Summary
Max. Size:
Channel:
Draft 5.0 m. (FW).
Breakbulk:
5,000 d.w.t., draft 5.0 m. (FW).
Containers:
5,000 d.w.t., draft 5.0 m. (FW).
Bulk:
5,000 d.w.t., draft 5.0 m. (FW).
Fuel:
Available.
Airport:
Basrah Maqal Domestic, 3 km. Basrah Int'l, 5 km.
Repairs/Drydocks:
Repairs possible.
Medical:
Facilities available.
Maqal
IQBSR
Also known as Basrah
Also see
General before first Iraq port
OVERVIEW:
A district of Basrah. Port comprises fifteen berths (eight not in operation). A multipurpose
berth became operational in 2017 and handles breakbulk, dry bulk, containerised and
project cargoes. Vessel maximum size is restricted to the depth of water at the Shatt
al Arab outer bar.
LOCATION:
135 km. from the Gulf, on the west bank of the Shatt al Arab, centre of Basrah city.
CHARTS:
Digital: GB503846 and GB503846.
Paper: BA 3846.
Publications:
NP63, Persian Gulf Pilot.
PORT LIMITS:
Extend 4 n.m. to the north and south of the port.
DOCUMENTS:
Customs, Immigration and Health board all vessels calling at Maqal port.
The following are required:
1 Crew List
1 Passenger List
1 Ports of Call List
1 Registry Certificate (copy)
1 Vessel's Particulars
In addition, the keys for bonded stores/storerooms will be required for inspection
of such…
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