6.1Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais Port Terminal Information
Ruwais Petroleum Port is some 220 kilometres West of Abu Dhabi city, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
The Port of Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais consists of six major terminals.
The crude oil terminal at Jebel Dhanna is operated by Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO),
The other five terminals at Ruwais are a refined oil terminal is operated by Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER), a gas terminal
operated by Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO), a bulk cargo Urea and Liquid Ammonia terminal operated by Ruwais Fertilizer Industries
(FERTIL), a Sulphur Handling Terminal operated by GASCO, a Polyethylene terminal operated by the Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd.
(BOROUGE) and a service harbour (RIASH) (see Adm. Chart No. 3780).
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6.1.01 Jebel Dhanna Terminal - ADCO (Crude Oil)
The crude oil terminals at Jebel Dhanna is operated by Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) and consists of
3 (three) Single Point Moorings (SPMs). The SPM is of catenary leg mooring (calm) type buoy. The SPM
system is designed assuming that the wind, waves and current are acting on it simultaneously.
The SPM berth two is served by two 36’’ crude pipelines and berth 3 & 4 is served by
42’’ crude pipeline.
The SPMs is fitted with two 16’’ floating hose strings with 16’’ ASA flange.
All SPMs are capable of handling tankers of up to 450,000 SDWT, with maximum draft of 14.3 meters depending on tide.
The loading rate at each of these SPMs is in the region of 5,500 TPH by gravity but this can be boosted by pumps up to
7,500 TPH.
The flash point of Murban Crude Oil below 0º C (32ºF).
The Crude Oil Temperature is below 150° F.
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6.1.02 Mooring Arrangements
Mooring arrangements are in accordance with OCIMF standards, using a single hawser only. The mooring uses a 76 mm diameter chafe
chain and all vessels must be fitted with bow stoppers and fairleads of 76 mm chain as recommended by OCIMF for mooring
ships at single point moorings.
Control of Loading and Safety at SPMs (Berth 2,3 & 4)
Two Loading Masters will remain on board the vessel throughout its stay at the berth and will coordinate the loading operations
with the shore control room.
Loading operations must be carried out in accordance with a pre-declared plan which has been discussed with the Loading Master.
The Loading Master will, in conjunction with ship’s staff, carry out inspections and complete the “ship / shore
safety checklist”. Failure to observe conditions of the checklist may result in the ship being removed from the berth.
Changes in loading rates must be communicated to the Loading Master in sufficient time to allow him to contact the shore control
room.
In the event of an emergency, loading operations may be stopped by contacting Jebel Dhanna control room on VHF private channel or
Channel 09.
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6.1.03 Berths criteria
| Parameters |
SPM 2 |
SPM 3 |
SPM 4 |
| Max SDWT |
450,000 M/T |
450,000 M/T |
450,000 M/T |
| Min SDWT |
35,000 M/T |
35,000 M/T |
100,000 M/T |
| Max LOA |
377M |
377M |
377M |
| Min LOA |
175M |
175M |
250M |
| Max Displacement |
280,000 M/T |
280,000 M/T |
280,000 M/T |
| Max Draft |
14.3 m |
14.3 m |
14.3 m |
| Max wind speed |
46 Knots |
