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Port Management
Byelaws
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January 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1
1.1 Purpose of Byelaws 1
1.2 Definitions 1
1.3 Scope of Application 5
1.4 Exemption 5
1.5 Entry into Force 6
2. ABU DHABI PORTS COMPANY 7
2.1 General 7
2.2 Functional Activities 7
2.3 Control and Management of Ports 7
3. APPOINTMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE HARBOUR
MASTER 10
3.1 Engaging and Authorising a Harbour Master 10
3.2 Functions of the Harbour Master 10
3.3 Powers of the Harbour Master 11
3.4 Harbour Master may Carry Out a Direction 12
3.5 Delegation of Power 13
3.6 Protection from Liability 13
3.7 Failure to Comply With a Direction 13
4. ACTIVITIES, PROHIBITIONS, AND AUTHORISATIONS 14
4.1 General 14
4.2 Activities 14
4.3 Prohibitions 15
4.4 Authorisations by Signs or Forms 15
4.5 Authorisations to Persons 16
5. PORT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMS 17
6. VESSEL REPORTING, ROUTING, TRAFFIC, PILOTAGE AND
TOWAGE 18
6.1 General 18
6.2 Vessel Reporting 18
6.3 Reporting of Incidents 19
6.4 Voyage Data Recorder 20
6.5 Vessel Traffic Service 20

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6.6 Pilotage 20
6.7 Towing, Mooring and Berthing 21
6.8 Master and Crew to be Onboard 23
7. PORT OPERATIONS 24
7.1 General 24
7.2 Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods
on Port Premises 24
7.3 Availability of Information on Dangerous Goods and
Marine Pollutants 24
7.4 Provisions in Relation to Dangerous Goods 25
7.5 Cargo Operations 26
7.6 Disposal of Seized, Detained or Abandoned Goods 27
7.7 Port Dues and Charges 27
8. PORT SAFETY 29
8.1 General 29
8.2 Standards of Vessels 29
8.3 Safe Operation of Vehicles 30
8.4 Removal of Objects and Substances 30
8.5 Fire Protection, Dangerous Situations and Emergencies 31
8.6 Precautionary Measures 32
8.7 Occupational Safety and Health 33
9. PORT SECURITY 38
9.1 General 38
9.2 Access to Premises 38
9.3 Compliance with International Security Requirements 38
9.4 Notification with Respect to Security 39
10. PORT ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 40
10.1 General 40
10.2 Compliance with Environmental Protection
Arrangements 40
10.3 Waste Management in Ports 40
11. RO-RO AND PASSENGER SHIPS 43
11.1 General 43
11.2 Ro-Ro Vessels and Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries 43
11.3 Passenger Ships 43
11.4 Clearance of Passengers and Baggage 43

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12. MISCELLANEOUS 45
12.1 General 45
12.2 Vessel Detention and Clearance 45
12.3 Licenses 46
12.4 Appointment of Agents 46
13. OFFENCES 48
13.1 General 48
13.2 Penalties Payable 48
13.3 Damage to ADPC Property 48
13.4 Non-Defined Offences 48
13.5 Discretion to Apply Penalty 48
13.6 Increase of Penalty for Repeat Offence 48
13.7 Offences by Bodies of Persons 48
13.8 Penalties to be Paid to ADPC 49
13.9 Presumption of Jurisdiction 49
13.10 Saving of Prosecutions under Other Laws 49
SCHEDULE 1 PORTS 50
SCHEDULE 2 FORMS FOR NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING 54
SCHEDULE 3 DANGEROUS GOODS LIMITATIONS 66
SCHEDULE 4 APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS 68
SCHEDULE 5 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 69
SCHEDULE 6 ACTIVITIES 70
SCHEDULE 7 CERTIFICATES AND EXEMPTIONS 71
SCHEDULE 8 NON-COMPLIANCE TARIFF 75

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1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Purpose of Byelaws
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (hereinafter referred to as „ADPC‟):
 in exercise of the powers conferred by the Transport Regulations
(General and Port Operations), 2010 (hereinafter referred to as „the
Port Regulations‟); and,
 considering that for the promotion of excellence in Port management
and for the advancement in port development it is necessary to lay
down Byelaws, directions, rules, policies and procedures in respect of
and to secure order, safety and the protection of the environment in
the ports including the lands and waters as well as the surroundings
thereof;
with the approval of the Department of Transport (hereinafter referred to
as „the Department‟), implements the following Port Management Byelaws.
1.2 Definitions
In these Byelaws the following terms shall have the following meanings:
ADPC means the Abu Dhabi Ports Company the public shareholding
company established under Amiri Decree No. 6 of 2006;
Agent means any person mandated to supply information and act on
behalf of the Owner or operator of the Vessel and holding a valid Licence
issued by ADPC, Federal or Amiri authorities as the case may be;
AIS means an Automatic Identification System;
Authorised Person means a person acting in the course of his duties who
is:
(a) An employee, agent, contractor or sub-contractor of ADPC; or,
(b) Is authorised by ADPC;
Bunkering Operation means the transfer between ships of a substance
consisting wholly or mainly of oil for consumption by the engines of the
ship receiving the substance;
Codes means the codes relevant to ports or shipping issued by the IMO or
the ILO, or both, or any regional Code relevant to shipping or the
protection of the environment;
Competent or Designated Authority means a port or other organization
designated by the Government of a GCC member state to process
information reported pursuant to the Port Regulations and includes ADPC;

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Conventions means the instruments relevant to ports or shipping issued
by the IMO or the ILO, or both, or any regional Conventions related to
shipping or the protection of the environment;
Dangerous Goods means any substance that may cause danger of
explosion, fire, corrosion, poisoning, intoxication or radiation, as specified
in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the (International)
Code for the Construction and Equipment of Vessels carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk, the (International) Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Vessels carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk of the IMO;
Department means the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, the
Department established under Law No.4 of 2006;
Federal Authority means a Government Authority under the Federal
National Council of the United Arab Emirates;
GCC means the Gulf Cooperation Council;
GMDSS means the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System;
Gulf Cooperation Council means the Cooperation Council for the Arab
Sates of the Gulf, with its members the United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of
Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain, State of Qatar and
the State of Kuwait, who each signed the GCC Charter at Abu Dhabi City,
United Arab Emirates on 21 Rajab 1401, corresponding to 25 May 1981;
Harbour Master means a Harbour Master appointed in writing by ADPC
pursuant to the Port Regulations;
ILO means the International Labour Organization;
IMDG Code means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code;
IMO means the International Maritime Organization;
Incident means, in relation to a Vessel, any occurrence on board a Vessel
or involving a Vessel whereby:
(a) There is loss of life or Major Injury to any person on board, or any
person is lost or falls overboard from the Vessel; or,
(b) A Vessel:
(i) Causes any loss of life, Major Injury or material damage;
(ii) Is lost or presumed to be lost;
(iii) Is abandoned;
(iv) Is materially damaged by fire, explosion, weather or other
cause;
(v) Grounds;
(vi) Is in collision;

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(vii) Malfunctions or breakdowns,
(viii) Causes significant harm to the environment; or,
(c) Any of the following occur:
(i) A collapse or bursting of any pressure Vessel, pipeline or valve;
(ii) A collapse or failure of any lifting equipment, access
equipment, hatch-cover, staging or boatswain‟s chair or any
associated load-bearing parts;
(iii) A collapse of cargo, unintended movement of cargo or ballast
sufficient to cause a list, or loss of cargo overboard;
(iv) A snagging of fishing gear which results in the Vessel heeling to
a dangerous angle; or,
(v) An escape of any harmful substance or Agent, if the
occurrence, taking into account its circumstances, might have
been liable to cause serious injury or to cause damage to the
health of any person;
International Voyage means a voyage from a port or place in the United
Arab Emirates to a port or place outside the territorial limits of the United
Arab Emirates;
ISM Code means the International Management Code for the Safe
Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, as amended;
ISO means the International Standards Organization;
ISPS Code means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code,
as amended;
Licence means a right issued by ADPC as licensor for the licensee to
perform services or works in a Port;
Licensed Pilot means a Pilot holding a valid Licence issued by ADPC;
Loads Line Convention means the International Convention on Load
Lines, 1966;
MARPOL Convention means the International Convention for the
Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978;
Major Injury means:
(d) Any fracture, other than to a finger, thumb or toe;
(e) Any loss of a limb or part of a limb;
(f) Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine;
(g) Loss of sight, whether temporary or permanent;
(h) Penetrating injury to the eye; or

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(i) Any other injury:
(i) Leading to hypothermia or to unconsciousness, or
(ii) Requiring resuscitation; or,
(iii) Requiring admittance to a hospital or other medical facility as
an inpatient for more than 24 hours;
Master means a officer who is competent and licensed to command and
duly assigned by the Owner to account for a Vessel and shall include every
person, except a Pilot, having command or charge of any Vessel;
Oil means oil of any description and includes spirit produced from oil of
any description;
Oil Transfer Operation means the transfer between two ships of a
substance consisting wholly or mainly of oil which is transported by either
or both of the ships for reward, but does not include:
(a) a bunkering operation, or
(b) a transfer of:
(i) cargo residues, or
(ii) Vessel-generated waste;
Owner means, in relation to a Vessel, the person defined by the
Certificate of Registry as the Owner or any duly authorised Agent of any
such person;
Pilot means any person not belonging to a Vessel who has conduct
thereof;
Pollution means the wrongful contamination of the atmosphere, water or
soil to the material injury of the right of an individual;
Port means any of the ports as exhibited in the Schedule 1 to these
Byelaws;
Port Facility means an area of land or water, or land and water, within a
Port (including any buildings, installations or equipment in or on the area)
used either wholly or partly in connection with the loading or unloading of
Vessels;
Port Facility Operator means the person responsible for the
superintendence and management of a Port Facility;
Port Regulations means the Transport Regulations (General and Port
Operations) 2010 as enacted by the Department;
Port Services means Port terminal services and facilities for the handling,
storage and transportation of goods, and the handling of passengers
carried by a Vessel;

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Port Waters means the waters within the boundaries of a Port for which
ADPC is responsible and to which these Byelaws apply, and includes port
basins, anchorages, port approach channels and other navigable water
areas;
SOLAS 74 means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1974, as amended;
SSAS means the Ship Security Alert System;
Terminal Operator means Abu Dhabi Terminals Public Joint Stock
Company or any other Person that may be licensed as a Terminal Operator
from time to time by ADPC;
VDR means the Voyage Data Recorder;
Vessel means any kind of water craft or apparatus, including non-
displacement craft, Wing-in-Ground craft and seaplanes, used or capable
of being used in navigation in water however propelled or moved and also
includes any kind of water craft deemed to be so by the Department.
Wing-in-Ground Craft (WIG) means a multimodal craft which, in its
main operational mode, flies in close proximity to the surface by utilising
surface-effect action. A WIG craft is a Vessel capable of operating
completely above the surface of the water on a dynamic air cushion
created by aerodynamic lift due to the ground effect between the Vessel
and the water‟s surface.
1.3 Scope of Application
1 Unless stated otherwise, pursuant to the Port Regulations, these Byelaws
apply to:
.1 The navigable waters, works, activities and the property managed by
ADPC of a port;
.2 All Vessels, goods, vehicles, companies, organizations and persons
entering or using a Port or the approach thereto.
2 Any directions, rules, conditions, restrictions or penalties issued pursuant
to these Byelaws shall be deemed for all purposes to form part of these
Byelaws.
1.4 Exemption
1 ADPC may exempt any person, Vessel, vehicle or premises or any class or
description of persons, Vessels, vehicles or premises from any of the
provisions of these Byelaws or any directions, rules, policies or procedures
implemented pursuant to the Port Regulations or these Byelaws.
2 Any exemption granted by ADPC under 1 shall not reduce or in any way
affect the responsibility to whom the exemption is granted or of the
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or the premises to whom the exemption is granted and ADPC shall not be
liable for any loss howsoever arising including but not limited to the death
or injury of any person or for any loss, damage or destruction of any
property, loss of profit or other consequential financial loss arising from
such exemption.
1.5 Entry into Force
These Byelaws shall enter into force on 01 January 2011.

