Port of Al Maqal, Iraq (Information and Requirements) Please find below relevant information and port authorities requirements for Al Maqal port. ADMIRALTY CHARTS a) 1235 (Khawr Abd Allah and Approaches to Shatt Al Arab, Edition 6 dated 7 Nov 02). b) 3843 (Shatt Al Arab) c) 3842 (Out bar / Shatt Al Arab approach) PUBLICATIONS a) Admiralty Pilot 63. b) Admiralty Tide Table. c) Fairplay Ports Guide. Zone Time: GMT + 3 hrs GENERAL INFORMATION The Port of Al Maqal is located in SE Iraq and inside of the Basrah city (population 1.500,000 +). Situated in the confluence of Shatt al Arab River, it lies on the west bank of Shatt Al Arab River; a well protected natural inlet tidal harbor. (a) Lat 30 0 33' N Long 47 0 47' E. Pilot Boardin Position / Anchorage Position The present pilot boarding position is Outer Bar of Shatt al Arab. Lat 29 49 00 N Long 48 47 00 E Vessel calling Shatt Al Arab River ports in Iraq, on reach Pilots Boarding Position drop anchor and contact Al Faw Pilots Control on channel 14 or 16 for instructions. After pilots confirm with agents arrival of vessel, agents arranges a boat to collect Pilots from Al Faw to the vessel. Once pilot boards the vessel, they follow his instructions. Anchorage Position Vessels calling Al Maqal are waiting on the Shatt Al Arab River closer to the port. Once the Agent confirm the sea pilot boarding time then can proceed to the inner channel inside Shat Al Arab River. Al Maqal Port Port extends approximately 65 NM in a NW direction from Shatt Al Arab Out Bar. construction, with 15 marked Berths 1.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 &15 all for general cargo, there is only 7 berths now ready and the others berths not operational because there is ship wrecks under water.the approach is via a narrow (150m) unmarked channel, The depths at the port is about 9.00 m to 9.50 m. 1
The depth at Shatt Al Arab River is about 9.50 m, also there is many wrecks still laying at the Shatt Al Arab but it's out of the navigational channel. The depth at Out Bar is only 5.00 m in High Water. Al Maqal Port berths info Berth no. Draft m Length Remarks 1 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 2 9 150-200 Operational 3 9 150-200 Operational 4 9 150-200 Operational 5 9 150-200 Operational 6 9 150-200 Operational 7 9 150-200 Operational 8 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 9 9 150-200 Operational 10 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 11 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 12 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 13 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 14 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks 15 9 150-200 Not operational possible wrecks All berths are served with Shore cranes, which is out of order now but there is 2 cranes available at berth No 8 which is working, administration buildings and areas of open storage. DRAFT All berths draft 9.50 m (In High Water) DETAILED INFORMATION Waterway Control / Security. Responsibility lies with Iraqi Coastal Defense Force (ICDF) for all movements within the approaches in conjunction with the Harbour Master/Control for berths and movement within the port area. The Al Maqal Port Control can be contacted on Vhf Ch. 12, 16 hrs a day. The Ports Security is carried up by the local Iraqi Ports Authority, and local police. ANCHORAGES North or South of Harbour limit. Depths Approximately 9.50 m. Nature of Bottom: Soft mud. Weather Limitations This anchorage is relatively sheltered but is less effective when the prevailing conditions are from the SE. 2
HARBOUR CRAFT Tugs There are tugs available in Al Maqal to cater with the shipping demands. PORT LIMITATIONS Vessel Limiting Lengths and Widths. No limiting for vessel's lengths and Widths only the max draft should be less than 5.20 m High Water for safety navigation at Out Bar. Max Draft The maximum arrival draft at the channel should be 9.5 meters.but the Draft At the out Bar is only 5.20 M at high water. Dredging Operations in channel and port There Is No dredging in the Shatt Al Arab river or at The OUT Bar. Limiting Depths of Approach Channels, Basins and Berths. Previous maximum allowed arrival draft was 5.20m, Recent developments on Port security Al Maqal has enhanced its security The Port Facility Security Officer seems to be committed to improve the port everyday and seems to be very proactive, when it comes to security and the promotion of this port. Below questionnaire will be relevant for declaration to port authority by the agent prior your arrival, pls advise. 1. MASTER'S NAME 2. ARRIVAL DRAFT: FWD - AFT - 3 EXPECTED DEPARTURE DRAFT: FWD - AFT - 4. L.O.A.: 6. BEAM: 7. DEPTH: 8. ARRIVAL DISPLACEMENT: 9. LLOYDS / IMO NUMBER: 10. OWNER ADDRESS FULL STYLE 11. CHARTERER ADDRESS FULL STYLE: 12. NRT: GRT: SDWT: 13. LAST PORT: 14. NEXT PORT: 15. FLAG: YEAR BUILT: 16. NUMBER OF HATCHES / HOLDS: 17. NUMBER OF CRANES / CAPACITY: 18. CARGO QUANTITY TO BE DISCHARGED AT THIS PORT: 3
* PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL ARE TO BE BONDED BY THE MASTER. THE BONDED STORE'S) WILL BE SEALED BY CUSTOMS OFFICIALS ON ARRIVAL. * Port Authorities Documentations Requirements (pls prepare in 3 sets) 1) Crew List 2) Passenger List 3) Store List (deck, engine, & galley) 4) Provisions List 5) Customs Declaration/Crew Effects 6) Cargo List 7) Maritime Declaration of Health 8) Bill of Lading 9) Cargo Manifest 10) Stowage Plan 11) Port of Call List (10 voyages) 12) Bonded Store List 13) Arms & Ammunition List The following certificates should be valid and available onboard and maybe check by the port authority. 1) Load Line Certificate 2) Safety Equipment Certificate 3) Certificate of Registry 4) Safety Radio Certificate 5) International Oil Pollution Certificate 6) Deratting Exemption Certificate 7) International Tonnage Certificate 8) Oil Record Book 9) Seaman s Book & Passport. Expected visitors onboard upon arrival: 1: Health Quarantine Officers 2: Customs Inspectors (May not board the vessel, the agent will submit all the papers in their office) 3: Iraqi State Agent 4: Immigration Officer (May not board the vessel, the agent will submit all the papers in their office) 5: Charterer/Owner Agent/Consigner/Receiver 6: Umm Qasr Port Authorities (Stevedores Foreman, labour etc) 4
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