iron ore terminal port information
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Iron Ore Terminal Port Information
30th March 2016 E d i t i o n J
FERROPORT Iron Ore Terminal
T e r m i n a l 1 (T1)
A ç u P o r t
B r a z i l
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF NAVIGATION
AND MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
THIS PORT INFORMATION MUST BE DELIVERED BY THE SHIPS´ AGENTS TO THE SHIPMASTERS NO LESS THAN 10
DAYS PRIOR TO VESSEL´S ARRIVAL AT THE IRON ORE TERMINAL.
THE CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT DOCUMENT MUST BE THOROUGHLY OBSERVED AND FOLLOWED BY ALL MASTERS AND CREWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE BRAZILIAN LABOR LAW, CUSTOMS, IMMIGRATION, MARITIME AND PORT HEALTH AUTHORITIES´ RULES, ISPS CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY LANDMARKS NAMED IMO, ILO, WHO, ISO, ITF AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING KNOWN RESOLUTIONS SUCH AS SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG, OCIMF, IMSBC CODE AND BLU CODE.
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I N D E X
1. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Location, maps, nautical charts, anchoring and maneuvering areas ................................................................. 7
2.3.1 Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Nautical charts ................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3.3 DHN 1405 sketch ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3.4 Anchorage areas ............................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.5 Access channel ................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3.6 Maneuvering basin ........................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Vessel Traffic Service of Açu Port (VTS Açu Port => former CCOTM) ........................................................... 8
2.5 Terminal characteristics and facilities .................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.1 Piers ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.2 Iron Ore Terminal´s characteristics .................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.3 Ships´ characteristics ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5.4 Tide ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5.5 Fenders ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5.6 Shore mooring equipment .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.7 Access ladders and extensions (planks) ......................................................................................................... 10
2.5.8 Aids to navigation .......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Weather general information ............................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.1 Weather conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2.6.2 Sea conditions and local water depth ............................................................................................................. 13
3. CARGO CHARACTERISTICS, ORIGIN, HANDLING & STOCK AREAS.......................................................... 14
4. TERMINAL´S RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 14 4.1 Vetting .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Arrival and departure procedures....................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 First reports .................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Maneuvering requirements ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.2.3 Most usual trackings ...................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.4 Maximum ship´s air draft ............................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Loading plan, sequence and operation ................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 Holds & hatch covers ............................................................................................................................................ 18
4.5 Draft survey, draft checks, trimming & stoppages ............................................................................................ 18
4.6 Shiploader boom travelling / opening & closing of cargo holds ........................................................................ 18
4.7 Loading operation working hours ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.8 Certificates validity ............................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9 Pilotage ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.10 Tugboats............................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.11 Service boat .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.12 Free Pratique, Port Health Authorities and Quarantine ................................................................................. 20
4.13 Customs and Immigration (The Federal Police) .............................................................................................. 20
4.14 Mooring arrangements, requirements and operation ...................................................................................... 20
4.15 Vessel means of access ........................................................................................................................................ 22
4.16 Walking on the pier ............................................................................................................................................. 22
4.17 Persons under ship´s responsibility ................................................................................................................... 23
4.18 Vessel´s exercises ................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.19 Degassing ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.20 Firefighting .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.21 Emergency medical assistance ........................................................................................................................... 24
4.22 Deballast operation ............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.23 MARPOL & potential pollution sources ........................................................................................................... 25
4.24 Oil sludge, oily residues, oily mixtures, garbage and food waste removal ..................................................... 26
4.25 Bunkering ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
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4.26 Air environment .................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.27 Fumigation & Deratisation ................................................................................................................................. 26
4.28 Diving ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.29 Fishing .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.30 Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.31 Completion of all activities before end of loading operation ........................................................................... 27
4.32 Dry-docks ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.33 Fresh water supply .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.34 Supplying of general goods & laundry services ................................................................................................ 27
4.35 Security & safety ................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.35.1 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
4.35.2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.36 Masters’ duties .................................................................................................................................................... 28
5. COMMUNICATIONS & FURTHER INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 30
5.1 Port Administration .............................................................................................................................................. 30
5.2 Açu Port VTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
5.3 Port Captain .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.4 Port Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5 Harbor Master office ............................................................................................................................................ 30
5.6 Pilotage office ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
5.7 Post Office & fax services ..................................................................................................................................... 30
5.8 Public telephone services ...................................................................................................................................... 30
5.9 Medical assistance & dental care ......................................................................................................................... 30
5.10 Consulates ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
6. FINAL REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................... 31
7. ANNEXES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
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1. DEFINITIONS Agents => Maritime Agency persons acting on behalf of Owners/Ship (Protective Agents) or on behalf of
Shippers/Receivers (Cargo Agents);
AIS => Automatic Identification System;
ANVISA => Port Health Authority (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária);
ARPA => Automatic Radar Plotting Aid;
ASD=> Azimuthal Stern Drive;
BA=> British Admiralty;
BLU CODE=> Code of Practice For The Safe Loading And Unloading Of Bulk Carriers;
BP=> Bollard Pull - Longitudinal Static Pull of the Vessel;
BWM => Ballast Water Management Convention;
CCOS=> Security Operational Control Center (Centro de Controle Operacional de Segurança);
CCTV=> Closed Circuit TV;
COLREG=> The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;
DHN=> Navigation and Hydrographical Navy Administration (Diretoria de Hidrografia e Navegação);
DPC=> Ports and Coastal Navy Administration (Diretoria de Portos e Costa);
DWT=> Deadweight Tonnage;
ECDIS=> Electronic Chart Display and Information System;
ETA=> Estimated Time of Arrival;
FERROPORT=> Operators of Iron Ore Terminal – Terminal 1 – Açu Port;
FIFI=> Firefighting System;
GPS=> Global Positioning System;
ICS=> International Code of Signals;
IMO=> International Maritime Organization;
IMPA=> The International Maritime Pilots Association;
ISPS Code=> International Ship and Port Facility Security Code;
IP=> Internet Protocol;
LOA=> Length over all;
MARPOL=> The International Convention For the Prevention of Pollution From Ships;
MARPOL=> International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships;
MMSI=> Maritime Mobile Service Identity;
MT=> Metric tons;
MT/H=> Metric tons per hour;
NOR=> Notice of Readiness;
NORMAN=> Maritime Authority Rules (Normas da Autoridade Marítima);
O/O=> Ore Oil Carrier Ships;
OBO=> Ore Bulk Oil Carrier;
OCIMF=> Oil Companies International Marine Forum;
PFF=> Pellet Feed Fines;
POB=> Pilot on Board;
PRUMO=> Company that administrate the Terminal 2 of the Açu Port (Prumo Logística Global);
PTZ=> Pan–Tilt–Zoom features;
RDC=> Port Health Authority Resolution (Resolução da Diretoria Colegiada);
SAB=> Submersible Articulated Buoys;
SISTRAQ=> Waterway Traffic System (Sistema de Tráfego Aquaviário);
SOLAS=> International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea;
STCW=> The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers;
T1=> Offshore Terminal for dry and liquid bulk at the Açu Port, administrated by FERROPORT Company;
T2=> Onshore Terminal administrated by the PRUMO Logística Global Company;
T/M3=> Tons per cubic meter;
TRIM=> Difference between forward average drafts and after average drafts;
UTM=> Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System;
VHF=> Very High Frequency;
VTS=> Vessel Traffic Service (former CCOTM => Maritime Traffic Operational Control Center of the Açu
Port (Centro de Controle Operacional do Tráfego Marítimo);
WGS=> Word Geodetic System.