46 Knots |
46 Knots |
| Water depth |
18 M |
19.2 M |
19.8 M |
SPM NO. 2 ( Commissioned July 1999)
| Lat 24° 12’ 50.4’’ N |
Long 052° 40’ 21.7’ E |
Lt Fl Mo (U) 10 s 5 m |
| Shallow water marker buoys |
| |
Lat |
Long |
Lt |
| 1 |
24° 12’ 3 00’’ N |
052° 39’ 30’’ E |
QY |
| 2 |
24° 12’ 12.00‘’ N |
052° 39’ 07’’ E |
Fl.Y.5s |
| 3 |
24° 12’ 11.10’’ N |
052° 39’ 56’’ E |
Q.Y |
| 4 |
24° 11’ 55.00’’ N |
052° 39’ 39’’ E |
Fl. Y.5 |
SPM NO. 3 ( Commissioned Sept. 1990 )
| Lat 24° 12’ 01.4’’ N |
Long 52° 41’ 20.1’’ E |
Lt Fl Mo (U) 15s 5m |
| Shallow water marker buoys |
| |
Lat |
Long |
Lt |
| 1 |
24° 11’ 45.6’’ N |
052° 40’ 24’’ E |
Q.Y |
| 2 |
24° 11’ 3 0’’ N |
052° 39’ 50’’ E |
Fl.Y.5 sec |
SPM NO. 4 (Commissioned Dec. 1995 )
| Lat 24° 13’ 39.4’’ N |
Long 052° 39’ 25.4’’ E |
Lt Fl Mo (D) 15s 5 m |
| Shallow water marker buoys |
| |
Lat |
Long |
Lt |
| 1 |
24° 13’ 00’’ N |
052° 39’ 03’’ E |
Q.Y |
| 2 |
24° 12 28’’ N |
052° 38' 44’’ E |
Fl.Y.5s |
(To indicate the 15 m bank/pipeline)
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6.1.04 Survival Conditions
| Buoy survival |
Without Moored Tanker (100 years storm) |
With Moored Tanker (1 year storm) |
| Maximum Wave Height |
4.1 m |
2.4 m |
| Significant Wave Height |
2.2 m |
1.3 m |
| Significant Period |
5.6 sec |
4.1 sec. |
| Maximum wind 3 sec. gust |
83 knots |
56 knots |
| 1 Min. duration gust |
73 knots |
46 knots |
| 1 hr. duration gust |
56 knots |
|
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6.1.05 Berthing Conditions and Requirements
- All tankers berthing at Jebel Dhanna (SPM) berth should be fitted with mooring equipment that conforms to the recommended by OCIMF latest edition.
- Berthing to SPMs is subject to Terminal requirements and procedures.
- Berthing priority at SPMs will depend on nomination, berth availability and for tankers over 250,000 tons.
- Ballast water on arrival to be roughly 30 % of the tankers SDWT and trimmed about 3 metres by the stern. Keeping in consideration the channel water depth restriction and under keel clearance.
- Tankers to have no list and the propeller are to be fully immersed whenever possible.
- Deck watchman to be stationed at the forecastle when the tanker is moored, to report vessel movement against the SPM buoy.
- Deck watch is to be maintained at the ship’s manifold area during loading operation.
- Tankers with L.O.A. less than 250 metres will only be accepted at SPM berth subject to Terminal approval.
- On completion of mooring at the SPM, a tug boat will be made fast aft to maintain the distance between the SPM and the tanker’s bow.
- All Tankers should be equipped with bow chain stoppers designed to accept 76 mm chafing chain. The SWL for chain stopper to be 200 Tons.
- The minimum SWL for Crane/Derrick to be 15 Tons.
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6.2 Ruwais Refinery Terminal - TAKREER
The Refinery Terminal at Ruwais is about 1.5 miles SE of the Jebel Dhanna terminal berths and is operated by Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company
(TAKREER). It consists of a trestle jetty 3 kilometre in length with three deep water berths (B, C & E) and four coastal tanker berths
(1, 2, 3, & 4) for exportation of refined petroleum products. Vessels are berthed either side alongside depending on their manifold layout.
Vessel arriving with part cargo should not exceed a draft of 11.5 m, otherwise shall have to wait for high water. A 3’’ hose for
drinking water is provided at all TAKREER berths. Flow rate 100 m3 / hour.
