petroport harbour regulations

THE PORT OF STENUNGUND

PETROPORT PORT

REGULATIONS AND

INFORMATION

Revision 3 – November 2012

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Contents

1 DEFINITIONS and ACRONYMS ............................................................................ 5

2 GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 8

3 INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Normal Operation .................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Information .............................................................................................................................. 10

3.3 General Information ............................................................................................................ 11

4 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL VESSELS ............................................ 12

4.1 Access Control to the Port ................................................................................................. 12

4.2 Accommodation Doors, Windows, and Portholes ................................................. 12

4.3 Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs ...................................................................................... 12

4.4 Anchors ...................................................................................................................................... 13

4.5 Anchorage Areas ................................................................................................................... 13

4.6 Automatic Identification System (AIS) ....................................................................... 14

4.7 Ballast, Oil Transfers and Pollution Prevention ..................................................... 14

4.8 Berths Limitations ................................................................................................................ 16

4.9 Berth Scheduling ................................................................................................................... 16

4.10 Buoyage and Navigation Aids ......................................................................................... 16

4.11 Bunkers and Water .............................................................................................................. 17

4.12 Cameras ..................................................................................................................................... 17

4.13 Cargo Operation ..................................................................................................................... 17

4.14 Charts .......................................................................................................................................... 18

4.15 Communications .................................................................................................................... 18

4.16 Diving Services ....................................................................................................................... 18

4.17 Documentation Requirements ....................................................................................... 19

4.18 Emergency Precautions ..................................................................................................... 19

4.19 Early Departure Procedure .............................................................................................. 19

4.20 Firearms .................................................................................................................................... 19

4.21 Fire Wires ................................................................................................................................. 20

4.22 Flags and Signals ................................................................................................................... 20

4.23 Funnel Discharges ................................................................................................................ 21

4.24 Galley Stoves and Cooking Equipment ....................................................................... 21

4.25 Gangway Requirements ..................................................................................................... 21

4.26 Grey Water ............................................................................................................................... 21

4.27 Handled Products ................................................................................................................. 22


4.28 Hotwork Permits ................................................................................................................... 22

4.29 Illumination and Surveillance of Ships Offshore Side ......................................... 22

4.30 Immigration and Transit ................................................................................................... 22

4.31 International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) ................................ 23

4.32 Liability – Roles and Responsibilities.......................................................................... 24

4.33 Manpower Administration and Compliance with Labour Law. ..................... 24

4.34 Main Engine ............................................................................................................................. 24

4.35 Mooring Requirement and Fire Wires ........................................................................ 25

4.35.1 Ropes and Wires. ................................................................................................................... 25

4.35.2 Winches. .................................................................................................................................... 26

4.35.3 Lines men – Boatmen .......................................................................................................... 26

4.35.4 General ....................................................................................................................................... 26

4.36 Motor Vehicles ........................................................................................................................ 27

4.37 Naked Lights ............................................................................................................................ 28

4.38 NON COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................... 28

4.39 Normal Port Working Hours ........................................................................................... 29

4.39.1 Office Hours. ............................................................................................................................ 29

4.39.2 Port Operations Hours........................................................................................................ 29

4.40 Painting ...................................................................................................................................... 29

4.41 Pilotage ...................................................................................................................................... 29

4.41.1 Notifying .................................................................................................................................... 29

4.41.2 Preliminary Pilot Request ................................................................................................. 30

4.41.3 Definitive Pilot Request ..................................................................................................... 30

4.41.4 Electronic Pilot Request ..................................................................................................... 30

4.41.5 Information about Draught etc. ..................................................................................... 30

4.41.6 Weather ..................................................................................................................................... 30

4.41.7 Boarding Position ................................................................................................................. 30

4.42 Pollution and Pollution Prevention .............................................................................. 31

4.43 Portable Radio Transmitters, Flashlights (Torches) and Electrical

Equipment ................................................................................................................................ 31

4.44 Port Control ............................................................................................................................. 31

4.45 Port Services ............................................................................................................................ 32

4.46 Port Tariff and Charges ...................................................................................................... 32

4.47 Pre-Arrival Information ..................................................................................................... 33

4.48 Pre - Operations Meeting and Inspection .................................................................. 35

4.49 Recreational Activities ........................................................................................................ 35

4.50 Request for Pilot Services (Departure or Shifting) ............................................... 36

4.51 Responsibility for Damage to Facilities ...................................................................... 36


4.52 Scuppers and Drip Trays ................................................................................................... 36

4.53 Sea and Overboard Valves ................................................................................................ 36

4.54 Security ...................................................................................................................................... 37

4.55 Ship/Shore Co-operation - Vessel Alongside ........................................................... 37

4.56 Shipboard Hot Work ............................................................................................................ 38

4.57 Shipboard Radio, Radar and Other Equipment ...................................................... 38

4.58 Ship – Shore Connection ESD .......................................................................................... 39

4.59 Ship Stability............................................................................................................................ 39

4.60 Ship Standards ........................................................................................................................ 39

4.61 Ship to Ship Transfer ........................................................................................................... 39

4.62 Shipping Movements, Navigation and Weather Broadcasts ............................ 40

4.63 Shore Leave .............................................................................................................................. 40

4.64 Sighting and Ullage Ports .................................................................................................. 40

4.65 Smoking ..................................................................................................................................... 41

4.66 Stores, Provisions and Spare Parts ............................................................................... 41

4.67 Surge Pressure Precautions ............................................................................................. 41

4.68 Tank Cleaning, Gas Freeing and Purging ................................................................... 42

4.69 Tank Lids and Connections, Cargo and Bunker ...................................................... 42

4.70 Tidal Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 42

4.71 Towage Services .................................................................................................................... 42

4.72 Vacation of berth ................................................................................................................... 43

4.73 Ventilators and Air Conditioning Units ...................................................................... 43

4.74 Visitors ....................................................................................................................................... 43

4.74.1 Entrance to Ship and Harbour Area ............................................................................. 43

4.74.2 Intoxicated Persons ............................................................................................................. 43

4.74.3 Sexual- Services ..................................................................................................................... 44

4.75 Warning System ..................................................................................................................... 44

4.76 Waste Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 44

4.77 Weather Limitations ............................................................................................................ 46

4.77.1 Limits for Wind. ..................................................................................................................... 46

4.77.2 Lightning ................................................................................................................................... 46

4.77.3 Important Note....................................................................................................................... 46


1 DEFINITIONS and ACRONYMS

Agent – means the Vessel’s Agent licensed by the Port Authority. Company - means PetroPort AB as owner with the right to use and utilise the Port, solely for the purpose of the indemnity and waiver of liability provisions. PetroPort shall include its affiliated companies operating at the Port, as well as, for the avoidance of doubt, any of their directors, officers, agents, employees and servants in whatever capacity they may be acting. D.O.S - A Declaration of Security under ISPS code. See below for more information. Draft - means the depth below the waterline of the deepest part of the Vessel. End-Users - means each of Borealis, Ineos, Perstorp, Akzo Nobel and any other Company or Joint Venture duly authorised to use the port under Port Users Agreement with PetroPort AB. EDP – means Early Departure Procedure. Gas Carrier - means any Vessel designed for the bulk carriage of liquefied gases, by sea. Hot Work - means work involving sources of ignition or temperatures sufficient to cause the ignition of a flammable gas mixture. This includes any work requiring the use of any, or combination of, the following - welding, burning, or soldering equipment, blow torches, some power driven tools, portable electrical equipment which is not intrinsically safe, sand blasting, and internal combustion engines. Hot Work Permit - means a document issued or approved by the Port Authority, permitting specific hot work to be performed over a specified time period, in a defined area. IMO - means the International Maritime Organization. ISGOTT - means International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals. ISPS Code – means the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. LOA - means the overall length of the Vessel’s length over all.