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Introduction o Although some general information of Açu Port is herein available, the main purpose of this
item is to provide information to all parts concerned such as Agents, Owners, Charterers, Shippers, Operators, Subcontractors, Authorities, Pilots and Masters of vessels with regards to the facilities and general conditions of the Iron Ore Terminal of the Açu Port Terminal 1 (T1) operated by FERROPORT which will not be responsible for any events and errors generated by misinterpretation of the information herein disclosed.
2.2 Overview
Açu Port
T1
ACCESS CHANNEL TO IRON ORE TERMINAL (T1)
ACCESS CHANNEL TO T2
T1
T2
IRON ORE TERMINAL
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2.3 Location, maps, nautical charts, anchoring and maneuvering areas
2.3.1 Location o The Port is located in The District of Açu, São João da Barra Municipality, Rio de Janeiro
State Northeastern Region at about 12 nautical miles (nm) north of São Tomé Cape and another 12 nm south of the Paraíba do Sul River Mouth, in the following geographical coordinates: Lat: 21° 50' S Long: 041° 00' W
o The Açu Port is approximately 35 Km from São João da Barra Downtown (connected to the Cajueiro Road - northwards and then BR 356 Road - eastwards), 47 km from Campos dos Goytacazes City (connected to the RJ 240 Road - northwards and then BR 356 Road - westwards) which in turn is 103 km from Macaé Downtown and 280 Km from Rio de Janeiro City - both connected to the BR 101 Road southwards, and also 240 km from Vitória City (Espírito Santo State) connected to the same Road BR 101 but northwards instead.
o Domestic airports are available in the vicinity: one in Campos dos Goytacazes (Bartolomeu Lizandro - 54 km from Açu Port) which provides flights to/from Rio de Janeiro and Campinas (in São Paulo State); another one in Macaé, which provides flights to/from Campinas and Rio de Janeiro as well.
2.3.2 Nautical charts o The below nautical charts covering the area are available as follows:
British Admiralty BA 3972; Brazilian Navy DHN Nautical Charts:
1403 => “Barra de Itapemirim ao Cabo de São Tomé - Costa Leste (Itapemirim River Mouth to São Tomé Cape - East Coast)”
1406 => Açu Port Approach
1405 => Açu Port
BA 3972 DHN 1403 DHN 1406 DHN 1405
BRAZIL MAP RIO DE JANEIRO STATE MAP LOCAL MAP
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2.3.3 DHN 1405 sketch
2.3.4 Anchorage areas o New anchorage areas are under analyses by the Maritime Authority. However, until
otherwise provided, the Harbor Master has established a temporary anchorage area (for the Iron Ore Terminal inbound vessels) delimited by following geographical coordinates: D1 Lat 21° 49.607’ S Long 040° 46,286’ W; D2 Lat 21° 50.650’ S Long 040° 46,599’ W ; D3 Lat 21° 50.358’ S Long 040° 47,717’ W; D4 Lat 21° 49.314’ S Long 040° 47,404’ W;
2.3.5 Access channel o The Access Channel of the T1 Açu Port is one-way, allowing the entry or departure of one
ship only at a time. It is 7.46 nautical miles long (around 13,816 meters), 230 meters wide, 20.50 meters of minimum depth at the zero datum of the tide and it heads to SE<>NW (105° <> 285°) of true direction.
2.3.6 Maneuvering basin o With diameter of 700 m long, it allows safe turning of inbound/outbound vessels to/from
the Iron Ore Terminal East/West berths (refer to item 2.5.8 drawing below).
2.4 Vessel Traffic Service of Açu Port (VTS Açu Port => former CCOTM) o The Açu Port VTS aims to provide a reliable infrastructure and service for the whole Açu
Port complex as to monitor, control, coordinate and guide all vessels within the harbor limits and approaches besides to contribute for the safety of port operations, disclosing to vessels and all concerned parties, in real time including website access, information about the parameters monitored by integrated systems, utilizing the following resources:
AIS: a system based on exchanging information between ships (among themselves) as well as between ships and land stations. As per IMO Regulations in force, all vessels shall be provided with AIS and a MMSI number (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) for immediate identification;
Note 1: The AIS is presently integrated to the SisTrAq: a system capable of controlling, recording and retrieving images from the CCTV cameras by means of the Digifort software.
Note 2: The AIS will be also integrated to the nautical signaling, covering all articulated buoys of the channel, Maneuvering Basin and inner port area in order to allow full monitoring and immediate detection of any inoperative condition arisen.
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Communications (VHF Radio Stations): two fixed stations and two laptops;
CCTV (Surveillance Cameras): two IP cameras with PTZ;
Extra night vision CCTV cameras will be added to monitor other areas of Açu Port when operating 24/7;
Environmental and Weather monitoring by means of several sensors located at strategic points;
Weather Information: wind, waves, sea currents, tides, air temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure will be provided to all mariners if so requested;
Data Management System.
o Açu Port VTS full address and contact details:
Porto do Açu (Açu Port) Escritório do Porto do Açu (Açu Port Office) Fazenda Saco Dantas, s/n, Distrito Industrial São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro – Brasil CEP: 28200-000 (zip code) Phone: + 55 22 2133-1223 (=> 24/7) E-mail: [email protected]
2.5 Terminal characteristics and facilities
2.5.1 Piers o The Iron Ore Terminal pier is 442 m long, 25 m wide and is composed by two parallel
berths (345° <> 165° direction) known as WEST (W) and EAST (E) sides once they head to the 345° true direction;
o It is also closely connected to the tugboats’ pier (located along the Access Bridge north side and in the after part of the West berth) which is fitted with 12 bits of 15 tons capacity each and 12 fenders capable to accommodate three 31 m LOA tugs alongside in line, which, in turn, are able to accommodate another three tugs of the same size.
2.5.2 Iron Ore Terminal´s characteristics
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2.5.3 Ships´ characteristics
Maximum LOA: 300 meters
Maximum Breadth: 50 meters
Maximum DWT: 220,000 metric tons
Maximum Draft: refer to item 4.2.2 below
Maximum Air Draft (cargo): 21.00 meters
Minimum Freeboard: 5.00 meters Important Remark: Ships which do not match above conditions must previously consult the Port Administration for nomination purpose since they are subject to the Terminal´s vetting criteria.
2.5.4 Tide
Highest: 1.7 meters
Lowest: - 0.1 meters
Variation: up to 1.8 meters
2.5.5 Fenders
o WEST and EAST berths are fitted with Sumitomo fenders of conical elastomer type and connected to a panel of 3.6 m high and 3.0 m wide. Each berth has a total of 14 fenders spaced 30.0 m to each other (as from each vertical axe).
2.5.6 Shore mooring equipment
o Both berths have 14 lashing points equally spaced 30 meters to each other. They are composed by a 200 tons bollard on positions 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 12, while the points 1 and 14 are fitted with quadruple quick release hooks, point 9 with a triple quick release hooks, and finally points 3, 6 & 13 with a double quick release hooks. All hooks are of 75 tons each.
