Aden (YEADE)

The port of Aden is situated between the promontories of Aden (Jebel Shamsan, 553m) and Little Aden (Jebel Muzalqam, 374m). It is protected from the NE and SW monsoons by these hills and along the northern boundary by the land, enabling it to operate without restriction all year. The harbour covers an distance some 8nm EW and 3nm NS. The port consists of the Outer Harbour, providing anchorage areas, the Oil Harbour at Little Aden on the W side of the harbour, and the Inner Harbour to the E. Exports: Refined oil products, salt, frozen fish, manufactured foodstuffs, flour, scrap steel. Imports: Crude oil, bulk and bagged foodstuffs, construction materials, lubricants, vehicles, general cargo, livestock.

Tropical.

Aden is located on the southern coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, approx 95nm E of the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.

Draught 14.7m, LOA 350m, 110,000 DWT.

Approx 4,400,000t of cargo, 460,000TEU, 700 vessels handled annually.

A large anchorage area with good holding ground is available for ships in the outer harbour, with depths of 6.0m-20.0m. Deep draught vessels can anchor to the W of the channel entrance whilst smaller vessels may anchor to the N of the oil harbour approach channel and W of the Inner Harbour approach channel. Vessels with a draught of 10.0m or more can anchor to the S of the Oil harbour approach channel and W of the approach channel to both harbours. Caution: Vessels are warned that many disused cables exist in the area between Ras Tarshayn and Jazirat Salil. A fibre-optic cable is laid from S of the port entrance to the shore. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited within 5nm of the channel entrance and within 2nm of any port approach channel.

The peninsulas of Aden and Little Aden are very prominent. The harbour lies between them. The Outer and Inner harbours are reached by an entrance channel, starting from mid-way between the promontories of Elephant's Bank and Little Aden. The outer section of the channel has a depth of 16.0m. From where this channel divides (the bifurcation point), a channel heading NW to the Little Aden Oil Harbour has a depth of 14.7m, leading to four dolphin berths for oil tankers at depths of 11.6 to15.8m, alongside LPG and dry cargo berths, and a Ro-Ro berth, all at a depth of 11.0m. The channel to the Inner Harbour, leading NE from the bifurcation point, has a least depth of 15.0m. The Inner Harbour has nine alongside berths, plus six buoys and three bunkering (dolphin) berths with depths of 5.5 to 11.9m. On the N side of the Inner Harbour, the Aden Container Terminal (ACT) provides 700m of quays with depth alongside of 16.0m. Off the ACT, is a turning area, depth 15.0m, diameter 700m. At the E end of the Inner Harbour, a short channel, depth 11.0m, leads to the Ma'alla Terminal, with four container/general/bulk berths of total length 750m, depth 11.0m, and a Ro-Ro berth, depth 7.6m. At the E end of this terminal is the Home Trade Quay, length 250m, depth 6.7m. The Inner Harbour also contains a fisheries harbour and Ro-Ro berth, max draught 6.0m and a ship repair yard with one floating dock in operation. The Inner Harbour is protected by a short breakwater at Ras Marbut, where the harbour control tower is situated. Approaches: From the W at a position about 7nm S of Jabal Aziz the approach leads ENE to pass 1nm S of Little Aden Peninsula and then to the entrance to the dredged channel, 12°44.5'N 044°57.0'E, the No 1 Buoys (QR and QG). At night steer with Elephant's Back Light (red and white sectored) bearing not greater than 061° (white sector) for the entrance. From the E, at a position about 4nm SSE of Ras Marshaq Light (12°46.0'N 045° 03.0'E) the approach leads WNW passing SSW of Ras Marshaq Light then SSW of Ras Antuk then SSW of Round Island then SSW of the Elephants Back , and then to the entrance to the channel. At night pass 1.5nm S of Ra's Marshaq Light and then steer W to the entrance to the channel. Aden Oil Harbour: The harbour is approached through a dredged channel, depth 14.7m below CD, width 220m, length 2.3nm, marked by pairs of buoys. Vessels should proceed mid way between these buoys and after passing No 2 Buoy, turn to a heading of 300° towards the leading marks for the centre of the channel to pass N of the oil harbour breakwater turning area (diameter 420m). Aden Inner Harbour: Approached by the same channel, which divides at Buoy No 3 (S cardinal), 0.9nm N of the channel entrance. From this point, the Inner Harbour Channel has a depth of 15.0m, width 185m and extends 2.6nm to the Inner Harbour Breakwater. Vessels proceed on a course of 027° to Buoy No 2, then on a heading of 047° between the channel buoys to clear the Inner Harbour Breakwater. The 15.0m deep dredged channel in the Inner Harbour leads, on a heading of 068°, to the 700m diameter turning area off the ACT terminal. Vessels proceeding to the Ma'alla Terminal should pass from the S section of the turning area to the N of starboard hand Buoys No 9 and 10, berth Nos 1-4 dredged to 11.0m and Berth Nos 5 to 6, to 6.7m. See Communications and Traffic Scheme sections for additional information on Gulf of Aden.