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2. ABU DHABI PORTS COMPANY
2.1 General
ADPC has the independence of a juridical person and enjoys the full legal
capacity to practice its activities and achieve its objectives.
2.2 Functional Activities
It is the function and duty of ADPC:
(a) To promote the use, improvement and development of ports;
(b) To control navigation within a Port, Port Waters, or the approach to a
Port;
(c) To ensure the maintenance of order, security, safety of persons,
Ports and Port Facilities and the protection of the environment;
(d) To remove, destruct or dispose of any Vessel, material or other
objects interfering with the safety of navigation or Port operations
and the recovery of costs incurred;
(e) To control the movement of persons, vehicles, or goods within a
Port;
(f) To exercise licensing functions in respect of activities, services, work
and facilities within a Port;
(g) To perform such other functions as are conferred on ADPC by the
Department.
2.3 Control and Management of Ports
1 ADPC may, in consultation with the Department, make or amend
directions, rules, policies and procedures for the control and management
of a Port subject to these Byelaws, and the approach thereto, and for the
maintenance of good order therein, and generally for the purposes of
these Byelaws, and, in particular, but not limited to, may make directions,
rules, policies and procedures for or in respect of all or any of the following
matters:
(a) Controlling traffic and preventing and removing obstructions or
impediments to navigation within a Port and the approach thereto;
(b) The reporting of incidents or accidents;
(c) The conduct of inquiries into any case where damage has been
caused to or by a Vessel, including incidents of Pollution;
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(e) Controlling the use of lights and the signals to be used in a Port and
the steps to be taken for avoiding collision by Vessels navigating in a
Port;
(f) Supervising, and controlling the delivery of pilotage services
including, but not limited to, the licensing of Pilots and pilotage
service providers;
(g) Supervising and controlling the delivery of Vessel Traffic Services
including, but not limited to, the licensing of Vessel Traffic Service
providers;
(h) The information to be supplied by the Masters, Owners, Agents and
other persons in respect of Vessels arriving, departing or in transit
through Port Waters, and the time and manner in which such
information shall be supplied;
(i) Controlling and directing all activities carried on in a Port and the
approach thereto, including but not limited to prescribing the
conditions for movement of Vessels, towage, the transfer of cargoes
and the sale and supply of water or fuel to Vessels and providing for
the licensing thereof;
(j) Keeping clean the basins, works and premises of ADPC and the
waters of the Port and the approach thereto and preventing oil, filth,
rubbish or any other thing from being thrown or entering therein or
thereon;
(k) Controlling and supervising all activities carried on in a Port and
providing for the licensing thereof;
(l) Controlling the provision and maintenance of adequate and efficient
pontoons for the landing of persons, mooring buoys, gangways,
landing stages, moorings and berthing facilities and providing for the
licensing thereof;
(m) Controlling the provision and maintenance of beacons, lighthouses,
buoys and other aids to navigation not owned or erected by ADPC
and providing for the licensing thereof;
(n) Controlling the navigation and place of anchoring or mooring of all
Vessels;
(o) Controlling the mode of utilizing, stowing and keeping Dangerous
Goods on board Vessels and the conveyance within the Port of any
kind of Dangerous Goods with any other kind of goods, articles or
substances;
(p) Controlling, declaring and defining the wharves and docks and on
and from which goods shall be landed from and shipped in Vessels;

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(q) Keeping free passages of such width as is deemed necessary in a
Port and along or near to the wharves, docks, moorings and other
similar works in or adjoining the same and for marking out the
spaces so to be kept free;
(r) The information to be supplied by the Masters, Owners or Agents and
other persons in respect of goods loaded or discharged at the
wharves in a Port, and the time and manner in which such
information shall be supplied;
(s) Prohibiting the embarkation and disembarkation of persons except at
such places as may be authorised by ADPC for such purpose;
(t) Prohibiting the loading, handling or discharging of Dangerous Goods
at wharves or docks where such loading, handling or discharging
appears specially dangerous to the public;
(u) Supervising and controlling the delivery of the services of Agents;
(v) Controlling and licensing the placing of structures, buildings works or
any obstruction on the land or in the water of a Port.
2 ADPC may, in making any direction, rule policy or procedure under 1
above, provide that any contravention of or failure to comply with any
control shall be an offence and may prescribe as a penalty in respect of
any one offence, a penalty.

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3. APPOINTMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS
OF THE HARBOUR MASTER
3.1 Engaging and Authorising a Harbour Master
1 ADPC:
.1 shall ensure that a Harbour Master is appointed in writing for each
Port; and,
.2 may appoint, in writing, a deputy Harbour Master who may be
entrusted with such functions and powers that ADPC may determine.
2 An authorisation issued to a Harbour Master under 1 above may be general
or may be limited to the exercise of the functions and powers that are
specified in the authorisation.
3 A person authorised to act as a Harbour Master under 1 has all the
functions and may exercise all the powers that are specified in his letter of
appointment and, when carrying out any such function or exercising any
such power, the person acts as the Harbour Master.
3.2 Functions of the Harbour Master
1 The functions of a Harbour Master are to:
(a) Control and direct Vessels entering and leaving the waters for which
he has been engaged, including the time and manner of doing so;
(b) Control and direct the navigation and other movement of Vessels in
those waters;
(c) Control and direct the positioning of any Vessel including where and
in what manner any Vessel may anchor or be secured;
(d) Control and direct the time and manner of the taking in or
discharging from any Vessel of cargo, stores, fuel, fresh water, water
ballast and waste material in those waters;
(e) Control and direct the securing or removal of any Vessel in those
waters, from or to any position he thinks fit;
(f) Ensure that Port Waters and infrastructure, including all wharves,
quays and jetties do not pose a threat to safe navigation
(irrespective of whether such infrastructure is under the control of
ADPC or any other person); and,
(g) Execute any other functions that are conferred on him by ADPC.
2 A Harbour Master shall carry out his functions under 1 above in a manner
that:

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.1 Ensures the safety of persons, Vessels and property and the safe
operation of Vessels; and
.2 Minimises the effect of Vessel operations on the environment.
3.3 Powers of the Harbour Master
1 Pursuant to the Port Regulations, and subject to the scope of his
authorisation from ADPC, a Harbour Master has the power to:
(a) Issue written or verbal directions in relation to the functions listed
under Byelaw 3.2;
(b) Prohibit the entry into, or require the removal from, a port of any
Vessel that he has reasonable cause to believe is in imminent danger
of sinking in a Port and causing an obstruction to navigation or is in
imminent danger of causing serious damage to the marine
environment or property in a Port;
(c) Raise, remove or destroy any Vessel or wreck sunken, stranded or
abandoned within a Port, recover from the person responsible for
such Vessel all costs incurred in such raising, removal or destruction
and in lighting, buoying, marking or detaining the Vessel or wreck
and, on non-payment after written demand of such costs or any part
thereof, sell such Vessel or wreck and out of the proceeds of the sale
defray such unpaid costs, rendering the surplus, if any, to the person
entitled thereto and recover any unpaid balance from the owner of
such Vessel or wreck or from the person who was the owner of the
Vessel at the time it was sunk, stranded or abandoned;
(d) Give notice to the Owner or other person legally responsible for the
upkeep of any Vessel within a Port, calling upon him to remove or
otherwise dispose of such Vessel which in his opinion is not
seaworthy or is likely to become an obstruction, wreck or derelict,
and to do whatever may be necessary for the removal or disposal of
such Vessel and to recover all costs incurred from the said Owner or
person should the said Owner or person fail to comply with such
notice within the time specified therein;
(e) Board any Vessel that in his opinion is in imminent danger of sinking,
or causing and obstruction to navigation or causing serious damage
to property and move, secure or operate such Vessel in the event
that there is no one on board able to execute his direction;
(f) Enter upon premises (whether under the control of ADPC or any
other person) for the purposes of inspecting port infrastructure and
issuing written directions to the person in charge to rectify any
deficiencies that may pose a threat to the safety of navigation or the
protection of the environment.
2 Directions issued under 1 above may apply:

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(a) Generally:
(iii) To all Vessels or to a class of Vessels designated, or the
designation of which is provided for, in the direction;
(iv) To all Ports or to a single Port, or to a part designated, or the
designation of which is provided for, in the direction; and,
(v) At all times or at times designated, or the designation of which
is provided for, in that direction; or,
(b) Specially:
(i) To control and direct the position where and the manner in
which any Vessel may anchor or be secured in a Port or its
approach thereto, or,
(ii) To direct the employment of tugs to be used for the movement
of any Vessel either in their number or capacity as the Harbour
Master thinks fit;
(c) To any other thing for or with respect to the management of the
operation of Vessels in a Port or its approach thereto.
3 A Harbour Master shall not knowingly give any direction if that direction
would endanger the life of any person on a Vessel.
4 A Harbour Master may not give any direction in relation to any matter that
falls within the competence of the Federal Authority as the maritime
administration of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), except as may be
authorised by the Federal Authority in writing.
3.4 Harbour Master may Carry Out a Direction
1 A Harbour Master may carry out a direction or have a direction being
carried out if:
.1 There is no person on board a Vessel to whom a Harbour Master may
give a direction and there are reasonable grounds to act urgently
without giving a direction; or,
.2 A direction under these Byelaws or any other rules is not complied
with.
2 In any case under 1 above the Harbour Master may cause the Vessel to be
dealt with as he may require.
3 For that purpose, the Harbour Master (or a person authorised by the
Harbour Master for the purposes of this Byelaw) may board a Vessel and
move, secure or otherwise operate the Vessel.
4 ADPC may recover from the Master or Owner of a Vessel referred to in 1
above as a civil debt in any court of competent jurisdiction the reasonable
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functions under that Byelaw, subject to any applicable Federal or Amiri
Laws or Decrees.
3.5 Delegation of Power
A Harbour Master may delegate any power conferred on the Harbour
Master by or under the Port Regulations to an officer or employee of ADPC.
3.6 Protection from Liability
A Harbour Master is not personally liable for anything done or omitted to
be done in the exercise of a power or the performance of a function under
or in connection with the Port Regulations or these Byelaws, or any
direction, rule, policy or procedure issued pursuant to these Byelaws.
3.7 Failure to Comply With a Direction
1 The person who fails to comply with a direction issued by a Harbour Master
shall be liable to a penalty.
2 It shall be a defence to the Master of a Vessel charged with an offence
under 1 above to prove that he had reasonable ground for supposing that
compliance with the direction in question would be likely to imperil his
vessel or any person for who he is responsible or that in the circumstances
compliance was impracticable.

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4. ACTIVITIES, PROHIBITIONS, AND
AUTHORISATIONS
4.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to the authorisation or licensing of Port
activities for the good order, health, safety, security or protection of lives,
property or the environment in a Port.
2 The directions, rules, conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to in 1
above may relate to:
.1 Activities;
.2 Prohibitions;
.3 Authorisation by signs or forms; and,
.4 Authorisation to persons.
4.2 Activities
1 If authorised through a contract, lease or concession agreed with or a
Licence obtained from ADPC, within a Port a person may:
(a) Conduct a diving operation;
(b) Carry out hot work;
(c) Conduct salvage operations;
(d) Place, store, handle or transport Dangerous Goods, industrial waste
or pollutants;
(e) Bunker or fuel;
(f) Excavate or remove material or substance;
(g) Conduct a dredging operation;
(h) Place or operate a light or day marker;
(i) Place, alter, remove or relocate an aid to navigation, buoy, mooring,
float, picket mark or sign;
(j) Build, place, rebuild, repair, alter, move or remove any structure or
work on, in, over under, through or across land or water.
2 ADPC reserves the right to refuse to authorise any activity expressed in 1 if
that activity may cause an effect prohibited under Byelaw 4.3 which
cannot, in the opinion of ADPC, be effectively mitigated through measures
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3 The person who conducts any of the activities specified in 1 above without
the authority of ADPC shall be liable to a penalty.
4.3 Prohibitions
1 A person may be held liable to a penalty and to compensate ADPC for the
damage caused if carrying out an activity prohibited in a Port including an
activity that has or may have any of the following effects:
.1 Endangering a person‟s health or a person‟s, Port‟s, Vessel‟s or
property‟s security or safety;
.2 Interfering with navigation, towage, manoeuvring, berthing or
mooring;
.3 Obstructing any land or water area;
.4 Hindering or obstructing an activity authorized by ADPC;
.5 Reducing the depth of the waters of the Port or its approach thereto;
.6 Causing damage to persons, ships, cargoes, vehicles, baggage or
any other property;
.7 Emitting agents polluting or otherwise reducing the quality of a Port‟s
soil, water or air;
.8 Interfering with or adversely affecting Port operations or the property
managed by ADPC, the Terminal Operator or by any contracted or
licensed port operators.
2 No person shall conduct any of the following activities in a Port:
.1 Release or tranship refuse or other similar material or substance;
.2 Other than in relation to a bunkering operation, carry out:
b) An oil transfer operation, a chemical transfer operation or a
liquefied gas transfer operation between Vessels;
c) A liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or
gas transfer;
.3 Set off a flare or other signalling device; or,
.4 Cast adrift a Vessel, log or other object.
3 The person who conducts any of the activities specified in 2 above shall be
liable to a penalty.
4.4 Authorisations by Signs or Forms
ADPC may grant authorisation for the performance of an activity specified
in Byelaw 4.1 through the posting of signs or the issue of forms, and may
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4.5 Authorisations to Persons
1 ADPC may grant authorisation to a person for the performance of an
activity specified in Byelaw 4.2, and may make rules for this purpose.
2 Subject to 4 below, ADPC may give its authorisation for an activity
expressed in waleyB 4.2 on receipt of a request and the information
required by ADPC.
3 If the activity expressed in Byelaw 4.2 appears to have a result prohibited
under Byelaw 4.3, ADPC may refuse to give authorisation or may require
that the person obtains prior insurance that covers the risk of the activity.
4 A person applying for authorisation under this Byelaw shall provide to
ADPC:
.1 The name and address of the applying person;
.2 Information relevant to the proposed activity as determined by ADPC
to enable it to assess the likelihood of a result prohibited under
waleyB 4.3;
.3 As may be directed by ADPC, proof that the applicant has an
insurance policy that provides adequate coverage of the risk of the
activity and listing ADPC as an additional beneficiary; and,
.4 As may be directed by ADPC, performance security and damage
security in respect of the conduct of an activity.
5 ADPC may cancel an authorisation given under 1 above or change the
conditions of the authorisation if the conduct of the activity is seen to have
a result prohibited under Byelaw 4.3.

