Skoldvik (Kilpilahti) (FISKV)

Kilpilahti, also known as Skoldvik and Porvoo, is the largest port in Finland by cargo tonnage, specialising in liquid cargo operations. Strategically located to service the Porvoo Refinery, which is operated by Neste Oyj, Kilpilahti plays a vital role in the country's energy and chemical sectors. The port features nine berths, with seven dedicated to handling a diverse range of products. These include Clean and Dirty Products, Aviation Fuel, Vegetable Oils, Chemical Gases, Chemicals such as Molten Sulphur, Crude Oil, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Kilpilahti (Skoldvik) is located on the S coast of Finland, 45km E of Helsinki, Finland.

Max LOA 330m, beam 50m, draught 15.2m and 164,716DWT.

Approx 19,300,000t of cargo and 930 vessels handled annually.

There is an anchorage in depths of approximately 22m, with good holding ground, close E of the oil harbour. Anchorage with depths of 20m-30m available 3.5nm NW of Kalbadagrund Lighthouse (59°59.1'N., 025°35.8'E), W of the main entrance fairway. During calm weather anchorage in the outer approach is possible, however, once the weather turns then the aforementioned area is no longer safe.

Main approach channel: From W of Kalbadagrund Lighthouse, the main approach channel is 270m width, with a max draught of 15.3m, passing W and NW of the Kolhallen shoals, then E of Larsskar 60°09'N., 025°38'E and then W of Emasalo, through Svartbackinselka to Kilpilahti (Skoldvik) 60°18'N., 025°33'E.

BA 2248, 3817. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

1000-1006.

The ropes and wires of the vessel as well as the mooring winches must comply with the OCIMF recommendations. Mixed moorings, that is the combined use of ropes and wires with different breaking strength/elongation factor in the same fixture ashore is prohibited.

Pilotage is provided by Helsinki. Pilotage is ordered through Finnpilot Order Centre: Southern Pilotage Zone, Tel: 358 20 754 6151, Fax: +358 20 754 6161. Email: pilotorder.south@finnpilot.fi. Website: http://www.pilotorder.fi. ..... Pilot Boarding Lat Long Emasalo S 60°00.1'N 025°32.6'E Emasalo N 60°02.6'N 025°33.8'E

Any dangers in the approach to the port are marked by beacons and buoys, including virtual aids to navigation. ..... Name Lat Long Remarks Porvoo Light 60°06'N 025°36'E Seen from a prominent tower, 10m high, located 6.5nm N of Kalbadagrund Light. A Racon is situated at the light. Larsskar Light - - - Kalbadagrund Light - - -

During the winter there are no night movements for large tankers and vessels are limited to a maximum beam of 21.3m. During the ice free period, all berths are surrounded by oil booms. An advisory speed limit of 6 knots exists north of latitude 60° 17.8 N. Outgoing vessels may deviate from the advisory speed limit, if no vessels are moored to the quays to be passed.

Vessels are controlled by Helsinki VTS.

Scandinavian Tugowners Standard Conditions are applied in all Neste Harbour tug operations. Tugboat escort to all over 40,000DWT tankers from pilot boarding position to port. Tug Type: ..... Tug Remarks Type A Escort tugs, Azimuth propulsion, Equipments and stability according to DNV escort rule, min 70BP Type B Azimuth propulsion, minimum 40 tBP. Can be replaced by A type, or two C type tugs (each min 10BP, together min 40tBP) Type C Conventional tugs. May be replaced by A or B type tugs Tugs used for escorting: ..... Vessel Size Remarks Tankers over 40,000DWT Carrying cargo, are escorted from pilot embarking place to terminal or from terminal to pilot disembarking place with tug A Vessels up to 75,000DWT Requirement for Bollard and Closed chock is min 64 Mt for Escort towing Vessels up to 100,000DWT Requirement for Bollard and Closed chock is min 100 Mt for Escort towing Vessels over 100,000DWT Requirements for Bollard and closed chock is min 200 Mt for Escort Towing Number and capacity of the assisting tugs on arrivals and departures: ..... Vessel Size (DWT) Tug Type 1,000-20,000 Type B. Bowthruster min 0,040 kW/DWT and CP propeller: no tugs 20,000-40,000 Type B/C (C min 15 tBP). Bowthruster min 0,030 kW/DWT: Type B Over 40,000 Type A/B Over 100,000 No bow thrusters Type A/B/C laden condition and A/B ballast condition Over 100,000 Bow thrusters, totally minimum 0,03kW/DWT: Type A/B Over 150,000 Type A/B/C totally minimum 140BP Note: In addition all vessels leaving and entering Berth 5 shall be assisted by at least one tug. For Berth 8, gas carriers over 3,000GT will use a Type B on arrival and a 5,000GT on departure. In the event that the vessel is over 3,000GT and not fitted with an operative bow thruster one additional Type C is required. All gas carriers over 5,000GT a Type B is also required on departure. Gas carriers over 15,000GT a Type A/B is required for arrival and departure. For Berth 9, gas carriers over 5,000GT will require a Type B on arrival and departure. In the event that the vessel is not fitted with an operative bow thruster one additional Type C is required. Special Weather Conditions: In the event that the wind exceeds 15m/s when a vessel is entering or departing then an additional tug (Type C, min 15BP, over 100,000DWT min 30BP) will be required. This is excluding tankers over 100,000-150,000DWT as an additional tug is already taken into account in normal operation conditions.

Ice affects navigation during most winters from about mid Dec to Apr; the fairway is kept open by ice breakers; ships which are not specially strengthened should proceed with extreme caution.