BA 6, 7, 3660, 3662. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

The coastguard service is operated by the harbour police.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 200GT entering or leaving the port; pilots are available throughout 24 hours. The pilot usually boards on the port side; pilot boats have red hulls with yellow superstructures. The pilot boards all vessels bound for Little Aden Oil Harbour or for Aden Inner Harbour in position 12°44.00'N 44°57.00'E, unless otherwise advised by Port Control, about 0.5nm S of the outer end of the buoyed Outer Harbour entrance channel.

The port of Aden comprises the area N of a line from Ras Abu Qiyamah on a bearing of 166° for 1.7nm to 12°42.0'N 044°54.0'E, then 090° to 12°42.0'N 045° 00.0'E, then 3.1nm on a bearing of 007° to Round Island.

..... Ra's Marshaq Lighthouse Oc 5s 74m 23M Elephant's Back Lighthouse Fl W R 2.5s 57m 26/22M

Vessels over 85,000SDWT shall only manoeuvre during day light hours, unless otherwise permitted by the port officer/harbour master. Vessels in both harbours are required to have a minimum UKC of 0.6m, but vessels with draught greater than 11.3m require a minimum UKC of 1.2m. Tankers with a draught exceeding 9.1m may not enter the Inner Harbour at night. Cargo operations not allowed at anchorage. Submarine cables: A submarine cable is laid from Gold Mohur Bay (12°46'N 044° 59'E) in a SSW direction into the Gulf of Aden.

Range 1.5m springs, 0.5m neaps. Max tidal flow approx 1.75kts.

None. The control tower is fitted with an ARPA radar having traffic monitoring capability. Gulf of Aden Group Transits (GOAGT): A designated Group transit Scheme has been put in place for transit through the Gulf of Aden, beginning at the following starting points: Point A - 11°50'N 045°00'E Point B - 14°28'N 053°00'E Although not considered a Naval convoy, following the GOAGT scheme will help with mutual protection, maximise the coordination of military assets in support and help vessels to avoid higher risk piracy areas during the most vulnerable times of day. Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC): Has been established in the Gulf of Aden to reduce conflict between commercial traffic and Yemeni fishermen, provide a measure of traffic separation and allow maritime forces to conduct deterrent operations in the Gulf of Aden with a greater degree of flexibility. The IRTC is not marked or defined by visual navigational nor is it a dedicated traffic separation scheme but, in order for CMF patrols to be effective, vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden are strongly recommended to adhere to guidelines regarding the use of the IRTC. See also Communications Section.

Aden is currently operating 4 tugs. One of these has Voith Schneider propulsion of 2,000hp, two are conventional tugs of 2,800hp, 40t bollard pull, the fourth 2,500hp. Two additional ASD tugs are due for delivery. Little Aden Oil Harbour has 2 Voith Schneider propelled tugs, each of 3,200hp. For vessels up to 35,000DWT 2 tugs are used, for larger vessels, 3 tugs are required.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly (Jun-Sep), NE'ly (Oct-May). During NE monsoon period the climate is cool, especially Nov-Jan. During SW monsoon period, the climate is very hot, moist and oppressive. Sand storms occur approx May-Aug; they come with little warning from a N or NNW direction at sunset. They blow very hard for 2 or 3 hours, when a calm occurs, but after a short interval the wind comes from the S with great force for another 2 or 3 hours.

