arrival. Messages may be sent direct by fax, vessels which do not have fax can send details to the local agent who will then forward same to all concerned. ETA should be updated as and when necessary. The ETA message should include ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. LOA 3. Draughts forward and aft 4. GT, NT 5. Expected ETA 6. Kuwait cargo, clear and ready for immediate discharge 7. State of cargo gear 8. Type of cargo 9. List of hazardous or inflammable cargo

Kuwait flag and "Q" flag must be displayed on arrival. Non compliance could result in a warning or monetary penalty.

Free pratique is granted after berthing. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed in Kuwait.

NOR to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party.