Sullom Voe (GBSUL)

Sullom Voe is a deep water harbour, owned and operated by the Shetland Islands Council as Harbour Authority. The Sullom Voe Oil and Gas complex is located within the port limits on Calback Ness in position 60°27.5'N 001°17'W and is operated by BP Exploration.The port administration building, from which all marine operations are monitored and controlled, is located on Sella Ness in position 60°26.8'N 001°16.5'W. Services offered by the Harbour Authority and financed through conservancy charges, include port radar, navigational advice to shipmasters, intensity controlled navigational lighting to assist entry in poor visibility, meteorological advice and shore access gangways at all oil and gas jetties. Services offered and financed through separate charging structures include pilotage and mooring boat services. Boat hire can be arranged for vessels anchored or standing off. Helicopter hire is also available. The towage service is operated by a separate towage company and financed directly through towage charges. The harbour is presently designed to accept routinely all tankers up to around LOA 365m with a draught of up to 24.0m and LPG carriers up to about LOA 286m with a draught up to 16.8m. In addition to liquid bulk and LPG cargoes, the port is designed to handle general, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, containerised cargo and quarried rock. Ship-to-ship transfers of oil are now carried out at Jetty No 4 which can take ULCC's of 2m barrels and above. In addition to liquid bulk and LPG cargo the port can handle quarried rock and general, dry bulk, Ro-Ro and containerised cargo in relatively small vessels working at shallow draught jetties.

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

Sullom Voe is located in the Shetland Islands which lie approx 120nm NNE of the N tip of mainland Britain.

LOA 365m, beam 60m, draught 24.0m and 355,618DWT, which may be exceeded at the discretion of the Harbour Master.

Approx 7,000,000t of cargo and 80 vessels handled annually.

There are no suitable anchorages available for large tankers. Vessel's waiting to load at Sullom Voe Terminal are permitted to anchor in Colgrave Sound (approx 60°35'N 000°57'W) when circumstances dictate that this is appropriate. In doing so, Masters should make reference to charts BA 3282 and 3292, the "North of Scotland" Pilot NP52 and the Sullom Voe Port web site (currently under construction). In addition, guidance to the use of Colgrave Sound and all vessels intending to anchor there should comply with the following: ..... 1. Colgrave Sound is used extensively by fishing craft throughout the year and Masters of other vessels are requested and required to give such fishing vessels a wide berth. 2. The 3 designated anchorages in Colgrave Sound have been identified as being suitable for large vessels and clear of established fishing grounds. These anchorages should be used in preference to any other area of Colgrave Sound. 3. Colgrave Sound is outside the Sullom Voe Harbour Area and also outside the extended area of coverage of the harbour surveillance radar. It is however observed several times daily by the surveillance aircraft. Therefore any information given by Sullom Voe VTS Control to vessels proposing to anchor in Colgrave Sound is given in good faith and on the understanding that neither the Harbour Authority nor its servants will accept liability for the consequences of any vessel dragging anchor, colliding with any other vessel, stranding, causing pollution or any other occurrence occasioned by or to the vessel concerned whilst navigating or at anchor within Colgrave Sound and its approaches. 4. Sullom Voe Harbour Authority will, however, give every assistance to any vessel seeking information about the Colgrave Sound area with the objective of establishing orderly navigational disciplines in the area for the benefit of all users. 5. To this end vessels (including oil rigs, oil exploration vessels, barges and supply craft) wishing to anchor in Colgrave Sound are requested, in the first instance, to contact Sullom Voe VTS Control. Vessels will then be advised which of the designated anchorages to use. 6. The designated anchorages are identified by the Nos 1, 2 and 3 and also by bearing and distance of the White Hill Lighthouse (60°39.4'N 001°0.1'W) as follows: Anchorage White Hill Lighthouse 1. Brg 238° x 1.50nm 2. Brg 253° x 0.95nm 3. Brg 260° x 1.68nm 7. Masters of vessels making use of any of the designated anchorages are requested to provide Sullom Voe VTS Control with details of their anchorage position when brought up. 8. Masters of vessels approaching or at anchor within Colgrave Sound are requested to strictly observe the regulations prohibiting the dumping of industrial debris, offensive and noxious substances and oil pollution. Masters should beware of 2 submarine oil pipelines on the E side of Shetland. Except when advised otherwise, Masters should proceed to a point 10nm off Gruney Island (60°34.9'N 001°18'W). Thereafter, Masters should follow directions in "North Coast of Scotland Pilot" noting, however, that there are areas of poor VHF communication with Sullom Voe Harbour Radio to the W and N of Yell Sound. Prohibited Anchorages: Owing to the existence of a tanker turning area within the vicinity of Sella Ness and Scatsta Ness, mariners are advised that anchoring E of a line joining the following positions is prohibited: From position 60°26.9'N 001°19.3'W to position 60°26.5'N 001°18.2'W. Owing to the existence of an outfall pipe between Skaw Taing and Swarta Taing, all vessels are advised that fishing and anchoring is prohibited within the area bounded by Little Roe and lines produced seawards from 2 sets of day transit marks diamond in shape and yellow in colour which are established in the following positions: ..... 1. 60°29.27'N 001°16.67'W 60°29.18'N 001°16.70W. 2. 60°29.17'N 001°16.28'W 60°29.10'N 001°16.34'W. Outfall Marker Buoy - Calback Ness: A yellow spherical navigational buoy with a yellow St Andrew's cross topmark and a radar reflector showing a light Fl(4)Y 12s has been established in position; 66°29.5'N 001° 16.1'W. This buoy marks the seaward end of the ballast water outfall pipe. Permanent navigation marks: Tanker jetties: Permanent navigation marks have been established on the mooring dolphins at either extremity of the tanker jetty complex as follows: No 1 Jetty: E end dolphin in position 60°27.4'N 001°17.0'W, two fixed red lights vertically disposed 2m apart, the lower of which is 5.0m above MHWS, visible 3nm. No 4 Jetty: W end dolphin in position 60°27.9'N 001°18.3'W, two fixed red lights vertically disposed 2m apart, the lower of which is 5.0m above MHWS, visible 3nm.

