Agbami (NGABM)

FPSO 'Agbami FPSO' is a 337,859DWT vessel, moored in 1,462m of water and is capable of processing 250,000bbls of oil, 12,742,580mі of gas and 450,000bbls of injected water per day. The FPSO is connected to a nearby SPM for loading export tankers. The SPM is connected to two main product connections: the east oil offloading line (OOL) and the west oil offloading line (OOL). Agbami Crude Oil from the spread-moored FPSO 'Agbami FPSO' is transferred to export tankers berthed at the SPM via OOL and double floating hose string. If tandem moored to FPSO 'Agbami FPSO', Agbami Crude Oil is transferred via a single floating hose string. The FPSO, amongst the largest in the world, has been servicing Agbami Oil Field since oil production began in 2008, following the discovery of the field in 1998.

Tropical zone.

FPSO 'Agbami FPSO' is located 90nm offshore, SSW of the Niger Delta, Nigeria.

Max offshore LOA 339.76m, BCM 175M, draught 21m and 323,182DWT.

Anchorage is not available in the area due to the excessive depth of more than 1,400m and the numerous submarine pipelines.

BA Chart 1386. Admiralty Sailing Directions NP 1, NP286(8).

Prior to commencing mooring operations all vessels must have the following equipment ready on the focsle: ..... 1. Two strong buoyant messenger ropes 200m long 2. Two buoyant mooring ropes 220m long x 65mm diameter 3. Crowbar 4. Sledgehammer 5. Large axe and sharp knife 6. Powerful safety flash light (at night) 7. Pail of grease. Prior to commencing mooring operations tankers must have the following equipment ready on the poop deck: ..... 1. One buoyant mooring rope, 220m long with a 65mm diameter 2. Two heaving lines 3. Pail of grease. Berthing at Agbami: When berthing at Agbami SPM, two spool drums, one each on port and starboard focsle winches leading to the chain stoppers should be kept ready with a 200m strong buoyant messenger ready for receiving the mooring pick-up lines directly to the storage drums. A shackle must be fitted at the end of each vessels messenger to facilitate connection to the pick up line when to the line handling vessel. When berthing in tandem mooring, only one spooling drum is required to take one mooring pick up line length 137m rope. The same method as above shall be used to pick up the mooring messenger onboard the tanker. Use of warping drums to heave pick up lines onboard must be avoided whenever possible. Support vessels - SPM mooring Two tugs will assist vessels berthing at the SPM. Once the tanker is moored, the line handling tug will be used as the tanker pull back tug. The tanker pull back tug is equipped with a tow line connected to a stretcher and a 42mm diameter pendant wire with a 2m soft eye. The pendant wire must be connected to a suitable set of mooring bollards with a minimum 65t SWL on the tanker's stern. The pendant wire must utilize a suitable enclosed fairlead. Upon completion of the cargo hose operation the second tug will be used for crew shuttle and transfer activities as required. SPM Mooring Procedure Once the pre berthing checklist has been successfully completed, mooring operations may commence. At a pre-arranged distance from the SPM, the first messenger line, port or starboard dependant on environmental conditions, will be lowered through a bow fairlead. The messenger line shall be lowered from the bow as directed by the Mooring Master in such a manner that the line handling vessel can recover the messenger without having to manoeuvre under the tanker's bow anchors or be affected by a bulbous bow. Once the first messenger is connected to the mooring pick up line, the messenger line will then be heaved in until the 76mm chafe chain section is brought onboard. Tankers must always be manoeuvred to the SPM, the pick up line must never be under tension. As the tanker approaches the SPM any slack in the pick up line must be taken up. When the first chafe chain is onboard it will be secured in the tanker's chain stopper. Cargo Transfer Operations: Two Mooring Masters will remain on the tanker throughout the cargo export operation to achieve continuous monitoring. Mooring and unmooring operations the SPM may be undertaken day or night under normal weather conditions. Tandem mooring berthing operations at Agbami FPSO will only be conducted during daylight hours under normal weather conditions. Unmooring at Agbami Terminal when tandem moored may be conducted at any time day or night.

