Bonga Offshore Terminal (NGBOO)

FPSO 'Bonga' is a 312,500DWT vessel moored in approx. 1,000 - 1,125m of water, capable of processing 225,000bbls of oil and 4,247,526mі of gas per day. Crude oil transfer to offtake tankers is conducted via a nearby SPM (approx. 1nm from the FPSO), which is spread moored to nine suction pile anchors and connected to the FPSO by three submerged export hoses that are located approx. 350m below the sea surface. The FPSO, amongst the largest in the world, has been servicing Bonga Oil Field since oil production began in 2005, following the discovery of the field in 1993. In Feb 2023, it was reported that the FPSO had hit the one billion barrel oil export mark.

Tropical.

FPSO 'Bonga' is located in the Bonga Oil Field at OML 118, approx. 133nm SE of Lagos, 151nm from Port Harcourt and 75.5nm SW of Forcados, Nigeria.

Offshore Max LOA 360m, BCM 170m, draught 21.2m and 350,000DWT.

Tankers not berthing on arrival should maintain a holding position 3nm to the N of the SPM. If a prolonged delay is expected the tanker may drift at least 10nm clear of the Bonga Field.

BA 3118, 1385, 1386. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

Terminal operations take place on a 24 hour basis in normal weather conditions. Berthing operations normally take place in daylight only. Berthing can be extended to hours of darkness at the discretion of the Mooring Master, in consultation with the Master, OIM and duty Asset Manager onshore. The terminal may be closed if SNEPCO considers weather or other conditions make the continued operation of the terminal unsafe. Periods of terminal closure and the reasons for closure will be notified to terminal users in writing. The offtake tanker is moored to SBM using 2 x 90m, 15in diameter ultraline hawsers and 76mm chafe chains.

Pilotage compulsory and must contact Forcados Oil Terminal on VHF Ch 8. Pilot boards in position 05°10'N., 005°05'E, together with Hose Foreman, agent, cargo surveyor and Nigerian officials (possibly 6 persons). Pilot ladder or combination ladders on the lee side should be used for personnel transfers. The Mooring Master will conduct a general operational safety inspection of the vessel before starting pilotage duties at approx 5nm from the Bonga Field.

All offtake tankers shall comply with OCIMF requirements regarding approved bow stoppers for 76mm chain with a minimum safe working load of 200t and a minimum breaking load of 450t. Also aft requires a set of 65t SWL bollards for securing tug through enclosed centre fairlead. Vessels arriving in ballast/part cargo must have a min of 30% SDWT loaded with trim a min 0.015Length and the propeller fully immersed. Berthing operations take place during daylight hours only. The terminal may be closed if SNEPCO considers weather or other conditions make the continued operation of the terminal unsafe. Periods of terminal closure and the reasons for closure will be submitted to users in writing. Vessels approaching the area must be aware of Bonga Precautionary Area and Bonga Safety Zone.

A large ocean going tug will assist with mooring operations to the SPM and is made fast aft for the duration of cargo operations. Two work boats assist with transfer of moorings and hoses.

BONGA TERMINAL 4°33.35'N 4°37.00'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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All written and verbal communications shall be in the English language. Bonga Terminal contact info Call Sign: FPSO Bonga (5NGJ) Telephone: +234 703 0125562 / +870 765 091 754 / +870 765 091 786 Facsimile: +870 765 091 755 Telex: +581 465 779 110 VHF: Ch 72 Email: bongamss@shell.com MMSI: 657791000 Control Room contact info Telephone: + 234 27 69419 Facsimile: +234 844 753301 Marine Supervisor contact info Telephone: + 234 27 69400 Shipping and Export Department contact info Email: lagos-comms-col@shell.com Offtake Tanker Operations contact info VHF: Ch 9 Supply/Standby Vessels Operations contact info VHF: Ch 71 Forcados Oil Terminal contact info VHF: Ch 8 Arriving vessels: Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 08 and 16 and contact Forcados Oil Terminal on Ch 08 when within range with actual ETA at pilot boarding position. The Mooring Master can be called directly by calling Forcados Offshore Pilot.

The following papers are required: ..... CU HA AG Ship Sanitation or Ship Sanitation Exemption Copies of Maritime Declaration of Health 2 2 2 Copies of List of Last Port of Call (within last 6 weeks) 2 2 2 Copies of Ships Store List 2 2 2 Copies of Drug List 2 2 2 Copies of Arms and Ammunitions 2 2 2 Copies of Animal and Birds onboard List 2 2 2 Copies of Crew List 2 2 2 Copies of Passenger List 2 2 2 Copies of Stowaway List 2 2 2 Copies of Personnel Effects List 2 2 2 Copies of Clearance from Last Port of Call 1 0 0 CU = Customs, HA = Health and AG = Agent.

Vessels nominated to load at FPSO Bonga are required to report their ETA to the terminal and the Shipping and Export Department directly as follows: ..... a) 7 days before ETA, or upon clearing last port if there is less than 7 days normal steaming time before ETA b) 72 hours before ETA, including FPSO Bonga questionnaire and ISPS information request c) 48 hours before ETA d) 24 hours before ETA e) At any other time between the notices as per (b), (c) and (d) when ETA is to be revised by more than 12 hour from that most recently notified, or after notice (d) when the ETA is to be revised by more than 30 minutes. Vessels are required to contact Bonga Terminal on VHF Ch 72 once within range and to request permission to enter the Bonga Precautionary Area and Bonga Safety Zone.

Any tankers slightly outside the maximum parameters given may be accepted at the discretion of the operator.

Notice of Readiness to be tendered on arrival at the pilot boarding position by VHF to Forcados Oil Terminal with confirmation by e-mail/fax or, if vessel arrives early, on the first day of Laycan. NOR is normally accepted 6 hours after tendering.