There are two entrances to Yell Sound, the primary northern route, suitable for oil and gas tankers, lies on the W side of Yell Sound and is marked by leading lights situated on Gluss Isle. The SE approach is considered suitable for vessels of up to 200m in length having a draught of not more than 11.6m. Both routes merge at the entrance to Sullom Voe; the lead into the Voe is indicated by leading markers located on Fugla Ness. In the case of vessels other than coasters, all manoeuvres S of Lamba Island will be assisted by tugs. Under Keel Clearance: A minimum under keel clearance of 2.0m is required at all times within the port limits except alongside the loading jetties where the required clearance is 1.0m.

BA 3281,3297. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(1).

HMCG maintains listening watch on VHF Ch 16. There is a main coastguard station at Lerwick, 30nm S of Sullom Voe. Contact Tel: +44 1595 692976.

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Ships will generally be berthed starboard side alongside the oil loading berths. This will involve swinging each vessel within the Voe in areas adjacent to the tanker jetties. Vessels may be berthed port side alongside during adverse wind conditions. For the purpose of manoeuvring within the harbour area a minimum under keel clearance of 2.0m is required at all times. There are 4 jetties located in deep water. Each jetty is of conventional "T" shaped construction with 4 breasting dolphins in line with the jetty head. The mooring dolphins are offset from the line of breasting dolphins to provide an optimum lead for mooring lines. Vessels may land at a maximum angle of 8° to the jetty face. Quick release mooring hooks are fitted on all dolphins. Quick release mooring pulleys have been fitted on Jetty No 2 for use with large vessels. These pulleys, 1 on each end, are designed to accept a ship's mooring wire in the form of a bight. Large flexible rubber fenders are fitted to the outer faces of each breasting dolphin. Each has a generous energy absorbing capacity. A purpose built mooring boat will assist each mooring operation. Berthing of crude oil tankers: 4 tugs. Sailing: 2 tugs. However, extra tugs may be required by the pilot due to weather or other unusual circumstances. In addition, where a crude or gas tanker is equipped with synthetic mooring lines, or a random mixture of synthetic and wire mooring lines, the ship shall be secured by a minimum of 4 headlines/sternlines, 4 breastlines and 2 springs at each end of the ship.General Mooring Requirements: Strong winds are frequently experienced at the port and may be accompanied by sudden gusts from any direction. Whilst alongside the jetty it is essential that moorings are tended carefully and conform to the requirements below: ..... 1. Masters should ensure that mooring lines are in good condition. Winch brakes or securing devices should be in efficient operating order and should have a holding power of at least 60% of the breaking load of the vessel's mooring lines. 2. Any known defect in the vessel's mooring system or limitation of mooring winch brakes should be reported to the pilot and the terminal before arrival in order that, if necessary, additional precautions may be agreed. 3. In order to avoid damage to loading arms and serious consequences of oil pollution, the vessels should be kept close alongside at all times. 4. It is recommended that wires (or wires fitted with synthetic fibre rope tails of at least 25% greater breaking load than the wire) should be used for all mooring lines. 5. The following mooring requirements shall apply to all crude and gas tankers in excess of 10,000GT and in general all mooring operations shall be conducted in accordance with the OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines. Where a crude or gas tanker has undergone a mooring audit on a previous visit to the port, the vessel must be moored exactly in accordance with the mooring plan. If, for any reason, this is not possible the vessel should be secured, as appropriate, in compliance with the instructions detailed here and the details reported to the Harbour Master. Audited mooring plans shall not be altered without the approval of the Harbour Master. Where a crude or gas tanker is equipped with wire mooring lines only, the vessel shall be secured in accordance with the appropriate mooring guide plan. Where a crude or gas tanker has not undergone a mooring audit and is not designed or equipped to comply with the requirements outlined above it shall be secured as near to these requirements as possible, and, in any case, to the satisfaction of the Master, the pilot and the Loading Master. If such vessels cannot be secured satisfactorily, the loading arms must not be connected and the duty Harbour Master shall be contacted immediately. Mooring lines leading in the same direction of restraint shall be of similar material and construction throughout their lengths from jetty mooring point(s) to vessel's securing point(s). Ship's crew should not heave up on the mooring lines until signalled to do so by shore mooring crew. Heaving up should stop when signalled to do so (both arms raised). Particular care should be taken to ensure sufficient transverse restraint from breast moorings. When synthetic fibre mooring lines are used, pre tensioning of these lines on making fast will help prevent drift of the vessel away from the berth in "off the berth" wind conditions. As soon as the vessel is secured, brakes on all mooring winches should be firmly applied. Winches must not be left on automatic tensioning. Full steam pressure or power to all mooring winches should be maintained at all times when alongside. On split drum mooring winches, only one layer of rope shall be maintained at all times when alongside. An efficient watch must be maintained on the vessel's moorings at all times to ensure that all lines are properly tensioned and tended when required. The deck watch should make regular checks that mooring winch brakes are applied at the correct setting. It is the Master's responsibility to ensure that his vessel remains securely moored at all times. Vessels with large windage areas: Will be subject to a wind restriction on berthing: ..... Vessel windage (mІ) Wind restriction (kts) Up to 6,000 30 6,001-6,700 25 More than 6,700 20 Windage should be calculated as LOA x mean freeboard.

