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Ras Laffan

Ras Laffan is a medium coastal harbour behind a breakwater on the Persian Gulf, in Qatar. Its UN/LOCODE is QARLF. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Ras Laffan offers provisions. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEQARLF

CountryQatar

TypePort

RegionPersian Gulf, Arabian Gulf

Coordinates25.903, 51.616

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Services and supplies

What Ras Laffan offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil: No
Diesel: No
Fresh water: No
Provisions: Yes

Repair

Ship repairs: None

Harbour

Pilotage: Compulsory
Tugs: Yes
Stevedores: Yes
Mobile cranes: Yes
Lifts of 100 t+: Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception: Yes
Dirty ballast reception: No
Medical facilities: Yes

Largest vessel

Length: 345 m
Beam: 60 m
Draft: 12.5 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Ras Laffan, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter: Good
Entrance restrictions: Tide, other
Pilotage available: Yes
Pilotage advisable: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
ETA message required: Yes
Turning area: Yes
Overhead limits: No

Entry

First port of entry: Yes
Free pratique: Yes
Sanitation inspection: No

Cargo and berths

Wharves: Yes
Fixed cranes: Yes

Connections

Airport nearby: Yes

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Questions about Ras Laffan

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Laffan?

The UN/LOCODE of Ras Laffan is QARLF.

Is pilotage compulsory in Ras Laffan?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Ras Laffan as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Ras Laffan?

The nautical port index lists no fuel oil or diesel supply in Ras Laffan.

What is the largest vessel Ras Laffan can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 345 m long, 60 m wide, 12.5 m draft for Ras Laffan.

Is Ras Laffan a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Ras Laffan.

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