All tugs and mooring boats are owned and operated by Kenya Ports  Authority.Usage of tugs and mooring boats is compulsory when required by the pilot.

Masters requirements regarding the number of tugs as well as thrusters  that  are operational should be advised at the time of notification  of vessels arrival time,otherwise tugs will be ordered as per pilots requirement.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels unless exempted.,Tide is used for the navigation of vessels and a minimum under keel clearance of 1.0m for all vessels and 15% for ladden tankers is required for vessels using the inner  harbour.
 
Vessels are normally berthed stemming the tide. SOT,No.8,9 and 10 are tidal berths and vessels are Berthed port side to on a flood tide when the tidal range Is 2.5m or more during the day or 1.9m or more at night.

Laden Crude oil tankers are berthed on slack tide.  Pilots board vessels at least 1½ hours before high water on a flood tide.

REGULATIONS TO BE OBSERVED AT ALL BERTHS USE OF PROPELLERS

Propellers must not be worked without permission from the Harbour Master.

NAKED LIGHTS PROHIBITED

Use of naked lights of any sort or design whatsoever for any purpose is prohibited unless authorized by the Harbour Master.

SAFE MEANS  OF  ACCESS

Vessels must provide a safe means of access when alongside.  A safety net must be rigged when accommodation ladder is provided.