Pilotage shall be compulsory for all ships navigating within the Sullom Voe Harbour area except exempt vessels. Pilot Boarding Areas: Ships arriving from sea which are compelled to take a pilot, or otherwise require a pilot, shall take the pilot onboard in the following areas: ..... 1. Vessels approaching the N entrance of harbour should rendezvous with the pilot in position 60°38.3'N 001°14.8'W with Point of Fethaland Lighthouse bearing 260° x 1.8nm. 2. Vessels approaching the SE entrance should rendezvous with the pilot in position. 60°28.5'N 000°56.5'W with Firths Voe Lighthouse bearing 260° x 7nm. 3. Vessels may take a pilot onboard in other areas only if expressly directed to do so by an authorised pilot or by the Harbour Master. Note: Vessel's boarding pilots by helicopter will usually carry out such operations close N of the normal boarding position for the N entrance as given in (a) above. This may be varied due to weather or other cause and vessels should proceed in accordance with advice from Sullom Voe VTS Control when helicopters are used. Exemption from Compulsory Pilotage: The following ships shall be exempt from compulsory pilotage within the harbour area, unless as may otherwise be directed by the Harbour Master: ..... 1. All vessels of not more than 300GT which do not have onboard dangerous substances to which the provisions of the "Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations" 1987 apply. 2. All fishing vessels. 3. All tugs operating as such exclusively within harbour area. 4. All vessels in transit through the harbour area which do not pass S of a line joining the most northerly point of Gluss Isle and the most northerly point of Calback Ness. 5. All vessels belonging to Her Majesty. Pilotage Exemption Certificates: The Secretary of State has directed that the Shetland Islands Council may refuse to grant such certificates in respect of vessels using harbour area. None have been granted recently. Pilots: Authorised pilots are available on a 24 hours basis. Pilot Boarding Arrangements: In all normal circumstances, the boarding and landing of pilots at Sullom Voe will be carried out by the authority's pilot vessels, which are approved for this purpose. Helicopters may be used at certain times, and under certain conditions as set out below. Pilot Boats: The authority has the following boats in use at the port: ..... LOA (m) Service Speed (kts) Sullom Spray 19.8 20 Sullom Spindrift 19.8 20 Sullom Shoormal 19.8 20 All boats are of GRP construction and are fully equipped with modern navigational aids. The freeboard of each boat is approx 1.5m. Pilot Transfer Arrangements: All vessels calling at the port must comply with "The Merchant Shipping (pilot transfer arrangements) Regulations 1999" Any vessel unable to comply with the regulations should contact its agent in good time before arrival in order to arrange alternative means for embarking the pilot. The following points are stressed: ..... 1. Rigging of pilot ladders and the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots thereby shall be supervised by a responsible deck officer of the ship. 2. Every pilot ladder shall be secured in a position clear of any possible discharges from the ship and so that each step rests firmly against the ship's side. 3. Every pilot ladder shall be secured in a position where pilot can gain safe and convenient access to ship after climbing not less than 1.5m and not more than 9.0m. 4. Whenever the distance from the water to the point of access to the ship exceeds 9m, access to the ship must be by means of a combination of a pilot ladder and an accommodation ladder, or any equally safe and convenient means. 5. Owners, Charterers and Masters of vessels should be aware that 'Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1716' specifies very clearly the conditions under which accommodation ladders are permitted to be used in combination with the pilot ladder, i.e. when the freeboard of the vessel exceeds 9.0m. The attention to those involved, is drawn particularly to "the lower end of the accommodation ladder rests firmly against the side of the vessel within the parallel body length of the vessel and within the mid-ship half section and leading aft and clear of all discharges". Masters are advised that these regulations will be strictly enforced by the Harbour Authority. Any vessels unable to comply with the above section in any particular way shall contact their agent in good time before arrival in order to arrange alternative means for embarking the pilot. Any delays and/or additional costs incurred by vessels unable to comply with the above regulations will be strictly to the vessel's own account. 6. Adequate lighting shall be provided at night so that the pilot ladder overside, and also the position where the pilot boards the vessel, shall be properly illuminated. 7. Actual sea conditions for small crafts are not always appreciated when viewed from the bridge of a large vessel. Boarding and landing of pilots is a potentially hazardous operation, which requires whole-hearted co-operation between those in control of both the tanker and pilot boat. Hard and fast rules cannot be laid down to fit every set of circumstances but the following points of guidance should be noted: 1. All vessels being serviced should be at the pilot station at the agreed time and not significantly early or late. 2. All vessels being serviced should be ready to respond to all reasonable requests from the pilot boat to ensure a safe transfer. Agreement as to how and where the transfer is to take place should be reached in ample time and the manoeuvre executed where sufficient sea room exists. 3. Al vessels being serviced should inform the pilot boat of their intention to change their heading and when that change of heading has been completed. 8. Vessels over 150,000GT are instructed to confirm, or otherwise, that the gangway can be secured to the vessel's side by means of a cleat of sucker pad to prevent excessive movement of the lower end of the gangway in adverse swell conditions. If this cannot be done then boarding of the pilot may be carried out by helicopter. Pilot Hoists: Pilot hoists are not acceptable for the boarding and landing of pilots. Pilot Transfer by Helicopter: Sea conditions at the N entrance to Yell Sound can at times prevent the boarding and landing of pilots by boat even though wind speeds may be within operational limits. Helicopters may be used at the discretion of the Authority to carry out pilot transfer when such conditions exist. Helicopters may also be used in cases where a vessel is unable to provide a satisfactory pilot ladder/accommodation ladder arrangement. Factors affecting the use of helicopters for these purposes are set out below: ..... 1. A helicopter winching service may be available depending on the availability of a suitable aircraft. 2. Such aircraft may use a landing area if ship is equipped. 3. The permission of the Master and/or Agents will be obtained prior to any transfer taking place using the helicopter. 4. All transfers by helicopter will be carried out strictly in accordance with UK CAA regulations and the procedures set out in "Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations". 5. Any helicopter service is available only to crude carriers and combination carriers provided with suitable helicopter operating areas. It is not available to LPG carriers. 6. Any helicopter service is available during daylight hours only. 7. Any helicopter provided to vessels will be charged at approx Ј3,500 per hour. Prior approval will be sought from the Master or Owner before any such helicopter transfer take place. 8. Helicopter operations are co-ordinated by Sullom Voe VTS Control. Vessels serviced in this manner should follow instructions issued by Sullom Voe VTS Control to facilitate such transfers. 9. Helicopters used are operated only by well established companies and operate to the highest standards and are approved by the Harbour Authority to carry out transfers of personnel. 10. Only experienced aircrew are used and marine pilots of the Authority are all experienced in this mode of transfer and are suitably trained. 11. Vessels which require helicopter services for reasons of defective pilot boarding equipment must give early and specific advice of this requirement if delays are to be avoided. 12. Winching operations are carried out by ad hoc hire of a suitable aircraft. Delays may be experienced. Note: The Sullom Voe Harbour Authority will endeavour to advise a vessel's agent or operator when an additional cost is likely to be incurred due to use of a helicopter for pilot transfer(s). However, all agents and operators should be aware that, notwithstanding the above, the Harbour Authority will, at its sole discretion, secure helicopters for the purpose of pilot transfers when they deem such service is required. The costs of such operators will be charged to the vessel(s) as appropriate. For the convenience of ships' Masters the following extracts from the current "Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations" are reproduced. Operational Checks: The officer-in-charge should check all operational requirements on deck shortly before the arrival of the helicopter. Different types of ships may require specialist checks. The general requirements for all types of ships are listed below.5.1.1 Ship Checks: ..... 1. All loose objects within and adjacent to the operating area must be secured or removed. 2. All aerials and standing or running rigging above or in the vicinity of the operational area should be lowered or secured. 3. Fire pumps should be running to maintain sufficient water pressure on deck. 4. Fire hoses should be ready (hoses should be near to but clear of and, if possible, upwind of the operating area pointing away from the helicopter). 5. Foam equipment operators (at least 2 wearing firemen's outfits) should be standing by with foam nozzles pointing away form the helicopter. 6. A rescue party should be detailed with at least 2 members wearing firemen's outfits. 7. The man overboard rescue boat should be ready for immediate lowering. This will not be necessary when transfer is to be carried out at pilot station when the Authority's pilot boat will be in the vicinity. 8. The following items of equipment should be to hand: a. Portable fire extinguishers. b. Large axe. c. Crowbar. d. Wire cutters. e. Red emergency signal/torch. f. Marshalling batons (at night). g. First aid equipment. 9. The correct lighting and signals (including special navigation lights) should be switched on prior to night operations. 10. The deck party should be ready and all passengers clear of the operating area. 11. Hook handlers should be equipped with electricians' strong rubber gloves and rubber soled shoes to avoid electric shocks from static discharge. 12. All the deck crew should be wearing bright coloured life vests and protective helmets securely fastened with a chin strap. 13. The officer of the watch on the bridge should be consulted about the ship's readiness. Landing On: (These checks are additional to those above): 1. The deck party should be made aware that a landing is to be made. 2. The operating area should be free of heavy spray or seas on deck. 3. Awnings, stanchions and derricks and, if necessary, side rails should be lowered or removed. The primary purpose is to provide a service when sea and swell conditions at the boarding station are such that boat work must be suspended, but it is also used when vessels are unable to provide the correct pilot boarding equipment. This helicopter cannot carry out pilot transfer by winching and must land on the vessel to be serviced. However, for a trial period approval has been given by the CAA which allows the helicopter to land on vessels to be serviced at Sullom Voe without the necessity for the vessel to lower the shipside rails. This temporary approval may not continue in the longer term and owners and managers of vessels trading to Sullom Voe who wish to continue to avail themselves of the service must consider carrying out minor structural modifications. The modifications required are adaptation of the ship side rails in way of the landing area to allow these to fold down inboard and remain secured in the folded down position, and the application of non-skid paint to the landing circle. Both items are inexpensive and may be carried out without waiting for the next drydocking or repair schedule. Operations of ships trading regularly to Sullom Voe are strongly urged to ensure that their vessels are adapted and equipped to comply with this requirement at the earliest opportunity. Should further clarification be required, this may be obtained by contacting the CAA.

