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…