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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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16 Apr 2024 / Saqr Port/Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Wind gusts above 30 knots with rain and high swell are expected at Saqr Port from this morning (16 April) for a period of 24 hours.
Master/owners of vessels calling at RAK ports should take necessary safety precautions, and be alert and prepared for periods of severe weather.
When at anchor, the Master should consider the impact of dragging anchor and potentially closing in on hazard like pipelines and take extra vigilance when heaving up anchor in bad weather conditions.
When alongside, vessels should be mindful of wind direction and be suitably ballasted. Extra moorings to be deployed and closely monitored for anticipated wind surge, gusts and squalls.
Vessels, especially tugs/barges must pay particular attention to:
- Anchors and chain checked and in good condition.
- The barge anchor release mechanism to be in good working order.
- Adequate power for operation of windlass and winches.
Safety measures to ensure safe operations during bad weather:
- Winch on barge tested and in good working with sufficient fuel.
- Bridles and rope checked and renewed if necessary.
- When anchored check navigation lights, keep a lookout and watch your barge.
- Tug to be made fast to and in close attendance with barge at all times.
- Emergency towing bridle to be rigged and ready to deploy.
- If anchor drags, put engine on immediate stand-by and inform port control. Consider paying out more anchor cable and/or deploy an extra anchor.
- Be prepared to heave anchor and put out to sea if conditions are not suitable to remain at anchor.
- Combinations to anchor in designated anchor zones.
- Prevailing and forecast weather, proximity of other vessels/combinations at anchor, proximity of subsea pipelines and any other navigational hazards should all be taken into account, before anchoring.
- Master of vessels and tugs must ensure sufficient fuel/water/provisions are in stock in case berthing delays due to bad weather.
- Be aware of your environment and especially underwater obstructions such as pipelines.
Vessels alongside berth to consider:
- Ships mooring lines secured properly and tightened always.
- All mooring lines are in excellent condition and spare line available on board in case of emergency.
- Load on mooring lines to be checked continuously especially during bad weather.
- Chafing points are identified and either eliminated or friction minimised.
- Additional lines placed in case of bad weather, if necessary.
- Be prepared to proceed to sea in short notice.
- Vessels ballasted to reduce exposure to wind forces, especially offshore wind.
- Weather deck openings, ports and deadlights should be closed.
- Cargo should be secured appropriately.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Ras Al Khaimah, contact GAC Ras Al Khaimah at [email protected]