Harbour Area: The harbour area is defined in "The Sullom Voe Harbour Revision Order 1980" as: "The entire area of Yell Sound and Sullom Voe and adjacent inlets within a line commencing at Ell Wick then in a N direction along the line of LW mark on the W side to a point in 60°38.27'N 001°18.27'W on the line of LW mark at the N extremity of the Point of Fethaland, then in an E direction following a straight line to a point in 60°38.23'N 001°11.13'W on the line of LW mark at the N extremity of Fogla Lee on the Island of Yell, then generally in a S and E direction along the line of LW mark on the E side to a point in 60°29.15'N 001° 05.80'W on the line of LW mark at the SE extremity of the Ness of Copister, then in a S direction to a point in 60°28.68'N 001°05.97'W on the line of LW mark at the SE extremity of the Island of Orfasay, then in a SW direction following a straight line to a point in 60°27.73'N 001°08.37'W along the line of LW at the southern extremity of Samphrey Island, then in a W direction following a straight line to a point in 60°27.75'N 001°10.82'W at the root of Mossbank Pier and then generally in a N and S direction following the line of LW mark to the point of commencement."

For vessels larger than LOA 365m, contact the Harbour Master. Vessels loading at Sullom Voe Oil Terminal are advised that a significant number of fishing vessels operate in the sea routes which are regularly used by the tankers and it is recommended that due vigilance and caution be exercised at all times on passage to or from the port. Master's should note in particular that use of the deep draught route, W of the Hebrides, does not give deep draught vessels any privileges whatsoever when navigating this route, as set out in Rule 18 of the 'International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1983'. Ship System Failures: Due to main engine problems experienced by vessels in Sullom Voe, the following additional regulations are in effect: ..... 1. In the event of a vessel suffering a machinery failure affecting the seaworthiness or the ability to manoeuvre prior to berthing or whilst alongside, an independent survey must be commissioned into the ability of the ship's machinery to perform after repair. Any surveyor appointed must be approved by a recognised classification society; be fully able to certify the integrity of the machinery or repair and must not, at the time of survey, be a member of the vessel's crew. The vessel will not be permitted to sail until the Harbour Master is satisfied by the surveyor that the vessel is fully operational in every respect or that there are satisfactory arrangements in place to ensure that the vessel may depart from Shetland waters safely. All survey and other costs involved in this matter will be for the ship's account. 2. In the above circumstances, the vessel will be required to employ 4 tugs for sailing, which will remain in attendance until the vessel has cleared the port. 3. No large scale crew changes for vessels stemmed for Sullom Voe will be permitted in Shetland waters. Control of traffic: The VTS Operator may direct the movements of any vessel within the harbour area. Overtaking and passing is prohibited in the deep water channel within an area bounded by a line joining Queyfirth Light and the northern extremity of Lamba Island and by a line joining Skaw Taing Light and the front leading light on Gluss Isle. In Yell Sound and Sullom Voe any vessel having an overall length in excess of 50m shall not navigate within 0.5nm of a LPG carrier underway within lines drawn between: ..... 1. The northern extremity of Muckle Holm and the northern extremity of the North Holm of Burravoe. 2. The northern extremity of Lunna Holm and the southern extremity of Heoga Ness. At no time should two gas carriers underway approach within 0.5nm of each other when manoeuvring in the approaches to the port. No ship or harbour craft shall lie or pass within 30m of any LPG ship which is moored or anchored without permission of the Harbour Master. Speed: Vessels must not exceed a speed of 5kts S of a line joining Skaw Taing and Trumba. Submarine oil and gas pipelines: Two submarine oil pipelines from oil fields NE of the shetland Islands are laid in the E approaches to Yell Sound; one is landed on Lunna Ness (4nm SE of Burra Ness). Two submarine pipelines, one gas, the other oil connecting to Foinaven and Clair fields to the W and NE of Shetland Islands.

