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AIN SUKHNA , TANKERS' OPERATIONS
: 29.32 N. 32.24 E.
Also see " General" before first Port .
Location
: Ain Sukhna Sea Terminal is situated in the Northern end of the Gulf of Suez.
The position of the sea terminal is: Lat.29¥ 32¥ N.,Long . 32¥ 24¥ E.
Ain Sukhna Lighthouse position: Lat. 29¥ 35.9¥N., Long .32¥ 20.3¥E.
The Lighthouse Specifications are: A white daymark on framework tower 44 m . high over sea level , flashing white every 5 seconds. Range 22 miles .
The light house also covers the approaching and departure sectors at 40 m . height and 15 miles range . OC . Green from 260¥ to 273¥ . OC. White from 273¥ to 298¥ . OC. Red from 298¥ to 306¥ .
As a reference point,
there is a light which is exhibited from a metal structure standing close to the seaward side of an old abandoned lighthouse on Ras Abou Daraq , flashing white every to seconds.
Documents: All vessels calling
at Ain Sukhna have to deliver directly their following official documents, to SUMED's Port Authority :
Certificate of Registry.
Load Line Certificate.
Safety Certificat
Derat Certificate.
Radio Certificate.
Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate when applicable .
Panama Canal Tonnage Certificate when applicable.
Vessel's official documents , after being
reviewed , will be returned to the vessel's Master after discharging and prior vessel departs from SUMED's port .
PILOTAGE: SUMED's Mooring Master and his assistant board the tanker 2 miles S.E. of Buoy " S4".
Notifications: ETA messages should be sent by cable via Alexandria/ Port Said Radio on leaving previous port . Cables should be prefixed " For urgent delivery send via Telex 54108 or 54033 SUMED UN" and be confirmed
72, 48 and 24 hours
prior to arrival.( Day and Night berthing and operation).Arrival draft should be indicated .
ANCHORAGES: Tankers can anchor to the S.E. of the buoyfield , 2 miles S.E. from Buoy No.4.
RESTRICTIONS: Maximum Weather Conditions for Occupying SBMs:
The SBMs are designed to accommodate tankers up to the following weather conditions.
Wind velocity ( knots) 35(65 km./hr.)
Maximum tidal range 2.0 m.
Maximum wave height 3.4 m.
Maximum surge/seiche conditions 0.5 m.
Current: Surface 2.0 knots.
Seabed 1.0 knot.
The above conditions are not
relevant to the safety of the ship but to the safety of the buoys . Consequently the Mooring Master shall have the authority to decide whether the ship should remain moored or vacate the buoy due to adverse weather
conditions.
MAX.SIZE: The four berths are spaced one from the other so that each has:
Mooring Area Radius : 410 m . for S1 and S2 ( accommodates vessels up to 350,000 d.w.t.); 320 m . for S3 ( accommodates
vessels up to 150,000 d.w.t.);410 m for S4( accommodates vessels up to 500,000 d.w.t.). Manoeuvring Area Radius: For S1,S2 and S4, 1,220 m .; for S3, 915 m.
Water Depth and Draft Limitations: Please get in touch with Sumed to obtain same.
HEALTH: Vessels proceeding to Ain Sukhna must be in possession of the following documents :
(a)International Maritime Declaration of Health .
(b)Valid Derat or Derat Exemption Certificate.
(c)Valid Vaccination Certificates for all passengers and crew members.
(d)Certificates of inoculation against
any communicable diseases prevailing at the Ports of departure .
Masters have to immediately notify SUMED by cable in the manner outlined in " Radio-ETA" in case of any epidemic diseases or illness
onboard while the vessel is bound for Ain Sukhna. The same message is to be convoyed to the terminal as soon as an HF or VHF contact is established at least 6 hours before arrival.
Radio: ETA in order to avoid
undue delays it is essential that masters of vessels proceeding to Ain Sukhna terminal cable their ETA, to "SUMED" Alexandria.
The cable to be prefixed quote " to be conveyed via telex ( 54108) or
(54033) SUMED UN Operations Office- Oil Movement" unquote .
ETA notifications to be sent as follows :
Immediately upon sailing from loading port/s
In case of a change in ETA exceeding 6 hours
72,48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Confirmation of ETA : An additional contact can be made with the Ain Sukhna Terminal on HF 2182 kHz and 4139.5 kHz , 24 hours before arrival .
Moreover, Masters are
required to contact the terminal on VHF 6 hours before arrival on Channel 16 ( or preferably Channel 78 and 79 if available).
Information from the Vessel : All vessels proceeding to unload their cargoes at Ain Sukhna
are required to convey the following information to SUMED.
(a)Immediately upon sailing from loading port/s vessel is to cable, in the manner outlined in " Radio-ETA" the following information :
(i) ETA ( in GMT) and expected arrival draft at Ain Sukhna , vessels are
requested to arrive even keel.
(ii) All B/L data and ship's figures at loading port/s , stating quantity of free water
on board after loading .
(iii) Whether the vessel loaded on top of slops stating grades of crude that were
commingled with residues, quantity and API of contents of slop tank/s .
(iv) If the vessel is loaded with more than one grade of oil , Master is requested to
confirm ability to unload according to the sequence agreed upon with the
shipper ( vessel's owner or charterer as the case may be).
(v)SUMED is to be immediately notified in the case any repairs are required that could delay commencement of
discharging.
(vi) Estimated time for unloading the cargo if no restrictions are imposed by shore.
(b) On arrival at Ain Sukhna the following written information is to be handed to SUMED's Mooring Master :
(i) Whether vessel equipped with inert gas system . Vessels arriving with gas
inerting blankets should, on arrival, depressurise their system sufficiently to
allow visual sampling and ullaging of cargo tanks. Upon completion of ullaging,
pressurisation of inerting system shall be resumed and maintained throughout
discharged. (ii)Whether the vessel has external impressed cathodic protection .
(iii) Vessel's readiness to connect 2x16 in.hoses ASA-150.
(iv) The pressure which the vessel expects to maintain at the ship's rail and which
is required to be a minimum of 100 p.s.i. unless otherwise specifically
requested in writing by shore .
(v) Whether vessel requests to perform crude washing and in the affirmative the
relevant check list should be filled in by the Master, See "Crude Oil Washing"
under "Discharging" .
(vi) Full names and addresses of Owners, Managers and Charterers of the vessel
and their Agents in Egypt if any .
(vii) Whether the tanker's Owners / Bareboat Charterers are members of a P&I Club
stating name and address of such club, if available .
Information from Terminal :
The following information will be given to the vessel upon arrival at the anchorage area or
when SUMED's pilot boards the vessel :
(i)Any expected pre-mooring delays and their likely duration.
(ii)Any special mooring instructions .
(iii)Details of any restriction on discharging rate .
All such restrictions and their duration will be confirmed in writing by SUMED.
VHF: Channels 16, 78 and 79 .
TUGS: Tug "Sukhna" 3,200 h.p. with fire fighting and with anti-pollution equipment is
available as required .
Supply Vessels and Tugs : "Sukhna (2)" 6,000 h.p. with firefighting and anti- pollution equipment available as required .
Mooring Launches :6x500 h.p. mooring launches assist in mooring and
hose operations with firefighting and anti-pollution equipment are available as required.
For further information please communicate with SUMED. |
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