Rio Cullen (ARRIC)

The Hidra field is located 13km offshore from Cullen and N of San Sebastian Bay, Argentina. The field forms part of the concession exploited by Total in partnership with Panamerican Energy & Wintershall, the operators are Total Austral. The Hidra complex consists of 2 fixed wellhead platforms, Hidra North and Hidra Centre, and two submarines wellheads Argo l and ll, interconnected by a submarine pipeline and similarly interconnected from Hidra Centre to the processing and storage terminal on shore at Cullen. Oil, gas and water are pumped ashore for processing and the oil is thereafter stored and returned to the SBM for tanker loading. Production at the buoy is presently averaging 800,000mі/year. Cargo destination is regional market and export. Hidra North is located at position 52°49.2'S., 068°13.2'W. Hidra Centre is located at position 52°50.2'S., 068°10.8'W. Agro l and ll subsea production wellheads located at position 52°43.7'S., 068° 12.9'W.

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Rio Cullen Marine Terminal is located in the province of Tierra del Fuego in Austral Marine Basin No 2 (CAM 2 Hidra/Carina Field), Argentina.

Max offshore LOA 229.16m, BCM 116m, draught 15.0m and 150,000DWT.

The recommended anchorage zone is located outside the restricted area, 3.24nm SSE of the nearest installation, in a depth of 20.0m in position 52°54.5'S., 068°10.0'W. Additionally, tankers may anchor or wait in a position agreed upon between the vessel and terminal. In the event of adverse weather conditions, vessels may take shelter in the Bahia San Sebastian. There are further anchorage areas in good holding ground located to the N and S of the prohibited anchorage area. These anchorages are protected from winds from the NW to SW passing through the W and are found in depths of 10-20m. Prohibited anchorage: A prohibited anchorage zone is enclosed by the following: ..... Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude A. 52°50.5'S 068°24.9'W B. 52°45.8'S 068°13.3'W C. 52°43.6'S 068°12.8'W D. 52°43.4'S 068°10.6'W D. 52°43.4'S 068°10.6'W E. 52°43.9'S 068°09.5'W F. 52°50.7'S 068°06.6'W G. 52°55.7'S 068°19.0'W

BA 3006, 3335, Arg. 60, H-424. Admiralty Pilot NP 6.

Prefectura Naval Argentina station, call sign "L4F" Ch 16.

1025.

The terminal is open for berthing at the SBM from sunrise to 2 hours before sunset. Night berthing is possible under special circumstances. These manoeuvres shall have the agreement of the site operations manager and the Master of the tanker. The SBM has a range of 5nm over 360°

Pilotage is compulsory. The Total Loading/Mooring Master also acts as pilot and boards on arrival (position agreed upon with the vessel).

A white flashing lantern is displayed from the SBM. Flashes 1+(1)+1+(1)+3+(8) = 15.

The oil field is surrounded by a primary restricted area, additionally the SBM and production facility are located within the restricted area and may only be entered by vessels using the terminal. Any form of anchoring is prohibited within the restricted area.

Tidal currents run from NW to SE and vice versa up to 3kts in spring, tidal range up to 12m.

Mooring and safety towing with the assistance of AHTS from the terminal.

Harsh environmental weather conditions can be experienced. In the event that the maximum wind speed exceeds 25kts or the maximum wave height exceeds 2m then terminal operations will be suspended.

Terminal contact info Radio: SSB: 3023khz (0700 to 1900hrs). VHF: Ch 69, 16 (throughout 24 hours).

Customs are based at Rio Grande, Immigration is covered by Coastguard authorities.

..... Document Copies 1. Vessel Particulars 1 2. Crew List 5 3. Passenger List 5 4. Stores List 2 5. Bond Store List 2 6. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 2 7. Vaccination List 1 8. Nil Stowaways/animals/arms/ammunition 1 9. Medical Store List/ Narcotics 1 10. Cargo Manifest/ Stowage Plan 2

ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to tanker's arrival to the Rio Grande's based Maritime Agency. The ETA should include the following: ..... 1. Tanker's name 2. ETA (local time) 3. Quantity to be loaded in cubic metres 4. Quantity of ballast onboard 5. Estimated deballasting time at the terminal 6. Maximum admitted loading flow rate 7. Last port of call 8. Any event which might affect the loading or cause pollution 9. Distance in meters from bow to centre loading manifold (BCM) 10. Confirm one 12in connection to be ready on port side 11. SWL of the portside hoisting equipment 12. Summer deadweight 13. Size of the chain stopper 14. Confirm availability of one empty reel on forward mooring winch for a 10in (circumference) pick up rope stowage 15. Confirm one messenger line of 1in diameter, 200m long ready on focsle.

Arrival to be notified to L4F Rio Cullen and Rio Cullen Sala de Control.

Free pratique to be presented 24 hours prior to tanker's arrival.

NOR to be tendered at the tanker's arrival to the waiting zone.