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Published in association with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)POBox 54477, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 2 695 2000Fax: +971 2 695 2177www.adpc.ae by Compass Publications Ltd.Marcon House, Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2AG, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1760 755783Fax: +44 (0)1760 755942Email: [email protected]

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ADPH PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 1CONTENTS

CONTENTS

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 3CONTENTS

Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyPOBox 54477Abu DhabiUnites Arab Emirates Telephone: +971 2 695 2000 Fax: +971 2 695 2177 Email: [email protected]

Welcome to Abu Dhabi

IntroductionThe Executive Vice President - Ports 5

Abu Dhabi Overview 6Economic Vision 2030 8ADPC Ports Unit 12 Multi-Modal Transport 21Map of ADPC Ports 22

ADPC Ports for the future 24

Khalifa Port 26A groundbreaking project

Kizad 34Industrial Zone Project

Mina Zayed 42The Gateway for general cargo

Musaffah 46Port and Channel

Western Region Ports 50remain vitally important

New Cruise Terminal 56Just the beginning

Additional Information

Ship Building in Abu Dhabi 58one of the busiest shipyards

Abu Dhabi 60A rich maritime history

Advertisers Index 62

ADPC 63Ports Guide

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INTRODUCTIONThe Executive Vice President - Ports

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 5INTRODUCTION

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SMARTER WHERE IT MATTERSEco-efficiency is in our DNA

2012 and 2013 will prove to be momentous years

for Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC).

The opening of Khalifa Port in 2012 is a

significant milestone in our continued

expansion and development with the industrial

zone of Kizad impacting the future - not only as a

key feature of Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 but also for

the whole region.

We are also seeing new development in our

Western Region ports, our plans for inland dry

ports are progressing and the recent opening

of the new Musaffah Channel will allow further

industrial development. All this has been achieved

with minimal impact on the environment and made

possible through the efforts of the dynamic and

resourceful ADPC staff and our stakeholders.

Trade and the sea have shaped the history of

Abu Dhabi. ADPC is honoured to help support

the emirate at the centre of the region’s trade and

industry whilst we act as custodians of our

wonderful natural coastline.

This Handbook documents our recent

achievements, provides you with background to

the company and our operations as well as acting

as a guide to the wide range of services ADPC

provides.

We welcome you and hope you will join us in

playing a part in the bright future of Abu Dhabi and

the United Arab Emirates.

Thank you

Capt. Mohamed Al Shamisi

ADPC: AT THE FOREFRONTof development of Abu Dhabi

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 6OVER VIEW

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 7OVER VIEW

INITIAL CAPACITY 2 MILLION TEUs AND 12 MILLION TONS OF GENERAL CARGO

ABU DHABIeconomic vision 2030

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 8OVERVIEW - ECONOMIC VISION 2030

In 2008 the Abu Dhabi government undertook

a groundbreaking strategic feasibility study to

review and assess economic development in

order to produce a blueprint for the future in

phased development stages up to 2030 – and

building the foundations for generations to

come.

The document became known as the Abu Dhabi

Economic Vision 2030, outlining a future in which

the economy is marked for diversification, steering

away from its dependence on income from the

oil and gas industries. However, oil revenues

constitute one of the main sources of funding for

Abu Dhabi’s diversification programme – regarded

as a guarantee of balanced and sustainable

development.

ABu DHABI PORTS COMPANy (ADPC)

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master

developer and regulator of ports and industrial

zones and is playing a central role in delivering the

objectives of the 2030 visionary plan.

ADPC’s core objective is to facilitate the

diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy by acting

as an enabler for development and trade. It will

achieve this by managing all ports in the emirate

(excluding oil and military), supporting partners

with their infrastructure projects and setting up

new companies and joint ventures with partners

who service and operate in the ports and industrial

zones sector.

ADPC was created in March 2006 as part of the

restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the

Emirate of Abu Dhabi and was given control and

regulatory enforcement power over all commercial

ports assets previously owned by the Abu Dhabi

Seaports Authority.

AREA 67,340 Sq KM

CURREnCy uAE DIRHAM

POPUlATIOn 1,967,659 (MID 2010 ESTIMATE)

lABOUR FORCE 1.2 MILLION (2010 ESTIMATE)

GDP AED 620.3 BILLION (2010)

COnTRIBUTIOn OF THE OIl SECTOR 49.7%

COnTRIBUTIOn OF THE nOn OIl SECTOR 50.3%

ABu DHABI STATISTICS 2010/11*

* Source: SCAD Statistical yearbook 2011 Economic Section Page 16

ADPC: PLAYING A CENTRAL ROLE IN DELIVERING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE 2030 VISIONARY PLAN


ADPC strives to be at the forefront of progress in

industrial logistics and infrastructure and is

currently focused on creating one of the world’s

largest concentrations of industry at Khalifa

Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) including the

construction of Khalifa Port.

Today, 60% of the Abu Dhabi economy depends

on oil and gas and 40% on non-oil and gas

industries. By 2030 the plan is to reverse this.

The 2030 Plan envisages a growth in GDP of

6.7% each year, taking the GDP in real terms

from US$119 billion in 2010 to US$416 billion

in 2030. The oil economy will grow by 4.5% in

real terms: the non-oil economy by 8.8%. The

drivers of that non-oil growth are set out in the

2030 vision.

ADPC’s main task is to contribute 15% of the

non-oil GDP to the Abu Dhabi economy and to

provide 100,000 high quality new jobs by 2030

through Kizad.

The pillars of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision

2030 are:

• A large empowered private sector

• A sustainable knowledge-based economy

• A transparent regulatory environment

• Strong and diverse international

relationships

• First class healthcare, education and

infrastructure assets

• Security and opportunities for its own

citizens with a commitment to local values

and the strengthening of the UAE

ADPC MISSION:

• To fulfil ADPC’s role in the realisation of the

Abu Dhabi Vision 2030

• To develop and maintain long-term

relationships with leading local and

international customers

• Achieve sustainable development while

supporting community needs and preserving

local values

• Be the employer of choice that attracts and

maintains high calibre staff

• To increase shareholder value and satisfy

stakeholders’ expectations

TODAY 60% OF THE ECONOMY DEPENDS ON OIL & GAS AND 40% ON NON-OIL & GAS. BY 2030 THE PLAN IS TO REVERSE THIS.


ADPCPorts Unit

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 12ABU DHABI PORTS UNIT

Playing a pivotal role in the expansion of trade,

industry and tourism throughout the emirate

of Abu Dhabi, is the Ports unit within the Abu

Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC).

The ADPC Ports Unit is one of five units under

the jurisdiction of the ADPC CEO’s office and

the Board of Directors. The other four units are:

The Industrial Zones Unit; the Projects Unit, the

Finance Unit and the Corporate Strategy and

Support Unit.

At the core of their combined values is

commitment to environmental sustainability and

the establishment of a lasting legacy for future

generations.

Functions of the Ports unit:

The Ports Unit operates, maintains and manges all

the ports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi,

excluding the petroleum and military ports. It

is also responsible for supervising the ports’

services, which are rendered by the concerned

companies and agencies.

The Ports Unit also plays an integral part in

conducting studies for the planning and

development of ports seeking approvals from

the Department of Transport and developing,

implementing and maintaining bylaws, guidelines,

standard operating procedures and HSE

standards.

ADPC Ports Unit also provides Marine Services

(see later information).

The Ports unit is organised along the following

departments:

• The Planning, Commercial and Business

Development Department

• The Regulations, Compliance and

licensing Department

• The Quality, Health, Safety, Security

and Environment Department

• The Technical Services Department

• The Operations Department

1. The Planning, Commercial and Business

Development Department updates and engages

stakeholders in the marine and ports master plan

for Abu Dhabi and initiates development of

market, operational and competitive analysis

studies to monitor and compare Abu Dhabi’s ports

with other ports in the region and worldwide.

The department is involved with the ports’

planning – expansions and modifications – as well

as the business development and analysis. It is

also involved in concession agreements, rental

contracts and warehouse management in addition

to acting as a customer service department and

administration centre, dealing with invoicing,

vessel registration etc.

ACTIVITy 2010 2011 Variance

Marine Activity (vessels) 20,154 39,525 96%

Container Traffic (TEu) 521,156 767,713 47%

General Cargo (MT) 6,046,722 8,638,765 43%

Cruise (PAX) 143,953 158,225 10%

RORO (units) 62,352 56,895 -9%

ADPC PORTS PERFORMANCE 2011

MARINE SERVICES

• Manage service operator relations

• Bunkering

• Buoys and beacons maintenance

• land incident investigation

• Operational Emergency Response and Control

• Port security management

• Port operations in minor ports

• Provisions of Marine Services (Pilotage and towage)

• Hydrographic Surveys

HARBOuR MASTER

• Enforcement of regulation and monitoring of compliance

• licensing of pilots and vessels and masters

• Hydrographic surveys

• Port limits and charts

• Marine incident investigation and corrective action

• Marine traffic control (VTS)

• Marine notices

• Marine emergency response

• Simulator

• Marine asset monitoring

ADPC PORTS uNIT OPERATION DEPT: MARInE SERVICES

VESSELS MUST HAVE A LICENSED PILOT ABOARD TO ASSIST NAVIGATION

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 56PORT & MARINE SERVICES

For more than 175 years, SVITZER has been providing customized marine services. We offer solutions in the fields of harbour, terminal, offshore and ocean towage as well as in salvage and standby-rescue operations. All hands cooperate closely with our clients – both at sea and ashore. And with a diverse fleet of vessels built to the highest standards, we stand ready to provide safety and support at sea.

