2.1 ANNEXE 1 - Master's Duty when picking up the Pilot
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SAFE EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION OF THE PILOT:
A master of any ship navigating in the port or approaches, shall afford such suitable
“weather lee” and speed reductions as dictated by the practice of good
seamanship in order to provide a safe embarkation or disembarkation operation.
Embarkation and Disembarkation of Pilot shall be supervised by responsible officer.
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SUPERVISION OF PILOT LADDERS:
The rigging of pilot ladders for the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots shall
be supervised by a responsible ship’s officer, and shall be so effected that the
ladder is well clear of any overboard discharge and that each step of the ladder rests
firmly against the side of the ship.
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PILOT LADDER:
A clean and efficient pilot ladder fitted with spreaders and manropes shall be made
available for the pilot to embark or disembark. At night the ladder shall be illuminated
with an efficient and safe light. Pilot ladder should confirm to SOLAS specifications.
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ACCOMMODATION LADDER AND PILOT LADDER (COMBINATION):
Whenever, as in the case of large vessels, the height of the deck above the water exceeds
30 ft. (9.0 metres) the accommodation ladder shall also be used in conjunction
with the pilot ladder, and shall be lowered to about 22 ft. (7.0 metres) above the water
with the pilot ladder immediately adjacent to the bottom platform of the accommodation ladder.
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MECHANICAL HOIST:
A mechanical hoist of an approved pattern shall be considered an acceptable alternative
to a conventional pilot ladder to be used in conjunction with the accommodation ladder.
NOTE:
Mechanical hoists whose operation relies upon a single wire are not of approved pattern under these rules.
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2.2 ANNEXE 2 - Dangerous Cargoes
The Port Authority must be informed of any dangerous cargo (as classified in the IMDG - Code) carried in any vessel arriving within the port area
whether or not it is intended for discharge at that Petroleum Port.
All cargo classified at the IMDG-Code “International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code”
classes 1 to 9.
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Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4.1
Class 4.2
Class 4.3
Class 5.1
Class 5.2
Class 6.1
Class 6.2
Class 7
Class 8
Class 9 |
Explosives
Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids
Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Oxidizing substances
Organic peroxides
Toxic substances
Infectious substances
Radioactive materials
Corrosives
Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, i.e. any other substance which
experience has shown, or may show, to be of such a dangerous character that the
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The Harbour Master will require the following data prior to arrival:
- Dangerous goods class and UN number
- Material safety data sheet - MSDS
- Stowage plan for the cargo on board
- Safety measures taken by concerned parties
- All dangerous cargo to be correctly labeled as per the IMDG – Code
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2.3 ANNEXE 3 - Fire Notice
FIRE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT HESITATE TO RAISE THE ALARM
- TERMINAL FIRE ALARM
At this terminal the fire alarm signal is :
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- IN CASE OF FIRE ON SHIP
- Sound one or more blasts of the ships whistle each blast of not less than ten seconds duration supplemented by a continuous sounding of the
general alarm system.
- Contact the terminal.
- Contact Port Control on VHF channel 16.
ACTION BY THE SHIP
Fire on your ship
- Raise alarm
- Fight fire and prevent fire spreading
- Inform terminal
- Inform Port Authority
- Cease all cargo operations and then close all valves
- Stand by to disconnect hoses
- Bring engines to stand by
- Standby to unberth
In case of fire on other ship or ashore
- Standby, and when instructed
- Cease all cargo operations and then close all valves
- Disconnect hoses or arms
- Bring engines and crew to stand by and ready to unberth
ACTION BY THE TERMINAL
Fire on your ship
- Raise alarm
- Contact ship
- Inform Port authority
- Cease all cargo operations and then close all valves
- Stand by to disconnect hoses or arms
- Stand by to assist fire fighting
- Inform all ships
- Implement terminal emergency plan
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2.4 ANNEXE 4 - Procedure for Granting Vessel Entry Permit
2.4.1 Procedure for Granting Vessel Entry Permit - Tankers
The Service Harbours at the Petroleum Ports are :
- Ruwais Industrial Area Service Harbour (RIASH)
- Das Island Service Harbour
- ZIRKU Island Service Harbour
- Mubarraz Jetty
Procedures:
Vessel entering Petroleum Ports limits, whether for cargo operations at the inner Harbour or
for projects, are required to have a valid vetting acceptance from Adnoc vetting and entry permit issued by the Harbour Master.
