Balhaf LNG (YEBLH)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The Yemen LNG terminal comprises of a single LNG berth, two 140,000mі storage tanks and associated reliquifaction plant. The gas is piped via a 320km pipeline from Marib gas fields.

Balhaf LNG is on E end of Balhaf Bay, approx 200km SW of Mukalla.

70,000-205,000mі vessels.

Admiralty Pilot NP286(8).

BALF LNG TERMINAL 13°59.00'N 48°10.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: YE BLH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(3) Pilot boards in position 13°59.06N 48°08.75E. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________\n TERMINAL CONTACT DETAILS: Marine Operations/Hr Mr Telephone: +967(0)5 376003 +967(0)7 37523343 (Mobile) Fax: +967(0)5 376121 E-mail: bh.marine-head@yemenlng.com Radio Room VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 13 Telephone: +967(0)5 376122 Fax: +967(0)5 376119 E-mail: bh.ist-radio-op@yemenlng.com Terminal Shift Superintendent Telephone: +967(0)5 376211 +967(0)7 34300099 (Mobile) Fax: +967(0)5 329939 E-mail: bh.prod-supt@yemenlng.com Tugs VHF Frequency: Ch 08 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA on departure from the discharge terminal and 48h, 24h and 6h before arrival. All messages should be sent via fax or e-mail to both the Balf LNG Terminal and the vessel's agents as follows: (2) On departure from the discharge terminal, stating: (a) Vessel's name and IMO number (b) Departure date and time upon Full Away On Passage (FAOP) (c) ETA and arrival draught at the Balf LNG Terminal (d) Crew list (e) Total quantity to load (f) Estimated time for loading (g) Volume discharge and heel retain (mі) (h) Estimated remaining heel quantity (mі) (i) Targeting system spools pieces available on board: Y/N (j) Any known deficiencies affecting marine terminal performance (k) Any known special request affecting marine terminal operations (l) Bunkers ROB of FO/DO at FAOP (3) If the ETA changes by more than 6h after this departure notice has been sent, the vessel shall promptly give notice of the revised ETA. (4) 48h prior to arrival, stating: (a) Vessel's name and IMO number (b) ETA and arrival draught (c) Vessel's security level (d) Yemen LNG Company (YLNG) Security Pre-Arrival Form (e) Declaration of security (5) If the ETA changes by more than 3h after this 48h ETA notice has been sent, the vessel shall promptly give notice of the revised ETA. 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