Regional office Dubai:Al Moosa Tower 2, 16th floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 62558, Dubai, UAEPhone: +971 4 3326344,Fax: +971 4 3290796

SVITZER Abu DhabiCapt Dhiman ChowdhuryPhone: +971 55 390 38 66Jaap J. PietersenPhone: +971 55 390 38 53

24 hour Emergency Response:Phone: +31 255 56 26 [email protected]

www.svitzer.com

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The Ports Unit Marketing Department also sits

within the Planning and Commercial Department.

The marketers develop the Ports Unit marketing

strategy and then deliver it via events, campaigns,

workshops, conferences, media relations and

representing the unit at various events.

2. The Regulations, Compliance, and Licensing

Department has developed the rules and

regulation required to manage large and multi port

operations and ensures compliance by auditing

and licensing internal and external stakeholders

as appropriate. It takes international best practice

as guidance and takes account of international as

well as UAE and Abu Dhabi laws, Conventions

and Regulations as the foundation for the rules,

standards and guidance it provides to port users.

3. The quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Department ensures that the ports unit complies

with international, national and local requirements

to maintain the highest standards of operation and

management across all the unit’s facilities.

4. The Technical Services Department’s key

responsibilities are:

• Port infrastructure, inspection and maintenance

• Inspection of cargo handling equipment

The Ports Unit Technical Services Department acts

as the main focal point between projects and all

ports business units and manages the entire

coordination process with other units. It also

develops ports’ facility management sourcing

strategy.

5. ADPC Ports unit Operations Department

maintains all Abu Dhabi Waterways which fall

within port limits for each ADPC port, including the

traffic management, navigational aids and water

depths in the channels, harbours and terminals.

It also undertakes maintenance in all other Abu

Dhabi Waterways as contracted by the

Department of Transport.

PORT AND MARINE SERVICES

PILOTAGE

Pilotage is compulsory for all ships within the port

limits of all ADPC ports, unless exempted by the

Harbour Master.

The Harbour Masters of each port have issued

general exemptions, which vary from port to port

and take account of local conditions at each port.

The Directions and Exemptions issued by each

Harbour Master are under continuous review so

can be changed to reflect local experience of

incidents and accidents as well as changes to the

local environment. Vessel exemptions are based

on length and are generally lower for vessels

carrying hazardous cargoes and passengers.

This means vessels must have a licensed pilota-

board to assist navigation of the ship within the

ports’ limits, or the master of the ship must have

an exemption certificate issued by ADPC.

Masters of ships subject to compulsory pilotage

can apply for a Pilot Exemption Certificate (PEC)

if they can fulfil the requirements set out in the

pilotage directions.

TuGS

Two brand new 32 metre escort tugboats will be

joining the Abu Dhabi Ports Company fleet at the

super-sized Khalifa Port, situated at Taweelah,

mid-way between Dubai and Abu Dhabi Cities.

The vessels, which feature a 55 ton bollard pull

capability, provide enough pulling power to handle

the large vessels and container ships expected to

be operating at Khalifa Port.

The vessels’ special features also include 360

degree rotatable propeller drives, providing the

tugs with exceptional manoeuvrability. In

addition – and to further enhance safety at Khalifa

Port – the vessels are equipped with fire fighting

capability.

For more than 175 years, SVITZER has been providing customized marine services. We offer solutions in the fields of harbour, terminal, offshore and ocean towage as well as in salvage and standby-rescue operations. All hands cooperate closely with our clients – both at sea and ashore. And with a diverse fleet of vessels built to the highest standards, we stand ready to provide safety and support at sea.

Regional office Dubai:Al Moosa Tower 2, 16th floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 62558, Dubai, UAEPhone: +971 4 3326344,Fax: +971 4 3290796

SVITZER Abu DhabiCapt Dhiman ChowdhuryPhone: +971 55 390 38 66Jaap J. PietersenPhone: +971 55 390 38 53

24 hour Emergency Response:Phone: +31 255 56 26 [email protected]

www.svitzer.com

For further information please contact

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THE FORWARD THINKING OF THE TEAM HAS ATTRACTED GLOBAL RECOGNITION

MARITIME SIMuLATOR

With the safety of cargo, vessels and lives

paramount, ADPC has constructed a state-of-the-

art training centre, complete with a marine

simulator, to train its students in familiarisation

with the layout and safe navigation of the

waterways around the ports of Abu Dhabi.

The courses were prompted by the opening of

the new Mussafah Channel, and initially centred

on delivering training to navigate the waterway.

This is now being followed by a similar course

designed for the Khalifa Port, which opens for

containers and cargo traffic in Q4 2012, when

operations are moved from Mina Zayed.

The maritime simulator is a highly advanced

system of computers, using wide screens and the

latest technology, developed in the netherlands, to

reproduce the experience of real time navigation at

the helm of a vessel.

The simulator replays a full range of weather

conditions in authentic detail – from millpond

conditions to choppy seas and storms; from

windless conditions to squalls and gales.

It also caters for simulated accidents – such as

cargo shifting and collisions, malfunctions of

engines and rudders and lines breaking with ships

suffering damage – enabling masters to gain vital

experience in handling emergencies, rolling out in

real time.

To date, courses have been undertaken in pilot

exemption (Pilot Exemption Certificate) for the

new Musaffah Channel, familiarisation for the new

channel, and pilot training for both Khalifa Port

and Musaffah Port.

Training courses for other ports in the Emirates

will follow in due course, with the centre

currently developing a full programme of training

for regional marine bodies on all types of vessel,

concentrating on berthing and unberthing,

navigating within channels and tug handling.

REGuLATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT

Since the department was set up two years ago

it has completed the development of all the basic

rules required to manage a multi port operation in

Abu Dhabi. It has developed the Byelaws for

general port management, the General and

Pilotage Directions required by Harbour Masters

to manage the navigation and the Port Rules to

manage the landside of port operations. It has

recently published the ADPC Dangerous Goods

Regulations which all port users are required to

comply with.

After taking account of the Abu Dhabi Department

of Transport, Transport Regulations, best practice

in world ports and International Conventions

and laws, the department draws up, consults

internally and externally before publishing the

resulting regulation.

At the same time the department has issued

standards for the implementation of a pilotage

service and guidance on safe tug operation in

ADPC ports. Taking responsibility for the issue of

handbooks and guidance on regulatory matters

the department has shaped the design of the

ADPC website and recognising its importance as

a tool of communication it uses it as one of the

major means of communicating with port users

and other stakeholders. The department now

publishes all its regulation, guidance, standards on

the website and provides the forms necessary for

arriving vessels to use to comply with Abu Dhabi

arrival requirements.

Continuously researching best practice world

wide the department is able to react quickly to the

changing environment and is already consulting on

a review of the Byelaws to ensure they remain fit

for purpose.


quALITy, HEALTH, SAFETy, SECuRITy AND EVIRONMENTAL DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS

Abu Dhabi Ports Company, from the onset has been

conscious of their obligation to ensure safety on all

levels - to all stakeholders and the environment.

The key to ensure the manifestation of this goal

has been the successful development and

implementation of the Integrated Health, Safety

and Environmental Management System (IHSEMS).

The system has been audited and ADPC-Ports Unit

(PU), has been awarded “ISO 14001-2004 and

OHSAS 18001:2007” certification by lloyd’s

Register of Quality Assurance.

ADPC-PU’s QHSSE strategy aims to achieve

continual improvement in ADPC Ports QHSSE

performance.

The strategy consists of three components.

The first is to ensure the ADPC’s Port Unit in its

role as the Ports Authority maintains a sound HSE

foundation. Standards, auditing, reporting, incident

management, risk management and healthy

environment for all ports is the basis of ADPC-PU

Integrated Health, Safety and Environmental

Management System. The second component is to

manage any medium term risks and opportunities.

The third is to manage long term risks. This involves

ensuring that the ADPC-PU’s long term QHSSE

strategy supports ADPC in achieving its business

strategy. Each component of ADPC Ports Unit

business and operational activities has a QHSSE

programme. The programmes detail how the

relevant component of the business will implement

the QHSSE strategy.