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5. PORT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND
SAFETY SYSTEMS
1 Pursuant to the Port Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set
conditions, restrictions or penalties in relation to Port environmental,
health and safety systems for the good order, health, safety, security or
protection of lives, property or the environment in a Port.
2 The directions, rules or set conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to
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6. VESSEL REPORTING, ROUTING, TRAFFIC,
PILOTAGE AND TOWAGE
6.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to Vessel reporting, routing, traffic,
Pilotage and towage for the good order, health, safety, security or
protection of lives, property or the environment in a Port.
2 The directions, rules or set conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to
in 1 above may relate to:
.1 Vessel reporting, vessel routing and traffic services;
.2 Compulsory Pilotage Areas, Pilotage and Exemptions;
.3 Notification requirements for a Pilot;
.4 Piliotage licenses and certificates;
.5 Towing, mooring and berthing; and,
.6 Master and crew to be onboard.
6.2 Vessel Reporting
1 The Master or Agent of any Vessel heading for a Port shall, at least 48
hours in advance of arrival, notify ADPC of its intended entry and
movements in a Port by providing the information on the Vessel specified
in Schedule 2 to these Byelaws. To facilitate reporting, in submitting the
information to ADPC, the Master or Agent shall use the “Uniform Pre-
Arrival Notification Report” contained in Schedule 2 to these Byelaws.
2 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel intending to enter a Port for a
purpose other than cargo operations or passenger
embarkation/disembarkation, such as repair, bunkering, medical
assistance, or crew change or a Vessel in distress or in a state of
emergency shall follow the provisions of the Port Regulations including
providing the information required under 1 above, as appropriate.
3 The Master of a Vessel required to provide information under 1 or 2 above
shall inform ADPC of any change to the information so notified until the
Master is released from formally reporting.
4 Where carriage is required under the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 74) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), every Vessel entering a Port shall, in accordance with
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System (AIS) and a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) which meet the
requirements and performance standards set out in SOLAS 74.
5 Where carriage is required under SOLAS 74, every Vessel entering a Port,
in compliance with SOLAS 74, Chapter IV, shall carry onboard the required
communications equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS), for transmitting Vessel-to-shore distress alerts by at
least two separate and independent means, each using a different radio
communication service.
6 ADPC may require from the Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel intending
to enter a Port additional information with respect to the Vessel and its
crew, passengers and cargoes in a form as determined by ADPC.
7 ADPC may refuse to grant permission to a Vessel to enter a Port under the
following circumstances:
.1 If notification is not received at least 48 hours in advance of arrival
as required under 1 or 2 above;
.2 Until such time as ADPC is satisfied that the information required
under 1 or 2 above, or any additional informational information
required under 6 above, has been provided by the Owner, Master or
Agent; or,
.3 If the AIS, SSAS or GMDSS equipment required under 4 and 5 above
is malfunctioning.
8 The Owner, Master or Agent who supplies erroneous information to ADPC,
as required and as appropriate, shall be liable to a penalty.
6.3 Reporting of Incidents
1 The Master of a Vessel in a Port or its approach thereto shall immediately
report to the Harbour Master any Incident as defined in Byelaw 1.2.
2 The report under 1 above shall include:
.1 The identity of the Vessel;
.2 The location of the Incident;
.3 The port of departure;
.4 The port of destination;
.5 The address from where information may be obtained on the danger,
hazard or threat or dangerous and polluting goods carried on board;
.6 The number of persons on board; and,
.7 Details of the Incident and any other information as may be
requested by the Harbour Master.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that fails to report an Incident to
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6.4 Voyage Data Recorder
1 Where carriage is required under SOLAS 74, every Vessel entering a Port
shall be fitted with a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) system in accordance
with Schedule 2 of these Byelaws.
2 The VDR required under 1 above shall meet the requirements and
performance standards set out in SOLAS 74.
6.5 Vessel Traffic Service
1 With respect to the operation of Vessels in a Port or the approach thereto,
ADPC may, through the use of a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS):
.1 Give a traffic clearance to a Vessel to enter, leave or proceed within
a port or any area of a Port;
.2 Direct the Master, Pilot or person in charge of a Vessel to provide
specified information in respect of the Vessel;
.3 Direct a Vessel to use specified radio frequencies in communications
with the VTS or other ships;
.4 Direct a Vessel, at a specified time or between specified times:
(a) To leave a dock, berth or other Port Facility;
(b) To leave or refrain from entering any area; or,
(c) To proceed to or remain at a specified location.
2 No Vessel exceeding 24 metres in length shall enter, leave or proceed
within a Port without having obtained a clearance from the appropriate
VTS.
3 For the avoidance of doubt, any Direction issued by a VTS shall be
considered to be issued under the power and authority of the Harbour
Master.
4 The provisions of Byelaw 3.7 shall apply to any Direction issued by a VTS.
5 The Owner, Master or Agent of any Vessel that fails to obtain clearance
from the appropriate VTS, where required under 2 above, shall be liable to
a penalty.
6.6 Pilotage
1 All Port Waters are compulsory pilotage areas.
2 Unless operating under the provisions of an exemption issued by ADPC, no
Vessel exceeding a length of 24 metres shall enter, leave or proceed in a
Port without securing the services of a Licensed Pilot.
3 ADPC may deny pilotage service to a Vessel on request due to:
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.2 Failures or deficiencies in the structure, safety equipment or steering
or propulsion systems of a Vessel;
.3 If, without reasonable cause, the person in charge of the Vessel fails
to:
(a) Provide safe boarding and disembarking facilities for a Pilot;
(b) Provide adequate accommodation and meals to a Pilot if the
pilot is on board for a period of more than 3 hours;
(c) Sign the Uniform Master‟s Report supplied by ADPC to the pilot;
(d) Comply with the Vessel‟s reporting obligations under waleyB
6.1; or,
.4 If Byelaw 4.3 has not been complied with.
4 If required under 2 above, the Owner, Master or Agent of any Vessel that
enters, leaves or proceeds in a Port without securing the services of a
Licensed Pilot shall be liable to a penalty. In addition, the Owner, Master
or Agent shall be liable to pay all pilotage fees due.
6.7 Towing, Mooring and Berthing
1 The Harbour Master shall be informed before the commencement of any
Vessel movement.
2 The Master of a Vessel berthed, moored or anchored in a Port shall ensure
that at any time adequate towing lines can be attached to the Vessel for
the Vessel to be towed from its berth, mooring or anchorage.
3 Tug assistance is compulsory for all Vessel manoeuvres in Port. However,
the movement of a Vessel alongside may be permitted by the Harbour
Master subject to whatever conditions he sees fit.
4 Tug assistance to a Vessel in a Port shall only be provided by a tug service
provider licensed by ADPC.
5 The requirements for tug assistance for navigation or manoeuvring
assistance, and for berthing and un-berthing operations shall be
determined by the Master of the Vessel in agreement with the Pilot and
shall be based on best practice taking into account guidance as may be
issued by the Harbour Master.
6 Any failure of a Master of the Vessel and Pilot to reach agreement with
respect to the employment of tugs either in their number or capacity shall
be referred to the Harbour Master for decision. Any such decision shall be
binding and the Master of a Vessel refusing to act in accordance with the
decision shall be denied any further service.
7 The number and capacity of tugs required to berth or un-berth or for any
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Vessel or the pilot, having regard to the size and features of the Vessel on
the following conditions:
.1 A tug used to assist a Vessel or a body being towed is considered to
be under the executive control of the Master of that Vessel or the
Owner of the body being towed, and the Master or Owner shall be
responsible and liable for any damage caused to other ships or
floating equipment, tug or Port Facilities;
.2 ADPC and its licensed tug service providers bear no responsibility
and liability, including any damage, which a third party may sustain;
.3 ADPC and its licensed tug service providers shall not be accountable
for any delay, stoppage or inadequate power of the tug, however
occasioned or for whatever purpose.
8 The conditions for towage under these Byelaws are activated at the
commencement of towage operations.
9 ADPC may issue additional conditions for towage in the Uniform Master‟s
Report. Acceptance of the additional conditions for towage, as established
in the Uniform Master‟s Report shall be signed prior to the operation by the
Owner, Master or Agent of the Vessel or body to be towed.
10 The Harbour Master, after having considered all relevant circumstances in
each particular case, such as the type, propulsion, size, draught and
manoeuvrability of the Vessel and the prevailing traffic, navigation and
weather conditions, may exempt a Vessel from employing tug assistance.
11 For the avoidance of doubt, the risk of Vessel manoeuvring in a port, with
or without tug assistance, remains exclusively with the Master and the
conduct of the Vessel and the control of the tug(s) employed remain under
the Master‟s responsibility.
12 Manoeuvres of a Vessel with other than the full engine power available
shall only be performed with the consent of the Harbour Master.
13 The Master of a Vessel shall be responsible for the safe mooring of the
Vessel at all times while the Vessel is in port.
14 All mooring lines shall be fitted with rat guards while the Vessel is
alongside berth.
15 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that:
.1 Fails to inform the Harbour Master before the commencement of a
movement; or,
.2 Fails to ensure adequate towing lines can be attached to enable the
Vessel to be towed from its berth, mooring or anchorage shall be
liable to a penalty; or,
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(a) Without the service of tugs; or,
(b) Using tugs supplied by a tug service provider not licensed by
ADPC; or,
(c) Other than with full engine power available; or,
.4 Is not fitted with rat guards whilst alongside berth:
shall be liable to a penalty.
6.8 Master and Crew to be Onboard
1 Unless otherwise authorised by ADPC, the Master of a Vessel while
berthed, moored or anchored in a Port shall at all times ensure that:
.1 He, or his qualified representative is present on board the Vessel;
.2 That there are sufficient crew present for the normal course of
operation of the Vessel; and,
.3 The Vessel is, at all times, kept in a state of readiness so that it can
be moved quickly.
2 The Master of a Vessel shall be responsible for the conduct of the crew
members of the Vessel while the Vessel is in port. The members of the
crew shall observe the rules of good general conduct and shall comply with
the Port Regulations, these Byelaws, and any direction or rule issued
pursuant to them at all times
3 Any disagreement on board the Vessel between the Master and the crew or
any action or violation against the Port Regulations or these Byelaws, or
any direction or rule issued pursuant to them committed by any member
of the crew shall be reported by the Master or Agent of the Vessel to the
Harbour Master to settle the matter, or for referring the matter to the
competent authorities.
4 The Owner, Master or Agent of any Vessel that fails to:
.1 Ensure that:
(a) The Master or his qualified representative is onboard;
(b) That there are sufficient crew present for the normal course of
operation of the Vessel; or,
(c) The vessel is kept in a state of readiness;
.2 Maintain responsibility for the conduct of the crew; or,
.3 Report any disagreement on board to the Harbour Master;
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7. PORT OPERATIONS
7.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to Port operations for the good order,
health, safety, security or protection of lives, property or the environment
in a Port.
2 The directions, rules or conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to in 1
above may relate to:
.1 Ships and cargoes;
.2 Cargo operations;
.3 Disposal of seized, detained or abandoned goods; and,
.4 Port dues and charges.
7.2 Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods on
Port Premises
1 Every owner or operator of a road vehicle and every Terminal Operator,
Port Facility Operator, port stevedore, marine, bunker or Vessel yard
operator shall strictly comply with any „Regulations for the Safe Transport,
Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods‟, as established by ADPC and
approved by the Department.
2 The person that fails to comply with the „Regulations for the Safe
Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods‟, as established by
ADPC and approved by the Department, shall be liable to a penalty.
7.3 Availability of Information on Dangerous Goods and
Marine Pollutants
1 For consignments of Dangerous Goods or Marine pollutants in a Port on
board a Vessel, a road vehicle or deposited on Port property, the Owner or
Master of the Vessel, the owner or operator of the road vehicle or the Port
Facility operator and the Port‟s emergency services shall ensure that the
appropriate information shall be immediately available at all times for use
in emergency response to accidents and incidents involving Dangerous
Goods or marine pollutants.
2 The information required under 1 above shall be available at a safe
distance from packages containing the Dangerous Goods or marine
pollutants and immediately accessible in the event of an incident.
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.1 Appropriate entries in the special list, manifest or dangerous goods
declaration; or,
.2 Provision of a separate document such as a safety data sheet; or,
.3 Provision of a separate document such as the “Emergency
Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods” and “Medical First
Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods”, for use
in conjunction with the transport document.
4 The person as specified in 1 above that fails to ensure the information
required under 1 above is:
.1 Immediately available; and,
.2 At a safe distance in an appropriate format from packages containing
the Dangerous Goods or marine pollutants;
shall be liable to a penalty.
7.4 Provisions in Relation to Dangerous Goods
1 ADPC may require, through Harbour Master direction or Notice, that the
carrier reported as intending to or transporting Dangerous Goods or
polluting substances to a Port, whether or not as transshipment or in
transit, to provide additional information or to clarify the information
already given in respect to the Dangerous Goods or pollutants carried on
board a Vessel or vehicle prior to loading.
2 Should the additional information requested under 1 above not be
provided, ADPC or an Authorised Person may decline permission for the
Vessel or vehicle concerned to enter a Port.
3 ADPC may, through Harbour Master direction or Notice, or on the
instruction of an Authorised Person:
.1 Refuse any Dangerous Goods or pollutants for handling, storage or
transshipment in a Port if ADPC or the Authorised Person considers,
on reasonable grounds, that their handling, storage or transshipment
would create a danger or a threat to life or property in a Port, or in
the environment;
.2 For any class of Dangerous Goods or for marine pollutants, require
the Agent of the Vessel or the goods‟ or pollutant‟s owner or carrier
to arrange for the goods‟ or pollutant‟s direct delivery or loading;
.3 Remove, or give orders to remove, any Vessel or container or
movable tank, vehicle or any container loaded with or previously
loaded with dangerous or polluting substances, when, in the opinion
of the Harbour Master or Authorised Person, there are reasonable
grounds for believing it is dangerous to life or property within a Port,
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4 The quantities of Dangerous Goods permitted for each port operating
under the Port Regulations are set out in Schedule 3 of these Byelaws.
5 Upon request of the Owner, Master or Agent of the Vessel, ADPC may
make exemptions from the provisions of 4 above.
6 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel shall not bring Dangerous Goods
or marine pollutants into a port unless properly stowed, separated, labeled
and marked on board the Vessel and all necessary measures are
completed to secure the transport, storage and handling of them in
compliance with the provisions of the pertinent conventions.
7 Compliance with the requirements of 6 above shall be registered in special
documents for the carriage of Dangerous Goods or marine pollutants.
8 The documents required from and the notices to be given by the Owner,
Master or Agent of the Vessel for the loading, discharging, transhipment
and transiting of Dangerous Goods or marine pollutants shall comply with
the Port Regulations.
9 The Port Facility Operator is responsible for the safe movement and
storage of Dangerous Goods in a Port.
10 The Owner, Master, Agent, vehicle operator or carrier that:
.1 Fails to comply with any direction issued by the Harbour Master,
Notice issued by ADPC, or instruction given by an Authorised Person
in relation to dangerous or polluting substances; or,
.2 Who brings dangerous substances or marine pollutants into a Port
that are not properly stowed, separated, labeled or marked in
accordance with the requirements of 8 above;
shall be liable to a penalty
11 Any person that transports, handles or stores Dangerous Goods with a
quantity exceeding that set out in Schedule 3 of these Byelaws shall be
liable to a penalty.
12 The Port Facility Operator that fails to ensure the safe movement and
storage of Dangerous Goods or marine pollutants in a Port shall be liable
to a penalty.
7.5 Cargo Operations
1 Cargo operations are a commercial undertaking governed by service
agreements and/or port tariffs, or both.
2 Any agreements in relation to cargo operations shall be directly
established, in writing, between the Owner, Master or Agent of the Vessel,
or the owner of goods or vehicles or their agents and ADPC or the
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3 The provision of cargo operations in a Port shall be effected in compliance
with the Port Regulations in respect to safety, security and environment
protection.
4 Cargo operations shall not be effected in a Port other than by a Terminal
Operator licensed or contracted by ADPC.
5 Any Owner, Master or Agent that undertakes cargo operations in a Port, or
the approach thereto, without an agreement, in writing, with ADPC or with
a Terminal Operator licensed or contracted by ADPC, shall be liable to a
penalty.
6 Any person that provides a cargo operations service in a Port, or the
approach thereto, without a Licence or contract issued by ADPC shall be
