Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) (BQEUX)

The island has a land area of approx 8nmІ with the dominant feature being a dormant volcano called the "Quill" which has its rim at approx 610m. Ro-Ro cargo is handled through the Government jetties at Gallow's Bay (Oranjestad). The storage and transhipment of crude oil and petroleum products are handled at the Statia Terminal Jetties and Statia Terminal's SPM (Tumbledown Dick Bay). Bunkers are available from the anchorage and alongside. These facilities were recently acquired from NuStar Energy by GTI Statia.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

The island of Sint Eustatius (Statia) is one of the Netherlands group of constituent countries, lying between Saba and St Kitts, approx 185nm SE of Puerto Rico.

Draught 28.7m, LOA 415m, beam 50.0m, 520,000DWT

Orange Bay provides a good anchorage for ships. The 20m depth contour runs from 0.2-0.5nm off and along the coast. Most ships anchor between the 20.0m and 30.0m depth contour which is approx 0.4-0.6nm from the shore. The anchorage has a sand and coral bottom which provides a very good holding ground. Typically, 4-6 shackles of chain are all that is required for safe anchorage. Three anchorage areas, A, B and C and larger Anchor Zone D lie south of the Oil Terminal Pier. Vessels calling for bunkers only will be directed to anchor approx 0.5-1nm S of the terminal's finger jetty.

Approaches: Except for Saba Bank approx 10nm to the W of the island, the waters in the vicinity of Sint Eustatius are generally clear of obstructions. However, vessels are advised to heed the cautionary notices on charts of the area regarding the existence of shoal patches and should keep outside the 200m depth contour where possible. The bottom slopes gently all around the island and in the terminal area the depth 1nm offshore is 45m. SPM manoeuvring area description: The manoeuvring area is approx two thirds of a 1.4km circle centred about the mean position of the buoy. The circular manoeuvring area was modified to eliminate the area between 045° and approx 160° (where 000° is due N and the angles are measured in a clockwise fashion). This area is bounded by a line running from the end of the jetty to the SPM and by a line running at 45° until it intersects the 30.5m contour. This area is designated as the SPM Prohibited Manoeuvring Area. No vessel shall approach the SPM from within the Prohibited Manoeuvring Area. Vessels may depart the SPM while lying within this area.

BA 583, 487; NGA 25607; Dutch 2716, 2110. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).

Pilotage to the Government Piers at Gallows Bay and the terminals is compulsory. The government has employed a pilot for Gallows Bay. Pilotage to the terminal is provided by the Statia Terminals, NV (GTIS). Pilotage to the anchorage is not compulsory but is available upon request. Pilotage to and from the Floating Dock is available during daylight only. Pilotage to and from the jetty is available throughout 24 hours. The pilot will board incoming vessels approx 1nm from the end of the finger jetty. Communication with the pilot is via VHF. Pilotage to and from the SPM is compulsory and is available around the clock. The pilot will board incoming vessels 3nm from the SPM manoeuvring area.

The island and neighbouring islands of St Kitts and Saba, are steep and present excellent radar targets. The mountains on all 3 islands also provide good visual bearings during the approach. The southern portion of the island is dominated by an extinct volcano, 600m high (the Quill), while a lesser hill, 289m high (Boven), is located at the northern end. Navigation lights: Statia Terminals maintains a navigational light on the seaward mooring dolphin of the jetty. The position is 17°29.65'N 063°00.47'W at a height of approx 9.0m (Fl 5s 10M). Another navigation light is situated in the town of Oranjestad, position 17° 28.87'N 062°59.33'W (Gp Fl(3) 5s 17M).

