Sines (PTSIE)

Sines is strategically positioned as the principal port in the Ibero-atlantic front and one of the major European ports serving an extensive industrial complex. The deep water port is the country's leading port in volumes of cargo handled and offers specialised terminals able to handle a vast array of cargoes including: oil, petrochemical, LNG, multipurpose, general and container. The bay, sheltered from the N by Cape Sines, offers safe anchorage and all terminals are protected by breakwaters including the fishing harbour, marina and service port. The port has been operational since 1978 and is the leading supplier (crude and LNG) and container port in Portugal, providing state-of-the-art equipment, bunkering and waste management. In recent years, the port has transitioned away from coal imports due to the closure of the coal powered power station in 2021. The former power station is to be redeveloped into a 100MW "green hydrogen hub". Imports: Crude oil, coal, LNG and naphtha. Exports: Oil refined products and petrochemical products.

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Sines is situated on the W coast of Portugal, approx 58nm S of Lisbon.

Max LOA 399.99m, beam 61.50m, draught 22.5m and 350,000DWT.

Approx 43,000,000t of cargo, 12,000t of coal, 15,000t of grain, 1,600,000TEU and 1,800 vessels are handled annually.

The anchorage of the Port of Sines is divided into circular anchor positions, which must be used according to instructions transmitted by the Maritime Traffic Control System. The use of the anchor positions is subject to the express authorisation of the Port Authority and always subject to the normal procedures for entering and leaving the port. In the various anchor positions, proper precautions should be taken among the anchored vessels to avoid possible collisions. If necessary LNG vessels should anchor at specific points such as, B3, B4 or B5 anchor positions. Anchor position C - a conditional anchor position, will only be used for prompt embarkation and disembarkation procedures of crews, the sick, accident victims or others, decided on a case-by-case basis by the Port Authority. Anchored vessels should not immobilise their main engines, all their propulsion and steering equipment must be in a state of full readiness. In case of breakdown, a tugboat will be made available to guarantee the vessel maintains position until repairs of the damage are concluded. Vessels in quarantine for any reason, or whose crew members are prevented from disembarking will drop their anchor at any of the positions as long as their location satisfies the requirements of the lawful Authorities involved, namely Maritime Hygiene and Foreigners and Border Services. The port of Sines anchor positions are: ..... Anchor Positions: Latitude Longitude Radius A1 37° 55,0N 008° 52,7'W 0.2nm A2 37° 55,0N 008° 52.1’W 0.2nm A3 37° 55,0N 008° 51.5’W 0.2nm A4 37° 54,5 N 008° 52,7'W 0.2nm A5 37° 54,5 N 008° 52.1’W 0.2nm A6 37° 54,5 N 008° 51.5’W 0.2nm B1 37° 54,0 N 008° 52.4’W 0.3nm B2 37° 54,0 N 008° 51.6’W 0.3nm B3 37° 53,4 N 008° 52.4’W 0.3nm B4 37° 53,4 N 008° 51.6'W 0.3nm B5 37° 52,8 N 008° 53,2’W 0.3nm B6 37° 52,8 N 008° 52.4’W 0.3nm B7 37° 52,8 N 008° 51.6’W 0.3nm B8 37° 52,2 N 008° 53.2’W 0.3nm B9 37° 52,2 N 008° 52.4’W 0.3nm B10 37° 52,2 N 008° 51.6’W 0.3nm C 37° 56,7' N 008° 52.3’W 0.2nm Vessels are advised to contact Sines Port Control to confirm anchorage position. Prohibited Anchorages: Anchoring other than in the designated areas above are prohibited.

Approaches can be identified easily both, visually and on radar. Although the approach to the port is straight forward, whether by day or by night, it is recommended, particularly in the case of deep draught vessels, that a distance from the coast of at least 1.5nm is maintained when coming from the N and 2nm when coming from the S. Caution: ODAS lightbuoys and wave recorder lightbuoys may be encountered, moored in the approaches, their positions are subject to frequent change. These lightbuoys should be given a clearance of a least 0.5nm. The entrance to the port, between the head of Molhe Oeste and that of Molhe Leste (1nm E) is deep and wide. Leading lights lead to the oil and petrochemical terminals in the W side of the harbour. Vessels bound for the fishing harbour in the NE side of the harbour and the coal terminal in its SE side, proceed as convenient but should note the restricted area and the possibility of encountering vessels anchored in the provisional anchorage area W of the head of East Breakwater. Entry leading lights: Front light (metal dolphin, 6m in height) at the head of the refined products terminal (finger pier, 37°57.0'N 008°53.0'W). Rear light (concrete column, 20m in height, at the root of the same pier). From the vicinity of position 37°55.0'N 008°53.0'W the alignment 357.25° of these lights, leads to the harbour entrance passing, W of the designated anchorage areas and E of Molhe Oeste. A lightbuoy (porthand) and a lightbuoy (special) are moored 0.15nm S and 0.1nm NE respectively, off the head of Molhe Oeste. These lightbuoys may be unlit in heavy weather. A lightbuoy (S cardinal), moored 1.25nm ENE of the head of West Breakwater, marks shoal water on the E side of the harbour.

