Bullen Bay (CWBUB)

It is the site of the Bullenbaai Terminal (ex-Curacao Oil Terminal COT) which facilitates the storage of crude oil for transhipment in smaller tankers to draught restricted US ports and where facilities are also available to discharge/load/store and blend fuel oil and clean oil. The terminal is operated by Refineria Isla (Curacao) SA, a subsidiary of the Venezuelan state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA. It consists of six "T" head jetties with dolphins, able to handle tankers from 18,000DWT to 550,000DWT.

Tropical.

Bullen Bay is located 12.8km (8nm) NW of Willemstad, Curacao.

No limit for LOA, draught 28.7m, 550,000DWT. Largest vessel handled: Tanker of 564,763DWT.

From a position S of Kaap St Marie, Leading Lights in line bearing 043° lead into the W part of the bay: Front light, 12°12.0'N 069°02.3'W, (red daymark); Rear light, (red daymark), 240m from the front light. Then, leading lights in line bearing 095° lead towards the terminal: Front light, 12°11.7'N 069°01.9'W, (on oil tank); Rear light, (on oil tank), 730m from front light. Then leading lights in line bearing 123° lead to the E end of the terminal: Front light, 12°11.2'N 069°00.9'W, (on oil tank); Rear light, (on oil tank), 200m from front light. A light, 12°10.9'N 069°00.9'W, stands 0.2nm SE of Pier No 1.

BA 702, 2193; USA Chart 24462. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

Vessels of 50,000DWT and above to have a minimum number of mooring lines 3-2-2 both forward and aft. Vessels of 49,999DWT and below to have a minimum number of mooring lines of 2-2-2 both forward and aft.

Compulsory by day and night. Pilots are supplied from Willemstad. Pilot boards vessel approx 0.5nm S of Kaap St Marie. Vessels must provide a lighted, manned properly secured and clean pilot ladder fitted with sufficient spreaders. A lifebuoy fitted with a self igniting light as well as a reliable heaving line should be placed close to the pilot ladder and the embarkation and disembarkation should be supervised by an officer. Vessel's arriving or leaving Bullen Bay with a freeboard exceeding 9.14m must use the accommodation ladder in conjunction with the pilot ladder. For the Bullenbaai Terminal the pilot boards 0.5m S of Kaap Sint Marie. Vessels awaiting the pilot should not approach the pilot station until contact has been made with the pilot by VHF.

Minimum entering draughts are as follows: Arrival draughts, Bullen Bay: ..... GT Draught Fore (m) Aft (m) Up to 11,000 3.0 4.8 11,000-15,000 3.3 5.4 15,000-19,000 3.6 5.7 19,000-25,000 3.9 6.1 25,000-29,000 3.9 6.4 29,000-35,000 3.9 6.7 35,000-40,000 3.9 7.0 40,000-45,000 4.2 7.3 45,000-50,000 4.5 7.6 50,000-55,000 4.5 7.9 55,000-60,000 4.8 8.2 60,000-65,000 4.8 8.5 65,000-70,000 5.1 8.8 70,000-75,000 5.4 8.8 75,000-80,000 5.4 9.1 80,000-90,000 5.7 9.4 90,000-100,000 5.7 9.7 above 100,000 6.1 10.3 For vessels departing, the Master is to decide the minimum draughts provided the pilot can safely disembark the vessel. A total ballast quantity of 25% of summer DWT is considered sufficient. Tanker should not normally be trimmed more than 3.05m by the stern. When fully laden, tankers must arrive on even keel or trimmed by the stern. Vessels should be adequately ballasted to ensure good manoeuvrability.

Range 0.8m. In the vicinity of Curacao, the currents are generally W going and set strongly round the points. Along the SW coast the current may attain rates from 2-3kts. A weaker current may occasionally set E against the prevailing wind. At certain times of the year, a strong current can be expected setting towards Kaap Sint Marie and a counter current in Bullen Bay.

The vessel Traffic Control Centre (VTCC) coordinates vessel movement within the five ports of Curacao. The agent will request berthing information from the VTCC (Ch 12) and pass the details to the Master. When requesting berthing information the following should be provided: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. ETA 3. LOA/BOA 4. Draught on arrival 5. Gross tonnage 6. Type of vessel 7. Purpose of visit 8. ETD 9. Last port 10. Destination port 11. ISPS Security level

Compulsory. There are two tugs stationed at the terminal. ..... Tanker DWT Min number of tugs per assistance in/out Up to 100,000 2/2 100,000 - 149,999 2/2 150,000 - 349.999 3/2 350,000 and above 4/2

Prevailing winds: Fresh NE trades.