The refined products available at TAKREER berths for loading with flow rate are:
| Condensate |
3000 m3 / hr |
| Paraffinic Naphtha |
4200 m3 / hr |
| Naphtha |
3000m3 / hr |
| Reg. Gasoline |
1400 m3 / hr |
| Pre. Gasoline |
1400 m3 / hr |
| Kerosene / Jet Fuel |
4000m3 / hr |
| Gas Oil |
4000m3 / hr |
| S.R. Residue |
3200m3 / hr |
| Bunker Oil |
1200m3 / hr |
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6.2.01 Berth criteria
| PARAMETERS |
BERTH ‘’ B “ |
BERTH “ C “ |
BERTH “ E “ |
| Max Displacement |
104,000 M/T |
130,000 M/T |
330,000 M/T |
| Min Displacement |
9,100 M/T |
26,000 M/T |
20,000 M/T |
| Max partially loaded |
132,000 M/T |
166,000 M/T |
255,000 M/T |
| Berth length |
350.75 m |
365 m |
380 m |
| Max LOA |
280 m |
295 m |
360 m |
| Min LOA |
118 m |
180 m |
180 m |
| Max. Draft |
14.0 m |
14.0 m |
14.0 m |
| Max Wind Speed |
25 kt |
25 kt |
25 kt |
| Water Depth |
18.5 m |
18.8 m |
19.6 m |
| Max. freeboard up to Manifold height |
15.5 m |
1 5 m |
24.1 m |
| Min parallel body manifold connection |
65 m |
70 m |
345 m (max) |
| Berth heading |
315° / 135° |
| Distance b/w Y/Fender |
90 m |
100 m |
108 m |
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6.2.02 Position of berths - TAKREER
Berth “B”
Latitude 24° 10’
05’’ N
Longitude 052° 43’ 00’’ E
The berth consists of fixed loading platform, six mooring dolphins and six breasting dolphins connected by walkways. On the loading
platform a bank of eight cargo chicksan arms serve to load or discharge ships, namely:
| 2 x 12” Dia |
Each arm is provided for S.R. Residue loading – Unloading |
| 2 x 12” Dia |
Each arm is provided for Kerosene / Fuel and Gas oil |
| 1 x 12” Dia |
For P @ R Gasoline |
| 1 x 10” Dia |
For bunker ‘ C ‘ |
| 2 x 16” Dia |
For Naphtha / Paraffinic Naphtha and Condensate |
| The minimum distances between berthing dolphins as follows: |
| BD2 to BD3 |
42 m |
MD2 to MD3 |
164.5 m |
| BD1 to BD4 |
70 m |
MD1 to MD4 |
264.5 m |
| BD1A to BD4A |
90 m |
MD1A to MD4A |
351.5 m |
Berth “C”
Latitude 24° 10’ 14” N
Longitude 052° 42’ 45’’ E
The berth consists of fixed loading Platform, six mooring dolphins and four breasting dolphins connected by walkways. On the loading
platform a bank of eight cargo chicksan arms provided to load or discharge ships same as Berth “B” except for
S.R.Residue 2 x 16” Dia.
The minimum distances between berthing dolphins as follows:
| B/W two inner BD |
48 m |
| B/W Inner/Outer BD |
26 m |
| B/W Mooring Dolphins |
50 m |
| B/W two Inner BD/MD |
31.5 m |
Berth “E”
Latitude 24° 10’ 30’’ N
Longitude 052° 42’ 45’’ E
The berth consists of fixed loading Platform, six mooring dolphins and four breasting dolphins connected by walkways.
On the loading platform a bank of ten cargo chicksan arms provided to load or discharge ships same as Berth “B”
except following upgraded.
| 3 x 12” dia |
For S.R.Residue |
| 2 x 16” dia. |
For Kerosene / Jet A-1/ Gas oil |
| 1 x 12” dia |
For Bunker ‘ C ‘ loading |
| The minimum distances between berthing dolphins as follows |
| B/W 2 Inner BD |
48 m |
| B/w Inner/Outer BD |
30 m |
| B/W Mooring dolphins |
53 m |
| B/W two inner BD/MD |
30 m |
| Distance between manifolds |
3 m |
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6.2.03 Coastal berth 1,2,3 & 4
The coastal berths consist of fixed loading platform, four mooring dolphins at berth 1 & 2 and three mooring dolphins at berth 3 &
4 with a fourth common mooring dolphins with berth 1 & 2 and four breast dolphins.
The loading platform has a bank of five 8 inch diameter loading arms on each berth.
Products available with flow rate are:
| S.R.Residue |
800 m3 / hr |
| Gas oil |
900 m3 / hr |
| Kerosene oil, Jet Fuel |
900 m3 / hr |
| Gasoline |
1000 m3 / hr |
| Bunker’s |
900 m3 / hr |
Parameters
| Max Displacement |
9100 M/T |
| Min Displacement |
2600 M/T |
| Max Vessel Length |
118m |
| Min Vessel Length |
70 m |
| Berth Length For 1 N 2 |
158 m |
| Berth Length 3 N 4 |
160 m |
| Max Draft |
7.59 m |
| Max Depth |
8.5 m |
| Max Freeboard |
9.0 m |
| Distance B/W Fenders |
36 m |
| The typical Berth heading |
315 / 135 |
|
Typical minimum parallel body to allow for manifold connections is 50 m |
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6.3 GASCO - Ruwais (LPG & Paraffinic Naphtha - Berth 1 Commissioned June 1981, Berth 2 commissioned Dec 2009 & Berth 3 commissioned Jan 2010)
The Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) terminal consists of a 2.6 kilometre trestle jetty comprising of a Three berths for exportation
of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and Paraffinic Naphtha. It is located about half a mile east of the Refinery jetty. The line of the berths
lies approximately along the axis of the prevailing current. The minimum depth alongside is 17.0 M (55.8 ft.) above chart
datum (C.D.)