2.5.7 Access ladders and extensions (planks)
o Access to vessels shall be through accommodation ladders or gangways (this last as possible/necessary) with the use of extensions (auxiliary plank) once the stand-off defense panel is about 3.3 m from the pier lateral edge (refer to item 2.5.1 above). All accesses shall be provided with net as appropriate.
2.5.8 Aids to navigation
o As per below drawing, the T1 Nautical Signaling Project comprises an array of 24 articulated semi-submersible buoys to guide all ships in transit through the Access Channel and Maneuvering Basin till the berths plus 9 little lighthouses for signaling of shore and facilities/structures (pier, berths, breakwater and access bridge). Their details including geographical coordinates are as per sketches and table below:
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2.6 Weather general information
2.6.1 Weather conditions o Tropical kind of low to moderate rainfalls characterizes the local climate, particularly during
wintertime from June to August;
o The average temperature is around 27° C and it may vary from 23° to 31° C throughout the year;
o The atmosphere relative humidity is usually high throughout the year with monthly average varying from 75% to 85%;
o The annual rainfall average is 1944 mm. During the rainy season (with about 15 rainy days per month), the monthly average is 325 mm, and during the dry season (from July to November) the monthly average is 50 mm considering only 5 rainy days per month;
o The predominant wind direction is from NE with an average frequency of 63% during the last 10 years of observation, reaching along the summer season the remarkable figures of 76%, 86% and 83% respectively for December, January and February months and eventually up to Beaufort Wind Scale force 6. It decreases significantly varying 61% to 35% from March to May and then up to 54% until July, eventually up to force 6 and occasionally up to force 7 along the entire period; it increases again up to 70% from August to October eventually up to force 7 and occasionally force 8;
o Winds up to force 8 followed by rain may occasionally occur from different directions depending on the cold fronts crossing the region along the year;
o Winds, waves, sea currents and tide are monitored 24/7;
2.6.2 Sea conditions and local water depth o The low and flat coast relief allows the wind changes direction quickly leading to formation
of swells with a certain frequency. Depth increases eastwards under a soft seabed gradient varying from 12 to 19 meters. Predominant winds of moderate intensity range from northeast to southeast directions along the year. The waves have significant influence on ships underway through the Access Channel, especially if associated to tidal currents at the average depth of 13 m (flooding towards WNW more than 0.6 knot, ebbing towards ENE up to 0.6 knot ) and to surface currents usually influenced by the prevailing winds (flooding towards W up to 0.6 knot and ebbing towards SE less than 0.6 knot). Tides may vary from minus 0.10 to 1.70 meters depending on the moon phase as usual.
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3. CARGO CHARACTERISTICS, ORIGIN, HANDLING & STOCK AREAS o The cargo handled at the FERROPORT Terminal is the iron ore which is extracted from
the Mine placed in Conceição do Mato Dentro (Minas Gerais State) and transported as iron ore pulp (mixed with water) throughout a 528 km long pipeline;
o Upon arrival at the Port, this iron ore pulp passes through a filtration system (for water
elimination) and is then carried by a conveyor belt (passing through a sampling system) to be stacked on the stockyard as iron ore “Pellet Feed Fines (PFF) type with approximate density of 2.05 t/m3, granulometry of 99% < 1.0 mm, around 9% of humidity and repose angle of 20°;
o There are two paths for the stockyard area: one leads to the stockyard “A” and another to
the stockyard “B” by means of their respective conveyor belts and stackers; o The project stacking rate capacity is 4,000 mt/h; o The nominal stacking rate capacity is about 3,400 mt/h; o The static capacity of each stockyard is 1,000,000 m/t (one million metric tons). The iron
ore is reclaimed from each stockyard through the only reclaimer which may face both stockyards “A” and “B” and also feeds the conveyor belts system (with their respective transfer chutes) till the loading pier where the shiploader with its own conveyor belt and boom can properly load the ship by pouring the cargo into its cargo holds following the good practice and the operational procedure required as per the BLU Code;
o The project loading rate capacity is 13,000 mt/h; o The nominal loading rate capacity is about 10,000 mt/h.
4. TERMINAL´S RULES
4.1 Vetting o All vessels are subject to FERROPORT Vetting during nomination procedure when shall
present FERROPORT Vetting Questionnaire (ANNEX 5).
4.2 Arrival and departure procedures
4.2.1 First reports o Vessels are required to report updated ETA to Agents who will pass on to Port
Administration and Açu Port VTS as follows:
10 days before arrival 07 days before arrival 05 days before arrival 04 days before arrival 03 days before arrival 02 days before arrival 01 day before arrival
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o Vessels shall establish communication with Açu Port VTS via VHF channel 16 as soon as
possible to update arrival time and also report the following information: Agents contact details, official arrival time/position (NOR), arrival drafts and maximum cargo air draft, time/position of first anchoring and occasional changes, anchor aweigh time, time crossing first pair of buoys, time and description of first line ashore, berthing (all fast and ladder down) and unberthing times, Pilot boarding/away times, occasional anchoring details after sailing (if so requested) and finally the official port departure details;
o The entry and departure of vessels are subject to Açu Port VTS clearance. Masters (or
Pilots on his behalf) shall request clearance upon heaving up anchor or letting go their lines. This will drive the Açu Port VTS to assure that all maneuvering areas including access channel are clear for the passage. The Açu Port VTS will monitor and guide all ships anchored, underway or berthed at all times.
4.2.2 Maneuvering requirements
o In the Access Channel, all inbound/outbound ships are required to observe and follow the contents of the COLREG – PART B – STEERING AND SAILING RULES – Rule 6 (Safe Speed);
o All ships must have support of tugboats (with or without lines as necessary) whenever
crossing out the Maneuvering Basin either way; however it must always be under her own engines as main propulsion;
o Rules including operational limits and general conditions established by the Harbor Master
(on behalf of the Maritime Authority) for inbound/outbound vessels as follows:
Applied for ships with draft up to 16.00 m:
Wind speed up to 18 knots; sea wave up to 1.3 meter; sea current up to 1.0 knot;
Maneuverings during daylight, including dawn and twilight periods under special conditions.
Applied for ships with draft over 16.00 m and up to 18,5 m (maximum allowed sailing draft irrespective of tide condition):
Wind speed up to 15 knots; sea wave up to 1.0 meter; sea current up to 0.7 knot;
Maneuverings during daylight only.
