Mina Al Ahmadi (KWMEA)

The port caters for tankers, crude/products and gas carriers only. The terminals which include South Pier, New Oil Pier, North Pier, Shuaiba Petroleum Products Pier (see separate entry), Mina Abdulla Sea Island (see separate entry) and the refineries are owned by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). The SPM's are owned by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). Marine operations of the above terminals are run by Kuwait Oil Company's harbour master, pilots, tugs and craft are owned and controlled by Kuwait Oil Company.

Summer.

Mina Al Ahmadi is situated on the NW shore of the Gulf, 30km S of Al-Kuwayt.

Harbour: LOA 350m, beam 60.3m, draught 16.9m, 350,000DWT Off Shore: LOA Unlimited, draught 25m, 456,000DWT

Anchorage for vessels awaiting a berth should be obtained as directed by the port authority in one of the following areas: ..... Anchorage Latitude Longitude Depth (m) Outer approaches (5.0nm S of Kubar Island) 28°59.0'N 048°24.0'E 24 South Pier Anchorage 29°05.0'N 048°15.0'E 23 29°04.2'N 048°15.0'E 23 29°03.2'N 049°19.0'E 23 29°05.0'N 048°19.0'E 23 MAA Special Anchorage 29°05.0'N 048°19.0'E 24 29°05.0'N 048°20.4'E 24 29°03.2'N 048°19.0'E 24 29°03.2'N 048°20.4'E 24 SPM Anchorage 29°06.2'N 048°22.3'E 26 29°06.4'N 048°32.8'E 26 29°03.3'N 048°26.8'E 26 29°03.3'N 048°24.8'E 26 29°05.3'N 048°22.8'E 26 MAB & SPPP Anchorage 29°01.3'N 048°14.3'E 17 29°01.3'N 048°16.5'E 17 29°02.1'N 048°16.5'E 17 29°02.5'N 048°14.3'E 17 Special operations anchorage: An anchoring waiting area is established for tankers with special operations such as tank cooling, tank mopping, gas free, deep draught and bunkering in between: ..... Latitude Longitude 29 05.0'N 048°19.0E 29 05.0'N 048°20.4E 29 03.2'N 048°19.0E 29 03.2N 048°20.4E Restricted areas: Passage is prohibited, except for vessels proceeding to the oil terminal, and anchoring is prohibited, except in an emergency, within an area bounded by the parallels of 29°05'N and 29°09'N, and the meridians of 048° 15'E and 048°22.5'E. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage and navigation is prohibited in a restricted area between the S end of the North Pier and the N end of the South Pier. The E limit of the restricted area is marked by spar buoys. To the E of the port limits exists a prohibited anchorage and a restricted area which embraces the Sea Island (damaged), SPM's and submarine feeder pipelines. Anchoring is prohibited N of this area where the route Fibre Optic Gulf Cable lies (see BA chart 3773). Positions of these areas are: ..... Latitude Longitude 29°05.0'N 048°11.5'E 29°05.0'N 048°15.0'E Prohibited anchorage: Latitude Longitude 29°07.0'N 048°11.5'E 29°07.0'N 048°15.0'E 29°05.0'N 048°15.0'E 29°05.0'N 048°20.0'E Restricted area: Latitude Longitude 29°09.0'N 048°15.0'E 29°05.0'N 048°20.0'E

North Pier, South Pier and the New Oil Pier may be approached from the Inner end of the Mina Al Ahmadi TSS (South), then from E from respective pilot positions. After clearing the TSS Mina Al Ahmadi Sea Island Terminal may be approached from S. The port has no fairways, only the deep water departure channel for VLCC's. Deep water departure channel: A comprehensive survey was carried out to determine the route of the departure channel for the larger and deep draught vessels leaving the port of Mina Al Ahmadi in a loaded condition. This channel is 28nm in length, with a least depth of 27.0m and it extends from the Mina Al Ahmadi Sea Island Terminal (damaged) and SPM area to Madaira Reef and is marked by lightbuoys and 2 light beacons, one established on Umm Al Aush (Taylor Rock) and the other on Madaira Reef. In addition to the above aids, Madaira Reef Light vessel has been repositioned further to the E and renamed "Ahmadi" to act as a fairway mark. Vessels which, by reason of their draught, are confined to this deep water channel and consequently hampered in their freedom to manoeuvre will exhibit the following signals: ..... 1. By day a black cylinder 1.2m in diameter exhibited where it can be best seen. 2. By night three red lights vertically disposed, spaced 0.9m apart with an all round visibility of 4nm exhibited where they can be best seen.

