Brass Terminal (NGBRA)

The terminal, operated by Eni, consists of two SBM berths for the loading of crude. Vessels may only arrive during daylight hours and the associated shore tanks are located at 4° 18.090'N., 006° 14.840'E. In recent years, there have been many extenuating circumstances that have led to the production at the terminal to fluctuate, including two pipelines servicing the terminal being blown up by explosives.

Tropical.

Brass Terminal is an oil export terminal situated 21km offshore, S of the River Niger delta.

Max Offshore LOA 365.76m, BCM 169.19m, draught 27m and 321,225DWT

Anchorage area consists of depths ranging from 27.0m-29.0m, holding ground fairly good. When at anchor vessels musk keep watch on VHF Ch 14. This channel must not be used for ship to ship exchanges. Waiting Area: Non nominated tankers, arriving at the terminal, that is, vessels not yet formally programmed to load at Brass River or vessels standing by awaiting instructions from the owners/charterers are advised to anchor outside the terminal operational waters.

Approach to Agbara Field, one of the drilling platforms, approximately 10.1nm, 138° from the (BOP) platform, (03°56.5'N., 006°23.8'E).

BA 1386, 3118. US Navy Charts 57100, 57120, 57140, 57160, 57170. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

1025.

While berthed, a mooring rope must be ready, so that the mooring launch (line boat) may, in the event of vessel riding up on the SBM, make fast and tow to the service assistant vessel. All vessel mooring arrangements must comply with OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines requirements. The tanker must be equipped with standard AKD bracket on the bow for the safe mooring at SPM (OCIMF). All mooring wires and ropes existing onboard must have a certificate showing the Maximum Breaking Load. All mooring wires must be fitted on self-stowing split type winch drums and must be fitted with synthetic mooring tails. Mooring tails must comply with OCIMF guidelines (maximum length 11m, maximum breaking strength 125% of wire M.B.L. to which they are attached. They must be connected to the wire with Mandel or Tonsberg type shackles). All the mooring wire and rope winch brakes must be annually tested and BHC recorded with the procedures reported in the OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines. The hose lifting equipment must comply with requirements of OCIMF Recommendations for Oil Tanker Manifolds and Associated Equipment. The SBM is fitted with 2 OCIMF standard 375mm circumference x 60m grommet ropes and standard 3in chafe chain.

Compulsory and available throughout 24hrs. Pilots are contacted through VHF and board 2.61nm NE of the Buoy Operating Platform (4°06'N., 006°19'E). Mooring Master/Pilots remain aboard throughout the stay to supervise operations.

The port limits are 3nm seaward from Brass Terminal Buoy Operating Platform (BOP).

The central lighted platform is equipped with a racon and necessary navigational aids including warning lights and foghorns. Each SBM is equipped with Radio Beacon-Racon

Berthing is during daylight hours only (0600-1800hrs), however when conditions warrant and subject to approval of the Swamp Area Manager, berthing may be conducted during the night hours. The safe handling of vessels must be carried out within the following environmental conditions: Maximum wind speed of 30kts and maximum significant wave height of 2.7m. Maximum wind speed of 20kts and maximum significant wave height of 3.0m. Maximum wind speed of 10kts and maximum significant wave height of 3.3m. A restricted area is centred on the terminal and has a radius of 2.17nm.

Range 1.4m. MLWS 0.1m and MHWS 1.8m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The weather is generally fine from Nov-Apr, but is unfavourable during the remaining period of the year owing to the high humidity. Temperature varies comparatively little from 70-100°F and average over 80°F. Winds: Speed range 5-18kts. Currents: Maximum total strength of the current is up to 3kts. Direction: ENE'ly for approximately 75% of the year, W'ly for the remainder. The current often reverses direction very quickly, especially following strong rain squalls, causing the tanker to swing heavily at the buoy.