ADEN 12°45.28'N 44°56.67'E UNCTAD LOCODE: YE ADE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Pilots: VHF: Ch 06, 08. (24 hours). Port Control: VHF: Ch 16, 13. Callsign "Aden Port Control". Control Tower: Tel: +967 (0) 2 202262. Fax: +967 (0) 2 202238. Harbour Master: Tel: +967 (0) 2 202850. Fax: +967 (0) 206241. Port Authority: Tel: +967 (0) 2 202666, +967 (0) 202668. Fax: +967 (0) 2 205805, +976 (0) 203521. Email: info@portofaden. net. Website: http://www.portofaden.net. Tugs: VHF: Ch 08. Yemen Coastguard: Tel: +967 (0) 501028. Fax: +967 (0) 243276. Email: dmmtp@mot.gov.ye Gulf of Aden Transits: MARLO US Tel: +973 1785 3925 (office) +973 3940 1395 (after hours) Fax: +973 1785 3930. Web: http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/marlo MARLO Bahrain Tel: 973 3940 1395 Email: bahrain@me.navy.mil UKMTO Tel: 971 50 552 3215 Fax: 971 4 309 4254. Email: ukmto@eim.ae IMB Piracy Reporting Centre: Tel: 603 2031 0014 Email: piracy@icc-ccs.org imbkl@icc-ccs.org GULF OF ADEN TRANSITS: United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO): While transiting waters in the Gulf of Aden vessels should operate at a heightened level of readiness and should maintain a 24 hour visual and radar watch system. Vessels are at greater risk in areas where there is restricted manoeuvrability and are urged to report their position, course and speed regularly to the UKMTO. Merchant vessels are also encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the UKMTO or the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre. Gulf of Aden Voluntary Reporting System: A voluntary reporting system in support of Operation Enduring Freedom has been established to support surveillance and anti-terrorist operations in the Gulf of Aden and its approaches. Middle East Merchant Vessel Voluntary Reporting: A voluntary reporting system covering the Red Sea and Indian Ocean North of 10°00'S, we well as the Arabian Sea. Merchant vessels of any flag or ownership are invited to participate in the system. Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) Bahrain Recommended Reporting Procedures: US flagged vessels, vessels under effective US control and other maritime interests should check in with the Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) Bahrain 96 hours prior to entering the Gulf of Aden recommended transit corridor.

Customs/Immigration board vessels calling at the port, when they enter and leave. Customs requires a copy of Crew List; Passenger List and Bonded Stores List. Immigration require a copy of the Crew List and Passenger List.

..... Document 1. Crew List 2. Owner and charterer details. 3. Cargo manifest and cargo plan. 4. Dangerous cargo manifest. 5. Health documents or certificate Vessels to have statutory certificates onboard, Crew List and Crew Declaration. Pilot will need to sight the Certificate of Registry and Dangerous Goods Declaration (if any). Note: Vessels are required to confirm that they carry a Certificate of Compliance issued under the ISPS section of the IMO SOLAS Convention.

Notify ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival, preferably 48 hours. ..... a) ETA b) Master's name c) Vessel's nationality d) Vessel's name and callsign e) GT and DWT f) Maximum draught g) Type of cargo h) Reason for call i) Security level onboard (if not at level 1) j) Declaration of any dangerous cargo onboard. All vessels should send ETA and a list of all crew and passengers onboard to the PFSO and port immigration office 48 hours before vessels arrival. Vessels departing from ports less than 48 hours steaming time from Aden shall advise ETA on departure from that port.

Vessels are required to fly their national flag and the courtesy flag of the Republic of Yemen.

Are issued to the master by the pilot and vessel's agent when entering the port. Some of these regulations are as follows: ..... 1. All vessels must fly at the foremast the national flag of Yemen. 2. All vessels within the limits of the Port of Aden shall take up such berths as may be allocated to them by the harbour master and shall shift their berths or leave when required to do so by the harbour master. 3. There are local regulations regarding dangerous goods and explosives, and vessels carrying them must give at least 24 hours notice of their arrival. Tankers carrying petroleum with a flash point below 73°F (22.8°C), and those not gas free, are not permitted to enter the Inner Harbour during the hours of darkness. 4. Vessels are not to pass each other under way in the Inner Harbour, or the approach channel to it. 5. A vessel following another in the approach channels to the Oil Harbour or the Inner Harbour shall not close within 0.4nm. 6. No vessel shall, except with the permission of the harbour master, be navigated to the Inner Harbour, Oil Harbour, or the approach channels to these harbours, without a depth of 0.6m or more below keel, or in the case of a vessel drawing more than 11.3m, without a depth of 1.2m below keel. 7. No vessel may enter the approach channels to the Oil Harbour or the Inner Harbour, or leave moorings, unless the Channel Control Signals show that the channel is clear. 8. Vessels, if 3.7m or more draught, must not remain at single anchor in the Inner Harbour without permission. 9. Immobilisation of main engines may be permitted alongside in Aden Oil Harbour; requests giving brief reasons, should be made to the marine superintendent prior to arrival. 10. Tankers manoeuvring within the limits of the port shall be ballasted to a mean draught of not less than half the SDWT draught, and the trim by the stern shall not exceed 1.8m. Note: Firefighting tugs are not compulsory but dangerous cargo is restricted to discharging at the outer harbour and stowed separately.

Vessels with all healthy crew are granted pratique by the pilot when entering. Pilgrim ships are given pratique by the port health doctor. The port doctor will board these vessels where all landing passengers are medically inspected and require international vaccination certificates against yellow fever and cholera if coming from infected areas.

As per Charter Party.