Punta Europa Terminal (GQPET)

The terminal is operated by Marathon E.G. Production Ltd (Marathon) and is used for the export of Alba LNG, condensate, LPG and Methanol. The SBM terminal is approximately 800m offshore and 1,500m ESE of the Punta Europa lighthouse.

Tropical.

Punta Europa Terminal is off the N coast of Macias Ngueme Biyogo (Bioko Island) which was formerly known as Fernando Po.

Offshore: LOA 244m, 105,000DWT.

No designated anchorage currently exists but due to the presence of a high pressure gas pipeline in the vicinity of the berth and due to the fact that shoal water has been reported in the bay between the berth and the port of Malabo, Masters are recommended to anchor to the N of Lat 03°47.0'N and to the E of Long 008°44.0'E. Anchoring to the W of Long 008°44.0'E is dangerous and is strictly prohibited. The bottom consists of mud and black volcanic sand with good holding in 41m of water.

A 10in diameter, 3,500psi high pressure gas pipeline runs from a position on the shore at 03°47.08'N 008°43.16'E, then in a curve through position 03° 48.0'N 008°43.4'E to an offshore production platform in position 03°58.7'N 008°32.9'E. Anchoring in the vicinity of this high pressure gas line is extremely dangerous and is prohibited. This line is marked in the vicinity of the berth by a lighted red/yellow horizontal striped spar buoy, located to the eastward of the pipeline. A 24in diameter export pipeline runs from the shore at 03°47.08'N 008°43.16'E then in a straight line to a position 03°47.15'N 008°43.62'E. The pipeline end manifold is marked by a red spar buoy close to westward of the manifold.

BA 1860, 1357, 1321. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

1025.

Vessels berth heading NW. Both anchors are used in a running moor, the vessels stern being secured to four mooring buoys. The number of mooring lines/wires used to secure the vessel to each buoy is dependent upon the size of the vessel, the prevailing tidal/weather conditions and the type/size of mooring lines that are available onboard. Typically, 3 ship's lines will be used in securing the vessel to each buoy. All mooring wires should have synthetic tails attached to a wire otherwise they will not be accepted. The vessel's offshore bower anchor may, or may not, be used in berthing. On completion of mooring, the vessel's main engines and steering gear should be kept available on 10 minutes standby for use if required. Repairs to the vessel's engine plant will not be permitted if such repairs limit the power availability in any way.

Compulsory. Pilot boards 1.5nm N of the terminal and remains onboard throughout loading. Marathon E G Production Ltd (Marathon) and the Atlantic Methanol Production Company (AMPCO) provide a European Pilot/Mooring Master to assist and advise the ship's Master with the berthing and unberthing of the vessel at the terminal. The services of the Pilot/Mooring Master are provided with the express understanding and on the condition that, while onboard for the purposes of assisting the vessel, the Mooring Master becomes, for such purposes, the servant of the owners and/or charterers of the vessel and the ship's Master shall remain solely responsible for the safety and proper manoeuvring of the vessel. Marathon/AMPCO shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the advice and assistance given by such Mooring Master. In the case of a vessel anchoring off the terminal to await cargo availability/daylight etc, under no circumstances should Master attempt to make contact, or take instructions from: ''The Malabo Port Control'' or ''Malabo Pilots''. Berthing instructions will only come from either the ''Punta Europa Terminal'' or the ''Punta Europa pilots''. If an E.G. national boards the vessel claiming to be the Terminal pilot, then he should be asked to leave immediately and the terminal advised accordingly.

A conspicuous flare is located 0.25nm from Punta Europa Lighthouse. Punta Europa Light (03°46.9'N 008°43.0'E).

Vessels will only be berthed and unberthed at the terminal during daylight. Maximum size of vessel is 105,000DWT, LOA 244m. There are no restrictions in either beam or draught. LPG vessels, with midship manifold are restricted to lengths of between 120-215m.

Currents: Offshore the current generally sets from the W towards the E at variable rates throughout the year. Inshore, in the vicinity of the berth, a strong counter current flows from the E towards the W at rates in excess of 2kts. The counter current is more pronounced during the rainy season and becomes weak and variable during the dry season.

Two 2,350hp, 30t bollard pull, line handling tugs will be used in the mooring operations. These boats will be used for running, securing and tripping of mooring lines from the mooring buoys and will be under the direct control of the pilot. The tugs have fixed fire fighting capabilities and during the loading operation one of them will remain in close proximity to the tanker berth ready to assist in case of any emergency.

There are two distinct seasons, the "rainy season", extending from approx. May through September with August being the wettest month. The "dry season" when it does not rain quite as much, extending from December through February. There is a variable season, between the wet and dry seasons when Tornado's occur, bringing high winds and torrential rain from the East. These storms are fairly short lived but wind speeds in excess of 50kts may be experienced.

PUNTA EUROPA MARINE TERMINAL, BIOKO 3°46.93'N 8°43.63'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 13/24 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Oct 2023, (RSDRA2023000272643), 13/24

There are no shore stations available. VHF: When initial contact has been established on VHF Ch 16 the terminal will designate a working channel. The terminal gas plant can be contacted on VHF Ch 66. Communications during loading: This is carried out on a VHF Channel that is designated by the Mooring Master and the vessel's main VHF units should be readily available and accessible for this purpose, if required. In the event of a communications failure with the terminal loading may be suspended by blowing a series of short, rapid blasts on the ship's whistle to alert the terminal staff of the failure.

Customs Officials and agent will remain onboard the vessels for loading, all documentation is dealt with onboard.

..... Form Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Passenger List 4 3. Arms and Ammunition List 4 4. Narcotics List 4 5. Animals and Livestock List 4 6. Stores List 4 7. Vaccinations List 4 8. Crew Declaration 4 9. Maritime Declaration of Health 4 10. Clearance from Last Port 4 Cargo documentation: All the commercial documentation will be completed by the Mooring Master prior to him leaving the vessel.

A vessel nominated to load at the terminal should advise its own local agent of its ETA upon sailing from its last port of call. Then at 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The agent will keep Marathon EG Production Ltd informed accordingly but direct contact to the Marine Manager is preferable. When the vessel is within approx 20nm of the terminal contact should be attempted on VHF Ch 16. The radio is not permanently manned at present time. ETA's via email or fax should be sent to Marathon EG Production Ltd. Email: egpilots@marathonoil.com, Fax: +240 9 4284, or via USA (satellite link) Fax: +1 713 328 1249.

Equatorial Guinea.

ISGOTT regulations for loading apply. Condensate tankers must arrive with cargo tank oxygen content below 8%. LPG tankers should arrive in Propane vapour and cooled down. Methanol tankers normally arrive in a gas free condition.

Malaria precautions: Bioko Island has a high incidence of chloroquine resistant malaria and full preventative measures should be taken. Mefloquine (Lariam) is the prophylaxis of choice.

NOR should be tendered upon anchoring, at place of berthing or as instructed by charterer.

Standard Terminal Questionnaires for each type of product are submitted to all vessels before acceptance.