liable to a penalty.
7.6 Disposal of Seized, Detained or Abandoned Goods
1 Where, in the opinion of ADPC, any goods that have been seized or
detained under the Port Regulations, or where the owner of the goods is
unknown or where the goods have been abandoned or were not collected
within the period as determined by ADPC:
.1 Are likely to rot, spoil or otherwise perish;
.2 Pose a threat to the health of persons;
.3 Present a risk or danger in respect of the hygienic conditions of a
port, its safety or security or to the environment;
.4 Occupying a port area needed for the purpose of Vessel berthing or
cargo handling, storage or transport;
ADPC may, with the consent of the Department, and in accordance with
the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Unified Customs Tariff, where deemed
appropriate under the circumstances and under the responsibility and for
the account of the Vessel that carried the goods, sell or otherwise dispose
of the goods in a manner and for the price that is reasonable in the
circumstances.
2 The disposal under 1 above of such goods may include their destruction or
return to the port of loading.
7.7 Port Dues and Charges
1 The charges, fees or dues fixed in respect of a Vessel or goods shall be
paid to ADPC or the Terminal Operator, as appropriate, by the Owner or
the person in charge of the Vessel or his Agent, or the owner of the goods.
2 The charges, fees or dues fixed in respect of a person or vehicle shall be
paid to ADPC or the Terminal Operator, as appropriate, by that person or
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3 ADPC may ask for a guarantee to be deposited by the Owner or Agent of a
Vessel, or by the owner of goods or vehicles prior to the provision of a
service. Likewise, a Terminal Operator, with the approval of ADPC, may
ask for a guarantee to be deposited by the Owner or Agent of a Vessel, or
by the owner of goods or vehicles, or their agents, prior to the provision of
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8. PORT SAFETY
8.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to Port safety for the good order,
health, safety, security or protection of lives, property or the environment
in a Port.
2 In making any directions, rules or conditions, restrictions or penalties
referred to in 1 above ADPC may extend the compliance of minimum
standards set by the Department for safety in ports and related waters to
be any Vessel.
3 The directions, rules or conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to in 1
and 2 above may relate to:
.1 Standards of Vessels;
.2 Safe operation of vehicles;
.3 Removal of objects and substances;
.4 Fire protection, dangerous situations and emergencies;
.5 Precautionary measures; and,
.6 Occupational safety and health.
8.2 Standards of Vessels
1 Every Owner, Master or Agent applying for permission for a Vessel to enter
a Port shall ensure that the standard of the Vessel complies with the
minimum standards set out in Schedule 4 to these Byelaws and any
additional instructions given thereto by ADPC.
2 Every Vessel entering a Port shall carry on board the conventions,
resolutions, protocols and codes, always as amended, set out in Schedule
5 to these Byelaws.
3 The Department or ADPC may temporarily or permanently extend any of
the requirements of the provisions under 1 above.
4 The Owner, Master or Agent that:
.1 Operates a vessel in a Port that does not comply with the minimum
standards set out in Schedule 4 to these Byelaws; or,
.2 Fails to carry the documents set out in Schedule 5 to these Byelaws;
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8.3 Safe Operation of Vehicles
1 Every person who operates a vehicle on Port property shall do so in a safe
manner and at a speed not exceeding the speed limit posted on signs or a
lower speed that is reasonable under the circumstances.
2 Every person entering, leaving or while in a Port with a vehicle designed
for the use on public roads shall ensure that the vehicle complies with all
Federal and Amiri legal provisions for the safe use and operation of road
vehicles, including the securing of cargo and containers and carriage of
Dangerous Goods and polluting substances.
3 It is the obligation of the owner of a vehicle and the operator of a vehicle
that no unsafe vehicle shall enter or leave or move in a Port.
4 Every person who operates a vehicle on Port property shall obey the
instructions on any sign posted and traffic directions given by the
competent Amiri entities or a person Authorised for that purpose by ADPC.
5 The Master of a Vessel in a Port loading vehicles or vehicles carrying cargo,
whether or not they are being loaded as rolling stock, shall ensure their
safe condition, including the cargo‟s safe securing, the vehicle‟s safe
stowage and lashing on board and shall obey the other safety
requirements in accordance with the relevant IMO provisions.
6 The person who operates a vehicle on Port property:
.1 At a speed exceeding the limit posted on signs; or,
.2 Who fails to obey the instructions on any sign posted or given by an
Authorised Person;
shall be liable to a penalty.
7 Further to 6 above, in addition to a penalty, ADPC may have a vehicle
locked, stored or removed if the vehicle or the cargo carried is unsafe, or
of the vehicle has exceeded the permitted speed or has exceeded the
vehicle‟s rated weight limit or has been parked or stopped contrary to the
Port Regulations or these Byelaws, or any direction or rule made pursuant
to them, until the penalty has been paid and the deficiency corrected to
the satisfaction of ADPC.
8 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel whose Master fails to ensure the
safe loading, stowage and lashing of vehicles onboard the Vessel shall be
liable to a penalty.
8.4 Removal of Objects and Substances
1 Every person who drops, deposits, discharges or spills refuse or a
substance that pollutes, an object that interferes with navigation or traffic,
or any cargo or Vessel‟s gear shall notify the Harbour Master of the
incident without delay and remove the object or substances in compliance
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2 The person who fails to notify the Harbour Master of an incident as
specified in 1 above shall be liable to a penalty.
8.5 Fire Protection, Dangerous Situations and Emergencies
1 Every person in a Port shall follow the fire protection and prevention
measures taken and instructions given by ADPC, the Terminal Operator,
an Authorised Person or the pertinent fire fighting or safety authority.
2 Every person who, in a Port, may or may likely cause a dangerous
situation shall:
.1 Hold valid insurance that covers the risk of causing a dangerous
situation and the damages that may occur as a result thereof and
that holds harmless ADPC and any third party against such damage;
.2 Establish measures to prevent accidents or station a person at the
site of the dangerous situation to warn of the danger and to prevent
injury to persons or damage to Vessels or property; and,
.3 Notify the Harbour Master without delay as to the nature of the
dangerous situation and the precautions that have been taken and
their location.
3 Notwithstanding Byelaw 4.1, a person may conduct an activity set out in
column 1 of the activity list of Schedule 6 of these Byelaws without having
a contract, lease, concession or Licence if:
.1 The activity is required as a result of an emergency situation; and,
.2 Without delay, the person conducting the activity submits a report to
ADPC describing the activity and explaining why the situation was
regarded as an emergency.
4 If a situation causes or is likely to cause death, bodily injury or if any other
emergency situation in a Port damages or is likely to damage Vessels,
property or the environment, every person shall:
.1 Without delay, through any means of communication, notify the
Harbour Master of the emergency situation;
.2 Submit, as soon as possible, a detailed report of the emergency
situation to ADPC;
.3 Submit to ADPC a copy of each report of the emergency situation
that the person makes to a court, or the Federal or Amiri authorities.
5 A person doing anything resulting in an accident involving a loss, damage,
explosion, fire, accident, grounding, stranding or Pollution shall submit, as
soon as possible, a detailed written report of the incident to ADPC.
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.1 Fails to follow any fire protection and prevention measures taken and
instructions given by ADPC, the Terminal Operator, an Authorised
Person or the pertinent fire fighting or safety authority; or,
.2 May or may likely cause a dangerous situation does not:
(a) Hold valid insurance that covers the risk of causing a
dangerous situation and the damages that may occur as a
result thereof and that holds harmless ADPC and any third
party against such damage; or,
(b) Establish measures to prevent accidents or station a person at
the site of the dangerous situation to warn of the danger and to
prevent injury to persons or damage to Vessels or property; or,
(c) Notify the Harbour Master without delay as to the nature of the
dangerous situation and the precautions that have been taken
and their location; or,
.3 If a situation causes or is likely to cause death, bodily injury or if any
other emergency situation in a Port damages or is likely to damage
to Vessels, property or the environment does not:
(a) Without delay, through any means of communication, notify
the Harbour Master of the emergency situation; or,
(b) Submit, as soon as possible, a detailed report of the emergency
situation to ADPC; or,
(c) Submit to ADPC a copy of each report of the emergency
situation that the person makes to a court, or the Federal or
Amiri authorities; or,
.4 Does anything resulting in an accident involving a loss, damage,
explosion, fire, accident, grounding, stranding or Pollution and fails
to submit, as soon as possible, a detailed written report of the
incident to ADPC;
shall be liable to a penalty.
8.6 Precautionary Measures
1 If a person conducts any activity that is likely to have any of the results
under Byelaw 4.3, ADPC may direct the person to immediately cease the
activity or to take whatever precautions the Harbour Master deems to be
appropriate to prevent the result.
2 The person shall immediately comply with any direction issued by ADPC
under 1 above.
3 The person who fails to cease an activity when instructed to do so, or take
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8.7 Occupational Safety and Health
8.7.1 Scope of Duties
1 The Owner or Master of a Vessel shall:
.1 Ensure compliance of his crew with the occupational safety and
health regulations for merchant ships issued by the competent
administration of the Government the Vessel is entitled to fly the
flag;
.2 Place a copy of the occupational safety and health regulations in a
prominent place accessible and in a language understood by each
member of the crew.
2 Every Owner or Master of a Vessel shall provide occupational safety and
health information and instructions for the crew under 2 above and comply
with the duties of an employer under the Port Regulations.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that fails to:
.1 Ensure compliance of its crew with the occupational safety and
health regulations for merchant ships issued by the competent
administration of the Government the Vessel is entitled to fly the
flag; or,
.2 Place a copy of the occupational safety and health regulations in a
prominent place accessible and in a language understood by each
member of the crew; or
.3 Provide occupational safety and health information and instructions
for the crew as required under 2 above and comply with the duties of
an employer under the Port Regulations;
shall be liable to a penalty.
8.7.2 Duties of Employers
1 Every employer in a Port shall ensure that the employee is, while at work,
safe from injury and risks to health and shall provide and maintain-
.1 A safe working environment;
.2 Plant and substances in a safe condition;
.3 Safe systems of work;
.4 Accommodation, eating, recreational or other facilities for the welfare
of employees at any workplace in an adequate condition; and,
.5 Such information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to
ensure that each employee is safe from injury and risks to health.
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.2 Monitor the health and welfare of his employees to prevent work
injuries;
.3 Keep records relating to work-related injuries and retain the records
for a period as determined by ADPC;
.4 Provide information to employees, in their languages, in relation to
safety and health in the workplace, including the name(s) of his
safety representative(s) to whom employees can make inquiries
about occupational safety or health;
.5 Ensure that any employee undertaking hazardous work receives
proper information, instruction, training and supervision before he
commences and while at work;
.6 Ensure that any employee at risk through a change in the workplace,
in any work or work practice, in any activity or process, or working
with any plant receives:
(a) Proper information, instruction and training before the change
occurs;
(b) Such supervision necessary to ensure his safety and health;
.7 Ensure that any manager or supervisor is provided with such
information, instruction and training to ensure that each employee
under his supervision is, while at work, safe from injury and risks to
health;
.8 Monitor working conditions at any workplace under his control;
.9 Have in place, properly maintained and ready for immediate use
protective clothing, safety and emergency equipment and devices
and first aid facilities for the protection, treatment and transport of
persons.
3 The safety and health plan required under 2.1 above shall be submitted to
ADPC for approval.
4 For the avoidance of doubt, an „employer‟ includes any Port Facility,
stevedore, terminal, Vessel-yard, marine operator, port service provider
and any person contracted or licensed by ADPC including any Vessel
Agent, Agent or equipment repairer, diver, fumigator, surveyor, or any
other person having staff working in a Port such as cargo owners,
forwarders, vehicle owners and any Master of a Vessel lacking occupational
safety and health regulations issued by the Government the Vessel is
entitled to fly the flag.
5 The employer that fails to:
.1 Ensure that the employee is, while at work, safe from injury and
risks to health including providing and maintaining:
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(b) Plant and substances in a safe condition;
(c) Safe systems of work;
(d) Accommodation, eating, recreational or other facilities for the
welfare of employees at any workplace in an adequate
condition; and,
(e) Such information, instruction, training and supervision
necessary to ensure that each employee is safe from injury and
risks to health; or,
.2 Establish a safety and health plan for his system of work;
.3 Monitor the health and welfare of his employees to prevent work
injuries;
.4 Keep records relating to work-related injuries and retain the records
for a period as determined by ADPC;
.5 Provide information to employees, in their languages, in relation to
safety and health in the workplace, including the name(s) of his
safety representative(s) to whom employees can make inquiries
about occupational safety or health;
.6 Ensure that any employee undertaking hazardous work receives
proper information, instruction, training and supervision before he
commences and while at work;
.7 Ensure that any employee at risk through a change in the workplace,
in any work or work practice, in any activity or process, or working
with any plant receives:
(a) Proper information, instruction and training before the change
occurs; and,
(b) Such supervision necessary to ensure his safety and health;
.8 Ensure that any manager or supervisor is provided with such
information, instruction and training to ensure that each employee
under his supervision is, while at work, safe from injury and risks to
health;
.9 Monitor working conditions at any workplace under his control;
.10 Have in place, properly maintained and ready for immediate use
protective clothing, safety and emergency equipment and devices
and first aid facilities for the protection, treatment and transport of
persons; or,
.11 Fails to submit its safety and health plan to ADPC for approval;
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8.7.3 Duties of Employees
1 Every employee shall take reasonable care to protect his own safety and
health at work and to avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any
other person through an act or omission at work.
2 In respect of 1 above, an employee shall:
.1 Use equipment provided for safety or health purposes;
.2 Obey instructions of his employer in relation to safety or health at
work;
.3 Comply with any workplace policy approved by ADPC;
.4 Ensure he is not, by the consumption of medicine or narcotics, in a
state endangering his safety at work or the safety of other persons
at work.
3 For an employee whose native language is not Arabic, and who is not
reasonably fluent in Arabic, regard shall be taken to:
.1 Make available information relating to occupational safety and health
to the employee in a language and form that the employee is
expected to understand; and,
.2 Provide instruction or training in a language the employee is
expected to understand.
4 Every employer having a duty, work or service to perform in a port shall
ensure that the employees working under his control are aware of the
requirements under 1 and 2 above.
5 The person who, at work, fails to:
.1 Take reasonable care to protect his own safety and health, and to
avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person
through an act or omission at work;
.2 Use equipment provided for safety or health purposes;
.3 Obey instructions of his employer in relation to safety or health at
work;
.4 Comply with any workplace policy approved by ADPC;
.5 Ensure he is not, by the consumption of medicine or narcotics, in a
state endangering his safety at work or the safety of other persons
at work
shall be liable to a penalty.
6 The employer that:
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(a) Make available information relating to occupational safety and
health to the employee in a language and form that the
employee is expected to understand; and,
(b) Provide instruction or training in a language the employee is
expected to understand; or,
.2 Does not ensure that the employees working under his control are
aware of the requirements of 1 and 2 above;
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9. PORT SECURITY
9.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to the security of a Port for the good
order, health, safety, security or protection of lives, property or the
environment in a Port.
2 The directions, rules or conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to in 1
above may relate to:
.1 Access to premises;
.2 Compliance with international security requirements;
.3 Notification with respect to security;
.4 Security control of Vessels in ports.
9.2 Access to Premises
1 No person shall access any Port area as defined by its boundaries, via
water, air or land unless the person obtained a permit from ADPC for
accessing the port.
2 ADPC or the Terminal Operator may have signs, fences or barriers
arranged to ensure security and safety of persons, ships and property, the
environmental protection or the management of the port infrastructure
and the services of the port.
3 Every person in a port shall obey the instructions on signs posted and
respect the functions of fences and barriers established by ADPC or the
Terminal Operator.
4 The person who:
.1 Accesses any Port area without obtaining a permit from ADPC; or,
.2 Fails to obey the instructions on signs posted and respect the
function of barriers established by ADPC or the Terminal Operator;
shall be liable to a penalty.
9.3 Compliance with International Security Requirements
1 Every Vessel applying for a permission to enter a port shall ensure