The maximum tidal range within the harbour area at springs is 2.3m and the minimum at neaps is 0.6m. The main tidal current flows to the S on the flood and to the N on the ebb. Although current rates of up to 7kts may be experienced in areas of Yell Sound, records indicate that the maximum current likely to be experienced within Sullom Voe, on the deep draught route, is unlikely to exceed 1kt.

There is an IMO routing scheme around the Shetland Isles. Vessels must not enter the "Areas to be Avoided" or the "Precautionary Areas" unless sailing from or arriving at the port. Sullom Voe VTS is located within the Port Administration Building at Stella Ness. It is manned throughout 24 hours by Marine Officers who are authorised pilots and qualified VTS Operators. A traffic organisation service is provided. All vessels are required to report to Sullom Voe VTS when passing the following positions: 60°38.19'N 001°14.95'W with Point of Fethaland Lighthouse brg 260° x 1.8nm. 60°35.03'N 001°16.62'W with Muckle Holm Lighthouse brg 105° x 0.35nm. 60°31.30'N 001°18.60'W with Queyfirth Lighthouse brg 285° x 0.5nm. 60°29.47'N 001°17.77'W with Skaw Taing Lighthouse brg 118° x 0.4nm. 60°28.45'N 001°10.95'W with Mossbank Lightbouse brg 175° x 1.25nm. Radar: A continuous radar watch and the passage of each vessel is monitored and recorded. Full radar coverage exists for Yell Sound and Sullom Voe. Advice is available to vessels on request.

Four tugs are available. A fleet of harbour tugs operated by Shetland Towage Ltd provide the towage service for vessels at the port. The use of number of tugs will be advised by the Harbour Master. Prior to arrival, vessels should ensure that heaving lines of adequate length and breaking strain are readily available to assist in securing tugs. Tugs will normally meet incoming vessels at a position close S of Outer Skerry for the N Entrance and close S of Samphrey for the SE Entrance. Officers and crew should be standing by to receive lines, and all necessary tugs must be secured before the vessel's ability to manoeuvre becomes restricted. When a vessel is berthing, tugs will be secured to the bow and stern of the vessel with towing lines and will be alongside in a push pull mode. Their mode of operation and disposition will be fully explained by the pilot on arrival. Tug lines will normally be used throughout, either from a towing winch or occasionally a towing hook. Actions to be taken in severe weather conditions: At least 1 tug shall be called out by the vessel's Master to assist in keeping any vessel alongside when all the following conditions exist: ..... 1. The mean freeboard height of the vessel exceeds the mean draught 2. The wind is gusting 45kts or more or at such lesser speed as requested by the Marine co-ordinator or Ship's Master in consultation with Sullom Voe VTS, except as in 3. 3. For the Loch Rannoch at Jetty No 3 the wind is gusting 60kts or more or at such lower speed as requested by the Loading Master or Ship's Master in consultation with Sullom Voe VTS. 4. For the Loch Rannoch at Jetty No 4 the wind is gusting 50kts or more, or at such lower speed as requested by the Loading Master or Ship's Master in consultation with Sullom Voe VTS 5. For the Hanne Knutsen, or a shuttle tanker of similar characteristics at Jetty No 3 the wind is gusting 50kts or more, or as such lower speed as requested by the Loading Master or Ship's Master in consultation with Sullom Voe VTS 6. For the Hanne Knutsen, or a shuttle tanker of similar characteristics at Jetty No 4 the wind is gusting 45kts or more, or as such lower speed as requested by the Loading Master or Ship's Master in consultation with Sullom Voe VTS 7. When the wind direction is within an arc extending from 10° to seaward of the berthing line, through N to 10° seaward of the berthing line. When a tug is called out as a result of the above conditions Sullom Voe VTS will notify the Master of the situation and request that the vessel be brought to a state of immediate readiness. Sullom Voe VTS will also notify the duty Harbour Master. Tugs may be necessary to assist in keeping vessels alongside when some of the conditions above are absent. The Duty VTS Operator may call out tugs at his discretion if it is felt that the situation warrants such action. A pilot will board any vessel requiring tug assistance at the earliest opportunity and remain in attendance throughout the whole period a tug is required.

Prevailing winds, SW'ly. Strong winds are frequently experienced at Sullom Voe, which may be accompanied by sudden gusts from any direction.