Master - means the master of the Vessel or, in his absence, his duly authorised deputy. Moorings – means the system for securing a ship to a terminal. These are to be in accordance with the relevant OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines. OCIMF - means Oil Companies International Marine Forum. Port - means the Port of PetroPort, Stenungsund and includes the Port Area and the area defined within the Port Limits. Port Management or Port Authority - means PetroPort, or any successor of PetroPort, in its capacity as the party charged with the management and administration of PetroPort, and more specifically the Port Management designated by PetroPort or its successor, to be responsible for the administration and control of the Port. Such Port Management or officers includes the person or persons, his deputies and assistants, authorised by PetroPort or its successor, to exercise the powers or perform the duties in respect of operations, administration and control of the Port, and of making and enforcing regulations. Port Tariff - means the applicable terms, conditions and scale of charges levied by the Port Management for the use of the Port facilities and the provision of services within the Port. The Port Tariff is obtainable through the Agency. Port Users Agreement - means an agreement between PetroPort and an End-User governing the conditions of use of the Port in connection with the End-Users’ activities. P & I Club - means the Protection and Indemnity Club. Responsible Officer (or person) - means the person appointed by the master of the Vessel and empowered to take all decisions relating to a specific task, having the necessary knowledge and experience for that purpose. Segregated Ballast Tanks - means a tanker which meets the segregated ballast requirements of MARPOL 73/78 and whose ballast water is introduced into dedicated ballast tanks by a completely separate system to that used for the transfer of cargo oil and fuel oil. // SMA – means Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket).


Small Craft – means any Vessel under 50 GRT. SOLAS - means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. SOPEP - means Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Response Plan. Tank Cleaning - means the process of removing hydrocarbon vapours, liquid, or residue. Terminal - means the PetroPort terminal where Gas tankers, Oil Tankers, Product Tankers and Chemical Tankers are berthed for the purpose of loading or discharging. Terminal Regulations and Information - means rules, regulations, conditions, guidelines, procedures, recommendations and information issued by the relevant End User or the Port Management for the purpose of conducting safe and efficient cargo operations at the Terminal. Trim - means the difference between the forward and the aft draughts. // CHANGE LOG

Date Cause of change

29-10-2012 Input from SMA

14-11-2013 Input from, among others, Borealis

12-12-2012 Primarily language editing


2 General

All operations in the PetroPort Port will be under PORTS OF SWEDEN - General

Conditions 1989 for terminal operations.

English:

http://testweb.transportgruppen.se/Documents/Publik_F%c3%b6rbunden/Sveriges_H

amnar/Terminalbest%c3%a4mmelser/Terminalbest%c3%a4mmelser%20engelska.pdf

Swedish:

http://testweb.transportgruppen.se/Documents/Publik_F%c3%b6rbunden/Sveriges_H

amnar/Terminalbest%c3%a4mmelser/Terminalbest%c3%a4mmelser%20svenska.pdf


3 INFORMATION

3.1 Normal Operation

The harbour area will be continuously manned when a Vessel is moored at the jetty.

Communication between Vessel and quay during cargo operation should be

maintained by using portable radio. The radio must be returned to the Loading Master

after completed operation.

Important telephone numbers:

Port officer H24 +46 766 342501 (always available)

Port control room +46 303 728 858 (safety watchman)

+46 303 728 854 (Port officer)

PetroPort (office hours) +46 303 728 800

PetroPort Fax +46 303 719 173

E-mail operations: [email protected]

E-mail A.O.B: [email protected]

In emergency

Always use the supplied UHF in first instance to contact the port

Port officer H24 +46 766 342 501

Port Engineer/ PFSO +46 704 233 263

Harbour Master +46 766 342 555

National Emergency Number: 112


3.2 Information

PetroPort terminal, Stenungsund is located at the east side of Askeröfjorden about 50

km north of Gothenburg, Sweden.

The port is owned and operated by PetroPort AB. PetroPort AB is owned (50/50) by

Perstorp Oxo AB and Borealis AB.


3.3 General Information

Pilot boarding point Hätteberget

Water depth in approaches 14.3

Minimum under keel clearance in approaches 10% of vessels draught

Maximum draught in approaches 13.5 m

Transit on tide N.A.

Water depth alongside berth (MVY 2000) 9.6m (north) and 10.8m (south)

Minimum under keel clearance alongside berth 0.5

Absolute maximum draught 9.1m (north) and 10.3m (south)

Dock water density Apr. 1.023

Date of last hydrographical survey 2012

Maximum length overall (LOA) North/South 150m/170m

Connection Hard arm and hoses

Maximum manifold height above water 12.5 meters

Minimum manifold height above water 3.5 meters

Maximum air draught 43

Type of seabed Sand, mud, rock

Ballast/slop/sludge reception facilities available Sludge

Fuel Oil Bunkers Available at anchorage

Diesel Oil Bunkers Available at anchorage


4 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL VESSELS

4.1 Access Control to the Port

Strict access control is enforced at a single point gate for vehicles and pedestrian

traffic. No person may enter or leave the Port without the authorized and/or relevant

documentation. All access control will be in line with ISPS regulations.

4.2 Accommodation Doors, Windows, and Portholes

All external doors, windows, and portholes are to remain closed during the Vessel's

stay within the Port. The outermost doors to the accommodation block, engine-room

and motor-room should preferably be fitted with self-closing devices. This regulation

applies to LNG carriers, LPG carriers, oil tankers and vessels loading sulphur.

4.3 Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs

• Masters are to ensure that the bonded store is sealed prior to the Vessel's

arrival alongside and an accurate declaration is prepared for presentation

to the competent authorities. Heavy penalties may be imposed on any

infringement of the law.

• The use or possession of drugs anywhere in Sweden or territorial waters of

Sweden are strictly forbidden, with heavy and severe penalties for any

transgressor. Masters are reminded of their responsibility for the security of

prescription drugs carried onboard Vessels.