Propane and butane can be loaded simultaneously. Loading rates can be adjusted either by stopping / starting one or more pumps or by opening
closing of re-circulation valves on the loading platform. Paraffinic Naphtha also available.
Vessels calling at Ruwais for the first time will inform GASCO, Ruwais, not less than 48 hours prior to arrival, of the disposition of
manifold connections from bow to stern. The connections to be used for propane, butane, liquid or vapour should be indicated together with
the centre to centre distances between them (e.g. P/V-1.1, P/L-1.7, B/L-1.1, B/V). An indication should also be given as to whether
connections are dedicated or can be changed at short notice.
The cargo tank pressures on arrival will not exceed 70 mbs
Maximum allowable tank pressure throughout vessel’s stay alongside is 70% of pressure safety relief valve
(PSRV).
After berthing, the Terminal Representative and Master will discuss loading operations and emergency procedures. You are reminded that the
responsibility as to the quantity of cargo to be loaded rests with the Maser of the vessel, and that no cargo may be sent back ashore.
Vessels can berth either side alongside, depending on the ship’s manifold configuration and / or prevailing weather
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6.3.01 Berth criteria
| PARAMETERS |
BERTH 1 |
BERTH 2 |
BERTH 3 |
| Gas Carriers Max. Capacity |
125,000 m³ |
125,000 m³ |
125,000 m³ |
| Gas Carriers Min. Capacity |
28,000 m³ |
10,000 m³ |
28,000 m³ |
| Tankers Max. SDWT |
90,000 tones |
90,000 tones |
90,000 tones |
| Min. SDWT |
15,000 tones |
15,000 tones |
15,000 tones |
| Maximum Displacement on arrival does not exceed |
95,000 tones |
95,000 tones |
95,000 tones |
| Max. water depth alongside jetty |
17 m |
17 m |
17 m |
| Distance between fenders |
97 m |
79 m |
97 m |
| Max. freeboard |
24 m |
24 m |
24 m |
| Min. freeboard |
7.70 m |
7.70 m |
7.70 m |
| Max. berth length |
340 m |
284 m |
348 m |
| Max. vessel length accepted |
320 m |
260 m |
320 m |
| Distance from manifold to bow or astern does not exceed |
160 m |
130 m |
160 m |
| Distance b/w ship’s side & manifold connection b/w |
1.5 m - 6.1 m |
1.5 m - 6.1 m |
1.5 m - 6.1 m |
| Minimum distance centre of manifold to end / start flat side is |
28 m |
25.5 m |
28 m |
| Maximum height of railings above chart datum in way of manifold is |
21.8 m |
21.8 m |
21.8 m |
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6.3.02 Max. Loading rate
| Product |
Tons / hr |
m3 / hr |
| Propane |
1,500 |
2,550 |
| Butane |
1,800 |
3,000 |
| Paraffinic Naphtha |
2,800 |
4,200 |
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6.3.03 Position of berths
The centreline of the Gasco-LNG jetty loading platforms are situated in position
Alpha Berth No. 1 -
Lat 24° 09’ 49” N,
Long 052° 43’ 16” E
Alpha Berth No. 2 -
Lat 24° 09’ 47” N,
Long 052° 43’ 35” E
Alpha Berth No. 3 -
24° 09’ 41” N,
052° 43’ 44” E
The line of the berths being 305°/125°.
Vessels are normally berthed into the prevailing wind on a heading of 305°.
A dual piping and single access trestle of approximately 2,650 m leads
to the shore where the processing plant and storage tanks are located.
The jetty head comprises of a three loading platform (10 m above chart datum) 42 m, 51 m & 56 m
in length respectively with utilities building, 4 breasting dolphins and 6 mooring dolphins
at berths 1, at berth No. 2, 5 breast dolphins (for support of 10,000 m³ gas carrier)
and 6 mooring dolphins and at berth 3 with 4 breast dolphin and 8 mooring dolphins.
