The shipping platform

Location: Al Basra Oil Terminal (ABOT) is a sea island tanker terminal, located 50km SE of Al Faw Port. General overview: Al-Basra Oil Terminal consists of a steel island structure with 4 berths that can accommodate 4 tankers simultaneously on two platforms, from 35,000-350,000DWT. However, it is reported that although all berths are operational, only 2 vessels can load at a time due to the maximum output being around 80-85,000bbls/hr. Terminals / Berths: The port has two platforms (A and B). The each have 2 berths. - Platform A: (Berth 1+2) For vessels around 350,000 DWT - Platform B (Berth 3) For vessels of 90,000 - 350,000 DWT - Platform B: (Berth 4) For vessels around 350,000 DWT The 3 SPM's can accommodate VLCC tankers. The Terminal is of great importance to the Iraqi economy, with exports near 80% of the GDP. Load line zone: Tropical. Max size: LOA 370m, no beam restriction, max draught 21.0m, 350,000DWT. Al-Basra Oil Terminal is open to commercial shipping following the recent war. Because of the changing situation in Iraq, Masters are advised to contact the Iraq Port Authority for the latest information. We are unable to verify the following information at the time of going to print therefore caution is advised.