Compliance with the ADPC PU IHSEMS

demonstrates due diligence, good governance, low

risk and a competent management committed to

health and safety in the workplace. Other benefits

include lower outgoings as a result of effective

spending in all aspects, including investment in staff

training; sustainable development methodologies;

reducing energy consumption and an overall

reduction in the carbon footprint.

Key Targets and Achievements:

• ADPC-Ports Unit Waste Management System

rolled out and implemented by Abu Dhabi Terminals.

• Development of an Integrated Health Safety

and Environment System (IHSEMS) which has been

approved by lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance

limited – to the world’s most rigid health, safety and

environmental management system standards:

• Development of Crisis and Emergency

Management System for all port facilities, officially

approved by Department of Transport - Abu Dhabi

• Establishment of full HSE training programme

for ADPC-PU employees

• Conducted major emergency drill with Abu

Dhabi Terminals, CnI A, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense

and Abu Dhabi Police at Mina Zayed on

September 28, 2011

• Equal focus has simultaneously been given to

Khalifa Port, where a number of projects are running

concurrently, including:

• Khalifa Port Fire, HazMat and Rescue

Services, which include the set up and fit out of

the fire station, selection and training of

fire fighters and emergency response teams.

• Khalifa Port Oil Spill Response Plan and

Contingencies

• Khalifa Port Water quality Monitoring and

Ecological Evaluation of Marine Habitats,

which will involve teams from local universities.

• Khalifa Port Air quality Monitoring Systems

• Developed Security Management system,

including security plan for each port

Among the most recent accolades

received by ADPC are:

International Bulk Journal Awards 2011

In recognition of its commitment to protect the environment

in which it operates, ADPC won an Environmental Protection

award. ADPC was commended for its investment in the

construction of the US$240m environmental breakwater that

surrounds its flagship Khalifa Port, in order to protect the

Ras Ghanada coral reef, the largest and most diverse coral

community in the Arabian Gulf.

Rising 4 metres above the sea, the breakwater cuts down

sea swell, contamination and unnecessary temperature

change from any projected port use.

ADPC collected two awards for Port Operation and

Environmental Protection at the 2011 International lloyd’s

list Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent Awards. The

awards recognised ADPC for its contributions to promoting

the highest standards and practices in Environmental

Protection and Port Operations.

Big Project and BGreen Magazine Awards also

recognised ADPC’s ongoing work at Khalifa Port and Khalifa

Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) naming them as their

Outstanding Development of the year and the Energy

Efficient Project of the year.

Arabian Computer News Award

ADPC’s IT team lifted a leading prize at the Arabian

Computer news Arab Technology Awards, winning the

Energy, Telecoms and Industry Implementation award for

its continuing virtualisation work, currently focusing on

linking ADPC’s Mina Zayed HQ with the Khalifa Port site at

Taweelah, providing a green data centre and cutting power

consumption by 40%.

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ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 21MUTI-MODAL TRANSPORT

The emirate of Abu Dhabi is benefiting from the

expansion of a world-class transportation

infrastructure, underpinning multi-modal

connectivity of roads, ports, rail and air networks

ensuring easy accessibility to and from the

emirate’s new state-of-the-art Khalifa Port and

also Mina Zayed and Musaffah Port and those of

the Western region.

Khalifa Port – the modern gateway to Abu Dhabi -

is being developed to accommodate the largest

container ships to ensure easy import of bulk raw

materials and export of finished goods and therefore

the need is for swift, smooth running transport links

to efficiently despatch freight.

An ultra-modern facility, the port is already active;

receiving construction cargoes as well as alumina

for the EMAl smelter at a dedicated berth. Phase 1

will officially open for business in Q4 2012. Khalifa

Port will eventually offer capacity of 15 million TEUs

and 35 million tonnes bulk cargo handling by 2030.

Meanwhile the nearby Abu Dhabi International

Airport and Al Maktoum Airport Dubai -

approximately 40 minutes away - have a combined

air freight capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum.

The emirate’s road network links all major cities in

the UAE, Oman, Qatar and KSA.

Etihad Rail – currently constructing the UAE

component of a planned pan-Arabian rail network

linking yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia with the EU

and Russia - offers the opportunity to integrate rail

freight facilities into the operating plan of each

tenant’s plant at Kizad with the option of dedicated

rail links and marshalling yards.

This will be extended to Mina Zayed and Musaffah

Ports in the future. The Western Region ports will

also benefit greatly from the introduction of the new

rail links.

At Khalifa Port the innovative Modular Path, which

allows for the unrestricted movement of ultra large

structures between customers’ sites within the

industrial zone and Khalifa Port, are then integrated

with Abu Dhabi’s highway network to enable the

movement of large loads throughout the rest of the

emirate.

Roads in and around the industrial zone will be

international standard dual four-lane highways,

and dual three-lane arterial roads for efficient

movement of goods and traffic. Interchanges are all

constructed with bridges to further facilitate the

flow of traffic.

MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTbenefits ports

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national

railway, will connect the country’s key centres of trade,

industry and population, acting as a catalyst for economic

growth and sustaining social development.

The US$10.89 billion construction project – which will span

all seven emirates – is designed to transport about 50

million tonnes of cargo and 16 million passengers, with

Etihad Rail prioritising goods and heavy industrial products

such as steel, concrete and petrochemicals.

The freight network, with a design speed of up to 120 km/h,

will form part of a seamless logistics network.

The 1,200 km track will be completed over three phases,

with the first 264 km Ruwais – Habshan – Shah freight

stretch. The system is diesel traction with an option to

electrify.

Granulated sulphur for export will be transported on the line

linking Shah’s sour gasfield in the desert to Ruwais in the

Western Region for export.

Stage 2 will link Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali, in Dubai, with

planned links into ADPC’s megaprojects Khalifa Port and

Kizad as well as benefiting Musaffah Port and Mina Zayed.

The national railway is also eventually expected to provide

freight and passenger services connecting the UAE with

Saudi Arabia via Ghweifat in the west, and Oman, via Al Ain

in the east.

When completed, a fleet size of over 100 locomotives and

5,000 freight wagons will be required to service the full

freight and passenger network.

Due to the nature of the terrain the railway covers – and the

engineering challenges of building a railroad through 80 kms

of sand dunes - engineers have visited China and looked at

Saudi Arabia and Mauritania to learn the best way of coping

with the shifting sands.

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WORLD CLASS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPLEMENTED BY IMPRESSIVE INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT LINKS

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 25THE PORTS

Khalifa Port - and the Khalifa Industrial Zone

Abu Dhabi (Kizad) it services - combine to

make the emirate’s largest groundbreaking

infrastructure project. When completed, it will

become one of the world’s largest industrial

areas, with one of the biggest semi automated

ports.

Khalifa Port is designed to handle the world’s

largest ships at sea with a draft of 16m and will be

the first port in the region offering integrated rail

facilities.

The world class design and construction is

complemented by the impressive innovative

transport links provided – both on and off site –

making it an attractive proposition to those

seeking a manufacturing or logistics hub with

speedy access to their customer base.

The total size of Kizad Zones A and B,

including Khalifa Port, equals a massive

420 sq kms in size: four times bigger than

Abu Dhabi Island, 2/3 the size of Singapore and

one quarter the size of Greater london.

The cost of Khalifa Port Phase 1 and Kizad Zone A

alone totals US$ 7.2 billion.

When completed it is estimated that more than

100,000 jobs, with an emphasis on high-tech jobs

and skills development for the local population,

will be provided.

The port will handle bulk liquids, dry bulk, Ro-Ro

(roll-on, roll-off) and general cargo in addition to

TEU containers.

KHALIFA PORTa groundbreaking project

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 26KHALIFA PORT

AN OFFSHORE ISLAND OF 2.7 Sq KMS – OR THE SIZE OF 340 FOOTBALL PITCHES

FACTFILE: KHAlIFA PORT

Flexible master plan for development, Khalifa Port is

being developed in stages, aiming to be one of the world’s

largest ports by 2030.

Location:

• 60kms from downtown Abu Dhabi

• 85 kms from downtown Dubai

• 45 kms from Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)

Features:

• Port island built 4.6 kms offshore: total area 2.7 sq kms

• Onshore terminal facility: total area 6.4 sq kms

• Channel: 12kms long x 250 metres wide with

16.5 metre draft

• Principal quay wall: 4 kms long

• Quay length: 3.2kms

• Port basin: 800 metres x 3.6 kms

• Draft: 18 metres alongside quay, to accommodate

the largest ships

• latest equipment/VTS/ new tugs and safety measures

all being introduced

• Extensive warehousing and cold storage facilities

available: up to 2,040 reefers

Initial Capacity:

• 2 million TEU containers

• 12 million tons of bulk/break bulk cargo

• Designed to handle the world’s largest ships at sea

Projected capacity:

2030 capacity expected to be 15million TEU containers

and 35 million tons of cargo annually

• First port in region with semi-automated port facilities

• First port in region with integrated rail facilities

• Commenced shipments of alumina for EMAl’s

aluminium smelter in Q4 2010

Commodities:

• Bulk liquids (oil fuel, vegetable oil and petrochemical

solvents)

• Dry bulk (including alumina, cement and grain)

• Containers

• Ro-Ro

• General cargo

Cranes:

• 6 Super post-Panamax ship to shore container cranes

• 20 diesel electric straddle carriers

• 30 automated stacking cranes

When the container traffic, currently handled

at Mina Zayed, transfers to Khalifa Port in Q4

2012, it will initially handle 2 million TEU

containers and 12 million tons of cargo

capacity – including bulk/break cargo. This

is three times as many containers handled

by Mina Zayed in 2011 and is forecasted to

increase annually to reach up to 15 million TEU

containers, and 35 million tons of cargo, by

2030.

