MARINE RELATED TARIFF

The Marine Related Tariff section is divided into the following subsections:

301 PORT DUES
302 TUG AND BARGE OPERATION
303 HIRE OF PORT CRAFT
304 ROPES
305 PILOTAGE
306 PILOTAGE CHARGES
307 BERTHING OR UN-BERTHING CHARGES
308 PORT CHARGES FOR TANKERS, GAS CARRIERS, etc...
309 CHARGES FOR COUNTRY CRAFTS/DHOWS
310 LAY BY
311 MISCELLANEOUS MARINE CHARGES
312 SHIFTING OF VESSELS WITHIN JEBEL ALI TERMINALS
301  PORT DUES

Port Dues will be levied on all Vessels entering the Port Facility. All charges are based on Tonnage or Tons, and throughout this section shall mean Gross Registered Tons (GRT) or Gross Tons (GT). Where a Vessel has both GRT and GT the higher Tonnage shall apply. Where a Vessel has dual GRT, the higher Tonnage shall apply. Port dues are subject to a minimum charge of AED 150 and are as follows:

301.1
For any period not exceeding 3 days, AED 0.20 per Ton.
301.2
After 3 days for each day or part thereof, AED 0.10 per Ton.
301.3
Ships calling for reasons of weather or medical assistance - Free up-to 24 hours, thereafter AED 0.10 per Ton for each day or part thereof.
301.4
Navy Vessels only on courtesy calls and Vessels calling for water, bunkers, supplies, crew changes or orders or lay by/repair after or before Cargo/Container operation only - AED 0.10 per ton for each day or part thereof, for a maximum of 7 days. For increased port stays special rates may be negotiated with the Port Operator.
301.5
Vessels in distress or disabled will only be accepted with the approval of the Harbour Master.
301.6
If, on completion of Vessel's initial operation, a Vessel opts to remain in the Port awaiting orders, item 301.4 will apply.
301.7
For Vessels other than tankers making consecutive multiple calls at both Jebel Ali and Port Rashid for the purpose of handling Cargo, Port Dues will be assessed as if the Vessel is making only one continuous Port Facility stay, provided the Agent notifies both ports, prior to the Vessel.s departure from the first Port. This will also apply to vessels shifting in between terminals at Jebel Ali as well as Port Rashid.

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302  TUG AND BARGE OPERATION

Normal Port Dues (Item 301) and berthing/un-berthing charges (Item 307) will apply, based on the total GRT or GT whichever is the greater of tug and barge combined, or deadweight if GRT/GT is not available.

When tug & barge come, for Container/Cargo operation, and sail together, then berthing/un-berthing and port dues will be charged on the combined GRT of the tug & barges as per normal Tariff 301.1 & 307.

If one tug is used for berthing in the barge and another tug used for sailing out the barge, then the charges for the tug & barge will be made separately. Barge will be charged as per Tariff 301.1 and the tug will be charged as per Tariff item 301.4.

In other instances when a tug tow in a barge or Vessel for lay by/repair, Tariff 301.6 will be applied.

If a supply boat/barge comes to load Cargo/lay by for Free Zone companies, then they will be charged as per Tariff item 310.

If in the opinion of the Harbour Master additional Marine Services are required, they will be billed separately.

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303  HIRE OF PORT CRAFT
303.1 Tugs

All Vessels other than country craft entering or leaving the Port Facility are obliged to accept the services of a Tug or Tugs at the discretion of the Harbour Master.

  1. Normal Towage Charges - AED 2,000 per tug per hour or part thereof (one hour Minimum will be charged). This is inclusive of ropes.
  2. Vessels without power, defective steering, etc., double the above rate.
  3. Tug Detention/Standing by - AED 1740 per tug per hour or part thereof.
  4. For use other than berthing or un-berthing, rates will be provided upon application to the Harbour Master.
  5. Attending to Vessels in distress shall be at the Port Operator.s discretion at a minimum charge of AED 10,500 per tug per hour or part thereof.
303.2 Pilot Launches
  1. Per hour or part thereof - AED 600.
  2. When used for purposes other than transporting Pilots to and from Vessels, the rates are as follows:
Port Rashid AED 1,000 per hour or part thereof
Jebel Ali Port AED 1,600 per hour or part thereof
303.3 Mooring Launches
  1. When used for running extra moorings - AED 200 per hour or part thereof
  2. When used for purposes other than running Vessel’s lines, rate will be AED 1,000 per hour or part thereof.