Applied for all ships regardless of their drafts and tide condition:
Use of 05 ASD tugboats being 1 of 80 tons BP, 3 of 70 tons BP plus 1 of 60 tons in standby;
02 ASD tugboats with minimum of 60 tons BP available full time for emergency as far as the vessel remains alongside;
02 Pilots must be engaged in all maneuvers and 01 Pilot to be stand by full time ashore while vessel remains alongside.
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4.2.3 Most usual trackings
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4.2.4 Maximum ship´s air draft EAST BERTH = 21.00 m WEST BERTH = 21.00 m
4.3 Loading plan, sequence and operation o Masters are required to report the Cargo Plan/Loading Sequence using Terminal´s or IMO
standard forms, preferably no less than 10 days or in the worst case never less than 5 days prior vessel´s arrival at the port. For the sake of good order or better operational performance, the Terminal might require adjustments as necessary;
o To present Bending Moment and Shear Force figures on the Loading Plan/Sequence always related to Sea Condition to all pours. In case the Terminal understands the need to also have such figures in Port Condition, it will advise and request accordingly;
o In order to perform a smooth and safe watch on the vessel during load operation, Masters are required to observe and comply with the STCW rules (mainly on its Chapter VIII/2), with regards to the need of having one Deck Officer capable of discussing with the Foreman on duty, any changes on loading/sequence plans or other situation that may occur during the loading operation (BLU Code);
o Unless a specific channel is established prior berthing, VHF channel 16 (156.800 MHz) shall be used for the first contact and then another channel be chosen as appropriate; however means of communication must be settled as per Ship/Shore Safety Checklist presented upon berthing;
o In case of any main deck obstruction, the Terminal must be informed accordingly;
o All vessels shall be suitable and capable to load according to the loading rate established by the Terminal as follows:
Nominal Loading Rate:10,000 MT per hour; Average Loading Rate: 7,000 MT per hour;
o Deballasting must be performed simultaneously to the loading operation and properly done to balance the loading rate previously settled otherwise the Foreman on duty must be immediately advised for appropriate actions as necessary;
o Deballast operation must not be a cause for loading interruption otherwise any delays arisen from that will be for ship´s account;
o Unless otherwise instructed, cargo required for trimming must never be less than 4.0 % of the total intended cargo and yet be preferably taken into the cargo holds #2 & #8 for Capesizes and #2 & #6 for Pamamaxes;
o Concerning pour sequence, unless otherwise previously agreed, 2 equal steps in quantity per hold (normal operation) + 2 additional steps (for trimming purposes) are highly required;
o It is not Terminal’s responsibility the cleaning of the main deck and their housings, fittings, equipment, hatch coamings, hatch covers, structures, superstructures, masts or any other places of the vessel prior, during and after loading operation;
o Bearing in mind the maximum allowed sailing draft of 18.50 m as per item 4.2.2, for the sake of operational safety, Masters are required to avoid that at a given moment during the loading operation the maximum draft exceeds the mark of 19.00 m.
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Warning 1: Upon berthing, all vessels must have their main decks clean and free of previous cargoes, especially coal or similar cargo that may eventually cause seawater pollution in case of rain occurrences, pollution which are subject to heavy fines by The Government Environmental Administration beside to compromise future vessel´s nomination to our Terminal. Warning 2: In order to avoid any loading interruption under vessel request owing to air draft restrictions, loading sequence and/or deballasting plan must be fully controlled in all respects at all times prior and during the loading operation as per the BLU Code and Port Information.
4.4 Holds & hatch covers o Unless otherwise established by the Governing Charter Party, all cargo holds are required
to be free of previous cargo, clean, dry and ready for loading, therefore Masters are required to avoid ballast water inside the floodable holds upon berthing;
o All hatches are required to be widely opened upon berthing for visual inspection of the
cargo holds except in case of moderate to heavy rains as applicable and agreed; o After cargo holds inspection and clearance given by the Foreman, unless otherwise
provided, only two cargo holds are required to be kept opened at time for loading: the present and the next one. All other cargo holds are required to temporarily be kept closed until coming their turn as per the loading sequence previously settled;
o In case of heavy rains, loading operation is subject to interruption as necessary and
agreed.
4.5 Draft survey, draft checks, trimming & stoppages o Draft Survey shall be carried out in two steps: initial draft survey and final draft survey;
o Regardless of the reason, any loading stoppage under ship´s request (including draft checks for Trimming or additional draft readings) will be for ship´s account;
o Loading Plan shall have all Trimming details and take place just once.
4.6 Shiploader boom travelling / opening & closing of cargo holds o The shiploader boom can take few minutes to move itself over the various hatches;
therefore it is highly advisable all persons to stay out of reach always walking on the sea side to also avoid jumping over the tensioned lines across the main deck pier side;
o Any delay for opening/closing hatches will be for ship´s account.
4.7 Loading operation working hours o 24/7.
4.8 Certificates validity o The Masters, Owners, Charterers, Operators, Managers and/or Ship´s Agents must bear
in mind that any delay to the port operations caused by the need of renewal of any ship´s document/certificate that might affect her entrance/berthing or unberthing/departure during vessel´s stay in port, it will be solely for ship´s account.
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4.9 Pilotage o Pilotage is compulsory for all inbound/outbound ships through the T1 Access Channel as
per NORMAM 12 (Maritime Authority Regulation);
o To safely guide and berth all ships throughout the Access Channel, unless permanently otherwise provided, Pilots are required to await them about 2 miles out of the first pair of buoys in the following POB position as per Harbor Master decision for each inbound vessel: Lat 21° 50.14’ S and Long 040° 49.95’ W;
o All pilots associated to the Rio de Janeiro State Pilotages for attending the Iron Ore Terminal must be fully certified and authorized by The Brazilian Maritime Authority;
o Pilotage service is available 24/7 (Sundays and Holidays included) and to be requested by ships´ Agents provided minimum of 24 hours’ notice in advance;
o Pilots will contact vessels through VHF radio channels 16 and 12 before boarding;
o As per the ICS, seafarers can recognize the Pilot Boat by its red hull and white structure and, at nighttime, by the vertical white and red lights on its top. In addition, unless otherwise provided, Pilots will not permit access to the Pilot Boat by anybody except themselves and employees of the boat.
o According to the Maritime Authority Regulations, all vessels shall provide a safe pilot ladder or combination ladder (pilot ladder + accommodation ladder) as necessary and applicable, correctly and safely rigged and positioned besides to be properly illuminated during night time to improve safe conditions for pilot boarding and release;
o As per NORMAM 01 - Chapter 4 – item 4.13, a life buoy provided with a heaving line no less than 30 m and a white strobe light, must be kept in sight, hung in the main deck railings close to the pilot ladder, ready to go during pilot boarding or release;
o Pilotage service tariffs shall be settled between Shipowners, their Agents and Pilots´ Associations;
o For further information or more details, visit the IMPA – International Maritime Pilots Association site at http://www.impahq.org
4.10 Tugboats o Present available fleet of ASD tugboats and their BP: 01 of 84, 01 of 73, 02 of 70 and 01
of 66 tons BP = 05 units altogether;
o Tugboats provided with AIS are highly recommended and required to keep it on full time (24/7);
o The use of tugboats is mandatory for all vessels demanding the Access Channel, Turning Basin and docking areas;
o Tugboats must be requested by the ship´s Agent and their service tariffs to be settled among Shipowners, their Agents and tug´s Company.
Important Remark: For the sake of good order, it is highly recommended no boarding/disembarkation to/from tugboats at any place at sea for any reason unless they are safely moored and alongside at the tugboat pier. The Terminal strongly discourages this practice besides to declare it shall not be responsible for noncompliance with such warning and consequences that may arise from it, whatsoever.
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4.11 Service boat o A service boat to attend at the Terminal sheltered area will be available 24/7 while the ship
is alongside. Requests for use of the boat must be through the Port Administration.
