Kilroot (GBKLR)

The port features an oil jetty at Cloghan Point for fuel imports, a coal jetty for supplying Kilroot Power Station, and a salt-loading jetty at Kilroot Point. Additionally, a small basin near the power station accommodates ancillary craft. The port plays a crucial role in regional energy supply and industrial logistics, supporting coal, oil and salt transportation.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Cloghan Point fuel terminal is situated on the N shore of Belfast Lough, serving the Kilroot Power Station, 1.5nm SW.

LOA 120m, draught 15m, beam 23m, 12,920DWT.

Approx 120,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels will find an excellent anchorage near the middle of the Lough E of the line between Grey Point (54°40.6'N 005°44.3'W) and Carrickfergus (3.5nm NW).

BA 1752, 1753, 2198. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1).

1025.

Vessels berth port side to the tanker jetty on a flood tide and starboard side to on the ebb. The jetty is exposed to wind and sea from NNE through E to SW. The jetty is equipped with a docking sonar which has a visual display unit fitted on top of the floodlight tower. Approach speed is indicated by coloured lights: ..... Green Safe speed range Amber Cautionary speed range and Red Dangerous speed range. Angle and distance of the ship's bow and stern to the jetty is indicated by two rows of horizontal bars on the display unit. The main console, in the control room, displays speeds in cm/sec and distance in metres.

Pilotage is provided from Belfast, boarding 2.5nm E of the jetty..

Low density lights are fitted on the jetty platform and on the berthing fenders.

Weather restrictions: Due to the exposed location of the jetty, movement of shipping is restricted. At wind speeds above 25kts the following factors have to be considered before undertaking ship movements: ..... 1. Opinion of the vessel's Master 2. Direction of the wind 3. Sea conditions 4. Availability of tugs 5. Availability of boatmen 6. Size of vessel 7. Manoeuvrability of the vessel 8. Weather forecasts 9. General conditions prevailing at the time and 10. Agreement of the terminal engineer. Vessels manoeuvring S of the oil jetty must take care to avoid the Briggs, a rocky spit drying at its inner end, which extends 0.3nm S from Cloghlan Point.

Tidal streams within the Lough tend to run parallel to the coastline with strength of current of approx 0.5-1kt.

Number of tugs to be used is determined by the pilot/Master but there must be a min of two for inward and outward movements. Up to four tugs may be required depending on the vessel's size and weather conditions. Tugs come from Belfast and a minimum notice of 2 hours is required. Tug movements in Belfast take precedence over movements at Kilroot, Ballylumford and other outside ports.

Prevailing winds: In the Lough are SW'ly, however the jetty is exposed to wind and sea through an arc of the compass from NNE through E to SW. Wind and tidal instrumentation: A wind speed and direction indicator is fitted on top of the jetty. A tidal current rate and direction indicator is fitted on the face of the jetty. Readings from both are transmitted to the control room.

KILROOT  For details see: KILROOT COAL JETTY PILOT REQUIREMENTS KILROOT SALT JETTY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

CLOGHAN POINT 54°44.19'N 5°42.37'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB CGP For details see: BELFAST PILOT REQUIREMENTS KILROOT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: All vessels bound for Cloghan Point jetty are required to report to Belfast Harbour Radio on entering Belfast Lough on VHF Ch 12. The terminal is equipped with a VHF radio installation. The set is fitted in the Jetty Navigation Control Room and a continuous listening watch is maintained on Ch 16. In addition there are two portable sets for general use as well as loudhailer equipment fitted on the jetty head. The following channels have been assigned to the terminal: ..... Ch 16 Distress and safety calling Ch 14 Exchange of operational messages Ch 10 For oil pollution activities only Callsign Cloghan Point Terminal.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List - 2. Passenger List - 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List - 5. Crew's Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms & Ammunition List - 8. Health documents or certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading - 16. Manifests (freighted) - 17. Manifests (unfreighted) - 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1