The capacity for reefers – up to 800 - at Khalifa

Port has been dramatically expanded from

what had been provided at Mina Zayed.

The EMAl site features the biggest one-site

greenfield aluminium smelter in the world,

which opened in December 2009. less than a

year later EMAl’s historic first cargo shipload

arrived at its dedicated berth, capable of

handling 4 million tons annually of shipped

cargo.

Khalifa Port has a quay length of 3.2 kms with

a 16 metre draft alongside quay and a future

draft of 18 metres at the quay wall. The two-

year dredging contract cost US$1.5 billion and

the combined dredged and reclaimed materials

totalled 45 million cubic metres.

Master planning of the port was performed by

Halcrow and Moffatt and nichol Engineering.

It has been designed to be constructed in

phases over 20 years incorporating an offshore

port island of 2.7 sq kms – or the size of 340

football pitches – and an onshore facility of

6.4 sq kms with capability of expanding

berthing facilities for future demand.

Khalifa Port is approached by a 12 km long

channel, 250 metres wide and with a

16.5 metre draft. The port basin measures

800m x 3.6kms.

The offshore terminal quay – or port island

– has been built 4.6 kms out to sea with the

UAE’s longest of two causeway bridges

to the island measuring 1 km long and

allowing the sea current to flow naturally

along the coastline.

The project also involved raising the ground

level across 20 sq kms by 2m, the height of a

man.

An award winning 8 km long environmental

protection breakwater, costing US$240 million,

was constructed to conserve the Ras Ghanada

Reef – the Arabian Gulf’s largest coral reef

that supports flourishing marine life including

turtles, dolphins, sea snakes, clownfish etc.


KHALIFA PORT WILL HANDLE THREE TIMES AS MANY CONTAINERS AS HANDLED BY MINA ZAYED IN 2011


Cranes, with a value of US$192 million, are being

installed to ensure swift ship to shore turnaround.

They include six Super Post-Panamax ship to

shore container cranes (manufactured by ZPMC);

20 diesel electric straddle carriers (Terex-noell)

and 30 automatic stacking cranes (Konecranes –

also responsible for delivering the terminal

operating system).

It has been the job of programme management

consultants International Bechtel Company

limited to ensure that everything was delivered

on target dates, to budget and meeting stringent

quality and environmental standards, testing

everything to the minutest detail to ensure that all

the systems meshed and worked 100% prior to

the opening of Khalifa Port.

This included everything from pipelines to CCTV,

the buoys in the approach channel and 120

buildings from warehouses to fire stations, the

harbour master’s office and two radar towers.

To ensure that all works were delivered on target

and to budget, the Abu Dhabi Ports Company

CEO, Tony Douglas, championed the 100 Step

Plan that detailed 100 smart milestones to be

covered within a 100 day sprint.

navis – a part of the US based Cargotec

Corporation and the global standard for managing

the movement of cargo through terminals – was

chosen by ADPC to facilitate automated

operations at Khalifa Port.

Scheduled to go live in conjunction with the

opening of Khalifa Port, the SPARCS n4 system

will support the management and optimisation of

the vessel, yard and gate operations at the semi-

automated green field terminal.

The solutions will allow Khalifa Port to integrate

with Kizad and its customer base.


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Since its foundation in 1898, Bechtel has been involved in more than 80 port and marine projects around the world, 28 of which have been in the last ten years. Most recently these projects have included the Khalifa Port and the associated Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), and expansion of the Jubail port and industrial zone in Saudi Arabia.

With a vision to create a first-class port and industrial zone, Abu Dhabi Ports Company presented Bechtel with the task to manage and coordinate the master planning, design, and construction of KIZAD and its associated infrastructure. Khalifa Port is a 9.1km² development, including a reclaimed 2.7km² offshore island, which will have the capacity of handling two-million TEU per year from 2012. KIZAD is 51km² of strategically located industrial development opportunity.

Bechtel: In-depth marine experience As a part of Bechtel’s role in developing the industrial city of Jubail, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu asked Bechtel to develop master plans for both an industrial and a commercial port. The industrial facilities include a 10km causeway with 20 berths; the commercial facilities include an 18-berth commercial port designed primarily for containerized and break bulk cargo handling. The project also includes an extensive bulk and liquid material-handling system, a tank-storage farm, and ship-loading facilities.

As one of the industry leaders in the successful delivery, on time and to budget, of large-scale, complex, transportation and infrastructure projects, Bechtel is able to provide the full range of port-related services, from master planning to engineering and full project implementation, either for standalone ports, or as part of national transportation hub developments, industrial zones, or cities.


BECHTEL COMPAny lTD

Project Management Consultant for the Khalifa Port

and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) is

International Bechtel Company Ltd – an organisation

that has been involved with more than 80 port and

marine projects throughout the world since its

foundation in 1898.

As an industry leader in delivering large, complex

infrastructure and transportation projects on time and to

budget, Bechtel provides the full complement of port-

related services from master planning to engineering and

project implementation for standalone ports and those that

are part of national transportation hubs, industrial zones

and cities.

Of the 28 port and marine projects in the past decade with

which Bechtel has been involved, the most recent include

the Khalifa Port and Kizad, and the expansion of the Jubail

port and industrial zone in Saudi Arabia.

Bechtel has worked with Abu Dhabi Ports Company since

2006 to help it realise its ambition of creating a world-class

port and industrial zone.

The result of this is the creation of Kizad, an industrial

development of unprecedented scale, ambition and vision,

and Khalifa Port, a 9.1 sq km development including a

2.7 sq km reclaimed offshore island that has the capacity

to handle 2m TEU annually.

Bechtel has been working in the United Arab Emirates

for 50 years, and is proud to be Platinum Sponsor of the

second World Ports and Trade Summit. Bechtel celebrates

the role that the industry is playing in fuelling the economic

growth of the UAE.

Initially, the port will be able to handle 2 million

TEU annually when container traffic from the

existing port facility in Mina Zayed is transferred.

“We chose Navis because of its proven track

record of innovation in the industry,” said Bob

Post, Senior Project Manager, ADPC. “Being

successful means partnering with a proven

solutions provider for our mission: critical

technology, equipment and systems, working with

Navis allows us better management of container

shipments as we continue to expand and grow.”

Because Khalifa Port will initially be configured

for semi-automated operation using Automated

Stacking Cranes (ASC) and manually operated

straddle carriers, the SPARCS n4 system will

also include the navis ASC Manager.

ASC Manager allows terminal operators to

manage the advancements in unmanned

container equipment. It is a centralised container

management and container monitoring solution

system that provides optimised despatching and

management of automated stacking cranes that

are paired with manned equipment.

The system is designed to manage and optimise

the stacking of containers in each ASC stack

and will targets reduction in fuel emissions for

environmentally friendly operations.

KIZAD industrial zone project

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 34KIZAD

From the outset, Abu Dhabi Ports Company’s

groundbreaking Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu

Dhabi (Kizad) industrial zone project and

Khalifa Port has been a cornerstone of the Abu

Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

It is the means by which a number of ambitious,

long-term targets will be delivered, and marks a

substantial drive towards diversification of the

economy in pursuit of sustainable growth, less

dependent on the oil and gas industries.

Kizad - located at Taweelah, midway between

Dubai and Abu Dhabi City – is expected, directly

and indirectly, to create more than 100,000 jobs

and to contribute around 15% of Abu Dhabi’s

non-oil GDP in 2030.

These will be high quality jobs, drawing in

expertise from around the world to create

opportunities for Emiratis and expats living in the

country to develop the skills and expertise to

flourish on a world stage.

It is a hybrid industrial zone which is part free zone

and part non-free zone. Currently 1.2m sq metres

of land in Area A have been allocated free zone

status. However, the master plan allows this to be

expanded depending on demand. Being located

in the non free zone benefits businesses through

exemption from custom duties when exported to

GCC countries.

It is anticipated that between 60% and 80% of the

goods manufactured within Kizad will be exported

– via Khalifa Port - adding further value to the

nation’s economy.