To obtain the entry permit at least 7 days before arrival whenever possible, vessels
must submit valid copies of the following certificates to the Harbour Master and further in
compliance with “OPCO ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR MARINE VESSELS”. All these vessels should have AIS fitted on board.
A. Propelled Vessel
- Certificate of Registry
- Certificate of class for hull & machinery or an independent survey report and the annual survey of class
- Navigation license
- Load line certificate or attestation from a recognized classification society and the annual survey of the load line certificate
- Survey and certification reports for the Fire-fighting and Life saving equipment
- Radio license
- De-ratting certificate
- General arrangement plan
- ISPS certificate “if applicable”
- Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
- Master/CEO COC in compliance with STCW 95
- Adnoc vetting acceptance
B. Non-Propelled Vessel
- Certificate of registry
- Certificate of class for hull & machinery or an independent survey report and the annual survey of class
- Navigation license
- Load-line certificate or attestation from a recognized classification society and the annual survey of the load-line certificate
- General arrangement plan
- Certificate of Inspection of Towing Bridle
- Adnoc vetting acceptance
C. Vessel used in Projects
In addition to (A), and (B), to submit copies of marine procedures for the projects, including
Project No., Port User name, Port User representative on site and contact details, moorings,
anchor pattern “locations”, contingencies for emergency, etc.
On receipt of the correct valid certificates and documents, the PPA will issue an entry permit
for the Vessel for an appropriate period. Upon arrival for the first time, the Vessel will sign
the PPA conditions of use for the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports terminal facilities.
NB: The basic requirement for barges and un-propelled Vessel is one tug for each un-propelled
unit. The tug should have sufficient H.P. to control and manoeuvres the un-propelled unit.
D. Boat
Boat entering the Service Harbours are not required to hire Pilotage services, but may do so by
prior request to the Harbour Master. Movements of all boats into, within or out of the Service
Harbour are at the discretion of the Harbour Master.
Pilotage is compulsory for Vessel/Tug & Barge entering the service harbour for discharge of heavy lifts cargo.
Movement at Night
No Vessels or Boats are allowed to enter, manoeuvre within or sail from the boat harbour during
the hours of darkness without the prior permission of the Harbour Master.
Moorings
All Vessels must have sufficient and adequate moorings, rat guards to be fixed on the moorings.
Harbour Master reserves the right to remove from the harbour, any Vessel that is not sufficiently
moored and tended.
Manning
All Vessels operating within the port must ensure that there is a watchman on duty at all times.
Regardless of other circumstances or conditions, there must also be sufficient personnel available
on Vessel to tend moorings, etc. and if necessary to evacuate the harbour in an emergency.
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2.4.2 Procedure for Granting Vessel Entry Permit - Boats and Project Crafts or Single visit
Port Entry Permit
Marine Project Permit
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2.5 ANNEXE 5 - Conditions of Use Book for the Use of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports
2.5.1 Conditions of Use Book for the Use of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports - Tankers
In these conditions of use of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports, the word Company encompasses ADNOC, and
any ADNOC associated Companies operating in the Port.
In addition to any other conditions which may be separately prescribed by the Abu Dhabi Petroleum
Ports Regulations, law or enactment, all facilities and assistance of any sort whatsoever provided
by the Company in or in connection with the Petroleum Port terminal facilities whether or not any
charge is made by the Company, therefore, are provided subject to the following conditions:
Neither the Company nor their servants (in whatever capacity they may be acting) shall be
responsible for any loss, damage or delay from whatsoever cause arising in consequence of
any assistance, advice or instructions whatsoever given or tendered in respect of any ship,
whether by way of pilotage or mooring services, the provision of navigational facilities,
including buoys or other channel markings, or otherwise howsoever. In all circumstances the
Master of any ship shall remain solely responsible on behalf of his owners for the safety
and proper navigation of his ship and liable for the cost of any damages and any loss whether
actual or consequential due to pilot’s neglect, error or mistake.