4.4 Anchors

Anchors are to be unlashed and ready for letting go during transiting the fairway and

manoeuvring within the Port. Once the Vessel is moored, the bow stoppers are to be

placed on the chains with the pins removed so that they can be lifted clear of the chain

in an emergency.

4.5 Anchorages Areas

• Hätteberget

Outer anchorage.

• Älgöfjorden

SW of Älgön Island, depth about 25 m, soft bottom. Pilotage compulsory.

• Hakefjorden

N of Älgön Island, depth about 50 - 25 m, soft bottom. Pilotage compulsory.

• Askeröfjorden

Inner anchorage, depth about 12 m, soft bottom, suitable for samples taking

samples, crew changes, stores, provisions etc. Pilotage compulsory.

A. Anchorage 58-05,0N 11-47,0E

B. Anchorage 58-04,6N 11-46,7E

C. Anchorage 58-04,2N 11-46,5E

Figure 1 Anchorages areas at Askeröfjorden. Source: Sjöfartsverket


4.6 Automatic Identification System (AIS)

When alongside a terminal or Port area where hydrocarbon gases may be ventilated,

the AIS, if not fitted with a "low power lock", should either be switched off or the aerial

isolated with a dummy load.

4.7 Ballast, Oil Transfers and Pollution Prevention

The waters in and around the Port are renowned for their abundant marine life and

there is an increasing awareness of the environment in the Stenungsund area. Any

pollution affecting the well-being of the area is looked upon as extremely serious and

will incur heavy penalties, in addition to any clean-up costs.

The Port does NOT have ballast or oily water reception facilities. To protect the

interests of all parties Masters should be guided as follows:

• Only the discharge of “clean” ballast from Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) is

permitted, Vessel must check the ballast water before deballasting commence.

During deballasting, an intermittent control of the area around the Vessel must

be carried out by the ship’s crew. Floodlights, if needed, may be used during

night time.

• All ballast water, other than that contained within SBT, shall be retained

onboard.

• Ballast water for discharge at this Port can be sampled and analyzed by the Port

Management.

Should any analysis indicate that the quality of the ballast water does not conform to

that required within the “Environmental Guidelines”, as published and amended from

time to time by the Port Management, then appropriate action will be pursued.

A table showing the acceptable criteria for ‘clean ballast’ is given below:-


Substance Units Max. allowable

Ammonia mg/l 3

Biochemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 75

Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 470

Floatable Oil & Grease mg/l Nil

PH pH units 6 – 9

Total Suspended Solids mg/l 35

Total Oil mg/l 15

Total Organic Carbon mg/l 150

Any water discharged should be free from substances that:

Settle or form objectionable deposits.

Floats as debris, scum, oil, or other matter to form nuisance.

Produce objectionable colour, odour, or turbidity.

Result in impact on the adjacent open water quality and injure, or are toxic or produce

adverse physiological responses in humans, marine animals or plants.

• Masters are required to take all necessary precautions to minimize and control

the introduction of unwanted aquatic organisms and pathogens from the

Vessel’s ballast water. Vessel shall carry out a ballast water exchange and

sediment removal programme in accordance with the relevant IMO

Guidelines and Recommendations.

• Whilst within the Port Limits the internal transfer of any oil or slops is not

permitted without the approval from the Port Management.

• In the event that pollution, on land or within the waters of the Port Limits

occurs, regardless of cause or origin, the person in charge or responsible for the

operation, works or location where such pollution occurs, shall immediately

report the incident via the Port and VTS by the most expeditious means.

Immediate action must be taken to stop or minimise further pollution and contain or

clean up any spillage of oil on the Vessel's deck, or shore areas.

Failure to report a pollution incident is a serious offense against the Regulations and

persons found contravening this requirement will be liable to heavy fines and

prosecution.


There is no possibility to discharge oily ballast water to shore tank at this facility.

4.8 Berths Limitations

As per 3.3 General Information.

4.9 Berth Scheduling

Scheduling shall be arranged in consultation with the End-Users, taking into

consideration their agreed schedules and any other factor at the sole discretion of the

Port Management.

4.10 Buoyage and Navigation Aids

The responsibility for buoyage system is with the Swedish Maritime Administration.

PetroPort does not own any floating aids to navigation. However, PetroPort is

responsible for the leading lights in the port. Any deficiencies with the leading lights

shall be reported to the Port Management.

BALTICO

Baltico, at the Swedish Maritime Administration, issues navigational warnings for

Swedish waters. Navigational warnings are generally based on information reported to

the Swedish Maritime Administration by vessels, ports, military agencies, etc.

Transmissions to mariners are provided by MSI SWEDEN.

It is important that anyone who observes a hazard at sea reports the hazard so that a

navigational warning can be issued and other mariners warned. Observations should

preferably be reported on VHF to MSI SWEDEN or by phone on +46 11 19 10 45 (24

hours a day).


4.11 Bunkers and Water

Bunkering is currently NOT allowed in the Port.

Work is in progress to change this and to allow bunkering by barge.

Water can be supplied to the ship from the terminal by hose. Water supply must be

pre-ordered via the Vessels Agent.

4.12 Cameras

The use of cameras, including video cameras, within the Port Limits is strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of the Port Management.

4.13 Cargo Operation

Cargo operation must not commence until all safety checks have been carried out to

the satisfaction of a Loading Master and responsible ship’s officer.

The Loading Master and ship’s officer shall jointly check and agree the loading

arm(s)/hose are correctly connected to the ship’s manifold. When loading fully

refrigerated vessels, the vapour return hose must be connected at all times.

All doors, valves or openings which lead from the tank deck to accommodation or

machinery spaces should be closed. This also applies for valves and openings at any

level which overlook the tank deck. Ventilators should be trimmed to prevent the

entry of petroleum gas.

Prior to commencement of operation, sufficient fire hoses to cover the deck area and

manifold should be run out and connected to the fire main, ready for immediate use.

All cargo and bunker connections must be securely blanked, and properly and fully

bolted when not in use.


4.14 Charts

Vessels visiting the Port must have a sufficient range of the latest Hydrographical

Charts relevant to the area on board. These charts must be kept up to date with regard

to Notice to Masters and other notices promulgated for the area.

British Admiralty Charts

BA 870, BA 873

Swedish chart

SE 932

Both are available through the usual sources, or on request through the Vessel’s

Agent.

4.15 Communications

All communications shall be in English.

Swedish language may be used if all involved parties communicate and understand

Swedish fluently and it has been mutually agreed upon by all involved parties.

For piloting activities, SMA regulations apply.

4.16 Diving Services

Commercial diving for underwater surveys may be arranged through the Vessel’s

Agent. All diving operations shall be approved in writing by the Port Management

before commencing.