SULLOM VOE, SHETLAND 60°28.00'N 1°18.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB SUL For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM SULLOM VOE HARBOUR VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) and NW of a line joining: (a) 60°27.71N 1°10.93W (Burra Ness); (b) 60°27.72N 1°08.41W (Samphrey); (c) 60°28.66N 1°06.11W (Orfasay); (d) 60°29.18N 1°05.93W (Ness of Copister).", "SERVICE: This is a UK designated port VTS and provides the following types of service: (1) Information Service (2) Traffic Organisation Service.", "PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels bound for Sullom Voe are required to provide the Harbour Authority with an ETA 24h before arrival, or on leaving the last port (whichever is later). Vessels should contact Sullom Voe VTS by e-mail or fax, stating the following information: (a) All vessels: (i) Vessel’s name, call sign and MMSI (ii) Port of registry (iii) Name of Master (iv) gt (v) Summer deadweight (mt) (vi) LOA and moulded depth (in metres) (vii) Draught (forward and aft) (viii) Maximum departure draught (ix) Bunkers/fresh water/stores quantity (x) Whether loaded or in ballast. 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All anchors to be cleared away on arrival at the Pilot Station (xxiv) SWL of after towing bitts and fairlead (for connecting escort tug) (xxv) Whether the vessel complies with the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (EC Directive 2002/59/EEC) (xxvi) Confirm the engines will be tested to come astern before the Pilot comes on board (xxvii) Vessel’s telephone, fax, mobile numbers and e-mail address (xxviii) Confirm whether vessel arriving from E or W of Shetland (xxix) Confirm that all segregated ballast tanks will be accessible for sampling by terminal’s staff on arrival (xxx) Confirm that there is a valid Safety Management Certificate onboard (xxxi) Confirm that there is a copy of a valid Document of Compliance onboard (xxxii) Confirm that there is a valid International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) onboard (xxxiii) Confirm vessel’s security level (xxxiv) Confirm, if applicable that vessel has switched over, or intends to switch over, to Low Sulphur Fuel (sulpur content not exceeding 0.10% by mass) prior to arrival. 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(2) Pilotage is exempt for fishing vessels, HM vessels, tugs operating exclusively within the harbour area and vessels passing through the area remaining N of a line joining the most northerly points of Gluss Isle and Calback Ness. (3) Pilot boards as follows: (a) N entrance: In position 60°38.22N 1°14.77W (1·8 n miles E of Point of Fethaland Lt) (b) SE entrance: In position 60°28.47N 0°56.61W (7 n miles ENE of Mossbank (Firths Voe Lt)). Use of the SE entrance is restricted to vessels under 200m LOA and maximum draught of 11·6m. NOTE: During periods of adverse swell conditions at the Pilot Station situated at the northern entrance to Yell Sound, boarding and landing of the Pilot by PV will be suspended. Helicopter transfer of the Pilot may be offered to vessels providing a suitable location is available to land the helicopter (HJ only). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) Yell Sound S of a line joining: (a) 60°38.25N 1°18.57W (Point of Fethaland) (b) 60°38.19N 1°11.23W (Fogla-lee) (2) and NW of a line joining: (a) 60°27.71N 1°10.93W (Burra Ness) (b) 60°27.72N 1°08.41W (Samphrey) (c) 60°28.66N 1°06.11W (Orfasay) (d) 60°29.18N 1°05.93W (Ness of Copister) SERVICE: This is a UK designated port VTS and provides the following types of service: (1) Information Service (2) Traffic Organisation Service CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sullom Voe VTS VHF Channel: Ch 14 16; 09 10 (Emergency, fire or oil pollution) 12 20 Telephone: +44(0)1806 244280 (H24) Fax: +44(0)1806 242118 E-mail: sullomvoevts@shetland.gov.uk HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels bound for Sullom Voe are required to provide the Harbour Authority with an ETA 24h before arrival, or on leaving the last port (whichever is later). Vessels should contact Sullom Voe VTS by e-mail or fax, stating the following information: (a) All vessels: (i) Vessel’s name, call sign and MMSI (ii) Port of registry (iii) Name of Master (iv) gt (v) Summer deadweight (mt) (vi) LOA and moulded depth (in metres) (vii) Draught (forward and aft) (viii) Maximum departure draught (ix) Bunkers/fresh water/stores quantity (x) Whether loaded or in ballast. If loaded, nature and quantity of cargo (xi) Whether vessel is carrying segregated ballast (xii) If so, quantity and at which port it was taken on board (xiii) Dirty ballast quantity (iv) Berthing deadweight as a percentage of the summer dwt (xv) The Pilot Station identified for arrival (xvi) Pilot boarding arrangements (xvii) Vessels with freeboard in excess of 18m are instructed to confirm whether the accommodation ladder can be secured to the vessel’s side by means of a cleat or sucker pad to prevent excessive movement of the lower end of the accommodation ladder in adverse swell conditions (xviii) Number of crew (xix) Last port of call (xx) Berthing displacement (tonnes) (xxi) P and I Club name (xxii) Previous cargo type (xxiii) Is all navigation, safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully operational and ready for use? If not, specify. All anchors to be cleared away on arrival at the Pilot Station (xxiv) SWL of after towing bitts and fairlead (for connecting escort tug) (xxv) Whether the vessel complies with the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (EC Directive 2002/59/EEC) (xxvi) Confirm the engines will be tested to come astern before the Pilot comes on board (xxvii) Vessel’s telephone, fax, mobile numbers and e-mail address (xxviii) Confirm whether vessel arriving from E or W of Shetland (xxix) Confirm that all segregated ballast tanks will be accessible for sampling by terminal’s staff on arrival (xxx) Confirm that there is a valid Safety Management Certificate onboard (xxxi) Confirm that there is a copy of a valid Document of Compliance onboard (xxxii) Confirm that there is a valid International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) onboard (xxxiii) Confirm vessel’s security level (xxxiv) Confirm, if applicable that vessel has switched over, or intends to switch over, to Low Sulphur Fuel (sulpur content not exceeding 0.10% by mass) prior to arrival. [Note: changeover will not be permitted whilst undergoing