4.12 Free Pratique, Port Health Authorities and Quarantine o Free Pratique shall be requested via Agents according to the Port Health Regulation (RDC
10 2012 - ANVISA). All vessels must be in Free Pratique prior berthing but even after being granted, they will always be subject to a visit/inspection by the Port Health Authorities (ANVISA) either at the anchorage or at the berth under their availability and discretion;
o Quarantine Flag (yellow flag) must be kept hoisted (even during night time) until Free Pratique is granted or the ship receives clear instruction from the Port Health Authorities to lower it;
o Whenever a ship is not in a satisfactory condition under the Port Health Authority judgment, Master will be required to anchor under Açu Port VTS guidance, as per Maritime and Port Healthy Authorities´ Regulations in force. In such case, neither the cargo can be loaded nor can any crewmember sign in/off;
o Furthermore, Agents are required to send a Free Pratique scanned copy to the Port Administration as soon as the Port Health Authority releases it.
4.13 Customs and Immigration (The Federal Police) o Ship´s Agents must guide the Masters about the set of required forms to be filled in plus
original documents and copies to be presented to Customs and Immigration upon berthing in order to grant clearance for the cargo to be loaded, crew, passengers, subcontractors on board, access of Terminal staff, visitors, shore subcontractors, workshops and suppliers as appropriate;
o Immigration, Customs and Port Healthy Authorities might occasionally board the ship at the anchorage as necessary although the most common practice is to pay the official visit upon berthing;
o Except the Pilots, no one is allowed to board or leave the ship before clearance be granted from all Authorities concerned;
o In case of urgent matters at the anchorage or berths such as non-infectious disease, severe sickness, accidents, lack of foodstuff and fresh water or any other urgent matter, exceptions might be applied for appropriate support with aids of the ship´s Agents under special permission by the Port and other Authorities concerned.
4.14 Mooring arrangements, requirements and operation o The Iron Ore Terminal will previously recommend a Mooring Plan to the Master. Once
agreed, any deviation during berthing time shall be discussed immediately among Master, Pilot and Terminal´s representative. Once moored, change of position of any line during loading operation must be previously reported and discussed between Master and Terminal´s representative;
o The Master is highly advised to stick to the recommended Mooring Plan proposed by the Terminal;
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o Except under extraordinary reasons and conditions, the vessels shall normally berth always with her head faced northwards regardless of the side of the berth;
o All ship’s lines must be in good condition and follow below requirements:
20 pieces available on board being 16 for equally covering forward and aft stations plus 02
extra ones as safety precaution for reinforcement and use at forward station as appropriate
plus 2 spare ones available at all times for eventual replacement of any nature as
necessary;
Diameter of 72 mm and MBL of 707 KN (72 tons); Polypropylene or similar material. Wires will not be accepted; Free of oily residues, visually not worn out or deformed and also free of fatigue evidences
such as burrs, grooves, twists, kinks etc.; One entire piece (without tied up pieces of broken lines); Eyes protected with heavy duty canvas and correctly made without improvised knot; Provided with a short rope (1” diameter / 1.5 m long) tied up to their eyes for easy
handling; Provided with rat guards while vessel is moored/berthed;
o Service boats may eventually be used to support berthing/mooring operation; o Handset maritime VHF radios shall be used by all parts directly involved in to speed up
and assure the smoothest berthing/mooring execution as possible, preferably via channel 13 or else on a specific channel previously settled by the Master, Pilot and Terminal;
o Personal safety equipment must always be used; o In order to avoid any accident, whenever throwing away heaving lines towards either the
tugs or pier, ship´s crewmembers are strongly required to warn the persons around engaged in such activity immediately before throwing away their heaving lines. They must also be safely positioned at all times, well sheltered and clear from any tensioned line (especially towlines) to protect themselves against sudden occurrences of broken ropes;
o Once moored, vessels are required to keep all lines equally and properly tensioned at all
times to avoid isolated line stress (overload tension) and breaking off occurrences in a row followed by spontaneous unberthing;
o While berthed, automatic tension system of mooring winches shall not be used; In addition,
instructed by the Master, ship´s crewmembers are strongly required to check frequently every related deck equipment and mooring fittings at all times to prevent mooring ropes from suffering unwanted friction caused by stuck deck fittings or hard structures that may lead to quick waste, fray and cause the lines to break off abruptly without previous notice;
o Masters must never forget that events such as breaking off lines may jeopardize the safety
of persons around, compromise the operability of terminal´s equipment besides to increase the tension significantly to other close lines in use and so compromise the safety of the vessel as well. In this way, if the ship experience such event owing to poor condition of the lines whatsoever and consequently need tugboat assistance as an additional measure to keep the vessel properly and safely docked while alongside, all costs will be for ship´s account or her contractor regardless of who first calls tugboats for such assistance;
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o The breakwater laying in parallel on the right side of the iron ore pier (both with true direction 165° 345°) offers a safe shelter to the berthed vessels. Nevertheless, Masters must always guarantee enough numbers of ropes, so as their good quality, shape, position and equalized tension to keep the ship well moored and docked at all times also with regards to the local weather conditions along the year as described on item 2.6.1 above. In this regard, any tug assistance required due to noncompliance with this paragraph or any other related one herein, all costs will be for ship´s account or her contractor regardless of who first calls tugboats for such assistance;
o Condition of the mooring carried out as quantity, position, tension, suitability and
visual/physical quality of the lines will be subject to random inspections by the FERROPORT personnel in order to preserve the safety of the ship and to enhance the operational condition;
o BLU Code and OCIMF must be continuously observed while vessel remains berthed.
4.15 Vessel means of access o Ship´s access ladder at the pier side must be duly ready and already provided with safety
net upon completion of mooring to avoid unwanted delays on commencement of loading operation;
o Any access ladder in use as well as its extension must always be provided with safety net
to prevent from having men overboard; o Crew must pay good attention to the mooring lines and keep them properly tensioned to
refrain from vessel´s longitudinal and transversal movements which might cause serious damage to the access ladders and their extensions (the boards);
o Regardless of the ladder extension provider, The Master shall assure that his crew will pay
good attention on the most probable causes for damages such as (but not limited to) shiploader movements, draft and tide variation, currents, winds, waves and/or swells that may cause the ship to move, mainly when the extension ladder is nearby the bollards along the pier;
o Masters are required to guarantee a good watchkeeping (STCW) for the fittings with
projections beyond hull limits such as provision cranes or other devices; o Should any of the ship´s lines need to be temporarily released or slacked away, Foreman
on duty must be immediately contacted; o In the event of any damage to the pier fittings or Terminal´s facilities be caused by a vessel
regardless of the Terminal´s rules were observed or not, Masters will receive a “Damage Report Letter” and/or a “Letter of Protest” as applicable.
4.16 Walking on the pier o The crew is not allowed to walk under the shiploader on the pier. The noncompliance with
this rule may cause loading interruption for safety reasons what, in such case, any time lost will be for ship´s account as well as any accident and costs arisen from that;
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o To prevent from walking under the shiploader boom and also jumping over tensioned lines at the main deck, a safe walkway connecting the superstructure to the upper accommodation ladder platform must be provided by The Master, by any available means such as painting, balustrades, hand railings and/or zebra tapes (black and yellow color), always through the main deck sea side in order to persuade and guide all persons to walk through a safer way;
o As part of the safety requirements, The Master shall guarantee that any crewmember or person under ship’s responsibility who may access the pier (for draft readings or other purposes) is properly wearing “Personal Protective Equipment” such as safety helmet, goggles and safety shoes, ear protections, cotton gloves and lifejackets with reflexive tapes besides to always be accompanied by the Foreman on duty or person designated by him;
o The shiploader will always sound an alarm about 03 seconds before moving;
o The shiploader may continuously travel over its rails, stop and back to move on at any time as necessary without previous notice, except the sound alarm above mentioned. Therefore, it is FORBIDDEN to remain close to its crane, to step up and/or walk on its railway, whatsoever;
o In case of emergency, the Foreman on duty must be contacted immediately by any available means.