BA 1223, 2847, 2884, 3773. US Publication 172. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

Arranged through Mina al Ahmadi harbour master.

1025.

When berthed, vessels must be moored to the satisfaction of the pilot (normally 3, 3, 2 forward & aft), (VLCC's 4, 3, 2 forward & aft). Vessels must be ready at all times to put out extra moorings as requested by pier personnel, pilot or dictated by weather changes. Mina Al Ahmadi is subject to sudden fierce squalls, winds up to 70kts have been recorded, therefore vessel's mooring lines must be checked frequently to prevent excessive movement of the vessel on the berth. Pure synthetic moorings have been found to allow the vessel to range or drift away from the berth during periods of adverse weather. Whilst these moorings are acceptable as head/stern ropes, the ideal breast moorings should be of wire or wire rope combination with the end being sent ashore fitted with a synthetic pennant or tail. Mooring Arrangement Requirements for tankers calling at KPC Oil Terminal Excluding SPMs: ..... 1. All LPG vessels and all vessels above 75,000DWT, visiting the KPC Oil Terminals must have at least eight (8) steel mooring wires (or high-modulus) synthetic mooring ropes) at each end - forward and aft. The ropes should be fitted with standard rope tails at the jetty end. The suggested final mooring pattern should be 3 head (or stern lines), 3 breasts and 2 spring lines. The mooring pattern may vary slightly in accordance with the vessel's size, the position of hooks ashore and the pilot's recommendations. 2. All vessels other than those mentioned above shall have at least six (6) steel mooring wires (or high-modulus synthetic mooring ropes) at each end. Mixed mooring are not be used 3. In case of special pilot's recommendation, or expected bad weather, 2 additional mooring ropes shall be requested from the vessels, and made fast ashore as needed. 4. In case a vessel cannot comply with the above mooring requirement, it will have to accept a standby tug provided by KOC for the whole period of the loading. This tug will standby near the vessel for any emergency, bad weather condition, or a sudden movement of the vessel from the berth. The cost of this tug will be as per KOC standby rates, the same as are applicable to the vessels visiting their SPMs. A check on moorings will be made by the duty harbour master on all vessels calling at Mina Al Ahmadi.

Compulsory. All berthing, unberthing, shifting and manoeuvring of vessels within the port limits must be done under the supervision of a KOC pilot. It is the duty of the master to inform the pilot of any special conditions, difficulties or peculiarities whatsoever pertaining to his vessel that might impose hazards in connection with the handling, mooring, unmooring, loading or discharging of the vessel.Pilot/berthing master boards as follows: ..... SPM Terminal (D) 29°06.7'N 048°22.2'E North Pier (A) Starboard Side 29°07.2'N 048°11.7'E Port Side 29°09.2'N 048°11.7'E South Pier and New Oil Pier (B) 29°04.5'N 048°12.5'E MAB Sea Island, EQUATE Terminal and Shuaiba Petroleum Pier (C) Port Side 29°01.8'N 048°14.0'E Main language used is English.

The port limit extends between 2 and 3nm seaward.

Ahmadi Light Vessel (Racon) (28°56.2'N 048°53.0'E) and Kubber Island Light House (Racon) is at the outer approach. No other lighthouses or leading lights are utilised. Fog signals: ..... 1. A fog signal, Horn 60s on the extreme S end of South Pier (Mina Al Ahmadi). Approx position 29°03.7'N 048°09.7'E. 2. A fog signal, Horn (3) 60s situated on the North Pier (Mina Al Ahmadi). Approx position 29°07.4'N 048°09.0'E. 3. A fog signal, Horn (2) 90s situated on the Mina Al Ahmadi Sea Island. Approx position 29°06.8'N 048°17.5'E. 4. A fog signal, Horn 60s situated on the Single Point Mooring SPM-22 (Mina Al Ahmadi). Approx position 29°06.9'N 048°19.2'E. 5. A fog horn, Mo "U" 30s situated on the SPM-20. Position 29°08.6'N 048 19.4'E. 6. A fog horn, Mo "U" 30s situated on the SPM-21. Position 29°07.6'N 048°20.9'E. 7. A fog horn, Horn 20s situated on the Shuaiba PP Pier. Approx position 29° 02.8'N 048°10.8'E. 8. A fog horn, Horn 20s followed by Mo "U" situated on the Mina Abdullah Sea Island. Approx position 29°01.5'N 048°12.45'E.