Whilst the Company takes every care to ensure that the Terminal facilities, property, gear,
boat and equipment provided by the Company are safe and suitable for ships permitted or
invited to use them, no guarantee of such safety or suitability is given and the Company shall
not be responsible for any loss, damage or delay of any sort that may be sustained by or occur
to any ship or her owners or her cargo or any part thereof (whether such cargo is on board or
in course of loading or discharging) by whosoever and by whatsoever cause such loss, damage or
delay is occasioned and whether or not it is due in whole or in part to any act, neglect,
omission or default on the part of any servant or agent of the Company or by any fault or defect
in any of their terminal premises, facilities, property, gear boat or equipment of any sort.
The Company will not be responsible for any loss, damage or delay directly or indirectly caused
by or arising from strikes, lockouts or labour disputes or disturbances whether the Company or
its servants are parties thereto or not.
If in connection with or by reason of the use by any ship of any Terminal or of any part of the
Company’s premises or of any gear or equipment provided by
the Company or of any boat or any other facility or property, of any sort whatsoever, belonging
to or provided by the Company any damage is caused to any such berth, premises, gear or equipment,
boat or other facility or property, from whatsoever cause such damage may arise, and irrespective
of whether or not such damage has been caused or contributed to by the negligence of the Company
or its servants, and irrespective of whether there has been any neglect or default on the part of
the ship or the owners, in any such event the ship and her owners shall be severally pay for all
such damage or loss and shall hold the Company harmless from and indemnified against all such
damage and against all loss sustained by the company consequent thereon. Further the ship and her
owners shall hold the Company harmless from and indemnified against all and any claim damages,
costs and expenses arising out of any loss, damage or delay caused to any third party by the ship
or by her Master or her crew or by any other servant or agent of the owners.
If any ship, airboat, or other object sinks or grounds or otherwise becomes or is likely to become
in the opinion of the Company, an obstruction or danger to navigation and its owner or his agent
fails to remove the obstruction or danger so caused within the period of the written notice served
by the Harbour Master, then the owner or agent shall have committed a punishable criminal offence.
This shall not prejudice the Company’s right, for the sake of safeguarding the interest of
the port, to take action to remove the obstacle and the expense incurred shall be recoverable from
the Master or owners of the ship or airboat who shall be jointly and severally liable thereof.
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If, in the opinion of the Company, any ship or airboat sinks or grounds or otherwise becomes
an obstruction which constitutes an immediate danger to shipping, it may take the necessary immediate
measures to remove the obstruction without the need of any notice, and shall be entitled to recover
from the person mentioned in the previous Article any expense incurred by it in the process.
These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the Emirates of
Abu Dhabi and the federal laws of the U.A.E., and if so required by the Company, the ship and her
owners shall submit to the jurisdiction of U.A.E courts.
DAMAGE CLAIMS:
The Company shall be held harmless from any claims for damage allegedly incurred by ships during
anchoring, weighing anchor, mooring to Terminals or unmooring. The alleged damage should always be
reported immediately to the Harbour Master who will inspect the damage before the ship sails. The
inspection of such damage will in no way make the Company liable for such damage, and the Company
will continue to be held harmless from any claims submitted by the ship, master or owner. The damage
must be reported in writing and signed by the Master of the ship.
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2.5.2 Conditions of Use Book for the Use of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports - Boats and Project Crafts or single visit
In addition to any regulations made by Das, Zirku and Mubarraz Ports Authority,
The following requirements must be observed at all times when working within
Das, Zirku and Mubarraz Ports Waters.
- All Boats must be approved by the Harbourmaster for the Seaworthy Condition and the Crew Certificates prior arriving Das, Zirku and Mubarraz Ports.
- Only approved personnel (Supervisor,Tug/Barge Master)are to be employed. Any changes must be notified well in advance.
- All Boats must be approved by ADNOC VETTING prior calling Das, Zirku and Mubarraz Ports for any Marine affairs.