BULLENBAAI OIL TERMINAL 12°11.57'N 69°01.68'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AN BUB For details see: CURAЗAO GENERAL NOTES WILLEMSTAD PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The Curacao Radio Office (Lands Radio & Telegraafdienst) offers round the clock service on all days of the year. This is a Government Company. VHF: Port Signal Station (operated by Harbour Authorities): Located at: Fort Nassau, Ch 16 (calling and safety), Ch 12 and 14 (working). Watch keeping: Throughout 24 hours on Ch 16. The purpose of this station is to regulate and control shipping movements and all ships should call this station first. Vessels bound for the Bullenbaai Terminal should call on Ch 11 "Bullenbai Terminal" for exchanging pre-arrival questionnaire information and berthing time, thereafter the vessel should report on Ch 12 to "Fort Nassau Traffic Control". Vessels awaiting berth should listen on Ch 11. The working channel for the pilots is Ch 09. Once alongside, the Terminal representative on duty can be contacted on Ch 11. If for any reason Ch 11 not operative, Bullenbaai Terminal can be contacted through Refineria Isla's private VHF station mentioned below. ..... Main Private Station: (Operated by Refineria Isla (Curazao), SA. Location: Emmastad, Refinery. Callsign: Emmastad Refinery. Frequencies: International Ch 19. Watchkeeping: 24 hours on Ch 19. Operation: Duplex working - Frequency modulated. Range: 20nm. Ch 09 only to be used for harbour traffic, the sole purpose of this station is to regulate and control shipping movements within the port limits and should therefore not be used for ships business.

The following documents are required for inward clearance of vessels: ..... Description CU IM AG Total 1. Crew List 1 3 1 5 Remarks: Additional copies may be required by agents for vessel's dispatch to subsequent ports of call. 2. Crew Effect Lists 2 - 2 4 3. Passenger List Landing 1 3 2 6 In Transit - 3 2 5 4. A nationality breakdown of passengers in transit - 3 1 4 Remarks: If there are no "Landing" and/or "In Transit" passengers, a "nil" list is not required. 5. Stores List 2 - 1 3 Remarks: Additional copies may be required by agents for vessel's dispatch to subsequent ports of call. 6. Customs Freight List (Vrachtlijst) of cargo in transit 2 - - 2 Remarks: This form is supplied and made out on arrival by agent, who requires the total number of packages and total weight of all cargo onboard in transit. Note: CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, AG = Agent. Ship's Register: Customs and/or Immigration Officers may require to see this document on inward clearance by agent. (The customs at the Custom office). The Customs Officer will make out his "Akte van Inklaring" (Certificate of Entry) when he has seen all the documents. Maritime Health Declaration: Port doctor only boards vessel if death occurred or any contagious sickness onboard and will then require the following documents: 1. Dangerous and hazardous cargo require pre-arrangement. 2. Radio Safety and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate to be available. 3. Stores List must include, deck and engine stores and narcotics, bonded and provisions and for cruise vessels also bar lists. No special form prescribed for Crew Lists, Passenger Lists and Store Lists and these may be submitted on the Company's regular forms. No Consular Visa required on any of the foregoing documents.