4.17 Persons under ship´s responsibility o All Crew and their families/visitors, passengers and/or any other person directly or indirectly
under vessel’s responsibility such as (but not limited to) Agents, Shipowners Representatives, Surveyors, Subcontractors or Service Providers, Suppliers and Ship Chandlers will be permitted to temporarily board and leave the ship provided The Master makes all necessary and legal arrangements (supported and coordinated by the ship´s Agents including previous communication to the Port Administration in due time), bearing in mind that all persons must wear the “Personal Protective Equipment” as above mentioned (including approved Lifejackets with reflexive tapes) whenever walking on the pier;
o Regardless of the citizenship, all crewmembers, passengers and extra equipage (sub-contractors, others) may sign on/off the vessel provided The Master makes all necessary and legal arrangements supported and coordinated by ship´s Agents including previous communication to the Port Administration no less than 72 hours’ notice in advance.
4.18 Vessel´s exercises o Exercises such as (but not limited to) lifeboats, rescue boats, external firefighting, pollution
prevention and response shall be reported to the Terminal provided no less than 72 hours’ notice in advance for authorization purposes, take place (if so authorized) during daylight only and be finished at least 2 hours prior completion of loading operation;
o With regards to rescue or lifeboat exercise, besides the 72 hours’ notice in advance above mentioned, the Port Administration can only allow it under presentation of formal communication to the Harbor Master no less than 24 hours prior the intended exercise. Furthermore, Ship´s Master shall acknowledge, agree and comply with additional instructions given by the Navigation Department otherwise permission will not be granted;
o Exercises must never interfere or compromise loading operation, whatsoever.
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4.19 Degassing o All ships are required to be fitted with appropriate instruments for measuring concentration
of gases without requiring entry into the cargo space. These instruments shall be regularly serviced and calibrated and the crew duly trained for their correct use;
o All O/O, OBO and Bulk Carrier ships engaged on carrying petroleum and its refined
products or high volatility coal in the last three voyages must present the following document:
A certificate issued by an independent Surveyor (no more than 48 hours before berthing
schedule time) stating that the atmosphere in all ship’s compartments is free of flammable, toxic and inert gases (gas-free condition), being whatsoever, one copy sent by any available means to the Port Administration no less than 12 hours before berthing time and the original one presented to the Foreman on duty upon berthing and before commence of loading operation;
o Before loading, Masters shall ensure that all cargo spaces and adjacent areas (bilge areas,
cofferdams and void spaces) were checked and found clean, dry, free of previous cargoes residues and with breathable atmosphere (gas-free-for-man condition);
o Regardless of the previous cargoes, for every single call all ships must present a Gas-free-
for-man Certificate by an independent Surveyor or alternatively a declaration issued by the Master himself, stating that the atmosphere in all cargo holds and adjacent areas is in good condition for breathing, being whatsoever, one copy sent by any available means to the Port Administration no less than 12 hours before berthing time and the original one presented to the Foreman on duty upon berthing and before commence of loading operation;
o Degassing operation or checks for the presence of flammable, toxic or inert gases must
always be carried out prior berthing and never with the ship alongside, whatsoever.
4.20 Firefighting o The firefighting system on board must be ready for use at all times.
4.21 Emergency medical assistance o Should any medical assistance be required to the Terminal on emergency bases,
regardless of the reason, the First Aid shall take place on board and at the exact place of the occurrence instead of having the patient inadvertently removed out of ship without express authorization from the Terminal.
Warning: Failure to comply with above General Safety Precautions, the Master will be held the solely responsible and so the ship will be subject to penalties imposed by the Port Administration and/or Authorities concerned especially in the event of human injure or loss of life, time, material and/or damages related, being any delay and costs directly or indirectly involved in for ship´s account.
4.22 Deballast operation o Vessels are required to carry out a mid ocean ballast water exchange prior arriving
Brazilian Waters. The purpose of this exchange is to avoid transferring of non-indigenous microorganism species into the Açu Port sheltered waters;
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o It is highly recommended to keep an updated and detailed record of the water exchange as per concerned regulations in force;
o It is strictly forbidden discharge of dirty ballast water. Noncompliance to this rule may lead
to heavy fines and penalties as per Brazilian Law with regards to the environmental protection and port operations;
o Vessels must keep a close watch on deballasting performance which for any reason is
observed below expectations, all delays, time lost and demurrages will be for ship´s account;
o Discharge of clean ballast water is allowed within Port area provided compliance with below
procedures:
Masters must have full acknowledgement about the good quality of the ballast water which must be free of any kind of oil, chemicals, pathogenic organisms, bacteria and/or exotic and unwanted species;
Special attention must be paid on the ballast water management which must be in compliance with IMO Resolution A.868(20), BWM Convention/2004 (International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments), Brazilian Federal Law 9966/2000, Port Health Authority (ANVISA) Regulation RDC 217 and also with the Brazilian Maritime Authority Regulation NORMAM 20;
Ballast water cannot be discharged directly on the pier once may cause damages to the shiploader electrical equipment and others; for that, Masters must assure that the vessel is provided with appropriate device to avoid direct discharge from the topside tanks outlets that may cause failure and/or severe damage to the shiploader power equipment followed by loading interruption.
Warning: Vessels that do not comply with all above requirements are subject to heavy fines imposed by the Brazilian Federal Law 9605/1998.
4.23 MARPOL & potential pollution sources o Brazil is signatory of MARPOL. The Law enforces the environmental protection and special
attention must be paid to Federal Law nº 9605/98 and 9966/00, which may punish with heavy fines for environmental crimes. All costs arising from any pollution caused by vessels, it will be on vessel´s, Master´s, Owners´, Charterers´, Managers´, Operators´ and/or their Agents’ account as applicable;
o Discharge of any kind of garbage (including dirty ballast water) at sea within the port limits
IS NOT PERMITTED otherwise it will subject the ship to a heavy fines; o The crew must identify and manage potential sources of oil leakage located on the main
deck especially from drums/cans with oily garbage, hydraulic/lubricant oil or liquid/melted grease from deck equipment, devices or fittings such as wires, oil pipelines, windlass, winch drums, gears, hydraulic jacks among others;
o All oily garbage in drums, tins or cans must be properly covered and/or sheltered to avoid
oily water overflow caused by rain which may reach the sea;
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o Sawdust bags must be always available (SOPEP) for use in the event of oil spillage or oily water produced by rain in contact with these sources;
o Oily sawdust on any deck (particularly on main deck) must immediately be collected as
soon as its use is done, properly packed away and kept in an appropriate place; o Main deck drain holes must always be plugged up but may be quickly released to drain
clean water without any kind of trash or oil, whatsoever; o Oily water must never overflow to the sea. Therefore, any presence of it on the main deck
must be pumped out immediately to a slop tank or other appropriate compartment.
