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KHARK

Pilot VHF channel: 16, 10 Procedure: Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels Pilot boarding is approximate position 29 13.80N, 050 21.91E Port contact details Call: IOOC marin  VHF Channel: 16, 04,12 info@iooc.co.ir Procedure: Notice of ETA: vessels should send ETA 72h, 48h, 36h and 24h, and for Darood Terminal 12h in advance, the 36-h message should contain the following information: Cargo requirements and supplier Deballasting time Loading Rate ETA at anchorage Arrival and departure draft Other information as requires by the operators Vessel should not use VHF Chs 10, 12, 16 and 77 for VHF internship traffic while in Notice of arrival: vessel should send ETA 96 h and 48h in advance by fax to IOOC (addressed production planning and export coordination, attention Sirri marine) Vessel should commence calling on VHF Ch16, 4h before arrival. KHARG is situated in the Arabian Gulf, Persian Gulf in Iran. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is IRKHK. It is also commonly referred to as KHARK ISLAND, KHARG ISLAND, KHARK ISL. Position: Latitude 29 14 N - Longitude 50 19 E Location: 30 km off the mainland coast of Iran (Part of…

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Bandar Imam Khomeini (BIK)

Position: Long 49-04’ E / Lat 30-25’ N Admiralty chart: 1269 Distance from Tehran: 927 Km The port is well-connected to Tehran and other cities in the country via road, air, and rail. Pilotage is mandatory and is overseen by BIK port authorities, starting from Khor Musa pilot station to the Inner Anchorage by canal pilot, and then by the berthing master to the Jetty. The reverse procedure is followed during unberthing/sailing. Maximum Draft: 13 meters Accommodation: The port is a landlocked stream where operations can be conducted year-round, 24 hours a day. Quays and berthing facilities: The waterside platform stretch 7,000 meters and can accommodate a total of 37 merchant vessels. There are no restrictions on LOA and beam for ocean-going ships. Jetties have drafts ranging from 27 to 46 feet. Port Control: VHF channels 13 & 16 are operational 24 hours a day. Khor Musa Channel: Channel 16 is open 24 hours a day. Khor Musa (Entry to BIK & Bandar Mahshahr) KHOWR-E MUSA Pilot contact details: Call: Khormusa pilot’s station VHF cannel: Ch 16 Procedure: Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels Messages must be sent…

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SAROOJ JETTIES

Anchoring Geographical Position is 35, 47 N & 51, 3 E Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of) UN/LOCODE: IRBUZ Port Facility Number: IRBUZ-0003 GISIS Code: IRBUZ-0003 Position: 27°43'48.0" N 52°09'15.6" E Port Name: Port Bushehr Sarooj - Jetty (Asiayeh Araam) Facility Name: Sarooj Jetty ( Asiayeh Araam) Pilot boarding in the following position: Sarooj Jetty: 27 43.80 N, 052 09.10 E The API jetty is designed for bulk export and is equipped with ship loader to expedite loading operation. This jetty is located at the shore of the Persian Gulf deepest water, at equidistance from Dubai and Kuwait or from Bandar Abbass and port Imam Khomeini. This company owns two jetties with capacities of 5,000 and 50,000 tons. The 5,000-ton jetty can accommodate vessels and barges up to 5,000 tons. The 50,000-ton jetty is equipped with a mechanized conveyor belt and ship loader, allowing vessels up to 55,000 tons to dock and load. Together, the two jetties can load 200,000 tons per month. PDAs (Proforma Disbursement Account) at this jetty are different from other ports, so please contact us for an accurate calculation. This port is located adjacent to the Sarooj…

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