All the three berths dolphins are interconnected by walkways. The distance between 2 outermost
dolphins at Berth No. 1 is 340 m, at berth No. 2 is 284 m and at Berth No. 3 is 348 m.
The distance between the 2 innermost breasting dolphins at Berth No. 1 is 42 m, at Berth No. 2
is 52 m and at Berth No. 3 is 56 m.
The distance between the 2 outermost breasting dolphins at Berth No. 1 is 97 m,
at Berth No. 2 is 79 m and at Berth No. 3 is 97 m.
Thus adequate moorings are provided across the range of vessels utilising the facilities.
All dolphins are equipped with capstans, other auxiliary equipments and 2, 3 or 4 quick release
hooks as per "OCIMF" recommendations.
On the loading platform at the Berths 1, 2 & 3 there are 2 x 12” 150 ANSI
loading arms for loading Paraffinic Naphtha, 4 X 12 loading arms for loading propane and butane
liquid / vapour and 1X 8’’ for loading bunker at Berth No. 1 only.
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6.3.04 Caution
Loading rates are controlled from the shore. Due to the long run of pipeline from the shore tanks to
the jetty head, closing valves against the product flow could lead to pressure surges liable to cause
the blowing out of pipeline gaskets and / or severe damage to the loading arms. Loading rates, loading
rate reductions and stopping of cargo procedure will be discussed prior to commencement of loading.
Four loading arms (2 liquid, 2 vapours) can be connected if centre to centre distance between 12”
connections is between 1.6 m and 3.5 m. Two loading arms (vapour and liquid) can be connected if centre
to centre distance is between 1.1m and 1.6 m. Vessel not to have carried ammonia on her last two previous voyages.
Propane and Butane can be loaded simultaneously. Loading rates can be adjusted either by stopping/starting
One or more pumps or by opening/closing of the spill-back valves.
Cargo tanks will be cooled down on arrival as per following temperatures:
Propane
| Bottom |
- 40° C |
| Middle |
- 30° C |
| Bottom (excluding dome space) |
- 20° C |
| Butane Bottom |
- 2° C |
The following are the criteria for tankers programmed to load Paraffinic Naphtha at Gasco-Ruwais terminals.
- Maximum displacement on berthing 95,000 tones.
-
After berthing and throughout the period when the loading arms are connected to the ship’s
manifold, height of railing in the way of manifold shall not exceed 16.2 m above chart datum.
- On completion of loading, the minimum height of manifold above chart datum is 2.3 m.
Vessels fitted with non-standard OCIMF will load one grade at a time;
delays resulting from consecutive loading will be to the vessel’s account.
Vessels to be able to load at a combined minimum rate of 1,800 tones per hour if loading
propane / butane simultaneously, or 1,000 tones per hour when loading
propane or butane only, with vapour return connected and operational.
Although it is recommended to regulate vessel’s manifold valves, closure time is 30 seconds.
The minimum allowed time to close the liquid manifold valves in case of ESD activation
is 20 seconds. In case of non-compliance, manifold valve closure time may dictate the loading rate.
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6.3.05 Moorings
The breasting dolphins are each equipped with 1,250 KN double quick-release hooks
and a power operated capstan. The mooring dolphins are each equipped with 1,250 KN triple
quick-release hooks and a power operated capstan.
The minimum mooring requirement is
3 headlines;
3 forward and aft breast-lines;
2 springs lines fore and aft and
3 stern-lines.
Vessels must at all times be prepared to put out extra moorings as required by the terminal personnel, or as dictated by prevailing
weather conditions. It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that the vessel’s mooring lines are checked frequently in
order to prevent excessive movement of the vessel in the berth, as such movement could activate ESC/ERS system and/or cause severe damage
to the loading arms and other terminal equipment.
The breasting dolphins’ fender design criteria is based on providing for berthing energies acting in the horizontal plane for
maximum displacement of 95,000 tones with an approach angle to the berthing line of 7° at a contact velocity of 15 cm/sec.
Yokohama fenders at Berth 1 is protrude approximately 3.3 m
from the face of the loading deck and provide for 100% contact of fenders on
the vessel’s perpendicular mid-body at light and loaded drafts for the full range of vessels.