ONE OF KIZAD’S FOREMOST OBJECTIVES IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HIGHLY SKILLED JOBS AVAILABLE

• Kizad Zone A totals 51 sq kms –

the equivalent of 6,375 football pitches

• Kizad Zone B totals 367 sq kms –

the equivalent of 45,875 football pitches

• There are five interchanges

• Roads, ranging between two and eight lanes total 58 kms

• 12 bridges

• Piping of different sizes totals 246 kms

• High voltage transmission cabling

(33kV and 11kV) totals 126kms

• Advanced mass earthworks – 40 million cubic metres

• Additionally, a seawater cooling facility for the

EMAl aluminium smelter includes 13 kms of

2.6metres diameter pipe – large enough to drive

a Range Rover through.

KIZAD: PRIMARy InFRASTRUCTURE

Emirates Alumiuium “EMAL”:EMAL is a state of the art aluminium smelter complex supplying the world with high quality metal. The advanced Greenfield smelter in Al Taweelah currently uses DX Reduction Cell Technology to produce 750,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. This will increase to 1.3 metric million tonnes by the end of 2014 upon completion of Phase II and the installation of the new generation DX+ Reduction Technology, making it the largest single site smelter in the world. Approval of a $4.5bn investment for Phase II, combined with the US$5.7bn Phase I joint venture between Dubai Aluminium and Mubadala Investment Company, makes EMAL one of the largest industrial projects in the UAE outside oil and gas and one of the key projects leading the diversification of the UAE’s economy. Moreover, EMAL uses the most sustainable technologies available worldwide to reduce emissions in line with Environment Agency Abu Dhabi requirements to minimise its carbon footprint.

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www.emal.ae

MADE IN ABU DHABI, U.A.E


Combining world-class infrastructure, multi-modal

connectivity, including proximity to one of the

world’s most advanced ports, and a wide range

of features aimed to improve business efficiency

such as vertically integrated industry clusters,

Kizad will contribute significantly to the future

prosperity of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab

Emirates (UAE).

The industries targeted by Kizad are amongst

those highlighted by the economic vision as the

primary and enabling industries required to propel

the nation forward.

These include:

• Aluminium

• Steel

• Petrochemicals and Chemicals

• Paper, Print and Packaging

• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Equipment

• Food

• Trade and logistics

• Engineered Metal Products

• Mixed use and others

While not all of these industries will be housed in

true vertically integrated clusters, each is expected

to contribute significantly to Kizad’s success.

Each cluster is focused on a key primary

industry, with a number of related midstream and

downstream processes located close by. Other

suppliers and service companies serving each

stage of the value chain will also be encouraged to

establish operations in the cluster.

Emirates Alumiuium “EMAL”:EMAL is a state of the art aluminium smelter complex supplying the world with high quality metal. The advanced Greenfield smelter in Al Taweelah currently uses DX Reduction Cell Technology to produce 750,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. This will increase to 1.3 metric million tonnes by the end of 2014 upon completion of Phase II and the installation of the new generation DX+ Reduction Technology, making it the largest single site smelter in the world. Approval of a $4.5bn investment for Phase II, combined with the US$5.7bn Phase I joint venture between Dubai Aluminium and Mubadala Investment Company, makes EMAL one of the largest industrial projects in the UAE outside oil and gas and one of the key projects leading the diversification of the UAE’s economy. Moreover, EMAL uses the most sustainable technologies available worldwide to reduce emissions in line with Environment Agency Abu Dhabi requirements to minimise its carbon footprint.

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Emirates AluminiumPO Box 111023 Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 (0) 2 509 2222Fax: +971 (0) 2 509 3333

www.emal.ae

MADE IN ABU DHABI, U.A.E

KIZAD WILL CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE FUTURE PROSPERITY OF ABU DHABI


For example, the Aluminium Cluster is anchored

by Emirates Aluminium (EMAl), and will provide

their feedstock to a number of users who will add

value in the form of casting or forging processes.

These in turn will supply tertiary companies

with components for further finishing and

incorporation into finished products that will

then go to the warehousing and logistics

businesses for distribution and export.

The proximity the cluster brings allows the

establishment of Kizad’s innovative Hot Metal

Road - a specially constructed roadway that

enables the transport and delivery of aluminium in

molten form, saving downstream manufacturers

the considerable cost of re-melting ingots.

The features of the zone ensure that different

benefits are offered to each cluster. However, a

solid core of benefits is offered to all industries

which locate in the industrial zone including:

• Easy access to markets

• Strategic location of Abu Dhabi

• Outstanding transportation infrastructure using

sea, air, road and rail

• low cost operating environment

• low cost utilities

• Zero income tax environment

• Option of claiming exemption from GCC

customs duties on goods manufactured

in the Industrial Zone or of owning 100%

of a business and avoiding UAE duties

on goods imported and re-exported through

the zone.

• Clustering approach

• Appealing UAE lifestyle helps to attract and

retain high-quality staff

• Ease of doing business

• High quality local and expat workforce

A SOLID CORE OF BENEFITS IS OFFERED TO ALL INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN KIZAD


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Earthworks Roadworks Buildings Industrial Works Structures Marine Works Utilities & InfrastructuresHILALCO is one of the leading roads, infrastructure and civil works contractors in the region with more

than 1000 km of roads and iconic buildings completed as well as many major bridge structures,

underpasses and major Infrastructure works. Visit us at www.hilalco.com for more details.

HILAL BIL BADI & PARTNERS CONTRACTING COMPANY (WLL) P.O. Box 28177 Villa No.16/2 Muroor Road Abu Dhabi U.A.E T +971 2 4488879 F +971 2 4488655 email [email protected]

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With its enormous size of 417 sq kilometres and

strategically planned approach, Kizad will

inevitably become one of the world’s foremost

industrial zones. It is set to become a hub for

manufacturing, logistics and trade, across a

number of sectors.

With one of the world’s most advanced deepwater

seaports and world-class infrastructure, Kizad

will benefit from excellent multimodal connectivity

via sea, air, road and rail networks to ensure easy

accessibility to and from the industrial zone.

On the western side of Area A is the location of

the Modular Path – designed specifically to

enable large plant and equipment to be

transported directly between customers’ sites and

Khalifa Port. The Modular Path is also integrated

into the main highway network.

KIZAD EMAl

EMAL is Abu Dhabi’s industrial flagship project with its

uS$10.5 billion investment and business plan

developed in line with the capital’s 2030 Vision to bring

long-term diversification and economic growth to the

country.

The organisation was the first anchor project to take up

residence on a 6 km2 site at Kizad with its own dedicated

jetty, providing downstream business opportunities for local

companies and helping to generate inward investment,

helping to grow the local economy.

The first ship, delivering raw materials to the US$6 billion

Phase 1 development, arrived in november 2010 and 14

months later the company celebrated a major milestone

with the arrival of the fiftieth ship at its dedicated berth.

EMAl currently supplies quality aluminium products to over

200 customers around the globe with the focus on local,

Middle East, European, Asia and north American markets.

This will expand as a result of the planned US$ 4.5 billion

Phase 2 development.

The organisation conducted an in-depth feasibility study

before announcing the start of Phase 2. In August 2011,

main contractors had been selected and a month later an

official ground breaking ceremony was held on site at the

Al Taweelah smelter, announcing the start of the

construction activities.

All EMAl products are ISO9000 certified. Currently these

include sow, standard ingots, sheet ingots and extrusion

billets.

The project has already created 2,000 jobs with

Emiratisation at the core of EMAl’s employment strategy

– which is expected to increase to 3,000 employees upon

completion of Phase 2, when EMAl’s production capacity

is set to rise to 1.3 metric million tonnes.

Currently around 391 of its employees are Emirati

nationals, of which 81 are male engineers and 15 are

female engineers.

EMAl uses the most sustainable technologies available

worldwide to reduce emissions in line with Environment

Agency Abu Dhabi requirements, to minimise its carbon

footprint.

Earthworks Roadworks Buildings Industrial Works Structures Marine Works Utilities & InfrastructuresHILALCO is one of the leading roads, infrastructure and civil works contractors in the region with more

than 1000 km of roads and iconic buildings completed as well as many major bridge structures,

underpasses and major Infrastructure works. Visit us at www.hilalco.com for more details.

HILAL BIL BADI & PARTNERS CONTRACTING COMPANY (WLL) P.O. Box 28177 Villa No.16/2 Muroor Road Abu Dhabi U.A.E T +971 2 4488879 F +971 2 4488655 email [email protected]

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Mina Zayed has been the home port of Abu

Dhabi since 1972 and the gateway for

container and general cargo, responsible for

spearheading the emirate’s healthy growth in

freight and passenger traffic over the decades.

The port covers 510 hectares, providing

21 berths along a total of 4,375 metres and

covered warehousing space totalling over

143,000 sq metres and cold storage facilities

with a capacity of 20,000 tons.

