Shuaiba (KWSAA)

Shuaiba port opened to serve the Shuaiba industrial area, the largest designated areas include petrochemical oil refining, gas liquefaction, cement manufacture and fish processing. There are 20 berths with a total length of 4,068m Shuaiba is the second major port of Kuwait for handling commercial traffic. Priority is given to vessels for loading exports and having imports of raw materials, equipment and machinery for Shuaiba industrial area. Vessels with either imports or exports of commercial goods not pertaining to the area can only berth and operate at Shuaiba after obtaining prior approval from the Kuwait Ports Authority at Shuwaikh Port. The port offers facilities for general cargo, containers, Ro-Ro, tankers and barges. The port comprises 4 main areas, namely dry cargo berths, small craft harbour, barge harbour and oil pier.

Tropical.

Shuaiba is situated immediately S of Mina Al Ahmadi oil terminal.

LOA 264m, beam 45m, draught 15.85m, 120,670DWT.

Approx 25,000,000t of cargo (including 3,100,000t of clinker), 80,000TEU and 2,800 vessels are handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in Outer Harbour Anchorage, centred about 3nm E of Petroleum Products Pier, in depths between 18.0-20.0m; the holding is good, sand and clay. In the event of congestion vessels may be directed to a particular anchorage berth. Prohibited anchorage: A restricted area in which anchorage is prohibited extends W from the shore to enclose Mina abd Allah Sea Island Terminal.

There is no channel as the port is approached from the open sea.

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

The Kuwait coastguard, Kuwait Navy, marine fire brigade and Shuaiba port are responsible for search and rescue operations within Kuwait territorial waters.

1026.

Mooring Arrangement Requirements for tankers calling at KPC Oil Terminal Excluding SPM's: ..... 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 - forward and aft. 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 Shuaiba.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Requests for pilots may be made to Mina Ash Shuaiba Port communications centre callsign "Shuaiba Port". Call on VHF Ch 16, 09 and 13. Pilot boards 1.5nm E of the Petroleum Products Pier (29°01.8'N 048°14.0'E).

From a point on the coastline in position: ..... 1. 29°03.15'N 048°09.10'E in a direction 090° to; 2. 29°03.15'N 048°09.45'E then 116° to; 3. 29°02.75'N 048°10.40'E then 090° to; 4. 29°02.75'N 048°15.15'E then 180° to; 5. 29°02.00'N 048°15.15'E then 270° to; 6. 29°02.00'N 048°10.27'E then 180° to; 7. 29°01.25'N 048°10.27'E then 270° to; 8. 29°01.25'N 048°09.50'E on the coast.

The port control tower is a concrete tower 48m in height, surmounted by a radar scanner, situated at the head of the S arm.

There are no restrictions as long as weather conditions are suitable. Vessel with LOA 250m and above are only berthed during daylight hours. The berths inside the harbour are approached through an entrance of width 200m and dredged to a min depth of 14.0m. The use of the seaward berths is restricted to periods of good weather.

Range 3.0m.

A Vessel Traffic Service Scheme is in operation for traffic bound to and from the port, N-bound reporting point is 22°09.9'N 048°13.6'E and S-bound is 22° 10.4'N 048°13.3'E.

Compulsory. There are 3 tugs available fitted with fire fighting equipment.

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 SW'ly flow of 1kts. 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 and suspensions can, and do occur. The criteria are 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' ASH SHU'AYBAH 29°02.68'N 48°10.15'E UNCTAD LOCODE: KW SAA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Contact Information: Port Control can be contacted, as follows: 1. Call sign: Mina Ash Shuaybah Port Control 2. VHF: Ch 9, 13, 14 and 16 3. Telephone: 965-23260038; 965-23260069 4. Facsimile: 965-23262943 Port Authority can be contacted, as follows: 1. Telephone: 965-24848483 2. Facsimile: 965-24819714

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 (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/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.