Berth - 2 & 3 breasting dolphins are fitted with hard buckling super cell fenders with low friction
flat panel type that holds the side of the ship some 2 Meter away from the edge of the jetty head.
The design at berth No. 2 will allow for 10,000 m³ fully Refrigerated LPG ships to berth
without the mooring lines on the dolphin caps.
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6.4 FERTIL - Ruwais (Urea, Ammonia, Ethylene)
The bulk cargo terminal (FERTIL) at Ruwais is to suit the export of bulk / bagged urea,
liquid ammonia and liquid ethylene is operated by Ruwais Fertilizer Industries.(FERTIL)
Three mooring dolphins at the seaward end of the jetty serve the liquid ammonia and
ethylene berth and each has a bollard / quick release mooring hooks of capacity
100 Ton and is connected to the jetty by concrete walkways.
The jetty and the dolphins have a deck level of 7.4 meters above JD Chart Datum.
Two ship-loader and conveyors has been made along the jetty to load the vessel with bag / bulk
urea. (Bulk urea loading rate 400 MT/hr. 5000 MT/day and Bag urea 100 MT/hr. 1400 MT/day ).
Two 12’’ lines with hydraulic loading arm is provided to load the vessel with liquid
ammonia from Fertil plant, which is about 1.7 km away at the rate 500 MT/hr.
A 10’’ line with hydraulic loading arm is available with 6’’ return line to
load the vessel with liquid Ethylene from BOROUGE plant about 5 km away on shore. For ethylene ships
requiring purging, a 6’’ nitrogen line along with 6’’
waste gas line connected to flare about 5 km away is provided.
Loading operation will be stopped when wind velocity in excess of 17 metres per second, rain, poor
visibility or relative humidity in excess of 80%.
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6.4.01 FERTIL Berths criteria
Parameters
| Max. DWT Berth – 1 |
35,000 MT |
| Max. DWT Berth – 2 |
25,000 MT |
| Min. Displacement. Berth 1 & Berth 2 |
7,500 MT |
| Berth length |
512 m |
| Max. vessel length accepted |
200 m |
| Max. Draft |
11 m |
| Max. freeboard on arrival |
11 m |
| Max. Depth alongside |
12 (50 m along the jetty and then 15 m) |
| Minimum DWT at Berth - 1 & 2 |
5000 MT |
| Maximum Displacement at Berth 1 & 2 |
36,000 |
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6.4.02 Position of Berths
The centre line of the FERTIL loading jetty is situated in position
Lat 24° 09.1’ N, Long 52° 44.05’ E.
The line of the berth being 350°/170°.
Urea ships shall be berthed as per operational requirement of Terminal. Ammonia/Ethylene ships shall be berthed
port side alongside. The depth along the jetty and up to 50 meter away from the berths is 12 metres and there after a turning basin is located North East of the jetty which is 600 m diameter with minimum depth of 15 metres.
The fender system has a designed capacity of 55 ton-meter/fender pile and the recommended berthing angle is 50. Fender spacing 15 m along the jetty and 30 m
along the seaward end of jetty same like hook spacing 15 & 30 m respectively. Urea vessel is normally
moored over Bean type bollards.
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6.5 GASCO - Ruwais (Sulphur Handling Terminal)
GASCO - Ruwais sulphur handling terminal is situated at the South
East of the existing FERTIL’s bulk cargo terminal at Ruwais.
This facility accommodates the export of granulated Sulphur in bulk into bulk
cargo vessels as per the below berths criteria.
Access to the various marine installations is via steel truss walkways.
Bulk sulphur can be transported via onshore conveyor system from the storage building.
Sulphur vessels up to 9,000 DWT discharge liquid sulphur with max. rate of 700 m3/hour
via a 10” dia. loading chicksan at berth No. 1.