Mina Zayed has been handling general cargo,

liquid bulk, break bulk and specialised cargo

in addition to containers and Ro-Ro. However,

container traffic is planned to transfer in phased

stages to the new super modern Khalifa Port.

In 2011 the port handled a record 767,713 TEU

containers, plus 8.6 million tons of general cargo

and 56,895 Ro-Ro units.

General cargo saw a substantial growth and

passenger volumes were also significantly up.

Cruise traffic is being further developed at Mina

Zayed. The target for 2030 is to increase the

number of current calls to 300 and to achieve a

throughput of some 600,000 passengers.

In October 2011 ADTA - Abu Dhabi Tourism

Authority - opened a temporary tented cruise liner

terminal, capable of handling 1,300 passengers

at a time and designed to cater for the cruise

seasons up to 2013. The terminal also serves the

processing and passenger information/assistance

needs of ships calling on a transit basis.

Plans are underway with Abu Dhabi Tourism

Authority (ADTA) and the Tourism Development

Investment Company (TDIC) to upgrade the

current temporary cruise terminal building and

construct an enhanced dedicated facility at

Mina Zayed, when container traffic relocates to

Khalifa Port.

MINA ZAYED the gateway for container and general cargo

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 42MINA ZAYED PORT

HANDLING GENERAL CARGO, LIqUID BULK, BREAK BULK AND SPECIALISED CARGO IN ADDITION TO CONTAINERS AND RO-RO

FACTFILE: MInA ZAyED

Features:

• Built in 1972 and owned by Abu Dhabi Government

• Managed and operated by Abu Dhabi Terminals

Location:

Abu Dhabi city centre, north-eastern sector

Size:

• 510 hectares

• 21 berths with draft ranging from 6 to 15 metres

• Total berth length of 4,375 metres

• Over 143,000 sq metres of covered warehousing and

cold storage facilities with a capacity of 20,000 tons

Cargo:

• Container traffic moving to Khalifa Port from Q4 2012

in staged phases

• General cargo

• Ro-Ro

• Specialist Project Cargo

Cruise Terminal:

Temporary cruise terminal – currently able to handle 1,300

passengers simultaneously – has been developed in

collaboration with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and

Tourism Development Investment Company.

Aim is to have throughput of 600,000 passengers by 2030.

The port is operated by Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT)

which looks after the day-to-day running of the

port operation and cargo handling.

ADT also manages the adjacent Freeport – which

includes the Municipality Port – catering for

smaller vessels, tugs, barges and service craft.

Mina Zayed is equipped with five container

cranes, 6 rail mounted gantries, one 150 ton

mobile crane and 14 harbour cranes (40 – 100 ton

capacity).

The port operation is aided by 13 straddle

carriers, 90 fork lift trucks of up to 32 tons, 4 reach

stackers, 13 empty container handlers, 54 terminal

tractors, 100 terminal trailers and 2 top loaders.

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 45MINA ZAYED PORT

MINA ZAyED

COAST GuARDMARINE CRAFT BASIN

WAREHOuSE AREA

NEW FREE PORT

FISHING HARBOuR

CONTAINER TERMINAL

FREEPORT

VEHICLE STORAGE

GRAND FLOuR MILLS

COLD STORAGE

TRANSIT SHEDS

TRANSIT SHEDS

ADVOC M

AIN PORT BERTHS

Musaffah port is now served by a new 53 km

long channel – the second largest channel in

the region after the Suez Canal.

Serving the thriving Musaffah Industrial Zone, the

new channel is capable of handling far larger

ships, assuring the port of a bright economic

future. It replaces the shorter, shallower Khawr Al

Bateen Channel, which is designated for smaller

vessels and may serve the Abu Dhabi national

Exhibition Centre (ADnEC).

The channel was dredged over a period of 30

months, with the dredged volume amounting to a

staggering 65 million cubic metres and at a cost of

US$411 million.

The depth is 9 metres – almost double the older

channel – with a width of 200 metres, allowing for

two-way vessel traffic of larger bulk carriers.

At the north west end of the port area there is a

general cargo terminal operated by Abu Dhabi

Terminals with a quay length is of 340 metres and

alongside depth of 10 metres.

Facilities include closed and open warehousing

and large open areas for storage with adjacent

storage tanks for liquid bulk cargoes.

The Abu Dhabi Ports Company’s marine simulator

and training centre are located in the terminal as is

the Musaffah port control and VTMS operation.

new safety measures have been adopted in the

channel with compulsory pilotage for all ships

unless exempted by the Harbour Master. However,

PECs (Pilot Exemption Certificates) can be granted

to masters who pass specific examinations, and

who are now able to train on the simulator.

MUSAFFAH port and channel

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 46MUSAFFAH PORT & CHANNEL

FACTFILE: MUSAFFAH PORT AnD CHAnnEl

Musaffah Port:

• located in the heart of the Musaffah Industrial area, on

the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city

• Abu Dhabi Terminals operate a terminal in the port

• Quay length: 340 metres

• Alongside depth: 11 metres

• Closed and open warehousing

• VTS tower and Abu Dhabi Ports Company Marine

Simulator and Training Centre

Cargo:

• Break Bulk Cargo

• Bagged Cargo

• Project Cargo

• Ro-Ro

New Musaffah Channel:

• The channel serves Musaffah industrial area

• Cost US$ 411 million

• length: 53 kilometres

• Depth: 9 metres

• Width: 200 metres

Benefits:

• Caters for bigger ships

• Channel depth virtually doubled - from 5 metres to 9 metres

• Panamax ships can now be handled

Safety measures:

• The safety measures include matters like Traffic

Management by Port Control, Pilotage, Hydrographic

Survey, aids to navigation etc.

• new VTS (vessel tracking system) to be installed

Dredging:

• Six million cubic metres of sand

Environmental Protection:

• new island – Habitat Island – created for wildlife from

dredged and reclaimed materials

• new mangroves and sea grass meadows have been

planted

• The channel is home to dolphins, breeding flamingos etc.

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CLOSED SHED

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Total quay length: 342m11 metre depth alongside

The massive dredging project was awarded to

the national Marine Dredging Company (nMDC).

Their fleet of cutter suction dredgers carried out

the work with the latter part of the work deepening

some of the existing Musaffah waterfront in front

of existing quay wall structures.

In addition to the dredging, nMDC were

responsible for diverting services that bisected the

channel, navigational aids and the VTS.

All care was taken during the building of the

channel, as it passes through the Bul Sayeef

Marine Protected Area, with its sea grasses and

thriving marine habitat – including dugongs and

flamingos.

The Urban Planning Council directed that the

offshore island, Habitat Island – reclaimed as part

of the works – should be set aside to encourage

the growth of mangroves and corals with a plan to

plant approximately 350,000 mangrove seedlings.

The island already attracts large pods of dolphins,

birds and marine life.

This was the first project of its kind in Abu Dhabi

and has set a benchmark for future marine

projects where habitat is perceived to be

threatened.

The whole island is protected by rock revetments,

designed in such a way that the island will sculpt

itself naturally over time.

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 49MUSAFFAH PORT & CHANNEL

MuSAFFAH PORT

MuSAFFAH CHANNEL

MuSAFFAHINDuSTRIAL AREA

NEWMuSAFFAHCHANNEL

ABu DHABIISLAND

OLDMuSAFFAHCHANNEL

OPEN STORAGE AREA

While Khalifa Port becomes the chief focal

point of Abu Dhabi’s port activities over

coming decades, the emirate’s smaller ports

of Al Gharbia, in the Western Region, remain

vitally important.

The ports of Al Gharbia will play a significant role

in the growth of the economy with an estimated

AED 98 billion of investment pumped into infra-

structure, tourism and economic development

projects in the region.

The area encompasses everything from 350 kms

of stunning natural coastline and pristine beaches

to some of the world’s tallest sand dunes.

The sea is also the only method of travelling to

the outlying islands and provides income for the

fishermen and their families.

Al Gharbia’s main towns include Madinat Zayed,

liwa, Ruwais, Ghayathi, Sila, Marfa, Sir Bani yas

and Delma Island, the last three of which have Abu

Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) marine facilities.

ADPC, in coordination with Abu Dhabi’s Tourism

Development and Investment Company (TDIC)

has recently opened a new logistics port

facility located on the western side of Sir Bani yas

Island. now logistic services between Sir Bani yas

and the mainland ports of Jebel al Dhanna and

Mugharrag Ports have been strengthened. Goods

and services between the island and the mainland

will benefit from the modern facilities and easier

access.

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The Sir Bani yas Logistics Port is fully operational

with three roll-on roll-off ramps, a boat pontoon

and a control office. It will be able to handle all

TDIC construction materials and workers in a

faster, safer and more efficient manner. It will also

be able to provide back-of-house operational

support, ensuring the tourism continuity of the

island.

Sir Bani yas island is considered one of the largest

open natural reserves, with the late Sheikh Zayed

bin Sultan Al nahyan first laying its grounds – and

which Abu Dhabi’s leadership is continuing to

develop in his footsteps into one of the

emirate’s top touristic destinations.