Tankers: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Vaccination List 2 3. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 2 4. Stores List 2 1 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. Other vessels: KPA Payment, Customs Bayan (Import/Export) Landing Charges Payment Receipt. ..... 1. Manifest: 2 copies which should clearly indicate weights in metric tonnes and measurements in mі. Each copy should be signed and stamped by the loading port agent. If cargo is carried in transit, 2 copies of the transit cargo manifest, signed and stamped by the loading port agent are required. 2. Bills of Lading: Two sets of non-negotiable original Bills of Lading are required. Photostat copies are not acceptable. 3. Certificates: Documents to be submitted include the following: a. Crew List b. Clearance from last port c. Passenger Manifest d. Stores List e. Bonded Stores List f. Bunkers, fresh water g. SOLAS Certificates h. Bills of Measurement At 72 hours prior to a vessel's arrival, a full export container list is required and the full export containers are to be received on the terminal not later than 24 hours before the vessel's arrival. The following must be submitted 48 hours prior to arrival: ..... 1. Vessels Manifest 2. Bay plan 3. Container discharge list 4. Hazardous Cargo List 5. Reefer Cargo List 6. LCL Cargo List 7. Heavy lift/overheight Cargo List 8. Backloading list including slot bookings. Cargo documentation: All cargo documentation on completion of loading is arranged out by the local agent.

All vessels should send their ETA 72 and 36 hours prior to arrival. Confirmation of ETA should be sent 12 hours before arrival addressed to the director marine operations. 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 Other vessels: ETA should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival and should be updated at 24 and 12 hours before arrival. The following information should be advised to the director of marine operations, directly, 48 hours before arrival: ..... 1. ETA 2. Total cargo for discharging at Kuwait 3. Distribution cargo quantity of each hatch 4. Declaration of hazardous, flammable and explosive cargo, guns and ammunition 5. Declaration that all vessels winches are in good working order 6. Vessel details, draught forward and aft, LOA, last port of call, next port of call.

Vessels should exhibit the Kuwait national flag in port. If the vessel does not have one, arrangements should be made to obtain the flag through the local agent.

Ships berth heading into the current. Vessels over 198m in length berth/unberth during daylight hours only. Vessels are required to have a minimum arrival draught of 3.1m forward and 4.6m aft. Vessels carrying explosives or dangerous cargo must declare quantities and categories of same when they report their ETA. The National Flag of Kuwait must be displayed during daylight hours. Cargo handling is undertaken in accordance with port regulations. All goods are required to be loaded direct to or from transport.

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.

Tankers: 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 1 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. Other vessels: NOR should be tendered when vessel arrives at Shuaiba port anchorage and when hatches are clean and dry and ready in all respects for loading.

Dry cargo vessels: Vessel to contact the port when 5nm off, for berthing instructions. The following is a copy of a circular handed by an agency to arriving vessel masters: quote: We would like to bring to your notice the following instructions circulated by Kuwait Port Authority via their various circulars: ..... 1. Port working hours Summer Winter Shuaiba Port Port is open 24 hours, but usually break bulk vessels work from 0700-1900hrs with one hour lunch break. All container and Ro-Ro vessels work round the clock, including weekends, except on certain government holidays. 2. After vessel is secured alongside, a fire line has to be lowered forward and aft, 1m above water level for emergency use and rat guards should be put on all ropes and be properly secured. 3. A watchman should be assigned on the gangway and the gangway is to be heaved up at the end of the working day if there are no cargo operations during the night. 4. Officers/crew are not allowed to leave the ship without permission from Immigration Authority. 5. Smuggling of alcoholic drinks, narcotics, pornographic material, as well as offering the same to personnel attending the vessel and stevedores working onboard is strictly prohibited. Legal action will be taken against violators. 6. While alongside, ships are not allowed to increase their draught without written permission from Director Marine Operations Department. 7. Any dangerous cargo onboard, destined for Kuwait. Masters are requested to send cable to Marine Operations Department, including details of cargo, IMO Class, IMO Code, UN Page No and UN No. 8. Any cargo remaining onboard ex previous port(s) for discharging at Kuwait should be informed to the agent prior to vessel's arrival at Kuwaiti ports of discharge to enable them to complete necessary formalities. 9. Chipping, painting, testing or immobilising engines and boilers (causing heavy smoke), washing decks, pumping out water on jetty, photography, throwing garbage and welding or hot repairs, causing fire, is prohibited. 10. While alongside at Shuaiba port, you are not allowed to use your vessel's radio, all communications with harbour control should be through local agents. unquote