compliance with the security requirements for ships of SOLAS 74.
2 Each Port Facility Operator shall ensure compliance with the security
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3 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that fails to ensure compliance
with the security requirements of SOLAS 74 shall be liable to a penalty.
4 The Port Facility Operator that fails to comply with the security
requirements for port facilities of SOLAS 74 shall be liable to a penalty.
9.4 Notification with Respect to Security
1 Every Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel applying for permission to enter
a port shall provide the information to ADPC, at least 48 hours prior to
their entry as required under Chapter XI-2 – (Special measures to enhance
maritime security) of SOLAS 74, in association with Regulation XI-2/3
implementing the International ISPS Code, as amended.
2 To facilitate compliance with the notification requirements under 1 above
as appropriate, the Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel intending to enter
a Port shall use the Uniform Ship Pre-Arrival report as per ISPS Code and
2002 amendments of SOLAS 74 in accordance with Schedule 2 of these
Byelaws.
3 Failure of a Master asking for clearance to enter a port under the Port
Regulations to provide the complete information required under 1 or 2
above constitutes reason for the Vessel being denied entry to the Port and
no damage shall be claimed by the Owner of the Vessel or its Master as a
result thereof.
4 If the security level of a Vessel entering a port exceeds the security level of
the Port or Port Facility where the Vessel shall anchor or be berthed or
moored, the Master or Owner of the Vessel shall be held liable for the
expenses incurred by ADPC or the Terminal Operator for establishing the
required additional security measures as a result thereof.
5 The Owner, Master or Agent who supplies erroneous information to ADPC
in relation to a request to enter Port under 1 or 2 above, as appropriate,
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10. PORT ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
10.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to Port Environment Protection for the
good order, health, safety, security or protection of lives, property or the
environment in a Port.
2 The directions, rules or conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to in 1
may relate to:
.1 Compliance with environment protection conventions; and,
.2 Waste management in Ports.
10.2 Compliance with Environmental Protection
Arrangements
1 The Master and Owner of a Vessel shall avoid Vessel-sourced Pollution in
ports and of the marine environment and comply with the standards of the
pertinent conventions set out in Schedule 4 to these Byelaws.
2 ADPC may extend the compliance of minimum standards set by the
Department for Pollution prevention requirements in ports and related
waters to be applied to any Vessel.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of any Vessel:
.1 Identified as being the source of Pollution; or,
.2 Non-compliant with the pertinent Conventions set out in Schedule 4
to these Byelaws;
shall be liable to a penalty.
10.3 Waste Management in Ports
10.3.1 Notification for the Collection of Waste from Ships
1 Every Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel shall notify ADPC, the Terminal
Operator or Port Facility Operator, as appropriate, in respect to the
compulsory collection of waste in a Port. To facilitate reporting, the Master
or Agent shall use the GCC “Uniform Vessel Waste Collection report” in
accordance with Schedule 2 to these Byelaws.
2 The Owner, Master, or Agent of a Vessel shall make all necessary
arrangements for the collection of waste with the Terminal Operator or the
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3 The notification under 1 above and the unified certificate of conformed
receipt of the waste issued by waste reception facility operator shall be
kept on board the requesting Vessel for the next port as evidence that the
Vessel‟s waste had been so collected.
4 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that fails to:
.1 Notify ADPC, the Terminal Operator or Port Facility Operator, as
appropriate, in respect of the collection of waste;
.2 Make all necessary arrangements for the collection of waste with the
Terminal Operator or the Port Facility Operator; or,
.3 Make available on request to the Harbour Master or an Authorised
Person the notification made for its previous port of call or the
unified certificate of conformed receipt of waste issued by a waste
reception facility operator;
shall be liable to a penalty.
10.3.2 Delivery of Vessel-Generated Waste and Cargo Residues
1 The Master of a Vessel shall, before leaving the port, have delivered all
Vessel-generated waste to a port reception facility.
2 A Vessel that fails to deliver the waste in a Port may only proceed to the
next port with the approval of ADPC.
3 Where ADPC considers, if necessary in consultation with the Department,
that the waste accumulated on board a Vessel may pose a threat or harm
to the health of the crew or may be dumped at and pollute the sea or that
adequate facilities are not available at the intended port of delivery, or if
this port is unknown at the time of the departure of the Vessel, ADPC may
require the Vessel to deliver its waste before departure from the port.
4 The Owner, Master or Agent of the Vessel shall pay ADPC, the Terminal
Operator or the Port Facility Operator, as appropriate, the applicable
charges on account of the Vessel for the collection of Vessel generated
waste and cargo residues.
10.3.3 Exemptions
1 National or foreign naval Vessels, or Vessels operated under command of
the Government, shall be exempt from the Byelaws of this Chapter and
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2 With respect to the levying of fees and/or charges and collection of waste,
ADPC may:
(a) Reduce the fees or charges applicable if the Master of the Vessel can
demonstrate that the Vessel produces reduced quantities of Vessel-
generated waste by way of the waste management, design,
equipment and operation of the Vessel;
(b) Exempt Vessels engaged in scheduled traffic with frequent or regular
calls provided that there is an arrangement to ensure the delivery of
Vessel generated waste in a port along the route of the Vessel.
3 For the avoidance of doubt, it is the obligation of the Master or Owner of a
Vessel to provide valid evidence for ADPC to agree to an arrangement
under 2 above.
10.3.4 Spills from Ships Other Than Oil Tankers
1 Every Owner of a Vessel, such as passenger ships, bulk and general cargo
ships and container ships, entering a Port shall have in place and maintain
adequate strict liability insurance to cover the cost of incidents such as
clean up resulting from the spillage of bunker fuel or other oil.
2 Each Vessel shall carry on board a certificate clearly attesting that the
cover required under 1 above is in force as well as a prima facie evidence
of a valid Protection and Indemnity (P & I) club membership contract. The
certificate shall be made available for inspection by the Harbour Master or
an Authorized Person on request.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of any Vessel that is unable to provide
evidence of a valid Protection and Indemnity (P & I) club membership
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11. RO-RO AND PASSENGER SHIPS
11.1 General
1 In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to Roll-On Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) and
passenger ships for the good order, health, safety, security or protection
of lives, property or the environment in a Port.
2 The directions, rules or set conditions, restrictions or penalties referred to
in 1 above may relate to:
.1 Ro-Ro Vessels and Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries;
.2 Passenger Ships; or
.3 Clearance of Passengers and Baggage.
11.2 Ro-Ro Vessels and Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries
All persons operating one or more Ro-Ro passenger ferries to or from a
Port shall comply with all provisions of paragraphs 1.2 to 13.1 and of
paragraph 13.3 of the International Ship Management (ISM) Code as a
requirement for the aforementioned persons Ro-Ro vessels or passenger
ferries to provide services to or from a port.
11.3 Passenger Ships
1 The Owner, Master or Agent of every passenger Vessel operating on an
International Voyage shall carry onboard the original version of the
certificates and, as appropriate, exemptions as specified in Schedule 7 to
these Byelaws with the exception that the Document of Compliance as per
ISM Code may be carried as a copy.
2 The Owner, Master or Agent shall, at any time, have ready for inspection
by an Authorised Person the documents required under 1 above.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that fails to provide for inspection
the documents required under 1 above shall be liable to a penalty.
11.4 Clearance of Passengers and Baggage
1 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel carrying passengers to a port shall
take all appropriate measures which will contribute to expedite Vessel
arrival, departure and pertinent clearance procedures including:
.1 The provision to ADPC and the concerned Government entities of an
advance message according to the uniform reporting forms in the
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by information as to any change in time, and stating the itinerary of
the voyage where this may effect inspection requirements;
.2 Having the required Vessel and passenger and baggage documents
ready for prompt review;
.3 Providing for prompt and orderly assembling and presentation of
persons on board, with necessary documents, for inspection.
2 Every Agent of a Vessel carrying passengers with impaired mobility,
hearing or vision shall timely so inform ADPC or the Terminal Provider, as
appropriate, and provide measures and equipment necessary for the safe
disembarkation, embarkation and transport of passengers, and for the
convenient movement, collection and inspection of their baggage, on
account of the Vessel.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel carrying passengers to a Port that
fails to take all appropriate measures that contribute to expedite Vessel
arrival, departure and pertinent clearance procedures including:
.1 A failure to provide to ADPC and the concerned Government entities
of an advance message according to the uniform reporting forms in
Schedule 2 to these Byelaws giving the best estimated time of
arrival, followed by information as to any change in time, and stating
the itinerary of the voyage where this may affect inspection
requirements;
.2 Not having the required Vessel and passenger and baggage
documents ready for prompt review;
.3 Not providing persons on board with all necessary documents for
inspection;
shall be liable to a penalty.
4 The Agent of a Vessel carrying passengers with impaired mobility, hearing
or vision that fails to timely inform ADPC or the Terminal Provider, as
appropriate, and provide measures and equipment necessary for the safe
disembarkation, embarkation and transport of passengers, and for the
convenient movement, collection and inspection of their baggage shall be
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12. MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 General
In addition to the Byelaws given in this Chapter, pursuant to the Port
Regulations, ADPC may impose directions, rules or set conditions,
restrictions or penalties in relation to the following for the good order,
health, safety, security or protection of lives, property or the environment
in a Port:
.1 Vessel Detention and Clearance;
.2 Licenses; or,
.3 Appointment of Ships Agents.
12.2 Vessel Detention and Clearance
1 Subject to 2 below and after prior consultation with the Federal Authority,
ADPC may at any time launch proceedings, in compliance with the
applicable Federal and Amiri law, for detention of a Vessel or goods carried
on a Vessel if, in the opinion of ADPC, the Owner or person in charge of
the Vessel or the goods has, by way of commanding or managing the
Vessel or goods, violated a provision of the Port Regulations or these
Byelaws, or any direction or rule made pursuant to them.
2 ADPC may, at any time launch proceedings, in compliance with the
applicable national law, for the detention of a Vessel or goods carried on a
Vessel if, in the opinion of ADPC:
.1 A fee, charge, penalty, due or damage compensation is due and
payable imposed under the Port Regulations or these Byelaws;
.2 A person is killed or bodily injured, or a facility, infrastructure,
equipment, installation or other property owned or managed by
ADPC, or that is owned or managed by an operator having entered
into a contract, lease or concession with or having obtained a Licence
from ADPC, has been damaged, including damage to the
environment, by the Vessel or cargo or by fault or negligence of a
crew member of the Vessel who was acting in the general course of
employment or was acting under a specific order of the master of the
Vessel or officer;
.3 Where, during the term of the detention order, the Master or Owner
of the Vessel gives an order for the Vessel to depart from the port in
which it is detained;
.4 No person to whom a detention order is addressed in a Port under
the Port Regulations or these Byelaws shall, having received the
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.5 No Vessel in a port shall leave without having first received a traffic
clearance document, duly endorsed by ADPC.
3 The Owner, Master or Agent of a Vessel that gives an order for a Vessel
detained by ADPC to depart Port shall be liable to a penalty.
4 The person to whom a detention order is addressed who, having received
the order, gives clearance of the Vessel to which the order applies shall be
liable to a penalty.
12.3 Licenses
1 Every person performing a service or work in a Port shall, whether or not
holding a contract, lease or concession with ADPC, prior to carrying out of
the service or work, request for a Licence from ADPC covering the
legitimate performance of the service or the work in a Port.
2 Any person that performs a service or work in a Port without a Licence
issued by ADPC shall immediately cease the service or work when
instructed to do so by ADPC or an Authorised Person.
3 The person that performs a service or work in a Port without a Licence
issued by ADPC shall be liable to a penalty.
12.4 Appointment of Agents
1 Every Vessel, regardless of its employment, purpose, propulsion, size, type
or flag, intending to enter a Port shall, prior to entering, have appointed an
Agent responsible for representing the Vessel.
2 An Agent appointed under 1 above shall hold a Licence issued by ADPC for
at least three (3) months after the period of the intended stay of the
vessel in a port.
3 The expiration of a Licence issued by ADPC to an Agent does not release
the Agent from carrying out his obligations to the Owner, Master,
charterer, crew or cargo of a Vessel, nor does the expiration of the Licence
release the Agent from carrying out the Agent from the carrying out of the
obligations of a Vessel Owner, Master, charterer to ADPC or the cargo
owner, including the settlement of all dues, few, charges, fines and
damage compensations after a Vessel has departed a Port.
4 An Agent appointed under 1 above must have his registered office in Abu
Dhabi and the owners of the Agency shall be Abu Dhabi nationals.
5 If no Agent has been appointed to represent a Vessel as required by 1,
ADPC may:
.1 Deny entry of that Vessel into port; or,
.2 Either through established procedures or in accordance with any
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representative of the flag state of the Vessel to appoint an Agent on
behalf of the Vessel.
6 If the Owner of a Vessel fails to pay fees to an Agent for the services
provided (whether or not appointed by the diplomatic representative of the
flag state of the Vessel), ADPC may invoke the provisions of Byelaw 12.2.
7 ADPC may ask the Agent holding a Licence issued by ADPC to deposit a
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13. OFFENCES
13.1 General
The level of penalty applied for each Offence under these Byelaws is as
listed in Schedule 8 to these Byelaws.
13.2 Penalties Payable
The maximum penalty payable for a penalty prescribed in Schedule 8 to
these Byelaws, or as may be prescribed in a direction or rule made
pursuant to them, is as specified in the tariff of Port dues and fees
published by ADPC.
13.3 Damage to ADPC Property
Any person who wilfully removes, destroys or damages any property
belonging to or in the custody or possession of ADPC or hinders or
prevents such property from being used or hinders or prevents such
property from being used or operated in the manner in which it is intended
to be used or operated shall be liable to a penalty.
13.4 Non-Defined Offences
Where not specifically stated in these Byelaws, or a direction or rule made
pursuant to them, any person in breach of these Byelaws or any direction
or rule made pursuant to them shall be liable to a penalty.
13.5 Discretion to Apply Penalty
Depending on the type of Offence committed and the particular
circumstances, ADPC may:
(a) Reduce the penalty payable for the prescribed level of penalty;
(b) Allow a period of time to remedy, to its satisfaction, the Offence
without the imposition of a penalty; or,
(c) Issue a written warning for the first occurrence of an Offence.
13.6 Increase of Penalty for Repeat Offence
In the event of the repetition of an Offence, at the discretion of ADPC, the
penalty may be doubled.
13.7 Offences by Bodies of Persons
Where an Offence under these Byelaws, or direction or rule made pursuant
to them has been committed by a company, firm, society or other body of
persons, any person who at the time of the commission of the Offence was
a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer or a partner of the
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in such capacity shall be guilty of that Offence and shall be liable to be
proceeded against and punished accordingly unless he proves that the
Offence was committed without his consent, connivance or privity and that
he exercised all such diligence to prevent the commission of the Offence
as he ought to have exercised, having regard to the nature of his functions
in that capacity and to all the circumstances.
13.8 Penalties to be Paid to ADPC
All penalties imposed for any Offence under these Byelaws, or direction or
rule made pursuant to them shall be paid into the funds of ADPC.
13.9 Presumption of Jurisdiction
If, in any legal proceedings a question arises as to whether or not any
Vessel or person is within the provisions of these Byelaws, or direction or
rule made pursuant to them, or some part thereof, the Vessel or person
shall be taken to be within those provisions unless the contrary is proved.
13.10 Saving of Prosecutions under Other Laws
Nothing in these Byelaws shall prevent any person from being prosecuted
under any other written law for any act or omission which constitutes an
Offence under these Byelaws, or direction or rule made pursuant to them,
or from being liable under that other written law to any punishment or
penalty higher or other than that provided by these Byelaws, or direction
or rules made pursuant to them, but no person shall be punished twice for
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SCHEDULE 1 PORTS
ADPC Controlled Ports: Limits
Unless stated otherwise, the landside boundary of ADPC Port limits is
defined by the line of the highest astronomical tide.
The Ports referred to in Byelaw 1.2 are as follows:
Mina Khalifa
Bounded by the southern breakwater and a line drawn between the
following coordinates:
No LAT.(N) LONG.(E)
1 24 50.600 54 39.900
2 24 51.200 54 40.600
3 24 56.200 54 36.300
4 25 00.300 54 38.100
5 25 02.000 54 39.300
6 25 03.100 54 37.500
7 25 01.450 54 36.250
8 24 55.600 54 33.700
9 24 49.250 54 39.500

