Halul Island (QAHAL)

Halul Island serves as the export terminal for Qatar Marine crude which is produced from the offshore oil fields of Idd El-Shargi, Maydan Mahzam and Bul Hanine. The terminal is operated by Qatar Petroleum (QP). Exports are performed through 2 SBM's. The island is roughly circular in shape with a radius of approx 0.5nm. The island is fringed with a reef which extends, in places, to about 0.3nm offshore. The island is hilly, rising to an elevation of 61m. It is also barren with a number of oil storage tanks, a small industrial complex and personnel living quarters. There is a harbour on the southern side of the island which is only for use of small craft.

Tropical.

Halul Island is part of the state of Qatar. The island is 52nm in a NE'ly direction from Doha.

LOA 420m, draught 29m, 540,000DWT

Approx 150 tankers are handled annually at the terminal.

Recommended anchorage: Vessels are advised, unless restricted by draught, to anchor in the area centred on a position 082° x 2.25nm from Halul Island light. Water depth is 21.0-26.0m with sand bottom. Prohibited anchorage: The area covered by the red sector of Halul Island light is to be taken as a prohibited anchorage. This is due to the number of oil and gas pipelines in the area.

Deep water channel: To the E of Halul there are 2 buoys marking a deep water channel which is the recommended departure channel for all vessels: "H-1", green conical buoy with Qk Fl G light; "H-2", red can buoy with Qk Fl R light.

BA 2886, 3413, 3950, 3953, 2444; US 62400, 62397, 62402. Admiralty pilot NP63, NP286(8).

The Qatari Navy based at Halul Coastguard, calls occasionally.

1030.

All tankers loading at Halul SBMs must comply with OCIMF "Standards of Equipment Employed in the Mooring of Ships at Single Point Moorings". Both SBM 1 and SBM 2 are equipped with OCIMF recommended 76mm chafe chains suitable for vessels over 350,000DWT. To accommodate these, vessels should be fitted with OCIMF approved bow Panama type fairleads measuring at least 600mm x 450mm, tongue or hinged bar chain stoppers and winch spooling drums to permit "hands off" mooring. The use of winch end drums is not permitted. Smit type brackets are not acceptable at Halul. Preparations: When the pilot has boarded, the ship's crew is required to use the starboard side ship's derrick or crane to lift the mooring and hose connecting equipment onboard from the pilot/mooring launch. An operations assistant will board with the pilot. He will give guidance to the ship's crew on mooring and also on connecting the hoses. Vessel's anchors must be stowed and properly secured in the hawse pipe. Briefing: Prior to approaching the SBM, the Master, pilot and officer delegated to duty on the forecastle should meet and the pilot will brief all concerned on the mooring operation. Mooring operation: On approaching the SBM the ship should make ready a rope messenger suitable for passing over the stem of the tanker to the mooring launch. This rope will be joined to a 10in pick-up rope (122m in length) which is in turn connected to a 15m long pick-up wire and then the chafe chain. Each chafe chain is connected to a 15in grommet of braided nylon. The starboard mooring is always picked up first. SBM security: From the time of completion of mooring, the ship shall station a lookout on the forecastle. This lookout must inform the berthing officer in the event that the ship is likely to come into contact with the SBM. Immobilisation of machinery: Under no circumstances must the ship's engines, steering gear, deck machinery power source or any essential equipment be immobilised. Emergency towing wires: Whilst moored to the SBM, all vessels must have emergency towing wires correctly positioned and rigged on the port side forward and aft. The eyes of the wires must be maintained just above the waterline ready for immediate pick-up by a tug or supply boat, the inboard end must be properly secured to bollards with at least 40m of slack wire on deck with a rope stopper to prevent the slack accidentally running out. Unmooring: When all ship's papers have been completed and the hoses disconnected the vessel is ready to sail. The port mooring should be released first. The mooring should be lowered to sea level and the pick-up rope paid out slowly to allow the mooring launch to receive the pick-up rope onboard. The starboard mooring will then be released. When the vessel is clear of the SBM the mooring launch will come alongside on the starboard side to load the mooring and hose connecting equipment and then standby to await the pilot.

When VHF contact is made with Halul Radio the pilot will advise the Master whether the vessel should proceed to anchor or whether a pilot will board the vessel on arrival. The pilot will board the vessel about 1.5nm NE of SBM 2. The pilot will remain onboard a vessel throughout its stay at Halul. The pilot ladder must be rigged on the starboard side and, in vessels over 50,000DWT, a combination accommodation and pilot ladder must be rigged. This should be so rigged that the pilot is not required to climb more than 9.0m. Note: To prevent unauthorised persons from boarding the tanker unobserved, particularly at night, the pilot/accommodation ladder must be retrieved after the pilot and his assistant have boarded. Ship deficiencies: The Master should inform the pilot of any deficiencies on his vessel and any unusual characteristics pertaining to his vessel, eg lack of astern power, time to change from ahead to astern, etc. Pilot disembarkation: When the vessel has completed loading and unberthed, the pilot will disembark to the E of the 2 SBMs and well clear of the submarine pipeline area. Laden vessels should under no circumstances navigate in the pipeline area to the S of Halul. It is strongly recommended that all vessels use the deep water departure channel to clear the Halul area.