pilotage.] For further UK guidance see MGN 400 (M+F) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (as amended) at www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home/shipsandcargoes/mcga-shipsregsandguidance.htm. (xxxv) Confirm vessel complies with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM) in that it has a ballast water management system in place and operational and/or if required ballast water has been treated or exchanged in a suitable place during sea passage. For further UK guidance see MGN 363 (M+F) 'The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments' and MGN 81 (M+F) 'Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water to Minimize the Transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens' at www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home/shipsandcargoes/mcga-shipsregsandguidance.htm. (b) Crude Oil Tankers: (i) Confirm whether vessel has a fully operational inert gas system and whether all cargo/dirty ballast tanks are under positive pressure and inerted to a maximum of 8% oxygen content (ii) Confirm that tanks to be vented to atmosphere have gases less than 5ppm hydrogen sulphide (iii) Confirm vessel has a fully operational closed loading and tank gauging system (iv) Confirm vessel’s last two cargoes prior to arrival at Sullom Voe have been wet cargoes (OBOs only) (2) Vessels should confirm ETA 6h in advance and subsequently report any amendments to ETA of more than 1h. (3) Vessels should send ETA when within VHF range on VHF Ch 14. (4) Vessels entering or leaving the Sullom Voe harbour area or transiting Yell Sound are requested to contact Sullom Voe VTS on VHF Ch 14. (5) Listening watch: Vessels in Shetland waters should keep watch on VHF Chs 14 and 16. (6) Fishing vessels must report their intentions to Sullom Voe VTS and update every 2h when operating in the deep water channel marked by: (a) The Gluss Isle Ldg Lts (b) The white sector of Queyfirth Lt (60°31·50N 1°19·50W) (c) The white sector of Skaw Taing Lt (60°29·10N 1°16·70W) (d) Fugla Ness or Sella Ness Ldg Lts (7) "Areas to be Avoided" and "Precautionary Areas" have been established around the Shetland Islands. Vessels should comply with all regulations relevant to traffic movements, both within and outside these areas. If unable because of emergency to comply, or if a breakdown and drifting occurs within 20 n miles of the coastline, Sullom Voe VTS should be contacted on VHF Ch 14 or by telephone, fax or e-mail. (8) Prior to sailing from Sullom Voe, all vessels are requested by the Harbour Authority to indicate whether eastbound or westbound from Pilot Station. (9) During transits of Yell Sound and approaches to Sullom Voe, all vessels should report to VTS when passing the REPORTING POINTS. (10) All vessels navigating within the Sullom Voe Harbour and Yell Sound area are requested to have AIS equipment turned on if fitted. REPORTING POINTS: (1) Vessels using N entrance: Name Position A 60°38.19N 1°14.95W (1·8 n miles E of Point of Fethaland Lt) B 60°35.03N 1°16.62W (0·35 n miles W of Muckle Holm Lt) C 60°31.30N 1°18.60W (0·5 n miles E of Queyfirth Lt) D 60°29.47N 1°17.77W (0·4 n miles WNW of Skaw Taing Lt) (2) Vessels using SE entrance: Name Position X 60°28.45N 1°10.95W (1·25 n miles N of Mossbank Lt) D 60°29.47N 1°17.77W (0·4 n miles WNW of Skaw Taing Lt) INFORMATION BROADCASTS: (1) Traffic information is available on request by contacting Sullom Voe VTS on VHF Ch 14. (2) Local weather forecasts will be broadcast on request. Call Sullom Voe VTS on VHF Ch 14. (3) Details of conditions prevailing in the harbour are available on request. RADAR SURVEILLANCE: Maintained in Yell Sound and Sullom Voe. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TERMINAL CONTACT DETAILS: Terminal Control Call: Sullom Voe Terminal VHF Channel: Ch 19 Telephone: +44(0)1806 243000 Fax: +44(0)1806 243200 NOTE: The Sullom Voe Oil Terminal is operated by EnQuest plc. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Authority Telephone: +44(0)1806 244200 Fax: +44(0)1806 244220 E-mail: port.reception@shetland.gov.uk Website: www.shetland.gov.uk/ports NOTE: The Port of Sullom Voe is owned and operated by the Shetland Islands Council Harbour Authority. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ } }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 27/21 Shetland Islands Council Notice 11/21, (RSDRA2021000166535), 27/21 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: ..... 1. Sullom Voe Harbour Radio maintains a continuous listening watch on Ch 09, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20. Vessels should, where possible, only use Ch 14 for calling and refrain from using either Ch 10 which is designated for emergency purposes or Ch 09 which is the primary pilotage/tug channel. Ch 14 is the port working frequency. 2. All vessels entering or leaving harbour area are requested to contact Sullom Voe Harbour Radio on Ch 14. This includes all vessels in transit through Yell Sound. 3. Any vessel intending to use the deep water channels marked by the leading lights of Gluss Isle, the white sector of Queyfirth Lighthouse, the white sector of Skaw Taing Lighthouse, the Fugla Ness Leading Lights or the Sella Ness Leading Light, for the purpose of fishing, must report such intentions to Sullom Voe Harbour Radio and report at intervals not exceeding 2 hours while fishing. 4. Any vessel may receive traffic information on request by contacting Sullom Voe Harbour Radio on Ch 14. 5. Brief local weather forecasts will be broadcast on request. Call "Sullom Voe Harbour Radio" on Ch 14. Misuse of VHF Radio: The improper use of VHF radio is illegal and can cause serious disruption to communications concerned with the movement of shipping in the port area. The cooperation of all port users is requested to ensure that such misuse does not occur. The following VHF Channels are continuously monitored in the VTS Control Room: ..... 1. Ch 16 - Distress and Safety. 2. Ch 09 - Tanker Pilotage and Tug Handling. 3. Ch 10 - Port Emergency, Fire or Oil Pollution. 4. Ch 12 - Secondary VTS working frequency 5.. Ch 14 - Main VTS Control working frequency. 6. Ch 20 - Secondary VTS Control working frequency. The callsign for Sullom Voe Pilots is "Sullom Voe Harbour Radio". It is emphasised that Masters should contact their agents as soon as possible prior to arrival at the pilot boarding area, so that loading information may be obtained before commencing the inward passage through Yell Sound.