Restricted area: A restricted area has been established for the Statia Terminals SPM. The area is bordered by the parallels of 17°30.00'N and 17° 31.50'N and by the meridians of 063°00.50'W and 063°02.00'W. No vessel may enter or manoeuvre within the restricted area without a Pilot and/or a Mooring Master aboard, unless given specific clearance from the crude oil storage terminal control station. Weather operating rules at Statia SPM: General: Mooring operations, hose connection and the operation of SPM support vessels are weather determinant, which includes, but is not limited to: Consideration of state of sea and swell, wind direction and velocity, visibility and current strength and direction. In general, the terminal manager may use the following guideline in determining whether to initiate, continue or terminate any activities at the buoy. Generally, tanker moorings and hose hook-up can be conducted in significant seas of up to 1.8m. Significant seas in excess of 1.8m will cause the activity to be reviewed by the terminal manager. Buoy survival conditions: The Statia Terminals SPM is designed to survive a combination of the following conditions: ..... Max wind speed (gusts) 191.18kts Max wave height 21.3m Max current velocity 2.97kts Max tide range 0.5m Operational condition limits: The Statia Terminals SPM is designed to operate with vessels from 80,000DWT to 520,000DWT. The maximum mooring load which the buoy can support is in excess of 400t. The maximum operating mooring load is set at 225t. Any larger load violates the ABS requirement to maintain a safety factor for the resulting load in the anchor chains. The anticipated maximum operating environmental condition for a 520,000DWT tanker is a combination of the following: Wind velocity 25kts Significant wave height 3.0m Max wave height 5.7m Current velocity 1.5kts Note: Significant wave height is defined as the average of the highest one third of all waves, measured from the trough to the crest of the wave in the perpendicular to the direction of advance. Regardless of the particular sea conditions at the time, cargo transfer operations will cease when the mooring load reaches 150t for a vessel greater than 150,000DWT. When the mooring load reaches 180t, the vessel must depart the mooring. For vessels less than 150,000DWT, cargo operations will cease when the mooring load reaches 75t. The vessel must depart the mooring when the load reaches 90t. The complete shut down of all systems will be ordered when it is predicted that the centre of a hurricane will pass within 200nm of the terminal. A hurricane alert is issued 72 hours ahead of an approaching hurricane. Incoming tankers will not normally be berthed after a hurricane alert and berthed tankers will complete discharging as soon as possible and depart the port. Weather advisory system: Statia Terminals receives weather advisories. Upon request, weather information will be transmitted to tankers in the vicinity. Weather forecasts can also be obtained from Saba Radio (Tel: +599 4155) VHF Ch 16 or the Meteorological Service in St Maarten (Tel: +599 5123; Fax: +599 552998). The buoy is equipped with a wind speed indicator with a maximum reading of 250kts. The Pilot/Mooring Master has access to the wind speed data through a portable telemetry unit which he brings on board. Marine Nature Reserve: Located in the waters around Sint Eustatius between the High Water line and 30m depth contour.

The normal tidal range does not exceed 0.76m. Current: Unpredictable, generally to the N at between 0.1-0.7kts.

Two well suited mooring tugs are stationed at the terminal at all times. The tugs are twin screwed vessels, fitted with Kort nozzles, producing 3,000hp each. The tugs are equipped with fire fighting monitors capable of delivering either water or foam. The lines needed for use with the tugs will be provided by the tugs.

In the months of Jun to Nov hurricanes may develop in the Caribbean area although St Eustatius is considered outside the normal hurricane tracks. However, in the event a hurricane should threaten, all seamanlike precautions should be taken by vessels using the anchorage and terminal facilities. Prevailing winds: Are ENE through ESE normally 4-10kts. Swell: The Atlantic E'ly swell is refracted by the islands and generally results in a 0.61-0.91m S'ly swell in the anchorage.

STATIA OIL TERMINAL 17°29.72'N 63°00.35'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AN EUX For details see: SINT EUSTATIUS - STATIA OIL TERMINAL PILOT REQUIREMENTS SINT EUSTATIUS - ORANJESTAD PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots, tugs and Statia Terminals: Ch 09. ..... Oranjestad Port: VHF: Ch 16, 14. (Vessels can call for instructions when anchoring near the town). Statia Oil Terminal (GTIS formerly Nu Star): Callsign: "Staterm" VHF: Ch 09, 10, 11, 12. Tel: +599 (0) 31 82300. +599 (0) 31 82395. Fax: +599 (0) 31 82259. Website: https://gtistatia.com

..... Fax Crew List and Last Port Clearance prior to arrival. Documents Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 1 3. Stores List (Deck, Engine, Galley) 1 4. Provisions List 1 5. Crew Personal Effects List 1 6. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 7. Last Port Clearance 1 8. Ports of Call List 1 9. Bonded Stores List 1 10. Narcotics List 1