BA 3636, 3224, 87. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

The coastguard is the responsibility of the Harbour Master, VHF Ch 12 or 16 (throughout 24 hours), Tel: +351 69 632275, Fax: +351 69 633341.

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Berthing and unberthing are controlled and supervised by Ship Dispatch Centre (throughout 24 hours), VHF Ch 12 or 16, Tel: +351 269 860605, Fax +351 269 862114. The following mooring information considered at the terminals: Terminal de Graneis Liquidos (TGL): Vessels may simultaneously moor at the Terminal de Graneis Liquidos (TGL) Berths 2 and 3. If the sum of the LOA of the two vessels does not exceed 450m then berthing order is irrelevant, in the event that the LOA is between 450-520m then the vessels to Berth 2 will moor first, however if the combined LOA is greater than 520m then only one vessel mat moor at one of the two berths. Sines Multipurpose Terminal (TMS) : Two vessels for may moor simultaneously al long as the combined LOA does not exceed 580m. Night berthing and unberthing: TGL: All vessels up 110,000DWT may dock throughout 24hrs, vessels greater than 110,000DWT may only dock during daylight hours. TMS: All vessels up 110,000DWT may dock throughout 24hrs, vessels greater than 110,000DWT may only dock during daylight hours. TGN: All vessels up to LOA 250m may dock throughout 24hrs, vessels greater than LOA 250m may only dock during daylight hours. Note: Daylight start time may be defined as half an hour before sunrise and end time as no later than two hours following sunset.

Compulsory for all vessels navigating and manoeuvring within an area extending 5 miles centred on the green beacon at the extreme NW of the East Breakwater (37°56.33'N., 008°51.96'W). Pilot service is available throughout 24 hours and is to be ordered by the agent 24 hours in advanced and confirmed 2 hours prior to arrival. Pilot station keeps permanent watch on VHF Ch 14, callsign "Pilotos De Sines". Unless otherwise stated the pilot boards from a pilot boat approx 1.3nm S of Sines W Lt Buoy (37° 54.4' N., 008° 53.3' W). Pilotage is not compulsory for the following: ..... Portuguese Naval vessels Local traffic vessels Local tugs and auxiliary vessels Local and coastal fishing vessels Leisure craft Vessels whose Masters have a certificate exempting them from pilotage

The port limits include an area bounded by: ..... 1. To the N, parallel 38°03.0'N 2. To the S, parallel 37°52.0'N 3. To the W, meridian 008°55.0'W 4. To the E, shore line.

The principal navigation aids are as follows: ..... 1. Sines Lighthouse (37°57'N., 008°53'W). 2. West Breakwater Buoy (37° 56,20'N., 008° 53,17'W), Fl R 3s 3. West Breakwater - Pier Head - (37° 56,56'N., 008° 53,25'W), red and white stripe, 21m, Fl W 3s 4. East Breakwater - Pier Head - (37° 56,41'N., 008° 51,88'W), green and white stripe, 17m, LFl G 8s 5. East Breakwater - East Pier Head - (37° 55,63'N., 008° 50,75'W), red and white stripe, 20m, LFl R 8s

Restrictions may be imposed at Oil Terminal on the length of vessels using the oil terminal if Berths 2 and 3 are occupied simultaneously. Vessel's berthing may be restricted to daylight hours (30 minutes before sunrise and 2 hours before sunset). Restrictions are prevalent in and around the port area as wave recorder (ODAS) lighted buoys are likely to be encountered in the approach vicinity of the port. Submarines are also frequently seen within the waters off the coast of the port. It is reported that deep-draft vessels are required to keep at least 1.3nm from the coast when approaching the port from the N and 1.7nm when approaching from the S. ..... Cargo Wind Restriction: Terminal Equipment Operation m/s km/h TGL: 1. Load Arm Connection 11 40 2. Load Arm Maintenance 8 30 3. Load Arm Operation 28 100 TPQ: 1. Load Arm Connection 11 40 2. Load Arm Maintenance 8 30 3. Load Arm Operation 28 100 TMS: 1. - Operation 15 54 2. - Parking 20 72 Sines Container Terminal XXI: 1. Gate 1, 2 Operation 20 72 2. Gate 3 Operation 14 50 3. Gate 4, 5, 6 Operation 24 86 4. Gate 7, 8, 9 Operation 24 86 TGN: 1. Load Arm Connection 15 56 2. Load Arm Operation 21 74

Range 0.2-3.9m. HAT 4.0m, MHWS 3.3m, MHWN 2.3m, MSL 2.0m, MLWN 1.3m, MLWS 0.6m and LAT 0.0m.

