Zeit Bay (EGZTB)

Zeit Bay Terminal is an oil loading terminal operated by Suez Oil Company (SUCO) consisting of one SBM (27°49.979'N 33°36.299'E) 6 storage tanks and a small LPG berth on E side of Ghubbet el Zeit. There is also a general cargo berth nearby, known as the Petrojet Jetty. East Zeit Terminal is a SBM (27°50.940'N 033°35.998'E) operated by ESSO Suez close NW of the SBM above.

Tropical.

Zeit Bay Terminal is situated on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez, approx 60km N of Hurghada.

Harbour: LOA 60m, draught 8.0m, beam 15.8m, 1,546DWT. Offshore: LOA 253m, draught 25.9m, 114,850DWT

A waiting anchorage, which is also used by East Zeit Bay Terminal, is located in Bughaz el-Zeit. The anchorage is 0.8nm in radius and has depths of 20m - 38m. Bottom unknown.

The approach to Zeit Bay LPG Terminal is initially through Zeit Channel, which is entered between Umm el Kiman (27°50.0'N 033°35.0'E) and the N end of Sha'b Ashrafi Reef (3nm ESE), and extend about 11nm S to the N end of Qeisum Pass. From the position about 7.5nm SSE of Umm el Kiman the approach continues through a buoyed channel, with a least depth of 4.2m, which is entered from the W side of Zeit Channel and leads due W passing S of the S end of Sha'b Ghanim Reef.

BA 2374, 2375. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

1025.

Daylight berthing only, unberthing anytime. All mooring equipment is available and will be delivered to the vessel when Mooring Master boards the vessel. The vessel can make the final approach and moor to buoy from any direction, bearing in mind the prevailing weather and tidal conditions. The approach shall be made from the direction consistent with safety rules. Speed shall be subject to the prevailing forces (wind, current, and tidal stream) at the location and at the time of berthing. Vessel will have assistance from mooring boats stationed at the buoy. Once moored the vessel is free to weather vane through 360° under the influence of the prevailing forces. A deck officer must be on the focsle from time the Mooring Master boards the vessel and until the vessel is finally moored. During the time the ship is moored the engine must be ready with full power for immediate use. During connecting and/or disconnecting the hoses, a responsible officer should attend the operation. During loading whether the weather condition is rough or calm a responsible officer must be on deck checking on mooring gear at the focsle at all times. Once the tanker is completely moored, insurance towing wire should hang at vessel's aft for emergency. Safety Precautions: Mooring and unmooring must be in accordance to the Terminal Safety Regulations. The Terminal Safety Regulations will be delivered to the ship's Master by the Mooring Master onboard. All deck scuppers must be tightly plugged before the hoses connected, and to remain plugged until after all the hoses are disconnected. Drip trays must be in place and used when disconnecting the hoses from the manifold to avoid loss of oil or pollution. All cargo tank lids are to be kept closed, and the vapour line system is to be used for venting. A continuous and efficient fire watch must be kept on deck and in the engine room while the vessel is moored. In the event of a fire, however minor, the fire alarm must be sounded immediately. Extinguishing the fire is the Master's responsibility but SUCO will render all possible assistance with the tug that is fully equipped for fire fighting.

Pilotage is compulsory. The pilots board in the charted waiting area located about 1.2miles SE of the terminal.

SBM is located 1nm NNE Zeit Bay Terminal Fl Mo(D) 30 5s. SBM has an orange light, visible 15nm range. There is a black and white lighthouse (27°49.48'N 033°34.54'E) with approximately 30m height Fl W 10s.

A submarine pipeline is laid from the buoy to the coast, 0.7nm W and from the buoy to the coast, 2.25nm SW. Berthing must be completed by 1600hrs; there is no night berthing. Winds greater than 25kts may prevent berthing. The surface temperature of the sea ranges from 18°C to 27°C depending on the season. Seas and swells are usually from the NNW and wave height can reach to 5.4m but average is about 1.8m. During the summer months May-Oct there are many days of 3.6-4.5m seas.

Range 0.9m and 1.2m. Currents are generally located in mid channel and set N when the tide is rising at Suez and S when then the tide is falling. The rate is about 1.5kts at spring and 0.5kt at neap.

One fire fighting tug is available on a standby basis during loading operations. During mooring the vessel assistance from mooring boats stationed at the buoy area is available to handle vessel's rope. Two boats of 500hp and 1,000hp are available to assist for hose operations. They are also equipped for anti pollution operations.

Weather is normally good, visibility excellent, with few dust storms and infrequent fogs. Winds are generally NNW'ly and steady from May - October, with a max. speed of 45kts. Between June - September winds are almost non-existent. Gales can be expected from the NW between October - May.

Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 12, 16, hours 24 hours. Vessels should make VHF contact with the port radio station 6 hours prior to arrival. SUCO Cairo contacts: Tel: +20 2 33466377, +20 2 33465909 Fax:+20 2 33034323, +20 2 33462571 Email: suco@suco-eg.com

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master. There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large. Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

..... 1. Ship's certificates such as Registry, Radio Safety, Pollution, Construction, etc, which should be ready and valid on arrival. Originals will be collected by the state agent for the purpose of declaring the ship's arrival with the Mercantile Marine Bureau and issuing the permit of departure on completion of cargo operations. 2. Crew Lists: State agent requires 2 copies Health Officials require 1 copy Immigration Authority require 1 copy Customs Officials require 1 copy 3. Seaman Books of crew members which will be reviewed by the Immigration Officer. 4. Copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest, collected by state agent. 5. Bonded Stores List, collected onboard by Customs Officer. 6. Vaccination Certificates, reviewed by Health officials. Cargo documents (copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest) should be in possession of state agent prior to ship's arrival for the purpose of approaching cargo receivers to enable them to manage the necessary formalities. Special forms, for completion by the Master, will be delivered to him by the pilot, immigration and state agent. The following original documents should be handed to the SUCO Mooring Master upon his arrival onboard: ..... 1. Certificate of Registry 2. Load Line Certificate 3. Safety Certificate These documents will be returned when cargo documents are delivered.

Zeit Bay (SUCO) Terminal - Vessels should send their ETA 72hrs, 48hrs and 24hrs in advance to Suez Oil Co. (SUCO) Cairo. Vessels should contact the terminal (Call Sign: Zeit Bay Radio) 12hrs and 6hrs prior to arrival on VHF Chs 12 and 16. East Zeit Terminal - Vessels should send their ETA 72hrs, 24hrs and 12hrs in advance to EXPLORESSO through Port Said Coast Radio Station (SUP) or El Quseir Coast Radio Station (SUK); vessels should include the details of any equipment required to connect the tanker to the 0.3m floating hose. Vessels should contact the terminal (Call Sign: East Zeit Terminal), 4 hrs before arrival on VHF Ch. 13.

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Vessels arriving for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/Customs. SUCO reserves the right to decline acceptance of a vessel in the port if the vessel's condition or facilities are unsafe. The vessel should be trimmed not more than maximum 1.8m by the stern with appropriate ballast to ensure that the propeller is completely submerged. Berthing of tankers during daylight hours only, unberthing at any time. At the LPG Berth berthing and unberthing in daylight hours only.

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired. Notification of any sick person onboard, SUCO will arrange with authorities if required.

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party. Vessels will be considered as arrived at the anchorage area. NOR will be accepted when the vessel is fit to receive the cargo.