Lavan Island

Lavan Island is situated about 18 km south of Bandar Mogham in the Persian Gulf. It serves as the operational base for three offshore fields: Salman, Resalat, and Reshadat. The island features infrastructure such as process plants, storage and export systems, utility and maintenance facilities, a storehouse, and a loading jetty. The island terminal includes piers for handling petroleum products and LPG, as well as an SBM for managing crude exports. This port is managed by the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). It serves as a deep-water tanker terminal capable of accommodating two ships. Location: Approximately 10 nautical miles off the southern coast of Iran, and 170 nautical miles west of the Straits of Hormuz. The terminal is situated at the southeast corner of the island. Port Limit: The oil loading jetty limits, controlled by NIOC, extend between the specified points. 26° 47.50′ N, 053° 22.00′ E 26° 46.40′ N, 053° 22.00′ E 26° 46.80′ N, 053° 19.40′ E 26° 47.50′ N, 053° 19.40′ E Ships should approach from the south, as it is safe and clear of hazards. The designated anchorage zone is located east of the oil loading dock at 53 22’ E.…