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304  ROPES

Furnishing additional ropes for use in towing - AED 415 per rope.

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305  PILOTAGE

All Vessels, other than exempted Vessels as listed below, navigating whether by entry, leaving or shifting within the Port shall be under the charge of a Pilot.

In all cases, the Harbour Master may insist on the use of a Pilot in the interests of Port Safety, in which case the appropriate tariff charges will apply.

  1. Pleasure Craft.
  2. Vessels of less than 300 Tons.
  3. Country Craft
  4. Tugs and Supply Boats

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306  PILOTAGE CHARGES
306.1 Pilotage Charges are as follows:
Vessel Capacity Pilotage Charges in AED
Upto 2,500 Tons  320
2,501 to 5,000 Tons 550
5,001 to 10,000 Tons 750
10,001to 20,000 Tons 1,050
20,001 to 40,000 Tons 1,500
40,001 to 80,000 Tons 2,200
80,001 to 120,000 Tons 2,600
over 120,000 Tons 3,900
306.2
If a Pilot is kept waiting through any fault of the Vessel or Vessel’s Agent, then there will be a charge of AED 900 per hour or part thereof. If a Pilot Launch is also detained, there will be an additional hire charge of AED 600 per hour or part thereof.
306.3
Pilotage charges in 306.1 will apply for shifting Vessels within the Port Facility.
306.4  Special Pilotage Charges

Vessels without power, with defective steering, or other damage- double the above rates.

306.5  Pilotage Exemption Certificate

On application, after making 12 calls at the Port Facility during the preceding year, a certificate may be issued at the Harbour Master's sole discretion to the Master of a specific Vessel after satisfying the relevant Authority of his competence. The charge will be AED 3,700 per annum. The certificate will only be renewed if the holder has made a minimum of twelve calls at the Port Facility, during the period of the certificate.s validity.

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307  BERTHING OR UN-BERTHING CHARGES
307.1 Berthing/Un-Berthing Charges are as follows:

All Vessels including exempted Vessels shall be charged for berthing at the Port Facility, as follows:

Vessel Capacity Charges in AED
Upto 2,500 Tons  330
2,501 to 5,000 Tons 420
5,001 to 10,000 Tons 515
10,001to 20,000 Tons 750
20,001 to 40,000 Tons 1,050
40,001 to 80,000 Tons 1,450
80,001 to 120,000 Tons 1,850
over 120,000 Tons 2,500

The above includes the availability of the services of the Harbour Master or his representative, mooring launches and mooring gang. The charge will double for Vessels berthing or un-berthing on Friday and public holidays, Vessels without power, with defective steering or other damage.

307.2 Warping Charges

If Warping to an Adjacent Berth at Vessels or Agents request the following rates will apply

Vessel Capacity Charges in AED
Upto 2,500 Tons  330
2,501 to 5,000 Tons 420
5,001 to 10,000 Tons 515
10,001to 20,000 Tons 750
20,001 to 40,000 Tons 1,050
40,001 to 80,000 Tons 1,450
80,001 to 120,000 Tons 1,850
over 120,000 Tons 2,500

If a mooring gang is kept waiting through any fault of the Vessel of Vessel‟s agent, a stand-by charge of AED 600 per hour or part thereof may be applied.