ETA messages should be sent to agencies at least 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival, stating the expected hour and requirements such as bunkers, etc and thereafter to advise any variations of more than 6 hours. The ETA of 24 hours prior to arrival should be accurate to within the hour. Masters should cable or phone all requirements needed on arrival well ahead of reaching port especially when this coincides with a weekend or holiday, particularly where technical assistance or repairs are involved. Prior to arrival the Master should send the completed "Pre-Arrival Questionnaire" to the terminal. ETA advises for Refineria Isla (Curacao) SA: Standard industry practice procedures for all vessels (tankers) calling at Refineria Isla (Curacao) SA for: Product Liftings: ..... 1. ETA advices are to be reported at least 72 hours prior to vessel's arrival. This ETA should be reconfirmed by giving notices of 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival plus any deviations of more than 6 hours. 2. Bunker requirements are to be reported prior to receiving berth accommodation. 3. Deballasting/cleaning operations are to be reported prior to arrival to enable efficient jetty planning. 4. Loading rate and draught on sailing form an integral part of the operations. Pre arrival questionnaire (loading): To improve jetty planning, vessel handling efficiency and operational safety, it has become necessary to revise the format and contents of the pre-arrival questionnaire and the following information is now required by Isla from Masters of loading vessels prior to arrival in Curacao. 1. Vessel's name. 2. Previous names (if any). 3. Flag. 4. Date built. 5. a. Gross tonnage, SDWT, LOA, beam, arrival displacement. b. Number and size of manifold connections, maximum height of manifold above waterline. c. Is vessel of double hull design. 6. Is vessel fitted with an operational Inert Gas System (IGS). Note: a. All crude and product tankers of 20,000DWT and above must be inerted for all grades except asphalt and lub oils. b. All crude tankers between 10,000 and 19,999DWT must be inerted when carrying crude oil. c. All product tankers between 10,000 and 19,999DWT must be inerted for all grades with a flashpoint of 60°C and below. d. Non gas free tanks may not be inerted alongside. 7. If gas free and inert gas required, what time will be required to inert relevant tanks. 8. Has vessel a Certificate of Insurance for civil liability for oil pollution damage. 9. Estimated time of arrival (ETA). 10. Arrival draught. 11. Sailing draught. 12. Is cargo tank ballast clean or dirty and ballasting time required. 13. Is ballast segregated and vessel ready to load subject to questions 14 and 15. 14. Type and quantity of slops to discharge and time required, if any. 15. If tank cleaning, will tanks be inerted, too lean, over rich or undefined and time required. 16. Quantity(ies) and grade(s) as per cargo nomination. 17. Sequence of loading. 18. Maximum loading rate per grade. 19. Required loading rate per grade. 20. Quantities and grades of cargo in transit, will vessel load on top. 21. Quantity and grade of bunkers required, bunker connection to be midships. 22. Other particulars. a. Last port of call b. Next port of call c. Master's name. Pre arrival questionnaire (discharging): 1. Vessel's name. 2. Previous name(s) if any. 3. Flag. 4. Date of build. 5 a. Gross tonnage, SDWT, LOA, beam, arrival displacement. b. Number and size of manifold connections, maximum height of manifold above waterline. c. Is vessel of double hull design. 6. Is vessel fitted with an operational inert gas system (IGS). 7. Will cargo tanks be inerted on arrival. Note a. All crude and product tankers of 20,000DWT and above must use inert gas for all grades except asphalt and lub oils. b. All crude tankers between 10,000 and 19,999DWT must use inert gas when carrying crude oil. c. All product tankers between 10,000 and 19,999DWT must use inert gas for all grades with a flash point of 60C and below. d. Headspaces may not be inerted alongside. 8. Has vessel a certificate of insurance for civil liability for oil pollution damage. 9. Estimated time of arrival. 10. Arrival draught. 11. Sailing draught. 12. Quantity(ies) and grade(s) to discharge. 13. Sequence of discharge. 14. Maximum discharge rate per grade. 15. Quantity(ies) and grade(s) of cargo in transit. 16. Time requested for ballasting, if any. 17. Quantity(ies) and grade(s) of bunkers required, bunker connection to be midships. 18. Other particulars. a. Last port of call. b. Next port of call. c. Master's name. All vessels requiring a berth at Refinery Isla to comply with foregoing, wherever applicable. Failure to comply with the above leads to either, holding vessel off port for some time, shifting expenses (tank cleaning) or requesting vessel to vacate berth as the case may be, subject to charges which will not be for account of Refinery Isla.

At Isla Terminal Bullen Bay Crude Oil Washing (COW) is permitted as per the standard Isla regulations and prior vessel's arrival all tank wash piping must be tested for tightness and oxygen meters calibrated. Defects of engines, steering gear, anchor gear and other defects which may influence the manoeuvring abilities of the vessel must be reported to the Harbour Master before entering the harbour.

Pilot will request the Master to hoist Quarantine flag if vessel is from an infected area, there is sickness onboard or when death has occurred during the voyage. A doctor will board the vessel on arrival. Vessels arriving from smallpox infected areas should have up to date Vaccination Certificates. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.