4.17 Documentation Requirements

The following documents are required by the Port Management upon arrival.

//

Document PetroPort

Crew list 1 copy

Visitors list 1 copy

Stores to be delivered 1 copy

Vessels visiting PetroPort for the first time shall, via the agent, supply a copy of the

GRT certificate to the Port Management.

4.18 Emergency Precautions

For emergency precautions, and in the event of an emergency, the Master shall act in

accordance with the relevant Terminal procedures and those agreed during the 'pre-

loading meeting.

4.19 Early Departure Procedure

Early departure procedure (EDP) is/sometimes practiced in PetroPort/in accordance

with procedures as laid down by the relevant End User. Upon the Vessel’s arrival at the

berth, the Vessel’s Agent shall obtain written consent from the Master of his

acceptance of EDP at PetroPort.

4.20 Firearms

All firearms, including ammunition, shall be declared to the Port Management who will

specify the security arrangements required as imposed by the relevant authorities.


4.21 Fire Wires

Fire wires are no longer recommended by OCIMF; hence, PetroPort does not require

fire wires to be used in the Port. However, should fire wires be used, then the wires

must be made fast in the following manner:

During the Vessel’s stay alongside, the fire wires should be positioned on the offshore

bow and quarter.

• The eye of the wire shall be lowered to the level of the sea, with the inboard

end led directly through a fairlead to the bitts, or bollard, where the wire shall

be made fast using a minimum of five turns.

• There shall be no slack between the fairlead and the bollard.

• A heaving line, or other comparable rope, shall be secured to the wire

immediately inboard of the eye and hove up until the eye is positioned at a

height of approximately three (3) meters above the level of the sea. The eye

shall be maintained at that height at all times while the Vessel is alongside.

4.22 Flags and Signals

When within Port Limits, from sunrise to sunset, all Vessels shall fly their national flag

and the national flag of Sweden. In addition, Vessels shall at all times, comply with the

International Code of Signals and display flags, shapes and lights as required by the

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea.


4.23 Funnel discharges

Soot blowing and excessive smoke emissions from the funnel are prohibited. All

appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the emission of sparks from funnels.

Galley Stoves and Cooking Equipment

Only the use of galley stoves and other mechanically secured cooking equipment

within the catering area shall be permitted.

4.24 Gangway Requirements

• Any gangway provided by the Vessel should conform to the

Regulations with correctly rigged rails, embarkation steps, safety net,

and appropriately positioned lifebuoy.

• During the hours of darkness the access area on deck, and where

possible, the length of the gangway should be floodlit.

• A gangway and manifold watch shall be maintained by competent

shipboard personnel/as per the vessels ISPS and ISM manuals.

• During the Vessel’s stay alongside, notices and information shall be

displayed at the gangway access area as required under the relevant

Terminal Regulations and Information.

4.25 Grey Water

The discharge of untreated contaminated shipboard wastes and refuse from vessels

into coastal waters is not permitted.


4.26 Handled Products

Following products are handled in the Port:

Import of:

Rapeseed oil

Ethane

Ethylene

Export of:

RME

Ethylene

4.27 Hot work Permits

No welding or burning, or any other such hot work may be carried out on board any

Vessel within the Port without the prior written permission from the Port

Management.

Hot Work Permits are issued by the Port Management and are valid for a maximum

period of 24 hours.

4.28 Illumination and Surveillance of Ships Offshor e Side

Ship’s personnel shall at all time, considering the declared Security Level, keep

necessary supervision of the ship’s offshore side. This side must be satisfactorily

illuminated during darkness.

4.29 Immigration and Transit

Immigration and transit facilities for arriving and departing ships’ personnel are

available and can be handled efficiently through Stenungsund or Landvetter (or Säve)

International Airport. A minimum of 72 hours prior notice to the Vessel’s Agent is

normally required with full details of names, passport and seaman book for crew

transits.

A Passport or Seaman’s Book is mandatory in order to join a Vessel.


4.30 International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)

PetroPort, Stenungsund is ISPS compliant and all Vessels calling at the port must meet

the requirements as stated in the ISPS Code.

Port Facility Name: PetroPort, Stenungsund

Port Facility Address: Hamnvägen 6, SE-444 31 STENUNGSUND, SWEDEN

UN Location Code: SE-STE - 025

Certificate issued by: Swedish Transport Agency

Contact information as per 3.1 above

All personnel at PetroPort should wear an identity card. The following categories have

ISPS information and shall be allowed to enter ship: harbour Master, harbour

engineer/PFSO, Loading Master, jetty operator, cargo surveyor, agent, ship chandler,

pilot, marine surveyor.

In case of an ISPS incident, PetroPort will handle the incident and contacts with

Swedish authorities. Port officer/Loading Master will forward any changes of security

level to ship. Communication between ship and harbour is done by radio. (Supplied to

ship by Loading Master).

Approved identification is mandatory for all ships personnel and visitors in PetroPort

harbour.

All visitors to the ship shall be pre announced to PetroPort (by ship or agent).

All stores to the ship should be pre announced to PetroPort (by ship or agent) and a

verification of the stores should be presented to the Port before it is granted access to

PetroPort harbour. Ships personnel are responsible for inventory controls.

The ship shall inform jetty operator before any stores or garbage is handled from the

ship to the jetty.

The Port will only accept Declaration of Security from a Vessel if:

• the Vessel is operating at a higher security level than the Port (Shall be

tendered and accepted before the Vessel enters the port) //

Or

• the Vessel has security concerns from either the vessels perspective or

the Ports perspective.

Under normal situations a D.O.S. is not needed, hence not accepted.

The Port will tender a D.O.S, should the security require this according to the code.


4.31 Liability – Roles and Responsibilities

The Master is responsible at all times, for ensuring the safety of his Vessel and Crew.

The Master is also responsible for the prevention of accidents and pollution. If the

requirements of these regulations conflict with any provisions of Vessel specific

Operating Manuals and/or Vessel specific Emergency Procedures, the Master shall

bring this to the attention of the Terminal prior to the commencement of cargo

handling.

The PetroPort Regulations shall not be interpreted as releasing in regard to the

Master’s or the crew’s obligations as defined by the appropriate legislation or in regard

to their duty to follow the principles of good seamanship under all circumstances.

On each occasion when ship’s master is not in command, his deputy officer is subject

to same obligations and responsibilities as what is imposed in these Harbour

regulations upon the master.

4.32 Manpower Administration and Compliance with /Labour Law.

All Port users shall be responsible for compliance at all times with the Swedish

Immigration and Labour Law with respect to persons employed or hired in connection

with the cargo handling operations or any other work, activities or services provided

within the Port. The Port users shall also be responsible for implementing discipline

and safety measures, including adequate protective clothing and ensuring proper

supervision at all times.

4.33 Main Engine

• The main engine shall only be tested with the prior approval from the Port

Management, who requires the Pilot to be onboard and a requisite number

of tugs in attendance.