BRASS MARINE TERMINAL 4°04.07'N 6°17.22'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NG BRA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

{ "widget_1_pilotage": { "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "pilots_area_description": null, "pilots_contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": null, "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Pilotage is compulsory.", "when_to_report": null, "how_to_report": null, "what_to_report": [], "pilot_boarding_positions": [ { "designator": null, "coordinates_or_verbose": "4°06.24′N 6°19.41′E (3 n miles NE of the Buoy Operating Platform (BOP))", "vessel_particular_constraints": null } ], "leftover_text_notes": [] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": null, "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "vts_boundaries": { "description": null, "coordinates": [] }, "contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": null, "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "14", "telephones": [], "faxes": [ "+234(0)84 236400 ext 3478" ], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": null, "general_rules": [] }, "reporting_lines_and_points": [], "reporting_requirements": [ { "report_name": "Notice of ETA", "when_or_where_to_report": "72h prior to arrival", "how_to_report": null, "what_to_report": [ "vessel particulars", "cargo request" ] } ] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [], "availability_hours": null, "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Terminal", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "14", "telephones": [], "faxes": [ "+234(0)84 236400 ext 3478" ], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "Terminal is operated by Nigerian AGIP Oil Co (NAOC)." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory. (2) Pilot boards in position 4°06.24ґN 6°19.41ґE (3 n miles NE of the Buoy Operating Platform (BOP)). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________\n TERMINAL CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 14 RT Frequency (kHz): 6776 Fax: +234(0)84 236400 ext 3478 Marine Superintendent Telephone: +234(0)84 236400 ext 3420 \t+234(0)84 236400 ext 7223 Swamp Area Manager Telephone: +870 761277140 (Inmarsat mini-M) Fax: +234(0)84 236400 ext 3655 \tHOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: Notice of ETA: Vessels should send initial ETA 72h prior to arrival. This message should contain vessel particulars and cargo request. \nNOTE: Terminal is operated by Nigerian AGIP Oil Co (NAOC). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

Brass Oil Terminal contact info VHF: Ch 14, 16 RT Frequency: 6776 (kHz). Facsimile: +234 84 236 400 (ext. 3478). Marine Superintendent contact info Telephone: +234 84 236 400 (ext. 3420) / +234 84 236 400 (ext. 7223). Swamp Area Manager contact info Facsimile: +234 84 236 400 (ext. 3655).

Officials from Customs and Immigration will usually board the vessel with the Mooring Master.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 10 2. Port of Call List 7 3. Arms and Ammunition List 7 4. Stores List 7 5. Vaccination List 7 6 Narcotics List 7 7. Kroo Boy List 7 8. Stowaway List 7 9. Animal List 7 10. Passenger List 7 11. Mail/parcel List 7 12. Personal Effects List 7

Tankers, due to load at Brass Terminal, should give the following information 7 days prior to arrival, or upon clearing last port: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Nationality 3. ETA 4. Cargo requirements 5. ANSI diameter of flanges used for loading connections 6. Compliance with the International Recommendations and Regulations for the safe loading at offshore terminal as indicated by OCIMF If there is less than 7 days nominal steaming time before ETA, then: 72, 48, and 24hrs before ETA. At any other time between the notices as per (72, 48 and 24hrs), where ETA is to be revised by more than 1hr. As soon as vessels are within VHF range of Brass, the terminal should be contacted by VHF for arrival and berthing information. Vessels nominated for lifting are required to report their ETA to Brass Terminal Marine Superintendent.

All vessels are required to fly the Nigerian flag on the foremast during daylight hours in the terminal and surrounding area. Also when arriving by day fly flag "Q" for quarantine service. During loading by day fly flag "B", by night display red light.

Immobilisation and repairs are prohibited at the SBM's and not advised at the anchorage. The Mooring Master/Pilot and a party of 3 other terminal workers, who assist with berthing and work operations, remain onboard through the vessel's call at the terminal. One of the surveyors monitors for oil pollution infringements. The Mooring Master remains aboard throughout the stay to supervise operations. Safety: Full compliance with Safety Management System as specified in the vessel manuals and procedures must be assured and demonstrated during all activities. Masters are advised that a safety inspection of the vessel will be carried out by the Mooring Master or terminal representative, who will discuss their findings with him, to ensure that terminal requirements are met. Vessels must be fully inert at all times while at the terminal. Inert Gas System must be approved by Classification Society, Operation Manual should be available onboard and a record log of tests and maintenance has to be kept onboard. Loading tankers are required to maintain a maximum concentration of H2S below 10ppm. Checks using Draeger type tubes, an accurate indicator, for use with inert tanks.

The vessel must have a clean Bill of Health or equivalent from the last port of call. Every crew member must have valid cholera and yellow fever vaccination certificate, yellow flag must be flown until free pratique is granted. Agents and Health Officers usually board with the Mooring Master.

NOR will be accepted at arrival provided that the vessel is ready to load and free pratique has been granted. Lay time will commence 6 hours after NOR if within ETA range or when loading commences, which ever is earlier.