Statia Jetties: Estimated time of arrival must be communicated 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should establish contact on VHF Ch 09, 4hrs prior to arrival for berthing/anchoring instructions. (Note - Contact can be made with Sint Eustatius via Cuacao Radio (PJC)). Thereafter, if ETA varies by more than 1 hour, the terminal must be advised. The initial message should include the following: ..... Discharging vessels: 1. Name of vessel and callsign 2. ETA at Sint Eustatius 3. Draught on arrival 4. Gross bbls and temperature on arrival (by grade) 5. Expected discharge rate 6. Number and size of manifold connections 7. Ballast hours required after completion 8. Bunker requirements, quantity and grade Loading vessels: 1. Name of vessel and callsign 2. ETA Sint Eustatius 3. Draught on arrival 4. Ballast quantity and discharge time 5. Last cargo carried 6. Ability to load while deballasting 7. Maximum loading rate 8. Number and size of manifold connections 9. Estimated departure draught 10. Bunkering requirements, quantity and grade 11. Slops retained, quantity and grade Bunkering vessels: 1. Name of vessel 2. ETA Sint Eustatius 3. Type of vessel (tanker, cargo ship, etc) 4. Flag 5. Gross tonnage 6. Length overall 7. Draught on arrival 8. Bunker requirements, quantity and grade 9. Maximum bunker rate 10. Size of bunker manifold 11. Distance bow to bunker manifold 12. Distance waterline to rail 13. Distance rail to bunker connection Statia SPM: The Master of a tanker bound for Statia SPM should send the first arrival message 7 days, or, as near as possible to 7 days before the expected date of arrival, even if in port at the time. If the voyage to Statia SPM is less than 7 days, he should also send another arrival advice as soon as possible after leaving the loading port. The next message should be sent 72 hours before the ETA. The arrival advice should be transmitted and updated again at 48 hours and again not later than 24 hours before the estimated time of arrival. An arrival advice message can and should be sent at any time when there is a change of more than one hour in a previous ETA. The arrival advice messages should be sent to Statia Terminals NV. Any delays getting into the berth by reason of the Master's failure to supply such reports shall be for the tanker's account. The cost of any delays of a tanker getting into the berth as a result of the tanker Master's failure to supply the required notices of arrival shall be for the tanker's account. Statia Terminals will advise the Harbour Master of vessel movements within the territorial waters of Sint Eustatius. Vessels proceeding to Sint Eustatius are required to radio STATERM - Sint Eustatius via Curacao Radio (PJC) with notices at 72, 48 and 24 hours off the port. Four hours off port, vessels should contact Statia Terminals NV via VHF Ch 09 for instructions on anchoring and mooring. Telex notices may be made at above intervals to Statia Terminals NV, Sint Eustatius (8029 TERM NA) or by Fax: +599 3 82259. The first message should contain, at a minimum, the following: ..... 1. Tanker's name, gross tonnage and callsign 2. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at Statia Terminals 3. a. Arrival draughts forward and aft b. Forward and aft draughts at completion of load/discharge 4. Type(s) and amount(s) of cargo onboard 5. Basic discharge/loading plan, times and pumping/loading rates 6. Cargo manifold size and type if 20in presentation is not available. 7. Lift capacity of deck cranes 8. Type of mooring equipment installed 9. Any condition on the tanker that may impair its navigation, such as fire damage, malfunctioning propulsion machinery or steering equipment. 10. Any leaks, structural damage or machinery malfunctions that may impair cargo transfer operations or cause a discharge of oil. 11. Bow to manifold distance These messages can be sent by radio telephone. It is suggested that ETA advice also be sent to tanker's agents with logistics requirements.