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Mina Zayed
Bounded by the land and a line drawn between the following coordinates:
No LAT.(N) LONG.(E)
1 24 32.25 54 23.73
2 24 34.84 54 23.73
3 24 40.09 54 16.64
4 24 40.10 54 13.64
5 24 35.55 54 13.69
6 24 35.58 54 15.92
7 24 29.29 54 18.85
8 24 31.81 54 20.99
9 24 31.20 54 21.49
10 24 29.95 54 21.75
11 24 27.44 54 29.63

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Mussafah
Bounded by the land and a line drawn between the following coordinates:
No LAT.(N) LONG.(E)
1 24 29.29 54 18.85
2 24 35.58 54 15.92
3 24 35.55 54 13.69
4 25 27.14 54 13.64
5 24 28.90 54 17.33
6 24 28.62 54 17.95
Mugharaq
Bounded by the land and a line drawn between the following coordinates:
No LAT.(N) LONG.(E)
A 24 10.937 52 33.951
B 24 10.996 52 33.897
C 24 11.301 52 34.061
D 24 11.153 52 34.350

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Sila Port Water Limit Boundary
Bounded by the land and a line drawn between the following coordinates:
No LAT.(N) LONG.(E)
A 24 03.362 51 46.957
B 24 05.688 51 47.064
C 24 05.682 51 48.405
D 24 03.392 51 48.594
Shahama Port Water Limit Boundary
Bounded by the land and a line drawn between the following coordinates:
No LAT.(N) LONG.(E)
A 24 30.609 54 37.900
B 24 30.574 54 37.927