Loaded vessels over 20.0m draught should use the deep water departure channel which is marked by special buoys. A topping-off area for STS transfer, if required, will be assigned by the harbour master. Wind and weather permitting, the port operates a 24 hour service to visiting vessels.

MHWS, 3.1m; MHWN, 1.6m; MLWN, 1.2m; MLWS, 0.2m. Tidal stream up to 2kts experienced.

A new Traffic Separation Scheme has been implemented. Tankers calling at MAA, MAB, SPPP are only to call MAA Port Control on VHF Ch 16, 69 as soon as the vessel is within VHF range. They should confirm their ETA then and reconfirm one hour prior to arrival at the scheduled terminal. Vessels, other than tankers transiting through Mina Al Ahmadi Port Limits, must report to Mina Al Ahamadi Port control on VHF Ch 69 as follows: ..... 1. North bound: in position 29°02.9'N 048°13.6'E 2. South bound: in position 29°10.4'N 048°13.3'E Reporting vessels must provide the following information: 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Last Port of Call 4. Destination 5. Cargo onboard

Available and normally on duty throughout 24 hours. LNG vessels usually require 3 tugs made fast with tug lines. ..... Tug name HP BP Musafer 5,600 70 Bayan 5,600 70 Hazem 5,600 70 Humam 5,600 70 Sabahi 5,400 70 All of the above tugs are equipped with: Fire pumps 2 x 1,200mі/hr and 4 monitors for foam/water Wara 2,320 30 Oil spill recovery vessel with bow door fire monitors and towing hook for SBM tailing operation.

The climate varies from the cool winter months (Oct-Mar) to the hot, dry summer months (Apr-Sep). The prevailing winds are from the NW in summer and SE in winter. The strongest winds are from the NW. Winds are frequently light during the year and wind speeds of under 11kts occur, on average, at least 40% of the time during each month. In strong NW'ly winds there are frequent sand storms, which reduce visibility. Sudden fierce squalls, with wind speeds up to 70kts, can occur especially during the transitional periods (Apr-May and Nov-Dec). Wave heights in the area, throughout the year, are usually under 0.6m for approx 75% of the time. The current trend is a generally S'ly flow of 1kt. The extreme (100 year) storm and operating condition is: ..... 100 Year Operating Height of maximum wave 5.6m 3.0m Height of significant wave 3.0m 1.7m As the berths are unprotected from the weather, berthing suspensions can occur. The criteria is normally the inability of the service tugs to make fast alongside vessels, but this is at the pilot's discretion. Such suspensions are infrequent and normally account for only 10 days in any one year.

MN' AL AMAD 29°04.25'N 48°09.93'E UNCTAD LOCODE: KW MEA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 53/15 Kuwait Notice 7/15, (RSDRA2015000272590), 53/15

VHF: Port: Ch 69,16, continuous watch is maintained. Tel: +965 3262859. Vessels bound for Mina al Ahmadi, Mina Abdullah or Shuaibah Petroleum Products Pier should, when within range, contact the port control by calling "Mina al Ahmadi Port Control" on Ch 69. Pilots: Ch 67, 68. Throughout 24 hours. KOTC Agent (Minatank): Ch 74.

Customs: Alcohol is prohibited by law. Penalties for transgressors will be decided by a court and could result in a jail sentence. All goods for loading must be declared to the boarding customs officer and the following documentation supplied: ..... 1. One copy of Crew List 2. Log Books covering period from last visit 3. Completed customs declaration form (supplied by the boarding officer) 4. List of ports visited with arrival and departure dates since last visit (form supplied by boarding officer) 5. Completed Ballast Form (form supplied by boarding Officer) 6. To obtain outward clearance the following documents are required by the agent: a. Ship's Register b. Safety Equipment Certificate c. Safety Radio Certificate d. Load Line Certificate e. Last Port Clearance f. Two copies of the Crew List showing names, nationalities and Passport/Seaman's Book numbers Items (a)-(e) are returned to the master, together with the Port Clearance (valid 24 hours only) prior to sailing. 7. Personal effects mainly required for personal use and not for resale or purpose of commercial gain are allowed free of duty. However, all other goods are subject to 4% or more ad valorem duty (CIF value). Supplier Invoices, Packing List and Certificate of Origin showing manufacturers name duly legalised by any Arab embassy are required for Customs clearance. Vessels spare parts are exempted from customs duty. Immigration: On arrival, agent will collect all Passports/Seamen'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. Nationals of all friendly countries are normally allowed to land. Israelis are forbidden entry into Kuwait. Transit visas should be obtained from Kuwait Embassies and Consulates abroad. However in emergencies, entry visas can be arranged at the airport. Seamen, superintendents, engineers/inspectors of all friendly countries are normally allowed to land in transit to join vessels, on agent's guarantee. Advance information regarding names, nationalities, sex, age, etc is required by agents in order to facilitate reception and immigration clearance. Seamen are allowed to land for hospitalisation, repatriation, transfer, etc, on a written undertaking that all expenses are met by agents on behalf of the owners. Passports must be valid for Kuwait for citizens of all countries. Stateless persons are required to have a visa before arrival in Kuwait. Immigration officers require the following: ..... 1. Valid passport or Seaman's Book, the latter is preferred for landing 2. Letter of Guarantee from agent 3. Two copies of Crew List.