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308  PORT CHARGES FOR TANKERS, GAS CARRIERS AND OTHER VESSELS CALLING TO LOAD AND/OR
        DISCHARGE HYDROCARBON OR LIQUID PRODUCTS IN BULK
308.1
The Port charge per Vessel per 48 hour period or part thereof is levied for Port services, as hereinafter itemized. The charge will be AED 2.00 per gross Ton.
  1. The services of a Pilot and pilot launch for the inward transit of the channel from sea and berthing.
  2. The services of a Pilot and pilot launch for un-berthing from the berth for the outward transit of the channel to sea or to another berth.
  3. Two Port tugs and mooring launches and gangs for the operations described in (a) and (b) above. Where additional tugs are utilized they shall be charged at the rate under Item 303.1.
  4. The availability of all other Port Facilities such as navigable channels, tidal, meteorological and navigational data.
  5. The availability of Port Facility emergency and oil pollution equipment.
  6. The first 48 hour period will commence at the time of first line on the jetty. The total visit time will end when the last line is let go.
308.2
The charge for any tanker or gas carrier of less than 2,000 GRT which enters and berths at a jetty or berth will be “Minimum Fixed Charge” of AED 3,860.
308.3
Item 301 - 307 and item 801.1 will not be applied to Vessels covered by item 308.
308.4
If on completion of 48 hours cargo operations, the vessel opts to remain in the Port Facility to continue operation, Tariff charges at item 308 will apply at a pro-rata rate of 6 hour period and part thereof.
After the first 48 hours and before completion of any consecutive next 48 hours, if a tanker is required to shift berth for operation, then cost of such shift will be considered as included in the Port Charges. However, the charge for any extra move will be raised as per Tariff.

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309  CHARGES FOR COUNTRY CRAFTS/DHOWS
309.1
Port Dues: AED 165 per day
309.2
Berthing/Un-berthing Up to 2,500 Tons AED 250

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310  LAY BY

Repair and Lay-up vessels, Port Dues

For small Crafts, Tugs and Barges

Length Charges per day or part thereof in AED
Length up to 50m 160
Over 51m to 65m 325
Over 66m to 80m 480
Over 81m Rates shall be based on DWT (please refer to below table)

Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) 000 – 999, AED 160 per day or part thereof

Dead Weight Tonnage Port Dues Per Day or part thereof - Charges in AED Higher LOA in Meters*
1,000 – 1,999 550 70
2,000 – 4,999 825 90
5,000 – 6,999 1,100 100
7,000 – 9,999 1,325 130
10,000 – 14,999 1,640 150
15,000 – 19,999 1,940 160
20,000 – 24,999 2,125 170
25,000 – 29,999 2,430 175
30,000 – 34,999 2,670 180
35,000 – 39,999 3,035 185
40,000 – 44,999 3,220 190
45,000 – 49,999 3,460 195
50,000 – 54,999 3,640 200
55,000 – 59,999 4,010 210
60,000 – 69,999 4,250 220
70,000 – 79,999 4,490 230
80,000 – 89,999 4,735 240
90,000 – 99,999 4,980 250
100,000 – 149,999 5,225 270
150,000 – 199,999 5,765 310
200,000 – 249,999 6,980 320
250,000 – 299,999 7,895 330
300,000 – 349,999 8,685 340
350,000 – 399,999 9,230 350
400,000 & above 9,715 375

Oil rig will be charged at AED 2,450 per day or part thereof.

Note*:

  1. If the GRT is greater than dead weight Port dues will be calculated on the LOA. However, if the charge on the LOA is less than that of GRT then the charge based on GRT will be used.
  2. If agreed lay by period for repairing vessels has expired, any excess stay will be charged at double the rates mentioned above.
  3. The Quay Area utilized for keeping Vessel parts, equipments or any other Cargo during the lay by period shall be charged at the rate of AED 25/- per sq. meter per day.

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311  MISCELLANEOUS MARINE CHARGES
Category Charges in AED
311.1 Fender Charges (Yokohama) 550 per fender per day or part thereof
311.2 Divers 660 per diver per hour or part thereof
311.3 Gang way charge 990 per day or part thereof
311.4 Oil pollution control equipment 1,340 per day or part thereof (Oil boom)
311.5 Skimmer charge 660 per hour or part thereof
311.6 Harbour Master/or his deputy 350 per hour or part thereof
311.7 Mooring Supervisor 70 per hour or part thereof
311.8 Mooring Labour 40 per hour or part thereof

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312  SHIFTING OF VESSELS WITHIN JEBEL ALI TERMINAL 1 & 2
312.1
Vessels from 2,501 to 12,000 Tons: AED 6,620
312.2
Vessels from 12,001 to 25,000 Tons AED 9,935
Note: The Vessels less then 2,500 and over 25,000 Tons will not be considered as shifting. Hence normal Tariff shall apply.

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