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SCHEDULE 2 FORMS FOR NOTIFICATION
AND REPORTING
The forms for notification and reporting referred to in Byelaws 6.2, 6.4,
9.4 and 10.3 are as follows:
Uniform Ships Pre-Arrival Notification Report
Uniform Ships Pre-Arrival Notification Report of Abu Dhabi Ports.
(to be emailed, faxed, mailed or hand delivered to the Port at least 48 hrs before arrival)
Vessel Details
Ships Name: ETA Time Date
IMO No. Flag Port of
Registry
Call
Sign Class Year of
built Thrusters
Yes □ No □
LOA (m) Breadth Draft Fwd Draft
Aft DWT SDW GT NT
Vessel Owners Details
Owner □ Charterer □ Tel/Mob
Owners Nationality Owners Email
Vessel Agent Details
Country: Port:
Agent: Tel/Mob 24 hrs:
Fax: Email:
Abu Dhabi Port and Port Facility Information
Terminal: □ Anchorage: □ Berth: □
Vessel Voyage Details
Last Port of Call Country Depart
Date
Next Port of
Call Country Date Due
Cargo Operations
Cargo to Discharge Cargo to Load
Tonnage Origin Tonnage Destination

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Dangerous Cargo to Discharge Dangerous Cargo to Load
Tonnage Origin Tonnage Destination
Insurance Details
Insurers Name Insurers Address Tel. No. Policy No. Validity
Environment
Place of last discharge Waste Treatment Equipment Onboard
Sludge Slops Yes □ No □
Date Qty Date Qty Position of last Ballast Water Change
Lat Long
Other Services Required
Medical Fumigation
Ballast Services Water
Stores Repairs
Vessel Cleaning Waste (specify)
Hot Work Diving
Bunker Others

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Uniform Masters Report
Uniform Masters Report
This Report will be handed by the Pilot to the Master on the Vessels Arrival)
Vessel Details
Ships Name: ETA Time Date
IMO No. Flag Port of
Registry
Call Sign Class Year of
built
Thrusters
Yes □ No □
LOA (m) Breadth Draft Fwd Draft Aft DWT SDW GT NT
Vessel Owners Details
Owner □ Charterer □ Tel/Mob
Owners Nationality Owners Email
Vessel Agent Details
Country: Port:
Agent: Tel/Mob 24hrs:
Fax: Email:
Abu Dhabi Port and Port Facility Information
Terminal: □ Anchorage: □ Berth: □
Vessel voyage details
Last Port of Call Country Depart
Date
Next Port of Call Country Date Due
Cargo Operations
Cargo to Discharge Cargo to Load
Tonnage Origin Tonnage Destination
Dangerous Cargo to Discharge Dangerous Cargo to Load
Tonnage Origin Tonnage Destination
Insurance Details
Insurers Name Insurers Address Tel. No Policy
No
Validity

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Environment Services
Incinerator on board
Yes □ No □
15 PPM Separator
Yes □ No □
SOPEP
Yes □ No □
HRF Required
Yes □ No □
IOPP Certificate Issued
by/place Date of Issue
OIL Record Book Issued
by/place Date of Issue
Place /Date of last
Sludge/Slop discharge
Qty
Pilotage and Towage Services
GCC Regulations on Board Yes □ No □ Inward □ Outward □ Shifting □
Pilot Name Time on Time off
1st VHF Call (d/t) 1st line
ashore All ashore (d/t)
In case of shifting Left berth(
d/t) All lines fastened
Pilot boats name Mooring boat Mooring boat
Time tugs on Time tugs off No. of Tugs
Tugs name

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Ships Pre-Arrival Security Information Form
Ship Pre-Arrival Security Information Form
For All Ships Prior to Entry Into The Port of Abu Dhabi
(SOLAS Regulation XI-2/9 and the Transport (General and Port Operations) Regulations
All Ships To Submit This Form To The Port Facility Security Officer Of The Port Of Arrival at least 48
hrs Prior To Entry Into The Port Facility.
Particulars of the Ship and contact details
Name of Ship Type of Ship
Port of Registry Gross Tonnage
Flag State Call Sign
IMO Number Inmarsat call Numbers
Name of Company CSO Name & 24 hrs contact details
Port Arrival Port Facility of Arrival (if known)
Abu Dhabi Port and Port Facility Information
Port Name ETA
Primary Purpose of
Call
Information required by SOLAS Chapter XI- Regulation 9.2.
Does the Vessel have a valid International
Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
Yes No Issued By
□ □
Does the Vessel have a valid Interim Interna-
tional Ship Security Certificate (IISSC)
Yes No Issued By
□ □
Does the Vessel have an approved Ship Secu-
rity Plan (SSP) on board
Yes No Issued By
□ □
If No give reason
Location of Ship at the time of this report Lat Long
List the last 10 calls at port facilities in chronological order (most recent call first)
No. Arrival
Date Departure Date Port Country UN Locode
( if available)
Security
Level
1 2 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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10
Did the Vessel take any special or additional security measures, beyond those in
the approved SSP? If Yes, indicate below the special or additional security meas-
ures taken by the Vessel.
Yes No
□ □
No. (as above) Special or additional security measures taken by the Vessel
1
2
3
4
5
List the Vessel to Vessel activities, in chronological order (most recent first), which have been carried
out during the period of the last ten calls at port facilities listed above. Expand table below or continue
on separate page if necessary. Insert total number of Vessel to Vessel activities.
Have the Vessel security procedures specified in the approved SSP been main-
tained during each of these Vessel to Vessel activities?
Yes No
□ □
If No, provide details of the security measures applied in lieu in the final column below.
No. Arrival
Date
Departure
Date
Location
Lat/Long
Ship to Vessel
activity
Security meas-
ures applied on
lieu
1
2
3
4
5
General description of cargo aboard the Vessel
Is the Vessel carrying any dangerous substances as cargo covered by any of
Classes 1, 2.1, 2.3, 3, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 7 or 8 of the IMDG Code?
Yes No
□ □
If Yes, confirm Dangerous Goods Manifest (or relevant extract) is attached
Confirm a copy of ships
crew list is attached Yes □ Confirm a copy of ships passenger list
is attached Yes □
Other security related information
Is there any security related matter you wish to report
Yes No
□ □
If Yes, provide
details
Agent of Vessel at
intended port of
arrival
24hrs contact number
Identification of person providing the
information Master □ SSO □ CSO □ Sips
agent □
Name Signature

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Place of Completion
of report Time Date
Uniform Vessel Accident Report
Uniform Vessel Accident Report
To Be used for any Incident or Accident Report that occurred in a Abu Dhabi Port
Vessel Details
Ships
Name:
ETA Date
IMO No. Flag Port of
Registry
Call
Sign Class Year of
built Thrusters
Yes □ No □
LOA (m) Breadth Draft Fwd Draft
Aft
DWT SDW GT NT
Vessel Owners Details
Owner □ Charterer □ Tel/Mob
Owners Nationality Owners Email
Vessel Agent Details
Country: Port:
Agent: Tel/Mob 24hrs:
Fax: Email:
In Any Case of any Incident, Accident or Near Miss
Indicate Type of Incident, Accident or Near Miss
Grounding Collision Pollution
Bodily Injury or
Death
Other Incidents
Names and Types of Vessels Involved
Name of reporting
vessel
Nationality Number of
crew
Type of reporting
vessel
Cargo
Type
Volume
Name of other
vessel
Nationality Number of
crew
Type of other ves-
sel
Cargo
Type
Volume
Specify Dangerous Goods and Polluting Substances on
board
Time of arrival Time of Departure
Gross Tonnage Length Overall
Draft Fwd Draft Aft
Position of Incident Lat Long Time of
Incident
Last port of call Next Port of call
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conditions (NM)
Wind Direc-
tion
Force Waves Direction Height
Name of Pilot if on-
board
In any Case of Pollution
State the substance involved
Oil Chemical Garbage Other
State how the incident happened:
Location Lat Long Date Time
Wind Speed Direction
State the action taken to mitigate the impact on the environment
Date Masters Signature

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Delivery From Ships (ANF)
STANDARD FORMAT OF THE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION FORM FOR
WASTE DELIVERY TO PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES
Notification of the Delivery of Waste to:
....................................... (Enter name of port or terminal)
The master of a Vessel should forward the information below to the
designated authority at least 24 hours in advance of arrival or upon
departure of the previous port if the voyage is less than 24 hours This
form shall be retained on board the vessel along with the appropriate Oil
RB, Cargo RB or Garbage RB
Delivery From Ships
1. SHIP PARTICULARS
1.1 Name of Vessel 1.5 Owner or operator:
1.2 IMO number: 1.6 Distinctive number or letters:
1.3 Gross tonnage: 1.7 Flag State:
1.4 Type of Vessel:
□ Oil
tanker
□ Chemical tanker □ Bulk carrier □ Container
□ Other
cargo
Vessel
□ Passenger Vessel □ Ro-ro □ Other
(specify)
2. PORT AND VOYAGE PARTICULARS
2.1 Location/Terminal
name and POC:
2.6 Last Port where waste was deliv-
ered:
2.2 Arrival Date and
Time:
2.7 Date of Last Delivery:
2.3 Departure Date and
Time:
2.8 Next Port of delivery (if known):
2.4 Last Port and Coun-
try:
2.9 Person submitting this form is (if
other than the master):
2.5 Next Port and
Country (if known):

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3. TYPE AND AMOUNT OF WASTE FOR DISCHARGE TO A FACILITY
MARPOL Annex I . Oil Quantity
(m3)
MARPOL Annex V. Garbage Quantity
(m3)
Oily bilge water Plastic
Oily residues (sludge Floating dunnage, lining, or
packing material
Oily tank washings Ground-down paper products,
rags, glass, metal, bottles,
crockery etc.
Dirty ballast water Cargo residues2, paper prod-
ucts, rags, glass, metal, bot-
tles, crockery, etc.
Scale and sludge from tank
cleaning
Food waste
Other (please specify) Incinerator ash
Other wastes (specify)
MARPOL Annex II. NLS Quantity
(m3) Name1
MARPOL Annex IV . Sewage Quantity
(m3)
Category X substance
Category Y substance MARPOL Annex VI. Air pollution Quantity
(m3)
Category Z substance Ozone-depleting substances
and equipment containing such
substances
OS. other substances
2 1 Indicate the proper shipping name of the NLS
involved.
2 Indicate the proper shipping name of the
dry cargo.
Name of Vessel: IMO Number:
Please state below the approximate amount of waste and residues
remaining on board and the percentage of maximum storage capacity. If
delivering all waste on board at this port please strike through this table
and tick the box below. If delivering some or no waste, please complete
all columns.
I confirm that I am delivering all the waste held on board this vessel (as
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Type
Maximum
dedicated
storage ca-
pacity m3
Amount of
waste re-
tained on
board m3
Port at which
remaining
waste will be
delivered (if
known)
Estimate amount of
waste to be gener-
ated between notifi-
cation and next port
of call m3
MARPOL Annex I. Oil
Oily bilge water
Oily residues
(sludge
Oily tank washings
Dirty ballast water
Scale and sludge
from tank cleaning
Other (please
specify)
MARPOL Annex
II. NLS1
Quantity (m3)
Name2
Category X sub-
stance
Category Y sub-
stance
Category Z sub-
stance
OS. other sub-
stances
MARPOL Annex IV. Sewage
MARPOL Annex V Garbage
Plastic
Floating dunnage,
lining or packing
material
Ground down
paper products,
rags, glass, metal,
bottles, crockery
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Cargo residues2,
paper products, rags, glass,
metal, bottles, crockery,
etc.
Food waste
Incinerator ash
Other wastes
(specify)
Date: Time:
Name and Posi-
tion:
Signature:
1 Indicate the proper shipping name of the
NLS involved.
2 Indicate the proper shipping name of the dry cargo.