VTS Sines: Mandatory for all vessels equipped with VHF entering, leaving, or moving within the area of port jurisdiction. Vessels planning to enter or exit the area must report to Sines Port Control (available throughout 24 hours), VHF Ch 12 or 16 when crossing the boundary line (Sines Harbour Limit), stating the following information: ..... a) Vessel's name b) Flag c) Position d) IMO cargo (yes/no) e) Port of origin/destination f) Any restrictions to vessel's manoeuvring g) Notification points Vessels are obliged to report the following: a) Time of crossing the boundary line b) Time of anchoring c) Time of anchor up

The port specifies the mandatory use of tugs and mooring boats throughout 24hrs when manoeuvring in the port with only a few exceptions authorised by the port and maritime authorities. There are 10 x 1,200hp tugs available which belong to Sines Port Administration. All tugs have fire fighting equipment. Ordering: Call Sines Port Control.

Prevailing winds: N'ly and NW'ly. Local conditions: Winds and sea from S and SW (winter time). In the event of a storm, insufficient lighting then cargo operations will be immediately halted.

SINES 37°57.00'N 8°52.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PT SIE For details see: PORTUGAL - COASTAL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 12/14 Portuguese Notice 12/390/13, (RSDRA2014000007807), 12/14 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

It is recommended that Lisbon Radio (callsign "CUL") is used as this covers all the Portuguese coast. The station works continuously throughout 24 hours. Frequencies monitored are 2182kHz, 2054kHz and channels 413, 802 and 1203. Sines Port monitors 2182kHz, 2266kHz, 2484kHz, 2466kHz and 2657kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. Port Control (Vessel Dispatch Center) contact info Call Sign: Control Porto Sines VHF: Ch 12, 16, 60 Telephone: +351 269 860 605 / +351 269 860 751 Facsimile: +351 269 862 114 Email: centrodespachonavios@portodesines.pt LNG Terminal contact info Telephone: +351 269 870 000 Facsimile: +351 269 870 001 Port Authority contact info Telephone: +351 269 860 600 Facsimile: +351 269 860 690 Email: geral@portodesines.pt Harbour Master contact info Call Sign: Capimar Sines VHF: Ch 11, 16 Telephone: +351 269 632 275 Facsimile: +351 269 633 341 Email: capitania.sines@marinha.pt VTS contact info Call Sign: Control Porto Sines / Sines Port Control VHF: Ch 12, 16, 60 Pilots contact info Call Sign: Pilotos Sines / Sines Pilots VHF: Ch 12, 14, 16 Telephone: +351 269 860 751 / +351 269 860 624 / +351 917 570 169 (mobile) / +351 917 811 080 (mobile) Facsimile: +351 269 635 043 Email: pilotos@portodesines.pt

Formalities are the same as for other Portuguese ports. Bond not sealed. Shore passes (ID yellow passes) are issued by customs and immigration and have to be returned before departure.

Documentation to be handed to the agent on arrival, who will distribute the documents to the Authorities: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew Lists 7 2. Stores Lists 2 3. Personal Effects List 2 4. Bills of Lading for discharge cargo (sets) 1 5. Cargo Manifest for discharge cargo (sets) 1 6. In Transit Cargo Manifest (sets) 1 7. Certificate of Registry - 8. Load Line Certificate - 9. Safety Radio Certificate - 10. Safety Construction Certificate - 11. Tonnage Certificate - 12. IOPP Certificate - 13. Port State Control (MOU) - All the above certificates and records are taken by the agent to the Harbour Master's office to be checked. No vessel will be cleared from the port without all documentation in good order. Cargo documentation: The oil terminal representative should be given a load plan, cargo information, Declaration of dirty ballast, slops, sludge, bilges and garbage (domestic and industrial).

Vessels from foreign ports should send their ETA 72, 48 and 12 hours prior to arrival with confirmation 4 hours before arrival. Vessels from foreign ports (voyage less then 24 hours) should send ETA on leaving last port, 6 hours and confirmation 2 hours prior to arrival. Vessels from Portuguese ports should send their ETA on leaving last port, 6 hours and 2 hours prior to arrival. The arrival notice should contain the following information: ..... 1 Name of vessel 2 Nationality 3 GT and DWT 4 LOA 5 Draught 6 Port of origin 7 ETA 8 Berth or anchorage required

The International Code flag for health and pilot are to be exhibited along with the Portuguese flag.

