Pilotage is Compulsory. All berthing, unberthing and manoeuvring of vessels within the port limits, restricted area and prohibited anchorage must be done under the supervision of a KOC Pilot.
Vessels should arrive with sufficient clean ballast for safe manoeuvring under prevailing weather conditions.
Maximum stern trim for berthing operations not to exceed 3.0 m. Pilots will not proceed with berthing operations before adjusting the trim either by loading additional ballast or transfer within the vessel. Under certain conditions, the Pilot, after consulting with the Harbour Master, may require additional ballast to be run in before berthing/unberthing.
Vessels are cautioned to keep well clear of the port area and on no account to pass within a distance of 2 n.m. of all terminals without a Pilot on board.
Vessels bound for Mina Al Ahmadi should make contact, as soon as they are within range, calling ``Mina Al-Ahmadi Port Control'' on VHF Channel 69.