• The main engines of all Vessels within Port Limits shall always be kept ready

for use within the shortest possible notice.


• Repairs or other work, which may render the Vessel incapable of

maneuvering under its own power, are not permitted. In cases of

breakdowns, that affect the Vessel’s readiness to manoeuvre, the Port

Management may agree to allow emergency repairs to be carried out on the

condition that adequate safety and precautionary measures are undertaken

by the Vessel, including hiring sufficient number of tugs. The Port

Management reserves the right to shift the Vessel to another berth for the

purpose of such repairs.

4.34 Mooring Requirement and Fire Wires

The layout for the mooring arrangement of all the Berths is developed to suit a wide

range of tanker designs. The Master is responsible for providing adequate mooring

ropes and wires (with tails) as well as ensuring that they are properly tended whilst the

tanker is alongside. As guidance, the minimum requirement for a typical tanker is

stated in the table below:

Lines Forward. Aft

Head / Stern 2 2

Breast 2 2

Springs 2 2

Total 6 6

The Master must ensure that:

4.34.1 Ropes and Wires:

The Vessel is secured alongside with suitable ropes and wires which are to the

satisfaction of the Port Management. A minimum of eight six (6) mooring lines must be

in use at each end of the Vessel, of which two (2) lines must be springs. The use of

mooring lines of dissimilar materials shall be avoided in parallel service. Wires, when

used, must be fitted with synthetic fibre rope tails (as per OCIMF recommendation

about 11 metres long overall, but this must be appropriate to the vessels size) and

which should have a breaking strength at least 25% greater than the breaking load of

the wire to which they are attached. If the tail is made of nylon then it should have a

breaking strength at least 37% greater than the breaking load of the wire to which it


is attached. Alternatively, low stretch synthetic fibre ropes may be substituted for wire

if the elongation of the rope does not exceed 3% of the rope length.

Use of solely polypropylene lines for mooring is not allowed.

4.34.2 Winches:

Mooring ropes or wires are secured only to the proper fixtures provided for this

purpose. Self-tensioning winches must not be used in automatic mode and winch

brakes must be kept hardened up, except when moorings are being tended.

4.34.3 Lines men – Boatmen

It is compulsory for the Vessel to use boatmen at arrival and departure. Only service

providers authorized by the Port and their personnel, properly trained, may act as

linesmen/boatmen. PetroPorts own personnel may act as linesmen/boatmen at any

time.

Fees according to tariffs.

4.34.4 General

Masters should not hesitate to increase the number of moorings if they feel it is

prudent to do so.

Mooring lines are to be in good condition. Coiled or flaked ropes should be turned up

on the bitts in the ‘figure of eight’ style in accordance with OCIMF recommendation,

where possible. Ropes turned up on the winch drum and backed up on bitts are not

acceptable.

Mooring wires and ropes with dedicated winch drums must be spooled in the correct

direction on the winch drum.

Mooring lines used in a common direction (head / stern//breast /springs) shall be of

similar breaking strength, elasticity and material. Under no circumstances will a

mixture of wire and synthetic ropes be accepted in a common direction or to the same

dolphin, except moorings which are additional to the indicated minimum

requirements.

On completion of mooring, winches should be out of gear with the brakes ‘hardened

up’. Winches must NOT be left on ‘automatic tension’.

It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:-


• Their Vessels are securely moored in line with the foregoing as applicable and

with due regard to the current weather forecast.

• A strict watch, of sufficient and proficient personnel, is maintained to ensure

that moorings are tended, as required, to prevent slack or over taut lines, and

undue movement of the Vessel.

• Weather forecasts are monitored during the Vessel’s stay alongside, and

appropriate action taken in advance of deteriorating weather.

• Regular checks of the moorings shall be undertaken by the shipboard

personnel. The Master shall at all times remain responsible for ensuring the

integrity of the Vessel’s moorings.

Failure to adequately tend the moorings shall be considered a breach of the Port

Regulations with consequent and appropriate action being taken by the Port

Management.

4.35 Motor vehicles

All motor traffic within the harbour area is prohibited except for following:

• PetroPort vehicles and emergency vehicles that belong to the Rescue Service.

• Authorized personnel have the right to drive to the lower parking area. Such

authorized personnel are for example surveyors collecting samples.

• Delivery vehicles. Vehicles that have been given such permission will be

accompanied by PetroPort personnel or personnel authorized by PetroPort.

Vehicles delivering stores to a Vessel shall be accompanied by ships personnel

according to ISPS manual for PetroPort.

A written Hot Work Permit, issued by responsible personnel in PetroPort, is always and

in each case mandatory for driving any motor vehicle on the pier.

Parking of vehicles shall always be made without blocking roads and/or fire fighting

equipment.


4.36 Naked Lights

The use of Naked Lights within the Port Area is prohibited except:

• Under a specific and detailed Hot Work Permit issued by the Port

Management for such purpose, time and area. • In the designated places where smoking is permitted.

• As approved under the Boiler Firing Precautions and Requirements.

4.37 NON COMPLIANCE

Ships are accepted for loading & discharging when they are able to comply with all

regulations in respect to the safe containment of cargo and the means for indicating

cargo system pressures, temperatures and cargo liquid levels.

Ships are accepted for loading & discharging on the understanding that operations are

conducted safely and expeditiously and that the Ship vacates the Berth as soon as

practicable after operations are completed.

Under the following circumstances the Port reserves the right to suspend operations

and request the removal of any Vessel from the Berth following consultation with the

Master:

• Flagrant or continuous disregard of Terminal or Port Regulations.

• Any defects to Vessel, equipment, personnel or operations that in the

reasonable opinion of the Port presents increased risk to the Port, the Port

Personnel or for continued safe operations.

• When on-board operational performance fails to utilize the available Port

Facilities satisfactorily and thereby, in the reasonable opinion of the Port,

constitutes an unacceptable constraint on Port operations.

The Port will not be held liable for any costs incurred by a Ship, its Owners, Charterers

or Agents as a result of a refusal to load or discharge all or part of a nominated

shipment, delay to or suspension of loading, discharging, or any other operation

conducted whilst at the Berth, or a requirement to vacate the Berth when the Vessel is

in contravention of the Port Regulations and appropriate terminal regulations.

The Port reserves the right to monitor the cargo handling of any Ship to ensure

compliance with the codes and regulations mentioned in this/document, and to notify

the appropriate authority in the event of contravention.


4.38 Normal Port Working Hours

The normal Port working hours is as indicated below:

4.38.1 Office Hours:

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 1600 hrs. (excluding Public Holidays)

This is for commercial activities and arrangement of required services and permits.

4.38.2 Port Operations Hours:

Port is operated on a 24 hour basis.

4.39 Painting

• The painting of the Vessel’s hull is only permitted on the onshore side

of the Vessel.

