Mina Abdulla (KWMIB)

Mina Abdulla is an oil loading terminal operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Co.

Tropical.

Mina Abdulla is bounded by the parallels of 29°02'N and 29°10'N, and to the E by the meridian of 048°11.5'E.

Off Shore: LOA 350.5m, draught 16.9m, BCM 138.98m, 276,000DWT

Anchorage for vessels waiting to berth should be obtained, within a radius of approx 0.5nm of Mina Abdulla Allah anchorage 2nm NNW of Qit at Urayfijan Light Beacon. If the area is congested vessels should anchor farther E. Prohibited anchorage: The area formed by lines joining the following positions is considered as a prohibited anchorage: ..... 1. 29°02.0'N 048°13.0'E 2. 29°00.8'N 048°13.0'E 3. 29°00.8'N 048°09.5'E 4. 29°02.0'N 048°09.4'E

BA 1223, 3773. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1030.

Berthing takes place at all hours, berth markers being lit for night berthing. 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 SPM's. A check on moorings will be made by the duty harbour master on all vessels calling at Mina Abdullah.

Compulsory. The pilot boards within 2nm of the berths. Vessels should not approach the terminal berths without a pilot onboard. Pilot remains at the terminal throughout 24 hours. The pilot vessel (blue hull and white upperworks) is radar equipped.

North limit is eastwards from the shore by a line joining the following points: ..... 1. 29°01.75'N 048°09.41'E 2. 29°01.75'N 048°10.10'E 3. 29°02.00'N 048°10.30'E 4. 29°02.00'N 048°18.00'E Southern limit is eastwards from the shore along the parallel of Lat 28°56'N. Eastern limit is the meridian of Long 048°18'E.

The N dolphin (MD1) and S dolphin (MD6) both have 1 fixed red light each. Berthing fenders are indicated by 5 yellow horizontal lights on each fender. Leading beacons situated on shore S of the oil tanks and in line 247°, lead towards the East Berth; there is another pair of leading beacons for the West Berth. White lights in the form of a triangle, (Oc 5s) for East Berth, and fixed for West Berth, are exhibited when a vessel is berthing at night. A lightbuoy (special; pillar), with a mooring buoy close S of it, moored 2nm E of the harbour basin, marks a disused pipeline.

Maximum tidal range 3.2m.

Tugs of 70hp are available for berthing and unberthing.

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 not protected from the weather, berthing suspensions can, and do 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' ABD ALLH 29°01.64'N 48°12.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: KW MIB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Communication Information: 1. Telephone: 965-23262859 (Port Authority) 2. Facsimile: 965-23262265 (Port Authority), 965-23261329 (Harbourmaster) Port Control can be contacted, as follows: 1. Call sign: Mina al Ahmadi Port Control 2. VHF: Ch 16 and 69 3. Telephone: 965-23262859 4. Facsimile: 965-23261329 Radio: All radio communications should be routed through Kuwait coast station "9KK", details of which, follow: ..... Service Frequency GMT schedules Remarks MF telegraphy 500* 0001-2359 Traffic lists at 25 minutes past each even hour on 450kHz. 430** On request Transmits weather forecasts at 0530 and 1730 on 450kHz. 450 0001-2359 HF telegraphy 8,525 0300-2100 Traffic lists at 35 minutes past each odd hour on the frequencies in use at that time. 12,895І 0300-2100 MF telephony 2,182 0300-2100 Traffic lists at 5 minutes past each odd hour on 2750kHz. 2,750І 0300-2100 Calls connected to public telephone system. Notes: * Distress and calling; ** working. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: A short range VHF R/T port control system is in operation and continuous watch is maintained on Ch 16. 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 16. Port working channels are: ..... Function Channel General port working 11 General port working 12 General port working 14 Port operations 15/17 Port operations 73 Port operations 74 Calling, safety and emergency 16 Note: It is prohibited (except in an emergency) to use VHF sets on the above working channels when the vessel is on the berth.

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 Invoice, 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/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. 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.

..... 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. Early departure procedure (EDP): KOC documents section operate an EDP to cut down delays in documentation. Masters may opt to use this scheme.

At 72 hours prior to arrival, masters should transmit to KUOCO through Kuwait Radio (9KK) the following information: ..... 1. ETA 2. Cargo and bunkers required 3. Notice of any repairs that may immobilise the vessel 4. Any special requirements regarding cargo documents. The ETA should be confirmed 24 hours before arrival. The master should also provide his agents with the following information prior to arrival: ..... 1. ETA 2. Last port of call 3. Any sickness onboard 4. Number of crew members unprotected against smallpox 5. Number of crew to see doctor or dentist 6. All requirements: Provisions, supplies, lubricating oils, repairs, stores, machinery for landing, crew repatriation, etc. Any vessel arriving at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation ports for the first time will provide the harbour master with the following data: ..... 1. Deballasting time 2. Loading capacity whilst deballasting 3. Max loading rate 4. Bunker type and quantity 5. Arrival draught 6. Sailing draught 7. Max loading draught 8. LOA 9. Beam 10. Light freeboard 11. Arrival displacement 12. SDWT 13. Year built

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

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 according to the Charter Party clauses provided that the vessel is within 2nm of the loading terminal as instructed by the Mina al Ahmadi loading master. Generally, when a berth is not available or in the absence of any communication from the shore, the time of NOR is taken as the time the vessel anchored in the roads. The time of anchoring together with position relative to South Pier Port Control as recorded by VTMS at the harbour master's office should be advised to the harbour master by VHF or through 9KK 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 or lamp 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. Vessels that are accepted on an "as convenient" basis are given a NOR at the time the pilot boards.