..... Kilpilahti Loading Master contact info Call Sign Neste Oil Harbour VHF Ch 16, 21 Telephone +358 10 4583115; +358 10 4583117 Facsimile +358 10 4583757 Email skoldvik.harbour@nesteoil.com Traffic Coordinator contact info Telephone +358 10 4583101 Hours Mon-Fri (0800-1600) Harbour Master contact info Telephone +358 50 4587363 Hours Mon-Fri (0800-1600) Pilots contact info Telephone +358 20754 6151 Facsimile +358 20754 6161 Email pilotborder.south@finnpilot.fi Harbour Office contact info VHF Ch 21 Telephone +358 10 458 3120; +358 10 458 3115 Control Room contact info Telephone +358 10 4583120 Main Gate Security Control Room contact info Email pportti@neste.com

Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by. Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an Immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.

..... 1. Tonnage Certificate 2. Finnish Fairway/Tonnage Dues Certificate 3. Crew List 4. Bonded Stores List

ETA should be advised 72 hours prior to arrival, including the following information: ..... A. Vessel's name, Call sign and IMO B. Master's name and nationality C. Owner or operator of the vessel D. Telex, fax and telephone number of the vessel E. Draught fore, aft and summer DWT F. Port of departure G. Confirmed ETA (date and local time) H. Quantity, type, IMO class, pollution cat. and UN number of cargo carried I. Quantity, type and IMO class of cargo to be loaded and/or discharged J. Three previous cargoes K. If cargo tanks are inerted, confirmation that the oxygen content is below 8% L Thruster(s) bow and stern (number and affect) M. Propeller type (CPP, FPP) N. All equipment onboard functioning well. If not list equipment not properly in working order O. Mooring arrangement (Wires, Ropes) P. Quantity and quality of contaminated ballast water or mixtures containing oil or chemicals to be discharged. Q. Quantity and quality of waste to be discharged in accordance with MARPOL Annex V R. Quantity and quality of bunkers to be taken S. Any measures subject to permission T. Is vessel ready to load or discharge upon arrival Vessels should confirm ETA 24hrs before arrival with the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name and nationality 2. GT 3. Date and time of the notice 4. Draught of vessel 5. Time of arrival at the pilot station Note: Any change of ETA should be advised immediately. ISPS information to be provided 24hrs before arrival (Harbour Office and Main Gate Security Control Room) with the following information: ..... 1. Crew list including possible changes of the crew 2. Visitor list (including the names of all visitors e.g. inspectors, class, maintenance & repair contractors) 3. List of crew members intending to go ashore out of the harbour area 4. List of deliveries to the ships stores 5. information including: a. status of ships ISPS certificate and the issuing authority b. Current security level applied onboard c. If the security level during 10 previous port calls has been 2 or 3 and information of the additional security measures applied

Handling Waste: Vessels are responsible for the proper separation of their waste and for the delivery of the waste to the locations indicated by the harbour. Vessels must notify the harbour of the quantity and type of their waste no later than 24hrs before the arrival. The vessels crew are required to transport and sort the waste into the collection containers located onshore of each jetty. These collection points are to be given by the Loading Master on arrival and once the delivery of waste is agreed. In the case that the vessel intends to deliver empty gas cylinders/pressure bottles or medicines to ashore, the recycling arrangements must be agreed with the vessel’s agent in advance. Separation of Waste in Kilpilahti: ..... 1. Energy waste 2. Metals, small quantities 3. Metals 4. Solid oily waste 5. Solid paint waste 6. Recyclable paper 7. Recyclable cardboard 8. Recyclable glass 9. Wood waste 10. Cargo pallets 11. Food waste 12. Ash 13. Hazardous waste 14. Other waste Tank Washing: To be carried out prior to entry to the harbour or at the anchorage area. After discharging the washing water and the vessel still needs to wash the tank where the washing water had been stored during the voyage, then the Master is required to submit a request prior to arrival (alongside advance notice notification). Once berthed, the Master is required to present a washing plan and a permission will be granted in writing. Inert Gas: Inert gas to be used if the vessel is discharging or loading crude oil or gasoline and if the vessel is discharging or loading low flash-point products with a flash point below 60 degrees Centigrade or with a handling temperature of less than 10 degrees Centigrade below the flash point. If the vessel exceeds 20,000DWT (built after 1st January 2016 size limit 8,000DWT), inert gas will be used when handling the aforementioned substances. The tanks must be inerted when loading, discharging or washing cargo tanks in the harbour area. If the vessel is less than 20,0000DWT(built after 1st January 2016 size limit 8,000DWT), inert gas will be used when handling the aforementioned substances if the vessel is equipped with an inert gas generator. Checks to be made by a representative of the harbour: ..... A. Ship/Shore Safety Check list completed and signed B. Loading and/or discharge information: 1. Quantity and quality to be loaded and/or discharge 2. Loading/discharging order 3. Placement of the cargo on board 4. Loading and/or discharging rate 5. Temperature of the cargo ashore or on board 6. VHF channel to be used during cargo operations 7. Emergency measures and communication 8. Quantity and placement of mixtures containing oil and chemicals on board 9. Have the cargo tanks of the vessel been made inert C. The safety data sheet for the cargo in question shall be onboard D. Plan for crude oil washing and the required safety measures 1. Permission for crude oil washing has been granted and the inspections have been carried out 2. Operation of the inert gas equipment 3. Oxygen content of all tanks is below 8% 4. Washing system and time to be used as well as the tanks to be washed 5. Crude oil washing line has been pressure tested Bunkering Plan containing the following information: ..... 1. Quantity and quality to be loaded 2. Loading order 3. Bunkering rate 4. Temperature of the fuel ashore 5. VHF channel to be used during bunkering 6. Emergency measures and stopping

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party.