- All Boats should have certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of pollution risks as per seepage Pollution and contamination Clause as Marine Pollution, loss, damage, cost, liability or expense arising directing from fire or explosion, incurred by the insured, directly or indirectly, in consequence of, or with respect to the actual or potential discharge, emission, spillage or leakage upon or into the Port Water, land
- Diving Regulations and Safety Regulations must be strictly adhered to at all times as per ADNOC CoP.
- All marine activities and movements must be approved prior to commencement of any work
- Anchorage is strictly prohibited in the Area, unless clearly mentioned in the Navigational Chart, or approved by the Harbourmaster,when the use of anchors is required as part of the scope of work, the anchoring procedure must be submitted for approval in advance. Anchors must not be laid within 50 meters of any pipeline or 100 meters in the direction of pull. Anchor positions must be swept by divers and marked before lying.
- Boats must not approach any ship berthed at the Oil and Gas terminal unless the Permission from the Harbourmaster is granted
- When transferring personnel from boat to boat all personnel to be wearing lifejackets.
- Un-propelled boat must not be left unattended at any time.
- Procedures for any operation involving Lift Operation must be submitted separately with third party certificate of approval prior to commence.Lift Operations are restricted to daylight hours only unless the Permission from the Harbourmaster is granted.
- Communications must be maintained at all times between all Boats and Das Port Control on VHF 12. Any incident is to be reported immediately on VHF Ch.12 Tel.02-6068403 the accident report Faxed to Das Port Control (Fax: 02-6068445).
- Any hot-work to be carried out within a restricted area requires a permit. Application for hot-work permits shall be made at least 24 hours in advance to the Area Authority.
- Under no circumstance shall garbage/rubbish be dumped overboard or Engine Bilges are pumped to the port water.
- Movements, offshore operations or work under permit is allowed between sunrise and sunset only. No work is permitted during the hours of darkness unless prior dispensation is granted from the Harbourmaster, Application for a dispensation must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Any variations to agreed procedures must be approved before commencement.
- When crossing any subsea pipelines, all boats must ensure a minimum underkeel clearance procedures of 3 meters plus any allowance for swell.
- When required to cross subsea pipelines with a reduced under keel clearance procedures for such operations must be submitted in advance. Under no circumstances must underkeel clearance be reduced below 1 meters plus any allowance for swell.
- Boat requiring entering the service harbour must contact Das Port Control for permission to enter.
- Diving Supervisor to ensure that no other surface activity is in progress that may cause harm/interruption to his divers/operations. And Diving Supervisor to cease diving operations if any other operations in the area have been observed that may cause harm, interruption or confusion to his divers/operations. To immediately contact Das Port Control to eliminate the problem, then to continue with operations as deem necessary.
Notwithstanding any of the above conditions these rules do not relieve the Master of his responsibility for the safety of the ship / barge, crew and to avoid damage to any ADNOC installation or requirement.
DAMAGE CLAIMS:
The Company shall be held harmless from any claims for damage allegedly incurred by Crafts during anchoring, weighing anchor. The alleged damage should always be reported immediately to the Harbourmaster who will inspect the damage. The inspection of such damage will in no way make the Port Authority liable for such damage, and the Port Authority will continue to be harmless from any claims submitted by the Crafts, master or owner. The damage must be reported in writing and signed by the Master of the Craft.
Ship’s Name_____________ Master’s Signature & Stamp:__________________
Master’s Name:______________________ Date:________________________
Witnessed by OPCO Representative: __________________________
Name & Signature ________________________
Date: _____________________________________
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2.6 ANNEXE 6 - Safety Requirements
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2.7 ANNEXE 7 - Port Clearance
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2.8 ANNEXE 8 - Emergency Towing Wire
Emergency Towing Wire Requirements
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2.9 ANNEXE 9 - Declaration of Security
Name of Ship: __________________
Port Of Registry: __________________
IMO Number: __________________
Name of Port Facility __________________
The Declaration of security is valid from until for the following activities for loading and unloading of cargo at Petroleum Ports
Under the following security levels
Security level of the Ship :
Security Level of the Port Facility:
The port facility and ship agree to the following security measures and responsibilities to ensure
compliance with the requirements of Part A of the international code for the Security of Ships and
Port facilities.