Statia Terminal Regulations: ..... General safety precautions: 1. Masters of vessels using the Statia Terminal will ensure that the vessel's main engines are ready for immediate use at all times. Repairs which may immobilise the vessel may not be undertaken when the vessel is alongside. All other repairs can be undertaken only with the prior permission of the Statia Terminal Manager. 2. Masters must retain sufficient crew onboard at all times to work the vessel in case of an emergency including sufficient crew to remove the vessel from alongside the jetty or Floating Dock in the event of an emergency. 3. One deck officer fluent in the English language shall be on duty at all times. 4. Both vessel's anchors shall be ready for use at all times. Power or steam shall be maintained to enable the vessel to use her winches at all times. 5. Statia Terminals NV have a ship hull cleaning and underwater inspection service available at St Eustatius. Statia's personnel and equipment have been recognised by ABS to carry out diving services in connection with ABS classification/statutory surveys. Further, in conjunction with dive services provided from a location outside Sint Eustatius, DNV and Lloyds classification statutory surveys can be conducted. Further information and charges are available from Robert L Potter, Tel: +954 698 0705. Berthing and unberthing: 6. Although vessels will normally be handled in the order of their arrival, Statia Terminals NV reserves the right to berth vessels in a sequence as its operating requirements demand. Statia will not entertain any claim for demurrage in such circumstances. 7. The terminal manager or other Statia representative may order the immediate removal of any vessel from the jetty or Floating Dock as circumstances may require. Any vessel refusing to comply with such orders may be removed by Statia without any liability on the part of Statia and any expenses incurred shall be payable by such vessel. 8. Every vessel while in the vicinity of Statia Terminal shall fly the flag of its registry and the flag of the Netherlands Antilles. 9. Vessels using the terminal shall provide at least 6 mooring lines and 2 spring lines on each end of the vessel. Vessels alongside: 10. Masters must ensure that moorings and the gangway are adequately tended at all times to ensure the safety of the vessel, crew and guests. 11. Engine trials may not be carried out while the vessel is alongside. 12. Prior to commencing cargo operations, all pump room sea valves shall be sealed while the vessel is alongside. Prior to ballasting operations, seals may be broken only with the permission of the Statia representatives. 13. Immediately on berthing, 2 fire wires shall be laid out with one at the forward part of the vessel and one near the stern on the offshore side of the vessel. These wires shall be secured to bitts and approx 90m shall be flaked on deck with the onboard end led over the side of the vessel. These wires must be tended during cargo operations so that they remain accessible from the tugs at all times. 14. Ship's crew must be available to assist in connecting and disconnecting loading arms and to operate shipboard valves during cargo operations. At the Floating Dock the ship's crew is required to connect and disconnect the floating hoses. Pollution control: 15. Statia subscribes to the provisions of the Marine Pollution Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 1978). 16. No oil, slops or oil contaminated water shall be leaked, pumped, drained, flushed or discharged in the vicinity of Statia Terminal. Should any oil or oil contaminated water escape from a vessel the Master must immediately inform Statia Terminals. Statia will take such remedial action as it deems appropriate and the vessel will be responsible for all costs of clean up and recovery. 17. All scupper plugs must be in place prior to the commencement of cargo operations. In the event of rain the officer on deck shall supervise the removal of plugs to allow drainage of water. Provision must be made to immediately replace the plugs if a spill should occur. 18. Cargo lines must be purged into the vessel's main cargo tanks before the commencement of ballasting operations. Ballast pumps must be started before sea valves are opened. 19. No garbage, trash or refuse shall be dumped from vessels while alongside the Statia Terminal or while in the vicinity of St Eustatius. 20. The blowing of tubes and emission of smoke is forbidden while vessels are alongside the jetties. Safety: 21. No smoking is allowed except in places approved by the Master when vessels are tied up alongside, or are manoeuvring in the vicinity of, Statia Terminal. 22. While vessels are in the vicinity of the Statia jetty no naked lights or fires will be allowed onboard the vessel and no work which might cause a spark, such as chipping or scaling, shall be undertaken. No hot work shall be permitted. 23. All fire fighting systems and equipment onboard the vessel shall be ready for immediate use when vessels are alongside or in the vicinity of the Statia jetty or Floating Dock. Fire hoses shall be laid out and connected ready for use. 24. Code flag "B" shall be flown in daytime and at night a red light shall be exhibited by vessels when alongside the Statia jetty. 25. Other than the vessel's crew and terminal personnel, no one shall be allowed onboard vessels at Statia Terminal unless they have been expressly authorised by Statia. Emergencies - fires: 26. In the case of fire onboard a vessel at the Statia jetty, the alarm shall be raised by a continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and ringing of the ship's fire alarm bell. 27. The vessel shall immediately take steps to stop all cargo operations and make preparations to disconnect loading arms or floating hoses. Preparations shall be made to vacate the berth. 28. Communications shall be established with jetty personnel and the terminal manager and details of the fire location, nature and extent given. 29. All fire fighting and emergency equipment aboard the vessel shall be used to fight and contain the fire. Statia shall have the right to apply its fire fighting resources to fires aboard a vessel as Statia deems best. 30. The Master shall work with the marine operations manager or pilot concerning the fire fighting techniques and the deployment of shore and floating equipment. 31. Statia shall have the exclusive right to determine when and by what means the vessel with a fire onboard or a vessel which has suffered a fire or other threatening casualty may be removed from alongside the jetty or Floating Dock. 32. Statia shall not be liable to the vessel, its owners, crew or cargo for any losses of any nature or worsening of conditions that may be caused by the removal of the vessel from alongside the jetty. Vessel Requirements for Statia Terminal SPM: Tankers to be accepted by Statia Terminals SPM must: 1. Have oil transfer equipment that conforms to the technical recommendations of the OCIMF "Standard for Tanker Manifolds and Associated Equipment". 2. Be equipped with shipboard mooring fittings installed and located for safe and effective mooring to a SPM and in compliance with the OCIMF "Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Mooring of Ships at Single Point Moorings" and Statia Terminals requirements. 3. Be equipped with an operational derrick, located near the cargo manifold for hose handling, capable of lifting and sustaining a safe working load of 15t to a height of 13.7m above deck level. ULCCs should have a 20t crane because of the extra hose weight due to their greater freeboard. 4. Have serviceable pumping equipment. 5. Be capable of delivering a cargo size or quantity that is in accordance with Statia Terminal terms and conditions of service. 6. Have an operating inert gas system capable of introducing inert gas at the ship's manifold.

Pre-arrival instructions: Tankers bound for the Statia Terminal for the first time will be sent a message, approx 72 hours prior to arrival, outlining arrival procedures and discharge planning recommendations.