• Any paint that is spilled onto the quay or into the water must be

cleaned up immediately.

• No defacing of the quay wall with paint or any other substance is

permitted.

4.40 Pilotage

Pilotage is handled by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA)

The following is given as information only, for the latest information, contact the Agent

or the SMA.

4.40.1 Notifying

The Vessel makes a notice to the pilot station, as it reports to the FRS (Vessel

Reporting System), i.e. the central information system SafeSeaNet (SSN), 24 hrs. in

advance of time of arrival to the destination port (arrival berth, not pilot station).


4.40.2 Preliminary Pilot Request

The Vessel (or its Agent) should announce a preliminary pilot request as far in advance

as possible. The preliminary pilot order time can be changed without extra charge.

4.40.3 Definitive Pilot Request

A definitive request for pilot has to be made no later than five hours in advance of the

pilot boarding time. There will be an ordering charge if a pilot request is made later

than five hours in advance, and/or if change and/or cancelling are made less than

three hours before pilot boarding time.

4.40.4 Electronic Pilot Request

Electronic pilot request through the Swedish Maritime Administration's e-

Services should be used.

4.40.5 Information about draught etc.

The pilot request shall always include the actual maximum draught, port of

destination, ship's data (i.e. call sign, gross, cargo, air draught and ice-class if at winter

conditions) and time for pilot to embark. The person requesting a pilot is obligated to

provide information regarding the Vessel when requested to do so.

4.40.6 Weather

Information about wind conditions and visibility, as well as weather forecasts, can be

provided by the Vessel Traffic Service, VTS. VTS services are provided H24 on VHF

channel 10.

4.40.7 Boarding position

Marstrand SW of Hätteberget lighthouse N 57 50,7

E 11 24,9


4.41 Pollution and pollution prevention

The utmost care must be exercised when handling cargo, ballast and bunkers in order

to avoid any kind of spillage into the sea.

Any leakage or spillage must be reported immediately to PetroPort and all efforts to

limit and recover the spillage must be taken.

According to Swedish law, any pollution including oil spillages from Vessel must be

reported to the authorities.

Prior to commencement of loading, discharging or bunkering of oil products, all

scuppers at main deck level, through which oil could escape in event of spillage, must

be effectively plugged.

In the event of leakage from pipeline on board or on quay, the cargo operation must

be stopped immediately and shall not be resumed until the leakage is effectively

repaired and spilled product has been removed.

According to law, it is prohibited to discharge or throw out fuel or sludge oil, cleaning

mass from such oils or any other liquid that could cause fire hazard or pollution of

water.

4.42 Portable Radio Transmitters, Flashlights (Torc hes) and Electrical Equipment

• Shall not be used on board gas or liquid tankers, unless certified as Approved

Equipment. Similarly, the use of portable electric lamps and equipment on

wandering electric cables is prohibited in any cargo or adjacent ballast space,

pump room, compressor room, cofferdam, bunker tank, hold or anywhere over

the cargo tank.

• Domestic radios / tape recorders, electronic calculators, or any other

electrically powered equipment shall only be used within the accommodation

of any Vessel moored within the Harbour.

4.43 Port Control

The Port Control room is stationed at the end of the PetroPort pier and is on stand-by

for 24 hours. / Day for communications (however, not always manned). Masters are

encouraged to contact numbers as stated in 3.1 above if they have any concerns or

doubts as to the operational requirements of the Port.


4.44 Port Services

Only services provided or authorised by the Port Management shall be utilised within

the Port Area. The use of the Port equipment, services and facilities shall be given

priority over other third party equipment, services and facilities. Requests for the

various services shall be made through the Vessel’s Agent. No third party services,

equipment or facilities shall be allowed within the Port Area without the written

approval from the Port Management.

4.45 Port Tariff and Charges

Port Charges are levied for the use of the Port facilities and the provision of services to

the visiting Vessels. Port Charges are payable in advance and according to the

applicable Tariff as published and amended from time to time by the Port

Management. The Port Tariff can be obtained, upon request, through the Vessel’s

Agent.

• The Port Management reserves the right to issue the Port Tariff which will

contain the terms and conditions, and the scale of charges that shall apply for

the use of premises, facilities, works, equipment and services within the Port.

• Where applicable, the terms, conditions and charges as agreed between

PetroPort and the relevant End-User under specific Port Users Agreements shall

override those contained in the Port Tariff.

• The Port Management reserves the right to alter, change, or amend from time

to time any or all charges, terms, conditions or interpretations contained in the

Port Tariff with or without prior notice.


4.46 Pre-Arrival Information

Vessels calling at the Port are required to provide the Port Management with the

following information:

• Where applicable, ETA’s at least, 7 days, 72 hours, and 24 hours, in

advance of arrival, with notification of variations in excess of 2 hours

within the last 24 hours. Such notices should be addressed via the

Agent.

• The 72 hours ETA/(or earliest possible if the Vessels destination is not

known 72 hours in advance) notice shall include the following

information:

No. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

1 Ships name and call sign, IMO number, MMSI number

2 Port of Registry

3 Name of Master

4 GRT/NRT

5 Arrival Displacement

6 Summer Deadweight (metric tonnes)

7 Length overall

8 Draft fore & aft - Arrival

9 Draft fore & aft. - Sailing

10 Advise any Vessel defect affecting cargo operations or manoeuvring/mooring ability.

11 Confirm P&I Club name / validity.

12 Confirm Pollution Cover

13 Last 3 Ports of call

14 Last 3 cargoes

17 Condition of tanks on arrival (gas free, clean, etc.)

18 Is gas detection system operational?

19 Amount and grade of cargo to discharge/load

20 Size, rating, and standard of cargo manifold connection

21 Distance of centre manifold from the bow and distance of spring line fairleads from

centre of manifold

22 Height of manifold above water on arrival and departure

23 Distance of manifold from ship’s side

24 Anticipated loading/discharging time

25 Vessel’s contact details: Sat No., Fax. No. E mail, GSM No


All information to be addressed to: [email protected]


4.47 Pre - Operations Meeting and Inspection

On completion of mooring, all Vessels, except those exempted by the Port

Management, shall pursue the following actions:

• The mooring pattern shall be regularly monitored

• A pre-loading meeting shall be attended by the appropriate representatives

from the Vessel, and representatives from the relevant Terminal, to discuss:

i) Ship/shore communications.

ii) Ship/shore safety checklist.

iii) Emergency procedures.

iv) Cargo handling plan.

v) Bunker / ballast handling plan.

vi) Permit to work requirements.

vii) Any concerns or operational requirements.

• An inspection of the Vessel will be carried out:

• To confirm compliance with the ship/shore safety check list.

• In line with requirements of Port Regulations.

Whilst the Vessel is alongside, subsequent inspections may be carried out at any time

by the Port Management.