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The affixing of the initials of the SSO or the PFSO under these columns indicates that the
activity will be done in accordance with the relevant approved plan |
Activity |
The Port facility |
The Ship |
| Ensuring the Performance of all security duties |
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| Monitoring restricted areas to ensure that only authorized personnel have access |
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Controlling the access to port facility |
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| Controlling the access to the ship |
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| Monitoring of the port facility including the berthing area and areas surrounding the ship |
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| Monitoring of the ship including the berth areas and areas surrounding the ship |
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| Handling of cargo |
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| Delivery of ship stores |
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| Handling unaccompanied baggage |
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| Controlling the embarkation of persons and their effects |
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| Ensuring the security communication is readily available between the ship and port facility |
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Signed For and On Behalf Of:
| Port Facility: |
The Ship: |
| Name: |
Name: |
| Title: |
Title: |
Contact Details:
| For The Port Facility |
For The Ship |
| Port Facility; VHF CH / UHF radio. |
Master |
| Tel: 02 – Mobile |
Ship Security Officer |
| Port Facility Security Officer-Harbour Master |
Company Security Officer |
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2.10 ANNEXE 10 - Pilot Boarding Arrangement
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2.11 ANNEXE 11 - Ruwais Industrial Area Service Harbour Standard Information
Ruwais Industrial Aria Service Harbour (RIASH)
Standard Information
Heavy Lift Area & Ro-Ro Berth
Part A Port Information |
No. |
Item |
Description |
| 1 |
Port Control Room/Port Working Hrs |
Continuous Watch On Vhf Channel 16 / 9 – 24 Hrs |
| 2 |
Port Entry Restrictions |
ADNOC Vetting Inspection / PPA Entry permit approval to be obtained prior entering port’s limits |
| 3 |
Anchorage Positions |
3 NM West of Ghasha racon or 1.5 NM East of Ghasha Buoy |
| 4 |
Any Port Restrictions |
Berthing/un-berthing and transiting channel will be carried out only during daylight hours |
| 5 |
Availability of towage service |
Port’s tugs are used for berthing/un-berthing & passive escorting channel |
| 6 |
Availability of cargo Gears/Cranes/Stevedores |
Not Available – Harbour users contractors to arrange |
| 7 |
Port Charges – RoRo vessel |
As per Port Regulations |
| 8 |
Port Charges – Barge under Tow |
As per Port Regulations |
| Part B RIASH Berth Information |
| No. |
Item |
Ro-Ro Berth |
Heavy Lift Berth |
| 1 |
Tidal Range |
1.00 m / Tides are diurnal |
1.00 m / Tides are diurnal |
| 2 |
Density |
Summer 1028-Winter 1033 |
Summer 1028-Winter 1033 |
| 3 |
Borouge Channel Depth/Width |
10.00 m / 125.00 m |
10.00 m / 125.00 m |
| 4 |
Number of Berth for cargo operation |
One Berth |
One Berth |
| 5 |
Berth length |
73.5 m |
91.4 m |
| 6 |
Water Depth |
7.0 m |
7.0 m |
| 7 |
Displacement |
15,000 MT |
15,000 TM |
| 8 |
Berth Width |
41 m |
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| 9 |
Ramp Length |
43 m |
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| 10 |
Bollard capacity |
50 MT |
50 MT / 100 MT |
| 11 |
Berth Height |
2.00m. All levels measured to Jabel Dhanna chart datum (JDCD) which is 0.23 m above Admiralty chart datum (ACD). Boat Ramp/1.50 m |
3.75m. All levels measured to Jabel Dhanna chart datum (JDCD) which is 0.23 m above Admiralty chart datum (ACD) |
| Part C RIASH Berth Limitations |
| 1 |
Max Permissible Draft |
6.0 m |
6.0 m |
| 2 |
Max Permissible LOA |
70 m |
91 m |
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Max Permissible Breadth |
25 m |
30 m |
| 4 |
Max Permissible Displacement |
15,000 MT |
15,000 MT |
| 5 |
Berth Load Bearing Capacity |
30 kn/m2 |
100 kn/m2 |
| 6 |
Asphalt Road Load Capacity |
100 kn/m2 |
100 kn/m2 |