The port limits are normally defined as being within 2nm of SBM "2".

A Light is exhibited at an elevation of 67.1m from a white concrete tower with a black top, 4.9m in height situated on the summit of Jazirat Halul. The light characteristic is Fl.W.R.12sec.W19M.R9M; white sector 030°-300° (270°) and red 300°-030° (90°). The red sector marks the Halul pipeline approach area. On the western and eastern arms of the small boat harbour there are floodlights illuminating the breakwaters. There are various radio masts with red lights, the highest being 105m above sea level. On each of the SBM loading points there is a white light Morse "U" every 20sec. A hose marker light (Fl W 5s) is located 45m from the hose ends of each SBM.

Vessels must not anchor within the red sector of Halul Island Light and avoid crossing the submarine pipelines to the S of the island.

Halul Island can be found in the British Admiralty Tide Tables Vol 2. It is a secondary port based on the standard port of Shatt al-Arab.

None.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. The worst months, being from the end of November until March. Occasionally gales are experienced from April until mid June. Meteorological service: A daily 24 hour weather forecast for the area is issued at 0945hrs local time. This forecast covers the area of Halul Island and the offshore oil fields. Details of this forecast can be obtained from Halul Radio on VHF Ch 09 or, if the vessel is at one of the SBMs, from the pilot onboard. A local Qatar sea area forecast is also broadcast continuously in English and Arabic on VHF Ch 72. Climatic conditions: Masters and crew should be aware of the extreme climatic conditions which exist in the Halul area during the months of June through to October. Everybody should be made aware of the problems of heat and sun stroke.

HLL OIL TERMINAL, JAZRAT 25°38.82'N 52°26.39'E UNCTAD LOCODE: QA HAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Qatar Petroleum can be contacted via call sign A7S and a sub-station call sign "Halul Radio". The pilot can be contacted at 0974-44403400 and 0974-44403775. In order to avoid berthing delays a copy of the 24 hour ETA can be faxed to Halul Control at 0974-4403456. This should be adhere to particularly if the vessel is due to arrive or on a Friday or Saturday. All vessel bound for Halul Terminal should contact Halul Radio via VHF channel 16 or 09 approximately 6 hours prior to arrival. ETA's and pre-arrival information to be copied to halulpilot@qp.com.qa The Port Authority can be contacted, as follows: 1. Telephone: 0974-44402072, 0974-4442593 2. Facsimile: 0974-44293570 Terminal Operations can be contacted, as follows: 1. VHF: Ch 9 and 16 2. Telephone: 0974-44403537, 974-44403538 3. Facsimile: 0974-4403491

The pilot acts on behalf of the National Customs and Immigration authorities.

Documentation required: ..... 1. Notice of Readiness 2. Crew List (2 copies) 3. Copy of Last Port Clearance 4. Original and valid Certificate of Civil Liability/ P&I club certificate 5. Copy of ISM certificate 6. Original and valid ISPS certificate 7. Latest light dues certificate for MENAS 8. Vessel's Experience Factor (details of ship/shore cargo figures for last ten loadings) 9. International Maritime Declaration of Health (2 copies) The following forms are supplied by the pilot: 1. Arrival Report 2. Port Information Book Receipt 3. Request for Pilotage and Berthing assistance 4. Conditions of use of Halul Terminal 5. Master Pilot information exchange 6. EDP authorisation letter (if agreed) Cargo documentation: Ullaging: On completion of loading the vessel must ullage all tanks into which cargo has been received. The Master is required to complete an ullage report provided by the shore. Early departure procedure (EDP): In order to avoid delays to ships, Halul Terminal has an EDP for the completion of cargo documents. When cargo loading is completed the pilot will receive the departure papers from the shore. The authorised agent will sign papers on Master's behalf. Departure of a vessel from Halul will be dependent on ship/shore agreement on the cargo quantity loaded. The final Bill of Lading cargo figure will be passed to the vessel via radio prior to the pilot disembarking. The pilot will enter both the Bill of Lading figure and final ship's figure on Form 19X (Tanker Port Performance) which both the pilot and Master will then sign. The Bill of Lading cargo figures information will also be transmitted to the vessel after departure via Doha Radio or direct by telex. Completed, signed documents will be faxed to vessel and originals couriered to consignee/discharge port. All delays resulting from the Master's refusal to accept EDP will be for the vessel's account. Forms to be signed: The following is a list of forms which have to be completed for each parcel of cargo and received by the Master. (Not all documents are signed by the Master): ..... 1. Bill of Lading 2. Cargo Manifest 3. Certificate of Quality and Quantity 4. Discharge Certificate 5. Master's receipt for documents 6. Arrival Report 7. Disbursement Memo 8. Certificate of Origin and Authenticity 9. Ullage Report 10. Customs Export Bill 11. Port Clearance 12. Port Time Sheet and Form 19X 13. Receipt for Samples. Discharge Certificate: It is of the utmost importance that the Discharge Certificate is placed onboard at completion of loading. It is essential that the Discharge Certificate must be completed in duplicate in respect of every discharge whether for entire or part cargo.