Jetty Regulations: The Master of the vessel should acknowledge understanding and acceptance of the safety requirement set out in the ''Ship/Shore Safety Check List'' by having the document completed and signed. Intention of this should be confirmed before berthing. A copy of the following documents should be passed to the Master, by the agent, for his acknowledgement of these regulations immediately upon berthing: ..... Safety Requirement Letter. Ship/Shore Safety Check List. Terminal Information Book. The cargo to be discharged is non-volatile residual fuel oil. For the purpose of the regulations "non-volatile" means petroleum having a flash point of 60°C or above as determined by the closed cup method. Vessels not gas free from previous crude or low flash point cargoes will not be permitted to berth at the terminal. Mooring: The Master is responsible for the safe berthing of his vessel. Prior to berthing the vessel should establish VHF radio contact with Cloghan Point Terminal and Belfast Harbour Control. The vessel should inform the agent, Customs, port health or other authority as appropriate. The vessel should have: ..... 1. A Belfast pilot onboard. If the vessel is over 50,000DWT the Pilot must be accompanied by an assistant. 2. Tugs in attendance. 3. Mooring contractor on stand by. 4. Sufficient number of mooring lines, heaving lines, messengers, stoppers, lashings and line throwing apparatus on hand. 5. Anchors ready. 6. Adequate number of ships personnel available. Instructions given by the terminal in relation to the line up of the vessel's manifold and the jetty unloading arms should be adhered to. The vessel should be moored to the satisfaction of the vessel's Master, the pilot and terminal engineer. Vessel moored at the jetty: The Belfast pilot should remain onboard during the time the vessel is berthed at the jetty. A constant bridge watch should be maintained at all times. Sufficient mooring ropes of good quality and adequate strength in relation to the size of the vessel should be used. Tension winches may be used providing they are attended to and operated manually if weather or sea conditions warrant this. Mooring lines should be regularly inspected and tended so that they remain in a taut condition. Fire wires and emergency pilot ladders: Fire wires of not less than 3.5in circumference are to be rigged as far forward and aft as practicable and secured on the bitts with not less than 5 turns. The eye of the wire is to be maintained close to the water at all times. A pilot ladder should be rigged ready for use and secured to the rail of the main deck on the off shore side of the vessel. The ladder should reach the water at all times. Markings, lights, signals and flags on vessels: Draught and Plimsoll markings should be clearly visible. Light or flag signals in accordance with international regulations should be displayed. Working decks and gangway should be adequately illuminated during darkness. The vessel's gangway is to be used and should be rigged in a position agreed with the Terminal Engineer. Responsibility for securing and attending the gangway rests with the vessel. Vessel's main engines: The vessel's main engines must be kept in a state of readiness for use at short notice. If circumstances warrant that repairs to main engines have to be carried out while the vessel is moored alongside the jetty, permission for this has to be obtained from the terminal engineer and will only be given if sufficient number of tugs are engaged by the vessel for the duration of the repairs. Propeller movements are not allowed whilst the vessel is moored alongside the jetty without permission from the terminal engineer. Permission will not be given while unloading arms or shore gangway are in use. Repairs: No repairs will take place during the discharge of cargo which are likely to cause an explosion or fire hazard. For any other repairs a permit should be obtained. No naked lights should be used or burning/welding take place at any time while vessel is moored alongside the jetty. Overside scaling, painting and repair activities are not permitted to be carried out by the vessel's crew members nor by contractors from the jetty or berthing dolphins without permission of the Terminal Engineer. Smoking: Smoking will be limited to enclosed accommodation and spaces designated by the ship's Master. Smoking is not permitted on open deck or in the jetty installation. Smoking is not permitted on open deck or anywhere on the jetty installation . Tank cleaning: Cleaning of cargo tanks is not permitted while vessels lie alongside the jetty. Animals: No animals should be landed at the oil terminal. Ships pets should be kept under control and are not allowed to leave the vessel. If a ship's pet does escape, this should immediately be reported to the terminal engineer. Closure of the jetty installation: In the event of adverse weather conditions, strike, lockout, act of God, war or any other circumstances the vessel may be requested to leave the terminal and the terminal be declared closed for such periods as circumstances warrant. Ship to shore checklist: A safety checklist will be issued to the vessel's Master and should be completed before cargo discharge commences. This must be signed by the Master and terminal engineer.