4.48 Recreational Activities

Recreational activities such as running, walking, swimming, diving and fishing are not

permitted within the Port Area.


4.49 Request for Pilot Services (Departure or Shift ing)

Any Vessel requiring the services of a Pilot (and/or Tugs) for sailing or the shifting of

berths must submit their request to the Agent or the SMA five (5) hours before the

required time. A request made less than five hours in advance will generate an extra

charge.

It is recommended to submit a preliminary request as early as possible.

4.50 Responsibility for Damage to Facilities

All users of the Port, or their Agents, Contractors and subcontractors, shall be

responsible for the damage resulting from their use of berths, premises or any of the

Port facilities and the Port Management reserves the right to repair, or otherwise

cause to be repaired, any and all such damage at the expense of such users, agents,

contractors or subcontractors.

4.51 Scuppers and Drip Trays

During the transfer by hose or loading arm of any liquid at ambient or above ambient

temperature, all deck scuppers and drain holes must be plugged. Any accumulating

water should be removed periodically. Drip trays must be placed under connections.

During the transfer of Liquid Gases, deck scuppers at the vicinity of the Manifold area

where water curtain or water hoses are in use, should remain unplugged.

4.52 Sea and Overboard Valves

a) Overboard discharge valves on the bilge and cargo systems shall be firmly

closed and locked. Where the indicated valves are hydraulically powered, then

a suitable means of preventing accidental operation shall be arranged.

b) During the Vessel’s stay in the Port, all overboard discharge valves shall be

monitored to ensure that no polluting substances are released.

c) Water discharges (e.g. cooling water) shall not be directed onto or over the

jetty or dolphins. Where this cannot be achieved mechanically, then suitable

baffle boards must be rigged to the satisfaction of the Port Management.


4.53 Security

The PetroPort Port Facility Protection Security Plan is based on the International Ship

and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and Swedish laws.

4.54 Ship/Shore Co-operation - Vessel Alongside

Whilst a Vessel is alongside at the berths:

• The relevant End-User shall appoint and maintain, at the Terminal, at all times,

a sufficient number of qualified and experienced persons to monitor the

progress of all operations onboard the Vessel and to ensure reliable

communications are maintained with the Master and the Port Management.

• The Master shall ensure that his staff, who are charged with the responsibility

of conducting or overseeing the cargo operations and related duties, are

qualified and competent, including the ability to communicate in English.

Sufficient Vessel personnel shall be made available at all times to ensure that

the Port Management requirements for safe and efficient operations and

mooring practices are observed, and that adequate ship/shore liaison is

maintained. The Master and his delegated staff shall ensure that the

instructions and requirements that may be imposed by the Port Management,

pursuant to these Regulations, are attended to and performed with reasonable

dispatch and in an appropriate manner.


4.55 Shipboard Hot Work

Repair work involving burning, welding, flame cutting, brazing, grinding and similar

operations which produce ignition sources including the use of Naked Lights are

prohibited unless a Hot Work Permit has been issued by the Port Management.

Hot Work Permits are issued by the Port Management for a period of maximum 24

hours.

Any violation could result in the cessation of the cargo operations and the Vessel

requested to vacate the berth and being put to anchor pending a full inquiry. The

Vessel will be responsible for all the costs and delays whatsoever resulting from

such action.

4.56 Shipboard Radio, Radar and other Equipment

• A Vessel's main radio station, including emergency transmitter, shall not be

used when the Vessel is within 400 meters of any Terminal or loading

Vessel. While berthed, the transmitting aerials shall be disconnected and

earthed. At the berths intrinsically safe VHF and UHF communications with

a radiated power of 1 watt or less are allowed.

• The written permission from the Port Management is required before any

Vessel can undertake radar repairs.

• The testing of transmitters operating between 415 kHz and 26 MHz or ship-

borne radar with a peak power pulse exceeding 60 kW is permitted if:

o The Vessel's associated equipment does not present a source of

ignition.

o The written permission from the Port Management has been obtained

prior any testing.

• Shipboard satellite telecommunication systems are allowed for use when

alongside subject to the competent authority’s approval. Applicable

restrictions if any will be advised through the Agent.


4.57 Ship – Shore connection ESD

All Vessels currently working under the IGC code shall be fitted with an operational

Ship-Shore ESD connection. The port is fitted with a SIGTTO link connection for this

purpose.

4.58 Ship Stability

The ship’s Master is responsible for maintaining the ship’s stability at all times during

cargo and ballast operations. Special attention should be paid to trim/list conditions,

which could endanger the safe operation of the connected hard arm.

4.59 Ship Standards

• Gas Carriers and Tankers nominated for the loading / discharging at the Port

must be less than 25 years of age. In extreme cases and after thorough analysis

by the End-User, exemptions may be given.

• All Gas Carriers and Tankers nominated for the Port are required to be vetted

(by the port or the End-User) and accepted as ‘suitable’ by the Port

Management before the nomination is confirmed.

• All first time callers and Vessels not having visited the Port in the last six (6)

months may be subject to a safety inspection in accordance with

SIGTTO/OCIMF recommendations prior to commencement of cargo loading.

• Update inspections shall be performed on successive visits at the discretion of

the Port Management.

4.60 Ship to Ship Transfer

Any requests to conduct Ship to Ship transfers must be made in writing to the Port

Management at least 48 hours before planned start and will be viewed on a one-by-

one basis, and will be subject to stringent conditions being met. Permission will only be

given if all other options are ruled out and it is considered safe.


4.61 Shipping Movements, Navigation and Weather /Broadcasts

Shipping movements

All marine movements in the fairway and within Port Limits are controlled by

‘VTS Marstrand‘- VHF Channel 10. All vessels are required to contact ‘VTS

Marstrand‘before entering, leaving or maneuvering in the fairway and within

Port Limits.

Navigation and Weather Broadcasts

• Routine Navigation Warnings and Weather Forecasts may be obtained, on

request, from ‘VTS Marstrand ‘on VHF.

• Non routine/Urgent Navigation Warnings will be broadcasted as soon as

received.

4.62 Shore Leave

Shore leave can be arranged through the Vessel’s Agent, including transport from and

to the Vessel.

4.63 Sighting and Ullage Ports

Closed loading operations shall be maintained at all times.


4.64 Smoking

PetroPort is a no smoking zone.

4.65 Stores, Provisions and Spare Parts

Information of planned deliveries of ship stores, spare parts or other items to the ship

shall, be pre-advised to PetroPort via the ship’s Agent well in advance before Vessel’s

arrival in accordance with the ISPS regulations. Such information shall include

documentation, e. g. order-sheet, identifying the goods, the truck and the driver.