Navigation and duration of stay in the port are subjected to the Maritime Safety Rules and Instructions for staying in the Port of Sines. Copies should be obtained from the Port Authority. The ship dispatch centre (CDN) operates around the clock, every day of the year, with officials assisted by qualified technical support. The centre is responsible for ensuring those operations, safety and port regulations are complied with, including operations taking place on ships alongside. The centre also has its own application programme, SINWEB (Integrated Ships and Services System), which manages the exchange of information related to all shipping and good operations. SINWEB operates within the existing EDI port community network in association with a VTS Port Radar. It is prohibited for vessels to proceed at such speeds as could prejudice the safety of any vessel berthed alongside, moored at buoys or of any local traffic. All vessels must maintain a minimum of 50m clearance from any vessels berthed at the various terminals. Bunkering: May only be carried out during daylight hours. When supplying container vessels, the movement of containers in the last two rows, of the bays adjacent to the LOA of the supplying ship, is not permitted. It is required that a Vikoseal-type system must be available on the supply ship, with a barrier at the bow and a barrier at the stern. The moored ship must have emergency cables installed at the front and aft, on the side opposite to the moored side. Following the bunker supply operation, the supply ship has up to one hour to begin the starting manoeuvre from the arm-in-arm position. Simultaneous bunker operations are permitted, up to two operations, subject to favourable weather (sea and atmospheric) and subject to the exclusive opinion of the Pilot. Intervening vessels are required to have a contingency plan for oil pollution incidents, as well as first intervention material to deal with spills caused during operations. Bunkering by barge at anchorage, Liquid Bulk Terminal and Petrochemical Terminals are not permitted via barge, except in exceptional situations given that additional security and protection measures are in place. Whereas the supply of bunkers to LNG vessels via barge requires that the loading arms are switched off. Bunkering may be accepted via road transport, however, it requires further inspection by the relevant Port Authority. Dangerous Goods: All vessels carrying dangerous cargo are required to contact the port when within 10nm of the entrance. Any vessels carrying dangerous goods must present a manifest on a specific form to the relevant authorities. The dangerous good must be carried out in accordance to the IMDG and IMSBC code. The movement of class 1 and class 7 goods will always be carried out by direct transit, parking is strictly prohibited. In the event that the container/packaging is damaged to the extent that there is a potential compromise to the correct packaging then the shipowners, representatives, port operating or stevedoring companies will be responsible for notifying the Port Authority. All vessels carrying dangerous good must carry specific signals; during the day (flag B of the "International Code of Signals") and at night (red light). In the event that a vessel is moored at a specialised terminal and is loading/unloading dangerous cargo, then all other vessels must keep a 50 meter distance. Movement of Bulk Cargo: Vessel must arrange for a qualified entity to come on board to certify that the areas used for the transport/storage of solid bulk are toxic free. Constant watch must be maintained during the period in which operations are taking place. Powdery bulk cargo requires the adoption of increased protection measures for workers, the environment and property. The movement of solid bulk materials that may generate flammable dust requires the existence of an Explosion Protection Manual which must be approved by the Port Operator. Loading/unloading operations may only begin after the “Ship/Shore Safety List” has been signed by relevant parties. Obligation of vessels: Whilst in the port area, vessels must have enough crew to carry out the following operations: monitor, reinforce and alter mooring in order to ensure the vessel remains in a safe condition during loading/unloading, round/loosen cables, monitor anchorage and position whilst in anchorage and ensure manoeuvres are carried out and face emergency situations. A permanent lookout must be maintained during cargo operations including bunkering and ballast as well as a lookout on the manifold and cargo deck. Emergency Start Cables: At all liquid bulk terminals, vessels at the piers are required to have fore and aft, cables passed through the horns on the seaward side, ready to be hauled by tugs in the event of an emergency launch. The hand of the cable for hauling in the tug must remain hanging approx 1.5m above sea level; the one remaining on board must be secured with 6 to 8 turns on a mooring bollard. The cable core must be long enough to allow the tug to manoeuvre safely, approx 30 to 50m from the vessel. The cables used for emergency launching must have a breaking load sufficient in the event that the vessels needs to be towed with just one cable.

All ships, on arrival, must inform the agent concerning the Health Declaration and if necessary have a health inspection before coming alongside. The following documents may be required: ..... 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 2. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate 3. Periodic accommodation survey report 4. International Crew Vaccination Certificates 5. Crew Physical Aptitude Certificates

Vessels are considered to have entered the port on the date/hour they pass the boundary line - PLF (End of Sea Passage - Port Authority jurisdiction area). The PLF date/hour is electronically controlled. The vessel is informed of the PLF date/hour via VHF and its movements are simultaneously controlled by the Vessel Traffic System (VTS) service. When berthed the Master tenders NOR to the receiver's representative or to the shipper's representative.