4.24 Oil sludge, oily residues, oily mixtures, garbage and food waste removal o Not available.
4.25 Bunkering o Not available.
4.26 Air environment o Smoking and use of naked flames are not permitted in the cargo areas and their adjacent
spaces; o Soot blowing through the smokestack is not allowed during port stay; o Exhausting gases produced by ships under manoeuver must be reduced as much as
possible to refrain from excess of smoke emission in the air.
4.27 Fumigation & Deratisation o Not available.
Warning: Since all vessels are subject to Brazilian Port Health & Environmental Authorities inspections, in case of any air/water pollution be found, the ship in question will be subject to heavy fines according to Brazilian Law in force besides penalties imposed by the Port Administration.
4.28 Diving o Not permitted for any reason.
4.29 Fishing o Not allowed of any kind and under any circumstances.
4.30 Repairs o Minor repairs while in port: Any repair in progress on vessel´s main deck or adjacent areas
that may affect and compromise the environment, maneuverings and loading operation must be ceased immediately;
o Clearance from the Terminal representative must be granted before any use of
oxyacetylene gases for repairs on main deck open area and vicinities;
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o Regardless of the kind of repair in progress on board, in case of emergency, any ship berthed at Iron Ore Terminal must be ready to leave within 30 minutes as from the time of request, bearing in mind the use/support of tugboats is mandatory, whatsoever. Therefore, great routine repairs that may compromise an imminent unberthing shall not be carried out unless previously reported and duly authorized by both Maritime and Port Authorities (in this case, the Port Administration itself);
o In the event of emergency repairs or great routine maintenance, even already authorized
by the Maritime Authority, the Iron Ore Terminal reserves the right to request the ship to leave the berth and proceed to a designed anchorage area for carrying out or resume its repairs as applicable;
o Furthermore, regardless of the previous announced line-up, being the ship under repair
(authorized or not) at the anchorage and not ready by the time she is called in to berth or re-berth, the Iron Ore Terminal reserves the right to postpone her entry and declare loss of line-up position, being all costs of delay and/or Demurrage for ship´s account.
4.31 Completion of all activities before end of loading operation o Masters must assure that any activity (as/if/when applicable but not limited to) such as
general supplying (provisions, spare parts, general goods, other materials), third party services (repairs, inspections, surveys, others), crew change, families and visitors embarkation/disembarkation or who else it may concern, it must be finished no less than 2 hours prior the end of loading operation besides not to interfere with the same, whatsoever;
4.32 Dry-docks o The T1 is not fitted with dry-dock facilities or related expertise therefore being incapable to
give support to great repairs.
4.33 Fresh water supply o Not available.
4.34 Supplying of general goods & laundry services o It is possible under request to Agents however always subject to the Port Administration
permission; o General supply of spare parts, provisions and other goods shall be made under Master
and Suppliers arrangements, expenses and responsibility, provided 72 hours’ notice in advance to the Port Administration and also duly authorized by the relevant Authorities such as Federal Policy, Customs and Port Health Authorities (this last as applicable);
o Non-authorized vehicles, boats and pedestrians are not allowed to access or transit along
the Terminal facilities and Customs bonded area.
Warning: Failure to comply with all above requirements, Master will be held the solely responsible and so the ship will be subject to penalties imposed by the Port Administration and/or Authorities concerned especially in the event of human injure or loss of life, time, material and/or damages related, being any delay and costs directly or indirectly involved in for ship´s account.
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4.35 Security & safety 4.35.1 Security
ISPS Code The Iron Ore Terminal will operate in comply with the ISPS Code as per Resolution no.
2 of December 12th, 2012 of the SOLAS edition in force.
Any request to access the Port bonded area controlled by Customs it shall be addressed to the Port Security whose contact details are found below on item 5 COMMUNICATION & FURTHER INFORMATION.
Masters and crew are required to cooperate and inform to the Açu Port VTS any suspicious behavior around the ship (including at the anchorage area) or pier.
4.35.2 Safety
Firefighting The Iron Ore Terminal has a Fire Brigade equipped and trained for firefighting at the
Terminal and other port facilities only. Although the Terminal is provided with fire hydrants, the Fire Brigade as so the Terminal´s personnel are not trained or meant to fight fire on board vessels and therefore they will not be liable for any damages or losses arisen directly or indirectly from that;
In the event of a fire on board while at berth, the vessel shall immediately contact both the Açu Port VTS and Terminal General Administration and, in case of losing control during fighting, it shall prepare to cast off by rigging the points defined for emergency towing among other vessel´s emergency procedures. The Vessel will be towed to an anchorage area and position designated by the Açu Port VTS in order to allow adequate firefighting as necessary. For that, while berthed, all ships are required to leave dedicated wires with eyes 2 meters from the waterline at the seaside forward and aft stations for emergency purposes;
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) It is mandatory for everyone, including crewmembers leaving the ship for any reason.
4.36 Masters’ duties o As the Masters are the mainly responsible for maneuverings of their vessels, they are
required to provide to the Açu Port VTS all relevant information and/or peculiarities about any specific restrictions, failures, malfunctions or deficiencies found but not limited to the ship´s structures, ballast & oil tanks, propellers, main & auxiliary engines and other relevant machinery, rudder, steering gears, S-band and X-band radars, ARPA, GPS, ECDIS (if so provided), gyrocompass and their repeaters, echo sounder, electrical boards & systems, firefighting system & equipment, anchoring system, mooring lines & equipment, suitable drafts & trim or any other items that may jeopardize the safety of navigation and/or compromise the approach, access, berthing, mooring, deballasting, unberthing and departure of the ship. Once moored, vessels should remain in conditions considered satisfactory by the Iron Ore Terminal´s Operation staff. Besides that, Masters are strongly required as follows:
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To carry out the MPX (Master-Pilot Exchange Information) as per IMO Resolution A.960
dated of 05 March 2004;
When entering the port in ballast condition, to guarantee that the ship is sufficiently
ballasted with the propeller fully immersed to meet Pilotage requirements and, in addition, to be satisfactorily equipped and suitable for complying with required mooring arrangements;
To ensure the ship will never enter and navigate the Access Channel without Pilot on
board and that will never discharge him inside the channel when leaving the port;
To warn his crew, passengers and any other persons on board to fully abide by Brazilian
Legislation including the prevention of civil and criminal wrongdoing, especially concerning smuggling of all kinds such as fire guns and ammunition, drugs, medications, chemicals, spirits, cigarettes and tobacco. It is highly recommended that the excess of spirits, cigarettes, cigars and tobacco be declared and placed in the bonded store room on board for Authorities appraisal and legal measures as necessary while in port;
To provide safe access to the ship as necessary, assuring the access ladders, mainly
the ones faced to the pier, are provided with safety nets and ready to lower down as immediately after finishing of mooring to avoid delays;
In case of ships equal or over 18 years old (as from her keel laying date), to guarantee
the ship will be surveyed by an authorized Classification Society (other than the one of the vessel) for the issue of a Condition Survey Report on behalf of the Brazilian Maritime Authority representing the DPC (Costal and Ports Board of Directors) - Ministry of Defense, once any ship under this condition must always carry and present to the Terminal such valid Report before getting alongside or else will be subject to NOR suspension, berthing cancellation and loss of her line-up position;
To guarantee that all ship´s certificates are valid and that will not be expired within the
next 72 hours after ship´s departure;
To guarantee and cooperate for the most satisfactory, safe and smooth loading
operation including necessary caution and attention upon cargo request for trimming, bearing in mind that vessels of any age with low performance or found in substandard condition are subject to be inserted in the Black List for future reference of nomination.