For update contact Mina Tank (KOTC): ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Vaccination List 2 3. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 2 4. Stores List 2 5. ISPS Certificate 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; to be completed and returned to the boarding officers. Early departure procedure (EDP): KOC documents section operates an EDP to cut down delays in documentation. Masters may opt to use this scheme.

At 72, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival, with confirmation 24 hours in advance. Masters should transmit to KUOCO harbour master through the agent Mina Tank (KOTC) the following information: ..... 1. ETA and last port of call 2. Any sickness onboard 3. Number of crew to see doctor or dentist and number of crew unprotected against smallpox 4. All requirements: Stores, repairs, provisions etc.

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

Traffic regulations: A vessel in Deep Water Departure Channel drawing 21.3m or more, if approaching another vessel in circumstances which cause doubt over the deep draught vessels ability to manoeuvre within the channel, should indicate this doubt by sounding five or more short and rapid blasts on the whistle; the deep draught vessel should also display the following signals: By day - a black cylinder, By night - four red lights, vertically disposed, 1.8m apart. A vessel drawing less than 21.3m should, when able to do so, give way to a vessel showing and sounding the above signals; she should indicate her intention to give way by sounding one short blast followed by one long blast on the whistle. Following any exchange of sound signals described above, vessels should sound the appropriate sound signal for vessels in sight of one another in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. The display or the sounding of the above local signals does not absolve any vessel from responsibility for taking appropriate action.

Depending upon advance radio information free pratique may be granted by radio prior to arrival. All vessels must exhibit quarantine signals until quarantine formalities are completed or free pratique granted. By day, Interco flag "Q"; by night, a red light over a white light. No person other than the pilot is allowed to board any vessel either alongside a pier or at anchorage until pratique has been granted unless it is an emergency where permission will be obtained from customs and health by agents. Smallpox and cholera vaccinations are not required in Kuwait but can be given at the master's request. Rat guards must be fitted to all moorings. Maritime Declaration of Health form (supplied by the boarding Quarantine Officer) is to be completed. One copy of a Crew List containing dates of vaccinations and inoculations is required. International Certificates of inoculation and vaccination are to be available for inspection if required. Details of air conditioning in the vessel are to be supplied on a form provided by the boarding officer. A valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate must be produced. Facilities are available locally for renewal.

NOR will be accepted (tendered/received) according to the Charter Party clauses and KPC NOR accepted criteria provided that the tanker is arrived within 2nm of the respective loading terminal as instructed by the Mina al Ahmadi harbour master. Generally, tankers arriving within range/acceptance/lay days are berthed on arrival. The NOR Tendered and Received shall be the "All Fast" time. If anchored in the roads, then shall be the anchoring time. For tankers arriving before such dates, the NOR shall be either the "All Fast" time, if permitted to berth by KPC or the commencement time of the range date if still at anchor. For tankers arriving after the above mentioned dates the NOR shall be the "All Fast" time. The time of anchoring, together with position relative to South Pier Port Control or the respective loading terminal as recorded should be advised to the harbour master by VHF as soon as possible. All vessels at anchor are required to be ready to berth on receipt of one hour's notice from port control. This notice will be given by VHF and vessels should ensure an efficient watch is maintained to receive this notice. If, after receiving one hour's notice, a vessel is not ready to berth when the pilot boards, at the expiry of that notice, the original NOR will be cancelled and the pilot withdrawn. The new NOR will be the time the vessel indicates to the shore that it has rectified the defect that originally prevented it from berthing. As vessels are normally berthed in strict order of NOR time a vessel could lose considerable time through not being ready and masters should ensure that delays of this nature do not occur.