Additionally, ADPC runs operations at Sila Port,

Delma Port, Mugharrag and Marfa.


MuGHARRAG PORT

GENERAL MARINE INFORMATION

Location Latitude / Longitude:

24° - 10’.90 n - 052° - 34’.00 E

Navigational Charts: BA - 3780 and 3179

quay length: 175 mtrs (Ro-Ro Berths) and

85 mtrs (Vessel alongside) = 260 mtrs (total)

Alongside depth:

• Vessel Alongside the Berth 2.50 mtrs (as per CD)

• For the landing Craft the Maximum forward depth

= 2.60 mtrs and the Aft depth up to 6.0 mtrs

Approach Channels:

• Mugharrag - Delma Island Channel

(approaching the Mugharrag entrance)

Safe Depth: 4.5 mtrs as per CD

• Mugharrag – Sir Bani yas Channel 5.50 mtrs

CHANNEL INFORMATION

A = Mugharrag – Delma Island

B = Mugharrag – Sir Bani yas Island

C = Jabal Dhannah – Sir Bani yas

Channel Length:

A 21 nM B 4 nM C 3 nM

Channel Depth:

A 5-20 mtrs B 7.5 mtrs C 8 mtrs

Channel Width:

A n/A (see Chart BA-3179) B 50-60 mtrs C 50-60 mtrs

Maximum vessel draft allowed in channel:

If the Craft is calling at Mugharrag

Maximum Depth = A 4.5 mtrs B 5.5 mtrs C 7.0 mtrs

Port Harbour Master:

Captain Hazzaa al Junaibi

Tel: +971 2-6952496

Mobile: +971 56- 6870828

email: [email protected]

FACILITIES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of cargos that can be handled:

General Cargo and Vehicles (Trailers and Trucks etc.)

Availability of marine craft and facilities

such as Tugs, Pilots and VTS:

• VTS: for Traffic guidance and assistance on CH 08

• Port control: for any enquiries by clients

(regarding Craft calling at the Port)

• Police office

Open storage / Warehouses: Open area

Fuel availability:

ADnOC station (from 06:00 till 22:00 Hrs)

Water availability:

no Fresh Water supply available on the jetties

(only via Shore Tankers suppliers)

Customs availability: no

CNIA availability: yes

ADPC personnel at port: yes

Link to Port Tariff: ADPC web site www.adpc.ae


ADPC WESTERn REGIOn PORTS

DELMA

DELMA FISHING PORT

SILA

MuGHARRAq

JABAL AL DHANNA

RuWAIS


MARFA

SIR BANI yAS

At Sila, a new commercial port has opened with

a range of facilities, shielded by a protected basin

with a 300 metre quay wall. It provides a 6 metre

draft, Ro-Ro ramps, VTS, radar and an open

storage area.

In the town’s fishing harbour, ADPC has installed

pontoons and other facilities for fishermen.

Mugharrag Port is developed primarily for Ro-Ro

traffic and is fully manned to handle commercial

cargo, featuring 84 meter quay wall, a terminal

building, a newly installed VTS along with radar

and an open storage area.

The ferry route between Delma Island and

Mugharrag will see improved facilities for

passengers.

Delma Island is one of the oldest inhabited

islands in the area with archaeologists finding

evidence of human existence going back

10,000 years.

It is now experiencing development in its fishing,

freight and passenger ferry harbours with a new

single central port geared to incorporate landing

craft and fishing boats.

Marfa Port is being developed into a modern

fishing harbour with a protected basin, quay walls

and facilities to support fishing, displaying ADPC’s

continuing commitment to provide excellent

services to the local communities.

Shahama Port is seeing the development of a

commercial recreational marina, open to the

public, and a protected basin and waterfront

property.

Dry ports are also being developed by ADPC at

Al Dhafra and Al Ain in the future.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), working

in collaboration with industry stakeholders Abu

Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi

Terminals (ADT), has erected a new tented

cruise terminal at Mina Zayed which is capable

of simultaneously accommodating 1,300

passengers.

The facility, on the site of the former ADTA visitor

information centre, was designed to cater for

the cruise seasons up to 2013. The terminal also

serves the processing and passenger information/

assistance needs of ships calling on the emirate

on a transit basis.

It spans some 2,000 square metres and comprises

two dedicated halls - one a luggage-handling

facility, the other a passenger centre complete

with a waiting lounge, security section, prayer

rooms, offices, visitor information centre, currency

exchange as well as customs and immigration

facilities.

The arrival of the Italian 59,000 ton MSC lirica -

the first liner to homeport in the UAE capital -

has provided a boost to Abu Dhabi’s cruise

traffic which is already being aided by increased

deployment of larger capacity vessels by existing

operators. The homeporting also delivers greater

knock-on benefits to the local economy with

more returns from pre and post accommodation

bookings, longer lengths of visitor stay and vessel

provisioning.

Overall, Abu Dhabi is anticipating over 70 cruise

calls (with total passenger capacity of 180,000)

in the current season, and are optimistic that

2010/11’s achievement of 150,000 passenger

throughput from 68 cruise calls will be surpassed.

The target for 2030 is to increase the number of

calls to 300 and to achieve a throughput of some

600,000 passengers.

Cruise companies currently using the facility

include Costa, Aida, Royal Caribbean, Silversea,

Seven Seas, P&O and more recently Sea Princess.

The future cruise growth in Abu Dhabi will be

contingent on three main factors - developing a

world-class, dedicated cruise centre, nurturing

the domestic and regional markets as passenger

source markets, and continual evolution of the

destination so as to remain top-of-mind for both

cruise companies and customers alike.

A world-class, dedicated cruise centre - currently

in the planning stages for Mina Zayed - will enable

Abu Dhabi to expand on its current capacity

constraint as well as meet the increasingly

customised requirements of the world’s major

cruise lines. This will strengthen considerably Abu

Dhabi’s proposition as a cruise hub, capable of

attracting the industry’s top brands for both

homeporting and port-of-call purposes.

Currently, the domestic (UAE) and regional

markets - such as the rest of the Gulf and India -

accounts for less than 5% of the Abu Dhabi-based

cruise market. One only has to look at the current

major cruise hubs in Europe, Americas and Asia.

and deduce that long-term growth sustainability.

NEW CRUISE TERMINALjust the beginning

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 56CRUISE

THE TARGET FOR 2030 IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CRUISE CALLS TO 300

Highly regarded as the region’s leading naval

shipbuilder, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding – having

their shipyard in Musaffah on the outskirts of

Abu Dhabi City – is also a major player in the

maintenance of commercial and naval vessels.

Following major expansion over the past few

years, ADSB has emerged as one of the

busiest shipyards for the maintenance of the

Gulf’s offshore oilfield support vessels, employing

more than 1,500 people across all shipbuilding

and repair disciplines making it a major operation

in the thriving Mussafah Industrial zone.

The new 53 km Mussafah Channel, which can

handle the bigger Panamax ships, passes right by

the shipyard, enabling increasingly larger ships to

be built and repaired at ADSB.

long-term fleet maintenance contracts with two of

the leading offshore fleet operators like ESnAAD

and IRSHAD mean that every day there are

vessels being repaired on the extensive dry

berths at the industrial heart of Musaffah adjacent

to the port.

The company started operations in 1996 as a

repair / refit facility for the UAE navy vessels and

has expanded to become the region’s leading

maritime defence force shipbuilding and repair

facility. One of the major contracts awarded to

ADSB was to build six 72m Corvettes for the

UAE navy in the region’s biggest-ever naval

shipbuilding contract, as well as a number of

sophisticated re-fits on naval vessels.

At the same time, the company is also active in

the new building and repairs for the commercial

sector. ADSB annually handles approximately

300 repairs and upgrade work contracts

involving dry docking, painting, repair and

maintenance work – although some re-fit work

and repair work is undertaken off-site or afloat.

The vessels include tugs, barges, landing craft,

dredgers, a variety of oil industry work boats

including crew boats, diving vessels, supply and

safety vessels and anchor handling tug boats.

ADSB is one of the few shipyards anywhere with

the capability to build and repair vessels made in

steel, aluminium or composite materials – offering

a complete service to offshore operators, whatever

kind of vessels they operate.

As well as five wet berths, ADSB has 12 open

air dry berths for vessels up to 100 metres long.

A Syncrolift, with side transfer berthing system,

enables the yard to handle vessels up to 2,000

tonnes together with a Travelift for smaller vessels

up to 500 tonnes.

Two of ADSB’s major client’s on the maintenance

side are oilfield services company ESnAAD and

the oil terminal operator IRSHAD – both

subsidiaries of the Abu Dhabi national Oil

Company (ADnOC).