A selective control system of commercial vessels arriving from non UK ports applies at the Sullom Voe Terminal. Forms required for making report: ..... 1. General Declaration (incorporating ships stores) C13 in duplicate. 2. Crew List - IMO FAL 5 (or equivalent). Plus for those arriving from Non EU ports: 3. Crew Declaration C142 in duplicate (incorporating small parcels). 4. Cargo Manifest (if appropriate). Procedure: 5. The Master of a ship is responsible for making the Report. 6. The Report is to be completed in duplicate on arrival. 7. The original copy of the Report is to be faxed to HM Customs and Excise not later than 3 hours after the ship has arrived at its place of loading or unloading. This will be done by the agent. 8. Clearance will be effected by faxing the outward C13 to HM Customs and Excise with details of certificates. The authorised C13 will be faxed back to the agents to be placed on the vessel prior to sailing. Immigration: The Immigration Act requires any national from a non EEA country arriving at a UK port must present themselves to an Immigration Officer. On arrival in Shetland all non EEA nationals must contact the local Immigration Officer on mobile Tel: +44 7721 466199.

Advise 24 hours prior to arrival, all vessels should fax or telex VTS Control with the following information (metric units to be used where appropriate): ..... 1. Ship's name, callsign and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). 2. Port of Registry. 3. Name of Master. 4. GT. 5. Summer DWT. 6. LOA and moulded depth. 7. Draught fore and aft. 8. Bunkers/freshwater/stores quantity. 9. Whether loaded or in ballast. If loaded, nature and quantity of cargo. 10. Whether vessel is carrying segregated ballast. 11. If so, quantity and at which port taken onboard. 12. Dirty ballast quantity. 13. Berthing DWT as a percentage of the summer DWT (min acceptable 35%). 14. Which pilot station on arrival. 15. Pilot boarding arrangements. 16. Number of crew. 17. Vessels with freeboard in excess of 18m are instructed to confirm whether the accommodation ladder can be secured to the ship's side by means of a cleat or sucker pad to prevent excessive movement of the lower end of the accommodation ladder in adverse swell conditions. 18. Last port of call. 19. Does ship have a fully operational insert gas system and are all cargo tanks inerted to a maximum of 8% oxygen content (2% for LPG carriers)? 20. Berthing displacement. 21. P&I Club name. 22. Previous cargo type. 23. Is all navigation safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully operational and ready for use? If not specify. All anchors to be cleared away on arrival at the pilot station. 24. SWL of aft towing bitts and fairlead (for connecting escort tug). 25. Does the vessel comply with the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 26. Confirm that the engine will be tested to come astern before pilot comes onboard. 27. Inmarsat, telex numbers. 28. Confirm whether vessel arriving from east or west of Shetland. 29. Confirm that all segregated ballast tanks can be accessed for sampling by terminal staff on arrival. 30. Confirm that there is a valid Safety Management Certificate onboard. 31. Confirm that there is a copy of a valid Document of Compliance onboard. 32. Confirm there is a valid International Ship's Security Certificate (ISSC) onboard. 33. Confirm ship's security level. FOR CRUDE OIL TANKERS: 34. Confirm whether the ship has a fully operational inert gas system and whether all cargo/dirty ballast tanks are under positive pressure and inerted to a maximum of 8% oxygen content. 35. Confirm that tanks to be vented to atmosphere have gasses less than 5ppm hydrogen sulphide. 36. Confirm vessel has a fully operational closed loading and tank ganging system. 37. (OBO's only) Confirm vessel's last two cargoes prior to arrival at the port have been wet cargoes. FOR GAS TANKERS: 38. Confirm vessel has a valid IMO Certificate for cargo equipment. 39. Confirm the inert gas plant is full operational. 40. Confirm compressors and reliquification plant are fully operational. NB A vapour return line is fitted for emergency use only. The terminal does not receive vapours back to shore. 41. Confirm cargo alarm system if fully operational. 42. The valve closing time for emergency shut down should not exceed 30 seconds. Confirm valve closing time. 43. Confirm vessel can present suitable 150/300 ASA manifold presentation flanges. (Terminal has 2 x 12in and 1 x 8in connection for liquid or vapour service). Reducers are not supplied. 44. Advise manifold configuration from forward (e.g. L-V-V-L). Note: All segregated ballast tanks are sampled and analysed before permission is given to discharge into the harbour. Port Control VTS Centre: Throughout 24 hours. Contact Operations, Tel: +44 1806 242344, Fax: +44 1806 242118, Telex: 75142. Additionally, the following information is required to be provided: ..... 1. ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival or on leaving the last port (whichever is later). In addition, Masters are to include the estimated time of crossing 58°20'N and estimated Longitude on crossing that Latitude, and the intended inward courses and turn points from that position to the pilot station. Vessels arriving from the North Atlantic or N North Sea should use a position 200nm from pilot station. 2. Confirmation of vessel's ETA at least 6 hours before arrival at the IMO precautionary area (approx 20nm from the pilot station) thereafter notify any significant changes in excess of 1 hour. 3. On coming within range of Sullom Voe Harbour Radio, the estimated time of arrival to be given by VHF Ch 14 or Ch 16. On arrival the ship's officer and the Loading Master should discuss action to be taken in an emergency situation. The Master of the vessel should study and comply with the "Jetty Safety Regulations", a copy of which will be supplied. ON DEPARTURE: Prior to sailing from Sullom Voe all vessels are requested by the Harbour Authority to indicate whether eastbound or westbound from pilot station.

..... 1. The berthing of tankers and gas carriers is suspended when wind speeds are regularly and frequently gusting in excess of 30kts. Masters will be advised by VTS Control in the event of such suspension. 2. When inbound tankers are at Reporting Point B ('Bravo') the Master should alert the crew in preparation for securing tugs, while speed is reduced accordingly. 3. Standard practice requires vessels to be swung on arrival (except when weather conditions dictate otherwise) and berthed starboard side alongside the jetty designated. 4. All vessels calling at Sullom Voe Terminal must be in possession of a certificate of fitness under the terms of the IMO code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk, and be in possession of an appropriate Classification Society's Certificate. Transhipment Regulations: The following local rules apply to vessels engaged in STS transfer operations at Sullom Voe: ..... 1. Double hulled vessels: Vessels with crude oil or fuel oil cargoes of density in excess of 900kg/mі at 15°C or with fuel oil cargoes of kinematic viscosity exceeding 180mmІ/s at 50°C must be double hulled. 2. Insurances: All vessels visiting the port must carry up to date "full entry" P&I club insurance. OBC, the Sullom Voe Harbour Master, or BP may insist to see evidence that a vessels P&I insurance is current and that premiums have been paid. 3. Ship Vetting: It is a condition of entry to the port that all vessels are subject to ship vetting. This is conducted on behalf of the Sullom Voe Harbour Authority by BP. The regulations below are in effect in the event of a vessel suffering a machinery failure affecting seaworthiness within the harbour area: ..... 1. An independent survey must be commissioned into the ability of the ship's machinery to perform after repair. Any surveyor appointed must be approved by a recognised classification society; be fully able to certify the integrity of the machinery or repair and must not, at the time of the survey, be a member of the vessel's crew. The vessel will not be permitted to sail until the Harbour Master is satisfied by the surveyor that the vessel is fully operational in every respect or that there are satisfactory arrangements in place to ensure that the vessel may depart from Shetland waters safely. All survey and other costs involved in this matter will be for the ship's account. The MCA, which will also be informed of defects which may affect seaworthiness, may exercise its authority to detain a vessel. In such circumstances the MCA will have the final say in whether a vessel should be released. 2. Once clear to leave the port the vessel will be required to employ 4 tugs for sailing and they will remain in attendance until the vessel has cleared the harbour area.

Port Health: Vessels requiring medical advice or medical assistance should adhere to the radio regulations and contact Shetland Coastguard direct on VHF Ch 16. The following port health procedure applies at the Sullom Voe Terminal unless an authorised officer otherwise directs: ..... 1. The Master has no need to obtain Health clearance, unless: 2. A death or illness has occurred as defined in the Public Health (Ships) (Scotland) Regulations; or 3. An abnormal mortality among rats or mice onboard has occurred. Where it is necessary to obtain Free Pratique for health purposes, the Master should provide the following documents: 4. Maritime Declaration of Health; 5. A list of passengers and crew leaving the ship, together with the addresses to which they are going in the UK. Note: Some specialist services including inoculation and vaccination are available. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates: The Sullom Voe Terminal is an "approved" port and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates will be issued by the Director of the Environment of the Shetland Islands Council. Landing in UK of live animals, live birds and meat: Attention of Masters is drawn to "Notice to Masters of Vessels and Commanders of Aircraft" (IM24 (Rev 79).

Immigration: The Immigration Act requires any national from a non EEA country arriving at a UK port must present themselves to an Immigration Officer. On arrival in Shetland all non EEA nationals must contact the local Immigration Officer on mobile no: +44 7721 466199.