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SCHEDULE 3 DANGEROUS GOODS
LIMITATIONS
The Dangerous Goods limitations referred to in Byelaw 7.4 are as follows:
IMDG Description Class 1 and 2 Not Allowed Regardless of Quantity
Class
1 Explosives
Division 1.1 Division 1.2 Division 1.3
Division 1.4 Division 1.5 Division 1.6
Class
2
Gases Compressed, Liquefied
Or Dissolved Under Pressure
Division 2.1 Division 2.2 Division 2.3
As Per IMDG Code Requirements
Class
3 Flammable Liquids
Class
4
Flammable Solids or Sub-
stances
Division 4.1 Division 4.2 Division 4.3
Class
5
Oxidizing Substances (Agents)
And Organic
Division 5.1 Division 5.2
Class
6
Toxic And Infectious Sub-
stances
Divisi on 6.1 Division 6.2
Class
7 Radioactive Substances
White Yellow II Yellow III

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Class
8 Corrosive
Class
9
Miscellaneous Dangerous Sub-
stances And Articles

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SCHEDULE 4 APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
The Conventions referred to in Byelaws 8.2 and 10.2 are as follows:
 The SOLAS Convention;
 The Load Lines Convention;
 The MARPOL Convention;
 The International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships,
1969, as amended;
 The Convention on The International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended;
 The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watch-keeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended;
 The International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, always as
amended;
 The ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Ports, 2005, as
amended;
 The ILO Code of Practice on Accident Prevention on Board Ship at
Sea and in Port, 2nd Edition 1996, as amended;
 The ILO C185 Seafarer‟s Identity Documents Convention (Revised),
2003, as amended;
 The ILO and IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports, 2004, as
amended;
 The Kuwait Regional Conventions for Cooperation on The Protection
of The Marine Environment from Pollution, 1978, including The
Protocols related Thereto, as amended;
 The International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue,
1979, as amended;
 The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended;
 Any further convention with respect to security, safety or
environment protection adopted by The IMO or ILO or any related
international organisation, after the coming into effect of these
Regulations; and
 The International Safety Management Code.

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SCHEDULE 5 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The documents referred to in Byelaw 7.4 are as follows:
Section 1 All Ships Reference
International Tonnage Certificate (1969) Tonnage, Article 7
International Load Line Certificate LL Convention, Article 16, 1988 LL Protocol, Article 18
International Load Line Exemption Certificate LL Convention, Article 6, 1988 LL Protocol, Article 8
Intact Stability Booklet SOLAS 1974, Regulation II-1/22 and II-1/25-8, 1988 LL
Protocol, Regulations 10
Damage Control Plans Booklets SOLAS 1974, Regulations II-1/23, 23-1,25-8, MSC/Circ.919
Minimum Safety Manning Document SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation V/14.2
Fire Safety Training Manual SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II-2/15.2.3
Fire Control Plan/Booklet SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II-2/15.2.4
Onboard Training and Drills Record SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II2/15.2.2.5
Fire Safety Operational Booklet SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II-2/16.2
Certificates for Master, Officers or Ratings STCW 1978, Article VI, Regulation I/2 STCW Code, section A-
I/2
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 5
Oil Record Book MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 20
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 26
International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certifi-
cate
MARPOL 73/78, Annex IV, Regulation 5

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SCHEDULE 6 ACTIVITIES
The activities referred to in Byelaw 8.5 are as follows:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Activity
Authorisation by
posted signs or
forms
Authorisation to a person Prohibited
An oil transfer operation, a
chemical transfer operation or
liquefied gas transfer operations
between ships
X
A liquefied natural gas (LNG),
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or
gas vapour transfer
X
Excavating or removing any
material or substance X
Conducting a dredging operation X
Setting off a flare or other signal-
ling device X
Placing or operating a light or
day marker X
Placing, altering, removing or
relocating an aid to navigation
buoy, mooring, float, picket mark
or sign
X
Casting adrift a Vessel, log or
other object X
Building, placing, rebuilding,
repairing, altering, moving or
removing any structure or work
on, in, over, under, through or
across land or water
X

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SCHEDULE 7 CERTIFICATES AND
EXEMPTIONS
The certificates and exemptions referred to in Byelaw 8.5 are as follows:
Section 1 All Ships Reference
International Tonnage Certificate (1969) Tonnage, Article 7
International Load Line Certificate LL Convention, Article 16, 1988 LL Protocol, Article 18
International Load Line Exemption Certificate LL Convention, Article 6, 1988 LL Protocol, Article 8
Intact Stability Booklet SOLAS 1974, Regulation II-1/22 and II-1/25-8, 1988 LL
Protocol, Regulations 10
Damage Control Plans Booklets SOLAS 1974, Regulations II-1/23, 23-1,25-8, MSC/Circ.919
Minimum Safety Manning Document SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation V/14.2
Fire Safety Training Manual SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II-2/15.2.3
Fire Control Plan/Booklet SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II-2/15.2.4
Onboard Training and Drills Record SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II2/15.2.2.5
Fire Safety Operational Booklet SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation II-2/16.2
Certificates for Master, Officers or Ratings STCW 1978, Article VI, Regulation I/2 STCW Code, section A-
I/2
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 5
Oil Record Book MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 20
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 26
International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certifi-
cate
MARPOL 73/78, Annex IV, Regulation 5
Garbage Management Plan MARPOL 73/78, Annex V, Regulation 9
Garbage Record Book MARPOL 73/78, Annex V, Regulation 9
Voyage Data Recorder System Certificate of Com-
pliance
SOLAS 1974, Regulation V/18.8
Cargo Securing Manual SOLAS 1974, (2000 amendments), Regulations VI/5.6 and
VII/5; MSC/Circ. 745
Document of Compliance SOLAS 1974, Regulation IX/4, ISM Code, paragraph 13
Safety Management Certificate SOLAS 1974, Regulations IX/4, ISM Code, paragraph 13
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) or
Interim International Ship Security Certificate
SOLAS 1974, (2002 amendments), Regulations XI-2/9.1.1,
ISPS Code Part A, section 19 and appendices
Ship Security Plan and associated records SOLAS 1974, (2002 amendments), Regulations XI-2/9, ISPS
Code part A, section 9 and 10
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) SOLAS 1974, (2002 amendments), Regulations XI-15
Maritime Labour Certificate Maritime Labour Convention 2006
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI Regulation 6
De-ratting Exemption Certificate International Health Regulations, Article 53
Certificate of Competency and Ship‟s Flag En-
dorsements
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Section 2 In addition to certificates listed in Section 1, Passenger Ships shall carry:
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate 1 SOLAS 1974, Regulation I/12, as amended by GMDSS
amendments, 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regulation I/12, (2000
amendments) appendix
1 This form of the Certificate may be found in the GMDSS
amendments to SOLAS 1974
Exemption Certificate 2 SOLAS 1974, Regulation I/12, 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regula-
tion I/12
2SLS. 14/Circ. 115 and Add1 refers to the issue of exemption
certificate.
Special Trade Passenger Ship STP 71 Rule 5, SSTP Rule 5
Special Trade Passenger Ship Safety Certificate,
Special Trade Passenger Space Certificate
SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments) Regulation V/7.3
Search and Rescue Cooperation Plan SOLAS 1974 (2000 amendments), Regulation V/7.3
List of Operational Limitations SOLAS 1974, (2000 amendments), Regulation V/30
Decision Support System for Master SOLAS 1974, Regulation III/29
Section 3 In addition to certificates listed in Section 1 Cargo Ships shall carry:
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate3 SOLAS 1974, Regulation I/12, as amended by the GMDSS
amendments; 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regulation I/12 (2000
amendments), Appendix
3The form of the Certificate may be found in the GMDSS
amendments to SOLAS 1974
Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate 4 SOLAS 1974, Regulation I/12, as amended by the GMDSS
amendments; 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regulation I/12
4 The form of the Certificate and Record of Equipment may be
found in the GMDSS amendments to SOLAS 1974
Cargo Ship Radio Certificate5 SOLAS 1974, Regulation I/12, as amended by the GMDSS
amendments; 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regulation I/12/5
5 The form of the Certificate and its Record of Equipment may
be found in the GMDSS amendments to SOLAS 1974
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regulations I/12 (2000 amendments),
appendix
Exemption Certificate6 SOLAS 1974, Regulation I/12, 1988 SOLAS Protocol, Regula-
tion I/12
6 SLS.14/Circ. 115 and Add 1 refers to the issue of Exemp-
tion Certificate
Document of Authorisation for the Carriage of Grain SOLAS 1974, Regulation VI/9, International Code for the
Safety Carriage of Grain in Bulk, section 13
Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security
in Respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage
CLC 1969, Article VII
Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security
in Respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage
CLC 1992, Article VII
Enhanced Survey Report SOLAS 1974 (2002 amendments), Regulation XI-1/2; resolu-
tion A.744(18)
Record of Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control
System for the last Ballast Voyage
MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1, Regulation 15(3)(a)
Cargo Information SOLAS 1974, Regulation VI/2 and XII/10, MSC/Circ. 663
Bulk Carrier Booklet SOLAS 1974, Regulation VI/7 and XII/8, Code of Practice for
the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code)
Dedicated Clean Ballast Tank Operation Manual MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1 Regulation 13A
Crude Oil Washing Operation and Equipment Manual
(COW Manual)
MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1 Regulation 13B

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Section 3 In addition to certificates listed in Section 1 Cargo Ships shall carry:
Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) Statement of
Compliance , CAS Final Report and Review Record
MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1 (2001 amendments Resolution
MEPC.95 (46), Regulation 13G, Resolution MEPC.94 (46)
Hydrostatical Balanced Loading (HBL) Operation
Manual
MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1(2001 amendments) Resolution
WEPC. 95 (46), Regulation 13G
Oil Discharge Monitoring Control (ODMC) Operation
Manual
MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1(2001 amendments) Resolution
WEPC. 95 (46), Regulation 13G
Subdivision and Stability Information MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1, Regulation 25
Section 4 Ships Carrying Noxious Liquid Substances In Bulk
In addition to the Certificates listed in Section 1 and 3, where appropriate, any Vessel carrying Noxious Liquid
Chemical Substances in Bulk shall carry:
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for
Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS
Certificate)
MARPOL 73/78, Annex II, Regulations 11 and 12A
Cargo Record Book MARPOL 73/78, Annex II, Regulations 9
Procedures and Arrangements Manual (P&A Manual) Resolution
Shipboard Marine Emergency Plan for Noxious
Liquid Substances
MARPOL 73/78, Annex II, Regulations 16
Section 5 Chemical Tanker
In addition to the Certificates listed in Section 1 and 3, where applicable, any Chemical Tanker shall carry:
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk
BCH Code, section 1.6, BCH Code as modified by resolution
MSC. 18(58), section 1.6
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk
BCH Code, section 1.5, IBC Code as modified by resolution
MSC. 16(58), and MEPC. 40(29) section 1.5
Section 6 Gas Carrier
In addition to the Certificates listed in Section 1 and 3, where applicable, any Gas Carrier shall carry:
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied
Gasses in Bulk
GC Code, section 1.6
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gasses in Bulk
IGC Code, section 1.5, IGC Code as modified by the resolu-
tion MSC. 17(58), section 1.5
Section 7 High Speed Craft
In addition to the Certificates listed in Section 1 and 2 or 3, where applicable, any High Speed Craft shall carry:
High Speed Craft Safety Certificate SOLAS 1974,Regulations X/3, 1994 HSC Code, section 1.8,
2000 HSC Code, section 1.8
High Speed Craft Safety C

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