Pilotage is compulsory within the Agbami exclusion zone and when mooring and unmooring at the terminal. The Pilot boards 3nm NW of the terminal, in position 03°29.9'N., 005°31.4'E.

A 1nm radius exclusion zone extends around the SPM. Only authorized vessels shall enter this exclusion zone. A 0.8nm exclusion zone extends around Agbami FPSO.

The SPM is provided with the following navigation aids: ..... 1 White light, flashing "U" every 15 seconds, range 10nm 2 Fog horn, sounding "U" every 30 seconds during periods of low visibility. Range 2nm. 3 Radar reflector.

A 1.85km radius exclusion zone extends around the SPM. The exclusion zone provides safe access from the SPM for export tanker operations and reduces the risk of interference by unauthorised vessels during offloading operations. Only authorised vessels shall enter the exclusion zone. A 1.5km exclusion zone extends around Agbami FPSO. The exclusion zone shall reduce the risk of interference during drilling activities and when other vessels are operating at Agbami FPSO during operations.

Current velocity 0.25-0.5kt. Tidal mean range 1m with negligible tidal rate.

Two tugs available to assist export tankers with berthing and cargo operations at the SBM, each with a 90t bollard pull. Four tugs will be available for berthing and cargo operations when tandem mooring is used.

Wind: SW'ly. Squalls do not generate significant waves. The weather is generally good from Nov-May but deteriorates during the wet season which is May-Nov. The period of change between wet (Apr/May) and dry season (Oct/Nov) is marked by severe squalls, violent thunderstorms and winds up to 60kts. From Dec to Feb sand is blown from the Sahara desert and can result in low visibility.

AGBAMI TERMINAL 3°27.80'N 5°33.69'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Agbami Terminal contact info Call Sign: Agbami Terminal VHF: Ch 10, 16 Telephone: +44 1224 34213 Berthing and Cargo Operations (Export Working Channel) contact info: VHF: Ch 10 Offshore Installation Manager (OMI) contact info Email: l9agb004@chevron.com Operations Superintendent contact info Email: l9agb005-smb@chevron.com Telephone: +234 1 366 4112 V-Sat Telephone: +44 1224 34213

Nigerian Customs and Immigration Officials will board the vessel on arrival or at the earliest opportunity for clearance and in order to issue Free Pratique.

Vessels bound for Agbami FPSO are required to advise their ETA 7 days before arrival or upon departure from their last port of call if it is within 7 days of arrival at Agbami FPSO. Further reports should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival. The terminal should be advised if ETA changes by more than 12 hours during the period between 72 and 12 hours prior to arrival and more than 30 minutes within 12 hours of arrival. Arriving tankers should establish contact on VHF by calling 'Agbami FPSO' when between 20-40nm from the terminal. The following pre-arrival information should be provided to the terminal's Marine Advisor ..... 1. Arrival time at Agbami FPSO (GMT) 2. Flag/Port of Registry/Year built 3. Master's name 4. Summer deadweight/Arrival displacement 5. NT & length between perpendiculars 6. Last Port of Call 7. Next Port of Call 8. Owners name/address 9. Arrival draughts 10. Quantity of cargo required 11. Destination of cargo 12. Nationality of officers and crew 13. US B/L Code (if appropriate) 14. Quantity cargo onboard in net bbls 15. Max sailing draught 16. When NOR will be tendered 17. H2S ppm content in cargo tanks. Masters are also required to contact Nigerian Government Port Head Official at least 72 hours before arrival and provide the following; ..... 1. Scheduled arrival date 2. Vessel's name 3. Callsign 4. ETA at load port(s) 5. Cargo tonnage to be loaded 6. Number of crew 7. Health status 8. Whether or not a doctor is onboard. 9. Request for Free Pratique.

Vessels operating at the terminal must comply with the latest SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO, STCW conventions and protocols. Vessels found to be deficient in any way will not be permitted to berth or allowed to load at the terminal. Masters and crew members must adhere strictly to vessel's/terminal check list requirements throughout the entire cargo operation.

NOR will only be received provided the Mooring master is satisfied that the export tanker is in all respects ready to berth and load the cargo.