Greater Plutonio Terminal (AOGPO)

Greater Plutonio Terminal is made up of five fields, Galio, Cromio, Paladio, Plutonio and Cobalto, collectively known as Greater Plutonio, which is located in water depths of 1,200-1,600m.The terminal comprises the spread moored FPSO Greater Plutonio and a CALM loading SBM.

Tropical.

Greater Plutonio is spread over an area of approximately 5,000kmІ, 160km NW of Luanda.

Offshore: LOA 339.76m, 320,137DWT.

There is a Tanker Waiting Area only, with a radius of 4.3 nautical miles, is centred in position 7°43'S, 12°09'E.

BA 604. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

Export tankers moor to either the CALM buoy or in tandem with the FPSO. Cargo transfer uses floating hoses.

Compulsory except when arriving at or leaving the Tanker Waiting Area, which has a 10nm diameter centered on 07°43'S 012°14'E. Pilot boards in vicinity of 07°45.0'S 012°09.0'E, bringing onboard an electronic berthing aid, for which the export tanker must arrange a power supply.

Berthing takes place between 0600 and 1500hrs only. Unberthing takes place throughout 24 hours. There are two restricted areas of radius 4.3nm centred on the FPSO and CALM buoy. Further mooring exclusion and safety zones of radius 500m are established around the CALM buoy and FPSO.

Maximum tidal range 2m. Tidal rips: May occur in vicinity of the terminal on an irregular basis, whereby strong sudden changes in surface currents occur which can have a severe affect on the terminal and export tanker and stern tugs, causing rapid change of direction in heading of all vessels. The approach of these rips is very difficult to detect and if one should affect the area all cargo operations should cease until the Mooring Master is satisfied that the situation is under control. Currents: There are some seasonal variations, which are locally important, but the main features are readily recognisable in all seasons. The remnants of the Benguela Current generally set NW in the area and can reach speeds up to 2kts, but it is more likely to average less than 1.0kt. Wind and Visibility: The SE trade winds, which blow from between ESE and SSE, are the predominant winds over most of the area. Sudden thunderous squalls also develop in the area and are usually preceded by a dense cloud bank. During such squalls frequent gusts in excess of 50kts may be experienced. Reduced visibility may occur occasionally, predominantly overnight and through early morning. It may on occasion last all day. In extreme cases visibility may be less than 200m.

Support vessels are a terminal tug, workboat and mooring assist boat, available to assist in berthing and during loading operations. The tug will normally be connected to the export tanker prior to commencing the final approach to the berth and will remain connected to the export tankers stern throughout the export operation.

The predominant winds at the Southeast Trade winds, which blow from between ESE and SSE. Sudden thundersqualls, with frequent gusts greater than 50 knots, may develop in the area and are usually preceded by a dense cloud bank. Daily average is from 22°C to 35°C. Humidity average is as high as 75% to 85%.

GREATER PLUTONIO TERMINAL 7°50.92'S 12°06.71'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: HF/MF radio transmissions are not permitted within the Marine Terminal Restricted Areas, low power satellite communications are permitted. VHF: Terminal: Ch 16, 08. Callsign: "Plutonia Control". Fax: +244 222 638080, Email: gpterminal@bp.com.

The terminal should initially be notified via email or fax upon departure from the previous port. Further ETA's to be sent 96, 72, 48, 24 and 4 hours prior to arrival. When within VHF range further updates to be advised. If the ETA varies by more than 6 hours from the original ETA or by more than 1 hour following the 24 hour advice, an immediate ETA message should be sent. The following information should be sent as soon as possible: ..... A ETA and intended NOR B Cargo requirements in bbl's, nominated disports C Confirm vessel bow is fully OCIMF compliant with SBM recommendations and advise No, type and SWL of bow stoppers D Oil Pollution Certificate details (CLC + IOPPC) E Last port and expected volume of cargo/OBQ on arrival F Owner, operator, charterer G Address and telephone of owner, operator, charterer H Flag, port of registry J SDWT, max summer draught, GT, NT, LOA, beam, year built K Master's full name as to appear on Bill of Lading L Callsign M SCAC Code (IF REQUIRED) - confirm date element reference to Charter Party or Bill of Lading date N Arrival draughts fore and aft and expected departure draughts fore and aft, maximum trim during loading P ISPS Security Level. Name and rank of SSO Q Confirm 220v available in pilot cabin or provision of transformer to convert to 220v R Volume of ballast to be discharged, time required if not concurrent S Confirm equipment to measure O2, H2S and Mercaptain is available, calibrated and operational T Confirm cargo tanks less than 8% O2 and less than 10ppm H2S and less than 0.5ppm Mercaptain U Name of agent V LR/IMO number W Vessel capacity at 98% X Cargo tanks to be loaded Y Telephone and Fax details of vessel Z Maximum loading rate accepted using two 16in connections.

Vessels are prohibited from fishing or entering the restricted area without the permission of the terminal operator or a pilot onboard.

The Chief Medical Officer of the Port Health Authority may conduct the health inspection before approach operations commence or after the vessel is moored. The health authorities in the port of Luanda may grant free pratique by radio. In the event of a contagious disease onboard, the Vessel's Master must alert the Chief Medical Officer of the Border Health Authority prior to arrival.

The Notice of Readiness (NOR) is presented by the Vessel's Master to the terminal when the vessel arrives at the Pilot Boarding Station and is ready in all respects to load cargo. The NOR must be compiled, and addressed to the "Greater Plutonio Terminal", in English. NOR is only accepted during terminal operating hours of 0600-1500hrs local time, providing the terminal is not closed due to other circumstances.