A vessel must advise: ..... 1. ETA at Halul at least 72 hours before arrival. 2. Confirm or amend ETA at Halul 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours before arrival. 3. On arrival at Halul, the exact time of arrival. 4. Notification of any illness onboard must be included with the ETA Any failure to follow the laid down sequence of ETA advice may delay the loading of the vessel. Ships loading at other Gulf ports: Masters are advised that when they commence loading at the last port before Halul, they should instruct their agent to send a corrected ETA for Halul to QP (telex 4201 Qatoff DH HTP).

The Qatar national flag should be flown during daylight hours when a vessel is at Halul Island.

Prohibited Navigation: The offshore oil fields are prohibited for navigation due to the numerous production stations, drilling rigs, well head jackets and oil and gas pipelines. The locations of these oil fields are: ..... 1. Idd El-Shargi centred on 25°28.9'N 052°22.6'E, radius 2nm. 2. Maydan Mahzam centred on 25°36.0'N 052°33.1'E, radius 2nm. 3. Bul Hanine centred on 25°25.5'N 052°44.0'E, radius 5nm. Navigational Warning: Masters should be aware, when crossing any pipeline, that many pipelines are not under the seabed and that the charted depth may be reduced by at least 2.0m. It is strongly recommended that vessels do not pass S of Halul when making passage to or from Umm Said or Doha. Unmarked subsea well heads have been established NE of Halul in positions 25° 41.6'N 052°25.9'E and 25°41.1'N 052°25.7'E. The well heads project to 7.0m and 4.0m above the seabed respectively. All vessels should give the well heads a wide berth. Alcohol restrictions: Trading in liquor is strictly prohibited and no alcoholic drink should be offered to terminal personnel. The import and sale of alcoholic drinks in Qatar is subject to stringent government control and there are heavy penalties for infringement of the relevant laws. Masters are advised, therefore, to ensure that no alcohol of any description, leaves the vessel while at Halul Terminal.

None other than vessels must advise if contagious diseases are onboard.

NOR to be tendered on arrival within the port limits and will be accepted by the Loading Master upon boarding.

Standard cable: On receipt of the 72 hour ETA advice QP will transmit via Doha Radio a standard cable containing details of cargo, quantities, etc. If a vessel has a query with regard to this cable or if the vessel cannot comply with the requirements of the cable the Master should contact QP immediately. The standard cable is: quote We confirm your vessel nominated to load approximately ........bbls, Qatar Marine Crude at Halul Terminal and for discharge ........ approximate load temperature ........ degree F API gravity ........ at 60 degrees F. Depending on availability/draught/loading rate and prevailing weather conditions vessel will berth at either SBM 1 or SBM 2 which are located 2.3 and 3.4 miles respectively SE from Halul Light House. Vessel arriving in ballast or light part loaded condition should ensure draught/trim/freeboard adequate for safe manoeuvring. The minimum acceptable draught being propeller fully immersed and recommended trim not exceeding 3m by the stern, consistent with a maximum acceptable freeboard forward (Panama lead to waterline) not exceeding 21.3m. Freeboard constraint mandatory for berthing and at all times while vessel moored to the SBM. Terminal will provide two SBM mooring lines. Please prepare two empty winch spooling drums forward and have two good messenger ropes ready to connect to the SBM mooring pick-up ropes. The use of winch drum ends is not permitted. Note: Any vessel which does not comply with this will be barred. Port and starboard side derricks/cranes, mini SWL 10 tonnes should be rigged ready and starboard manifold prepared with reducers to connect 2 x 16in hoses. Ship crew are required to moor vessel and connect hoses with guidance from our operations assistant. When proceeding towards berth both anchors must be fully secured in the hawse pipe. Pilot will board two miles east of Halul. Pilot ladder and/or accommodation ladder should be rigged ready on the starboard side and a good lee made when the pilot boards and mooring equipment lifted onboard. Please contact Halul Control/Halul Radio on VHF Channel 09 soonest for final instructions and berthing prospects. A well head platform is located in position 045 degrees x 1.85nm from Halul Lighthouse. The location is marked with a light Mo(U). Vessels should avoid passing S of this platform. Please acknowledge receipt and advise/confirm the following: ..... AA Present ETA Halul BB Arriving and sailing draught CC Max available loading rate long tons/hour & quality of cargo required. DD Derrick/crane SWL EE That all ballast clean, deballasting time and if concurrent loading possible at either full or reduced rate. FF Type and number of bow mooring chain stoppers fitted. GG That original and valid pollution certificate is onboard with expiry date. HH That vessel equipped with IGS, system fully operational and cargo tanks properly inerted. II Cargo tank gauging and closed loading vent system fully operational. JJ Any navigation aid or machinery defects that affects the vessels ability to navigate or manoeuvre safely. QATOFF Doha unquote