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6.5.01 Berth criteria
| Parameters |
Berth No. 1 |
Berth No. 2 |
| Max. DWT |
45,000 MT |
65,000 MT |
| Min. DWT |
4,000 MT |
10,000 MT |
| Max. Berth Length |
250 M |
277 M |
| Max. vessel length |
220 M |
248 M |
| Max. water depth alongside |
11.4 M |
14.8 M |
| Max. Draft |
11 M |
13.5 M |
| Max. freeboard on arrival |
11 M |
13.5 M |
| Distance b/w BCT 4 buoy/ berth No. 1/2 loader |
600 M |
590 MT |
| Distance b/w BD1/Fertil berth |
145 M |
N/A |
| Maximum vessel displacement |
58,500 MT |
85,000 MT |
| Turning Basin at BCT No. 4 buoy |
600 M |
600 M |
| BCT Channel/turning basin depth |
15 M |
15 M |
| Distance b/w BCT 6 buoy/berth loaders |
340 M |
200 M |
| Parallel body length (min) |
175 M |
124 M (max) |
| loading capacity |
1000 MT/Hr. |
1750 MT/Hr. |
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6.5.02 Position of berths
The centre line of the Sulphur loading jetty is situated in position
No. 1 - Lat 24° 08.95’ N, Long 052° 44.20’ E.
No. 2 - Lat 24° 08.90’ N, Long 052° 44.33’ E.
Sulphur Berth No. 1
The line of the berth No. 1 & 2 being 295°/115°.
6 (Six) individual berthing piles with the centre 2 (two) equipped with a quick release assembly.
3 (Three) mooring dolphins, each one is equipped with a quick release assembly having two rated
capacity hooks of 70 tonnes and each supported by 4 (four) piles.
9 (Nine) separate structural steel walkways connecting various areas of this offshore
marine facility 1 (One) structural steel semi ars ship loader outrigger beam.
The centre and westerly mooring dolphins are for vessels berthing
line where the easterly dolphin will accept stern lines.
Larger vessels will have their headlines (bow) secured to a quick release hook assembly located on the
bulk cargo terminal jetty (southern end), which is about 95 metres West of sulphur
handling terminal berthing pile. This anchor assembly on the jetty has a design holding capacity.
Ship mooring lines may be taken to dolphins at the bulk cargo terminal jetty via boat and / or via walkways.
Sulphur berth No. 2
4 (Four) breast dolphins with the 2 (two) end dolphins are equipped with 4 (four)
quick release hooks assembly and the centre two one with only bollard facility.
The 2 (Two) each mooring dolphins at fore & aft ends are equipped with the 2 (Two) quick release hooks assembly.
The breast/Mooring dolphins are supported by 5 (Five) piles 7 (Seven)
separate structural steel walkways connecting various areas of this offshore
marine facility 1 (One) structural steel semi arc ship loader outrigger beam.
The centre and westerly mooring dolphins are for vessels berthing line where the easterly dolphin will accept stern lines.
Larger vessels will have their headlines (bow) secured to a quick release hook assembly located on the
bulk cargo terminal jetty (southern end), which is about 95 metres West of sulphur
handling terminal berthing pile. This anchor assembly on the jetty has a design holding capacity.
Ship mooring lines may be taken to dolphins at the bulk cargo terminal jetty via boat and / or via walkways.
SULPHUR HANDLING TERMINAL BERTH NO. 1
SULPHUR HANDLING TERMINAL BERTH NO. 2
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6.5.03 Safety - Access Marine Ladders
A safety access marine ladder is provided on each mooring dolphin, which extends down to the level minus 0.5 metre, Jebel Dhanna Chart
Datum.
General Access to Offshore Marine Facility Access from onshore is only for pedestrians via walkways. Vehicular traffic over the marine
facility is not available. Access to vessels is via the movable (rollers on rail) shipped gangway as installed on the main walkway.
This unit is manually rolled into position with its access ladder hydraulically positioned to vessels.
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6.5.04 Communication
Contact between the shore supervisor / operator on duty on the jetty and the watch on deck is to be continuously maintained by U.H.F.
walkie-talkie., V.H.F. (channel 9) visual or verbal signals.
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6.5.05 Ship Loader
| Design loading capacity |
1000 MT/hr |
| Material |
Granular sulphur (bulk) |
| Telescopic chute speed |
4.6 M / Minutes |
| Slowing angle of bridge |
± 34 |
| Maximum radius of boom |
132 metres |
| Minimum radius of boom in operation |
97 metres |
| Luffing angle in operation |
± 12 ° |
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6.5.06 Loading / Unloading
Vessel cargo hatch (as) / hold(s) shall be inspected prior to the commencement of loading bulk sulphur and if they
are found unclean or otherwise not suitable / ready for loading, the notice of readiness shall deemed to have been rejected and a fresh
notice of readiness needs to be served.