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5. COMMUNICATIONS & FURTHER INFORMATION
5.1 Port Administration Telephone: + 55 22 37221829 (working hours) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 92082614 E-mail: [email protected]
5.2 Açu Port VTS Telephone: + 55 22 21331223 => (24/7) Mobile phone: + 55 22 981193700 => (24/7) E-mail: [email protected] VHF Radio Channels: 16 (general call) & 10 (further communication traffic)
5.3 Port Captain Telephone: + 55 22 37221829 (working hours) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 92082614 E-mail: [email protected]
5.4 Port Security Telephone: + 55 22 37221991 / + 55 22 37221992 (CCOS) (24/7) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 98257983 (24/7) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
5.5 Harbor Master office Telephone: + 55 22 27414807 E-mail: [email protected] General Call: VHF Channel 16 Site: www.marinha.mil.br/ag%C3%AAncia-da-capitania-dos-portos-em-s%C3%A3o-jo%C3%A3o-da-barra
5.6 Pilotage office Locally not available at the moment except in Rio de Janeiro down town as follows: Telephone: + 55 21 25161416 General Call: VHF Channel 16 E-mail:[email protected]
5.7 Post Office & fax services Operated by Companhia Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos at the São João da Barra City located 35 km from the Açu Port.
5.8 Public telephone services Not yet available locally.
5.9 Medical assistance & dental care Available at Campos dos Goytacazes City located 47 km from Açu Port.
5.10 Consulates Not available locally but in Rio de Janeiro City only. However, since it might not have consulates there for every country in Rio de Janeiro, for a better guidance the following website shall be accessed: http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/servicos-do-itamaraty/enderecos-de-consulados-estrangeiros-no-brasil
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6. FINAL REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS
o Masters of ships scheduled to call FERROPORT Iron Ore Terminal of T1 of Açu Port shall attach a copy of following documents upon returning of the present one:
SOC – Statement of Compliance (Annex 1); FERROPORT ISPS Form (Annex 2); FERROPORT Operational Questionnaire (Annex 3); Loading Plan/Sequence (Annex 4); Ballast Exchange Water Report (or whenever available); Ports of Call List (last 10 ports); Complete Ship’s Particulars; Crew List; Passenger List.
o The compliance of above requirements, procedures and guidance are essential to avoid
accidents, incidents, pollution, potential risks of death, human body injuries, loss of time and delay to port operations;
o It is expected that all Masters besides to comply with all relevant International Conventions
in force, to also follow the good sense and good marine practice as applicable and possible; o The use of this “Port Information” does not relieve the Master and his crew from their
responsibilities and commitment with legal requirements and good practices; o For any other matter not treated herein, Masters may consult the FERROPORT Terminal
Port Captain or other members of the Port Administration, through their Agents as necessary;
o This document issued by The FERROPORT Port Administration is given in good faith
without prejudice for further right of defense; o Regarding this document, Masters are required to proceed as follows:
To send to FERROPORT Navigation Department (via Agents) the pages 28 (this one), 29 (DECLARATION) and 30 (ANNEX 1 - Statement of Compliance) scanned, duly stamped and signed by the Master;
Once berthed, to send to FERROPORT Navigation Department (via Agents) the original of this document with the pages 01, 29 and 30 duly stamped and signed by the Master;
By FERROPORT Port Administration
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D E C L A R A T I O N I, as Shipmaster, hereby state that all possible diligences, efforts and measures will be exercised on behalf of my Principals (Owners, Charterers, Managers and/or Operators), holders of the below mentioned vessel in order to fully comply with all above rules, requirements and guidance of the present “Iron Ore Terminal Port Information / Terminal 1 / Açu Port” ”, mainly the ones related (but not limited to) all safety issues to protect human life, ship´s and terminal´s property such as items 4.14 (11th and 12th paragraphs), 4.21, 4.34 and 6.0 (2nd paragraph). Acknowledged by, Master’s Name: _____________________________________
Ship’s Stamp, date/time and Master Signature
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7. ANNEXES
ANNEX 1
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
From: (n a m e o f s h i p) IMO no.:
To: Ferroport Iron Ore Terminal
I, _ (n a m e o f M a s t e r) , Master of the above mentioned vessel, hereby declare that my ship is
covered with flag state statutory and class certificates in full term condition without critical outstanding items,
assuring good seaworthiness, suitability, safe operational conditions and performance when calling and operating
at the Iron Ore Terminal - Terminal 1 - Açu Port. This assurance applies to mostly but not limited to ship´s
structures, ballast & oil tanks, boilers, incinerator, hatch covers including opening & closing devices, cargo holds
& other necessary fittings in the cargo space, deck gears & equipment, propellers, main & auxiliary engines and
other relevant machinery, rudder, steering gears, S-band and X-band radars, ARPA, GPS, ECDIS (if so provided),
gyrocompass and their repeaters, echo sounder, electrical boards & systems, electrical motors, firefighting system
& equipment, approved & suitable SOPEP including oil spill control system and accessories, anchoring system,
mooring lines & equipment, cranes, pumps, pipes, valves, ventilation systems, ballast system, crew certification
& training, suitable drafts & trim. I also declare that any deficiency found or failure to comply with any item
above-mentioned that may cause damages, demurrages, delays or extra costs, directly or indirectly to the ship or
third parties involved in, it will be solely for ship´s account. I finally confirm that my ship is able to comply with
Ferroport Port Information and capable to perform deballast operation simultaneously with loading operation
according to the following:
Iron Ore Terminal at berth: ( ) East side / ( ) West side
Maximum loading rate: 10,000 mt/h
Average loading rate: 7,000 mt/h
Maximum Ship´s Air Draft: 21.00 m
Ship loader will change from one hatch to another with maximum 21m air draft. Is there any deck obstruction
between the first and last hatch? If yes, please attach photos.
( ) NO
( ) YES - Is there any possibility to lower it in order to avoid delays on loading operation? ( ) No ( ) Yes
Vessel is held fully accountable for the information provided and will be liable for any delays and costs arising
from misinformation provided.
List of certificates including expiry dates (*):
CERTIFICATES DATE OF ISSUE DATE OF EXPIRY
SHIP REGISTER CERTIFICATE
CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
INTERNATIONAL LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE
IOPP / MARPOL CERTIFICATE
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT - (ISM)
P & I CLUB CERTIFICATE OF ENTRY
INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC)
DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE
(*) Any certificate in condition other than in full term status gives the right to accept or reject the ship’s
nomination submitted to terminal’s consideration.
The above statement is given in true words, good faith and free-will and issued by Owners and/or Shipmaster in
the ship’s interest
Date: month / day / year / hours.
Signed by: (name of person and function/rank / company) with stamp
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ANNEX 2
FERROPORT ISPS CODE FORM
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ANNEX 3
FERROPORT OPERATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE
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ANNEX 4
LOADING/SEQUENCE PLAN
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ANNEX 5
FERROPORT VETTING QUESTIONNAIRE
(Vessels to present it upon their nominations)