Other prominent owners entrusting their vessels

to ADSB include the Dutch companies Boskalis,

Van Oord and Damen Marine Services, while UAE

companies include Al Seer Marine, Zakher Marine

International, Khalid Faraj Shipping, nPCC,

MARCAP and national Marine Dredging Company.

On the naval side of the business, ADSB carries

out daily maintenance and repair tasks for all

military customers in the UAE and for visiting GCC

and foreign navies. It has fleet maintenance

contracts with the UAE navy, UAE Coast Guard

and the recently established Critical national

Infrastructure Authority.

The company’s involvement with the Gulf’s

offshore industry is also reflected in its commercial

new building capability. Over the years it has built

a variety of vessels including tugboats,

maintenance barges, a cutter suction dredger, a

coastal tanker and a booster barge station.

SHIPBUILDING IN ABU DHABI one of the busiest shipyards

ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 58SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR

ONE OF THE FEW SHIPYARDS ANYWHERE WITH THE CAPABILITY TO BUILD AND REPAIR VESSELS MADE IN STEEL, ALUMINIUM OR COMPOSITE MATERIALS

FACTFILE: CAPACITy FACTS

• Channel depth of 6 metres

• Five wet berths catering for vessels up to 105

metres in length.

• 12 open air dry berths for vessels up to 100

metres, with additional space for 20 vessels

under 50 metres and 500 ton displacement.

• Two 85 metre long ship construction assembly

halls with full services including cranes.

• Three enclosed ship construction/overhaul

sheds with full services.

• A 4,500 sq m air conditioned composite work

shop.

The sea has been Abu Dhabi’s very lifeblood for

generations.

From the small western marine hub of Delma

Island to Abu Dhabi City, the coastline has been

home to fishing and pearling fleets, for hundreds

of years.

Boatyards, with highly skilled craftsmen, built the

traditional dhows – now synonymous with the

United Arab Emirates.

Centuries ago hardy seafarers would sail as far

away as Africa to trade in dates, pearls and

mangrove wood.

Even today, the dhows are still used for everyday

purposes and can also be seen in annual sailing

races, enjoyed by visitors wishing to sample a

more leisurely pace of life from the past.

With the development of the tourism industry in

the emirate – and an increase in residents’ leisure

time – new marinas are providing berths to satisfy

the 21st century’s demand for experiencing the

sea.

Powerboats, jet skis, small craft, and multi-million

dollar yachts can all be seen on a weekend

horizon with their passengers enjoying the

emirate’s sunny climate and clear blue seas.

With a coastline stretching more than 400 kms –

and with over 200 islands lying within easy reach

offshore - it is hardly surprising to see the growth

in popularity for taking to the sea for leisure

pursuits.

Abu Dhabi recently played host to the 11th Volvo

Ocean Race fleet on its layover, providing a safe

haven during the gruelling nine-month race,

described as the “Everest of sailing”.

The emirate was the first Middle East host port for

the Volvo Ocean Race – and its first destination

partner.

The 11-strong crew of the racing yacht Azzam -

flying the flag of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, has

been skippered by British Olympic two-time

medallist Ian Walker.

The highly equipped yacht might well be a far cry

from the traditional dhow – but both have played

their part in the maritime history of Abu Dhabi.

likewise, with the amazing developments being

made in the commercial ports along the emirates’

coastline, the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)

is also making history.

ABU DHABIa rich maritime history, the very lifeblood for generations

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ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 ADPC PORT GUIDE

PORT AuTHORITy

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)

PO Box 54477

Abu Dhabi

Unites Arab Emirates

Telephone: +971 2 695 2000

Fax: +971 2 695 2177

Email: [email protected]

www.adpc.ae

MINA ZAyED

TIME GMT +4

NATIONAL HOLIDAyS

Port is Operational 24/7 through 365 days a year

WATER DENSITy

Water density in the ports limit, varies from

1.025 to 1.029

SEASONAL WEATHER CONDITIONS,

ANNuAL STORMS

Fog / passing fog can be frequently encountered

during november to March, and occasionally

during other months. Fog mainly occurs during

early morning hours.

AIRPORT

Abu Dhabi International Airport 35 KM

LEGAL AND REGuLATORy

INFORMATION

Standard Terms and Conditions For ADPC Ports

REGuLATIONS, ByELAWS,

GENERAL DIRECTIONS,

PILOTAGE DIRECTIONS,

GuIDANCE NOTES, NOTICES, ETC.

Refer to ADPC Regulatory framework

SECuRITy

One of three maritime security levels may be

applied within the port at any time:

Level 1: Default, routine security level.

Level 2: Heightened, a heightened risk of a

Security Incident.

Level 3: Extreme, a security incident is probable

or imminent.

The port’s routine security level is level 1,

however the port may operate with increased

measures at any time.

AGENT

Having an appointed local Agent is mandatory for

all vessels

TIDAL RANGE AND FLOW

Tides are semi-diurnal.

Max range is 2.0m, min 0.1m.

PORT OPERATIONS LIMITATIONS (MAX. WIND,

MIN. VISIBILITy, SEA/SWELL HEIGHT, TIME)

Visibility:

normal Operations >1.6 nM

limited Operations from 1.0 - 1.6 nM

Suspended Operations <1.0 nM

Wind:

normal Operations <20 Kn

limited 20-30 Kn

Suspended >30 Kn

AIR DRAFT RESTRICTIONS / BRIDGES none

PRE-ARRIVAL DOCuMENTS/PROCEDuRES /

CERTIFICATES

Mariners Documentation

To be completed and sent to the first Abu Dhabi

port of arrival via email or fax to the port VTS or

via the ship’s agent at least 48 hours in advance

of the ETA.

DOCuMENTATION LIST

Full Documentation list on application to port

APPROACHES AND

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

Detail of Approaches on application to port

VHF/VTS Mina Zayed on VHF Channels 16, 67,

Free Port on Channel 11

PILOT STATION

Pilot launch is available for 24 HRS,

365 Days a year

FAIRWAy BuOy

Fairway Buoy is located in position

24° 34’.1n 054° 19’.8E.

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ADPC PORTS HANDBOOK 2012/13 64PORTS GUIDE

PILOTAGE

Pilotage is compulsory for all ships within port

limits; this includes the navigable channels leading

to the port and all the waters, basins and channels

alongside the quays and jetties in the port.

Abu Dhabi Ports Company has given a general

exemption from pilotage for all vessels less than

100 metres long except ships carrying hazardous

cargoes in bulk, which includes bunker barges,

are only exempted if they are less than 40 metres

long. Vessels of any length carrying more than

12 passengers and all vessels not noted above

are subject to compulsory pilotage. This means

that they must have a licensed pilot on the ship to

assist with the navigation of the ship whenever the

ship is within the port limits ; or the Master of the

ship must have an exemption certificate, issued

by Abu Dhabi Ports Company, which exempts

the vessel from taking a licensed pilot. Piloting is

available throughout 24 hours. Vessels must not

enter the channel unless instructions given by the

pilot or the Port Control.

PILOTAGE DIRECTIONS

Pilotage Directions on application to port

SEA BuOyS, FAIRWAyS AND CHANNELS

MOORING

It is mandatory for all piloted and exempted

vessels to use port mooring services only.

CARGO HANDLING

PORT OPERATIONS

24 HRS, 365 Days a year

SERVICES

BALLAST not permitted

BuNKERING

Bunkering facility can be availed by vessels either

at the designated anchorage location or while

alongside. While alongside, bunkering is available

from both shore side for 380 cst or for diesel oil by

road tanker. Bunkering facility shall be arranged

by the agent of the vessel. The vessel shall keep

port control informed while starting and finishing

the bunker operation and in the event of any spill

/ pollution

SHIP SuPPLIES -

WATER, FOOD, EquIPMENTS

Provision for fresh water is available on all the

berths. Agent shall need to arrange all relevant

permissions

REPAIRS

Repairs of any nature and any other technical

services to be carried out by outside companies

shall be provided only by companies duly

approved by the appropriate licensing department

DRy DOCKS no

SuRVEyORS

Various surveys, including cargo, hull, engine etc

can be availed at all times from approved

surveyors only

WASTE DISPOSAL

(GARBAGE, BILGE, WASTE OIL)

Facilities are available

INCIDENT REPORTING

yes, through Port Operator

uSEFuL CONTACTS

HARBOuR MASTER

Tel: +971 2 695 2997, Fax: +971 2 695 2169

CONTROL TOWER

Tel: +971 2 697 5377, +971 2 697 5305

Fax: +971 2 673 0090

POLICE

Tel: 999

AMBuLANCE

Tel: 998

FIRE

Tel: 997

SEARCH & RESCuE

Tel: +971 2 645 1000

CuSTOMS

Tel: +971 2 673 0700

CNIA Critical national Infrastructure Authority

Tel: 996

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Khalifa Hospital, Tel: +971 2 610 2000

MORE INFORMATION

Available on following sites:

www.adterminals.ae & www.adpc.ae

ABU DHABIPORTS HANDBOOK

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