Operational essentials for Masters and principals.
Reference information is provided for planning only. Cedar reconfirms current requirements before each vessel call.
Planning the approach.
Masters should keep Cedar updated and follow current pilot-station and port-authority instructions.
Pre-arrival
- Notify ETA through the agent 72 hours and 24 hours before arrival.
- Source material requests vessel particulars when 50 NM off the Syrian coast.
- Keep arrival documentation ready for boarding formalities.
- Reconfirm berth, tug and service requirements with Cedar before arrival.
Navigation reference
| Approach | Approx. course 090° from 12 NM west of harbour entrance |
| Pilot boarding | Approx. 0.5 NM west of west breakwater |
| Anchorage | Approx. 0.3–0.7 NM west of west breakwater head |
| Tidal range | Approx. 0.3 m |
| Prevailing wind | SW'ly |
Commercial port capacity.
Cedar reconfirms berth assignment, working hours, service availability and operational restrictions for each call.
| Berth / Use | Quay Length | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| General cargo | 5,280 m | 7.0–12.20 m |
| General cargo | 720 m | 12.00 m |
| Cargo | 240 m | 11.00 m |
| Phosphate | 268 m | 10.00 m |
| Further quayage | 1,970 m | 4.0–11.0 m |
Warehouse
Approx. 43,000 m² stated in source.
Open Storage
Approx. 670,000 m² stated in source.
Bulk Storage
Approx. 150,000 t stated in source.
During your call at Tartous.
Arrange requirements in advance whenever possible so Cedar can coordinate locally before or during the vessel call.
Crew & Travel
Crew change, airport transfers, hotel and local transportation.
Medical
Doctor, clinic or hospital arrangements when required.
Ship Supply
Provisions, general stores and fresh-water arrangements.
CTM & Spares
Cash to Master and customs-coordinated spare-parts delivery.
Technical Support
Local workshop, electrical, welding, repairs and surveyor coordination.
Marine Services
Launch / boat arrangements and garbage / waste services where applicable.
Prepare before arrival.
Cedar issues the current vessel-specific requirements before the call. The website provides a planning summary only.
Documents commonly prepared
- Crew List and Declaration on Arrival
- Last 10 Ports and Ship Particulars
- Cargo / Global Manifest
- Port Clearance of Last Port
- Store and Dangerous Goods declarations
- Health, sanitation and medicines documentation
Original certificates onboard
- Certificate of Registry
- Safety Equipment / Radio / Construction certificates
- DOC, SMC and ISSC
- Load Line and International Tonnage certificates
- MLC, IOPP, IAPP, BWMC and Anti-Fouling certificates
Calling Tartous?
Send vessel particulars, ETA and cargo information to Cedar Operations for current instructions.