Arrival goods shall be identified and accepted by responsible ship’s officers in

conjunction with PetroPort’ personnel before the goods can be admitted to the

harbour area. Goods shall be accompanied by Vessels personnel during the transport

between the harbour’s gate and the ship. This procedure also applies for smaller items,

e. g. mail, to the ship.

a) Goods to and from the ship must be handled before or after cargo

loading/unloading. Only small hand-carried items may be taken onboard during

cargo operation. Use of cranes onboard or on quay is prohibited when loading

arm is connected.

b) Barges or crafts carrying stores or spare parts are NOT allowed alongside any

tanker when the loading arms/hoses are connected. Delivery of stores and/or

spare parts by barge or boat should be arranged for the period before or after

loading. Arrangements shall be made through the Agent.

4.66 Surge Pressure Precautions

Surge pressure shall be minimised at all times, by sensible valve operation during cargo

transfer and tank changeover periods, while maintaining regular communications and

updates between the Vessel and the Terminal.

Closing of all valves during loading operations will cause the Port to replace and test

the hoses used. All costs due to such malpractice will be upon the Vessel.


4.67 Tank Cleaning, Gas Freeing and Purging

Tank Cleaning, inerting, purging or gas freeing within the Port Area is strictly prohibited

without the written permission from the Port Management.

As a general rule, the port will NOT allow such operations.

4.68 Tank Lids and Connections, Cargo and Bunker

• Cargo and bunker tank lids must be closed and gas tight at all times.

• Cargo and bunker connections not in use must be blanked and gas tight with all

holes bolted.

4.69 Tidal Conditions

In general, the tide in the Stenungsund area is negligible and usually do not exceed 30

cm.

However, wind and weather conditions cause larger differences in the water level.

4.70 Towage Services

All towage operations are provided with external Operators. Ordering of tugs is done

through the Vessel’s Agent.

All towage in Stenungsund is subject to an agreement between PetroPort and a

tugboat company for the use of a standby/tug and the use of this tugboat company’s

services. Information on how this affects the use of tugboats in Stenungsund can be

obtained through the Agent. All towage services in PetroPort shall be in line with the

mentioned agreement.

Standards that are valid for arrival or departure at Stenungsund area are available

through the SMA or the Agent.


4.71 Vacation of berth

The Vessel shall, after completed cargo operation/and document handling (and, if

applicable, ballast loading), depart from the berth as soon as possible considering

applicable restrictions.

4.72 Ventilators and Air Conditioning Units

• Intakes of air through central air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems

(fans) should be adjusted to prevent the entry of dangerous gases or vapors, if

possible by the ‘recirculation’ of air within the enclosed spaces.

• If, it is suspected that dangerous gas or vapor is being drawn into the

accommodation, the central air conditioning and/or mechanical ventilating

systems should be stopped and the intakes covered or closed.

4.73 Visitors

Latest on arrival, the Master shall provide PetroPort a list with names of expected

visitor(s) to the ship and the crew member(s) expecting the visitor(s). All visitors must

identify themselves at PetroPorts gate to be allowed access to the harbour area. Only

authorized persons or persons with entry permits issued by PetroPort area are allowed

to pass through or stay within the harbour area and must comply with any restriction

imposed upon them, in addition, visitors to ship berthed alongside must have

permission of the ship’s Master.

4.73.1 Entrance to Ship and Harbour Area

It is mandatory to wear protective helmet with safety goggles within the harbour area.

Helmets and safety glasses are available at the gate house and on the jetty.

Persons seeking access to the harbour area may be searched prior to access being

permitted.

4.73.2 Intoxicated Persons

Persons appearing to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will not be allowed

into the harbour area or permitted to participate in operations.


4.73.3 Sexual- Services

Promotion or exploitation of other human beings providing sexual service against

payment (trafficking) as well as procurement of an occasional sexual relation against

payment is prohibited and, according to Swedish law, to be punished by imprisonment.

Furthermore, PetroPort emphasize in its ethics policy that PetroPort seek to increase

awareness of human rights and PetroPort takes seriously on any allegation that human

rights are not properly protected or respected within our sphere of influence. Failure

to comply with this will be reported and may result in reassessment of the Vessel’s

status.

4.74 Warning System

This includes a gas warning system and a fire warning system. The warning system will

start automatically in the event of gas and/or fire detection. It consists of warning

lights at the gate and pier, a sound emitter in the harbour and indicating lamps in the

gate watch house and in the control room.

All alarms and evacuation procedures to be discussed in the start-up/meeting on-

board.

4.75 Waste Disposal

PetroPort will, free of cost, receive engine sludge and wastes such as:

• oil from fuel and lubricant oil separators

• oil contaminated bilge water

• oil contaminated wastes

Subject to:

• PetroPort is noticed during office hours and at least 24 hours prior to planned

delivery of sludge

• PetroPort is given opportunity to receive the sludge/waste during ordinary

working hour

• The sludge/waste is delivered at agreed time

• Sludge handling is prohibited during loading and discharging.

• Maximum allowable sludge volume each time is 5m3


The above is also applicable for other pollutants such as solvent wastes, paint wastes,

and batteries.

According to Swedish law, it is prohibited to discharge or throw out any kind of waste,

liquid or solid that may pollute water or cause other discomfort. Wastes must be

retained in suitable receptacles on board.

Vessels must effectively prevent sewage and/or toilet wastes to be discharged to the

jetty or the sea.

Containers for disposal or sorted wastes are located on the quay.

Unclean barrels or barrels containing rests of environmentally hazardous substances

shall be well marked and sorted before they are deposited ashore.

No unsorted wastes will be accepted by the Port.

It is the obligation of the Vessel to dispose wastes sorted and to the correct container

in sealed packages. Failure to sort the waste according to marking will be corrected by

the Port or other party and all costs will be upon the Vessel.


4.76 Weather Limitations

Weather limitations for the fairway are given by the SMA and are available either

though the SMA or the Agent.

4.76.1 Limits for wind:

Arrival at berth max 20 m/s (mean wind) (SMA recommendation).

While loading or discharging with loading arms, all operation is to be stopped and arms

to be disconnected at 20 m/s (mean wind).

While loading or discharging with hoses, all operation is to be stopped and hoses to be

disconnected at 25 m/s (mean wind).

4.76.2 Lightning

In case of lightning in the vicinity, the loading or discharging operations shall be

stopped after a decision made by the Master, Port officer and the Loading Master after

having evaluated the situation.

4.76.3 Important Note

• The actual decision to berth or unearth a Vessel depends on many factors

which can only be assessed by the Pilot and the Master. The above

parameters may not therefore be strictly observed by the Pilot, if in his

professional judgment and in consultation with the Master, more or less

restrictive parameters should apply to ensure the safe manoeuvring of the

Vessel.

• Other weather parameters and limitations affecting the cargo operations

alongside are contained in the relevant Terminal Regulations.


You are welcome to Stenungsund and PetroPort!

Johan Gahnström

Harbour Master