Ship's Officer shall communicate to the Jetty Supervisor, the loading / stowage plan after obtaining all the necessary clearance.
Loading Operation is carried out as per IMO code of safe practice for bulk cargo.
LOADING OPERATIONS WOULD BE STOPPED IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR AT SULPHUR HANDLING TERMINAL.
Bad weather affecting the safe operations of the handling and loading equipment included, but not limited to, wind velocity in excess
of 17 m/sec., heavy rain, poor visibility, relative humidity in excess of 80%.
Trimming of the cargo during loading is the Vessel’s Master responsibility and or Ship’s account.
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6.5.07 Properties of Granular Sulphur
Basically, sulphur is a hazardous cargo and comes under inflammable solids, class 4.1 of IMDG code, possessing the properties of being
easily ignited by external sources such as sparks, flames, static electricity and readily combustible. When involved in fire, toxic and
very irritating and suffocating gas is evolved. When mixed with water, sulphuric acid is formed and is corrosive to the metal and
dangerous to health.
The stowage factor : 1.25 MT/M3
While loading / unloading, sulphur is liable to cause dust explosions.
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6.6 Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd (BOUROUGE - Polyethylene)
The BOROUGE Polyethylene Terminal at Ruwais situated adjacent to East of Ruwais small boat harbour and a protrusion at the western end
to accommodate Ro-Ro/Container feeder gearless (Capacity 1100 TEU) vessels. The Ro-Ro ramp is a class B ramp in accordance with BSMA 97.
The ramp/Container feeder is designed to
accommodate a range of vessels with the following characteristics:
- The container berths are equipped with two STS & four mobile RTG cranes.
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6.6.01 Berth criteria
Parameters:
| Max. DWT // Displacement |
10,500 MT // 14,700 MT |
| Min. DWT |
450 MT |
| Max. berth length |
368 m |
| Max. vessel length accepted |
150 m |
| Min. vessel length accepted |
40 m |
| Max. depth alongside |
10.5 m |
| Max. // Min. draft |
9.0 m // 1.75 m |
| Max. // Min. Beam |
23 m // 7 m |
| Approach channel width |
125 m |
| Turning basin diameter |
360 m |
| Bow Flare angle |
20 m |
| Approach Velocity |
0.18 m / s |
| Depth in the channel |
10.00 m |
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6.6.02 Position of berths
The centre line of the Borough loading jetty is situated in position
Lat 24° 08.12’ N, Long 52° 45.05’ E.
The line of the berth being 295°/115°.
The design is made on the basis that fenders on the quay wall absorb all the energy of berthing vessels.
The fender system is designed to accommodate vessels up to as per above berth criteria.
Bollards have a minimum Mooring Loads capacity of 60 tons.
For stability consideration, berthing and mooring forces are based on a wind speed of 110 km/h.
A Gangway shall be provided by the ship’s personnel. A warning shall be placed adjacent to the gangway prohibiting the entrance
of unauthorized persons, prohibiting smoking and the use of open flames.
The channel is marked with 12 new buoys as per IALA standards.
The container berths will be operational by 2nd quarter 2010 with two STS Gantry Crane to operate along the full berth length.
The Container feeder vessel size recommends as part of proposal as follow:
- LOA/150 m, Beam/22 m, Draft/8.3 m, DWT/10500 MT/Displ, 14700, capacity 1100 TEU.
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6.6.03 Communication
Communication between ship crew and BOROUGE Terminal personnel will be established by means of walkie-talkie. This equipment will be
according to BOROUGE safety standards and must be tested every time prior to starting the loading / unloading operation.
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6.6.04 Unberthing
The ship should leave the terminal immediately after the completion of loading and documentation. Before informing the pilot for
unberthing, it is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that all connections between the ship and shore are removed and that she
is ready to sail.
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6.6.05 Incident Reporting
The master of the vessel, for the time the vessel is alongside the BOROUGE terminal, is responsible for reporting all incidents on
board the ship immediately to Petroleum Ports Authority through Port Control and BOROUGE Safety Department.
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6.6.06 Safety
The ship’s safety equipment shall be ready prior to starting any loading or unloading operation. This will be verified by
completion of the Ro-Ro/Container feeder ship/shore safety checklist.
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