Ras Laffan (QARLF)

Ras Laffan is a purpose built export facility for LNG, LPG, condensates, petroleum products and sulphur. It is currently the largest LNG exporting port in the world, capable of accepting the Q-Flex and Q-Max sized vessels. The port is bounded by two 10km breakwaters and a 1km long offshore breakwater separating the two entrance channels, each 400m wide and dredged to a depth of 15.0m. There are currently 6 berths for LNG carriers; 6 berths for loading liquid condensates/LPG/GTL; 1 berth for sulphur; 2 Ro-Ro berths and 4 berths for dry cargo. There are also berths for offshore and service vessels.

Tropical.

Ras Laffan is located on the NE coast of Qatar.

Harbour: Draught 12.5m, LOA 345m, Beam 60m, 321,300 DWT. Offshore: LOA 335, 320,000DWT

The designated anchorage area off the port is within the following coordinates: Main Anchorages: ..... 25°55.0'N 051°45.0'E 25°55.0'N 051°48.0'E 25°48.0'N 051°45.0'E 25°48.0'N 051°48.0'E In addition to the designated anchorage supply vessels and other small craft may anchor in the shelter of Southern Breakwater but may not approach closer than 500m to the breakwater.

The harbour is approached through two entrance channels, each 400m wide and dredged to 15.0m. From the vicinity of the Fairway Buoy (25°54.9'N 051°42'E) (Fl 10s Racon (G)) the alignment (278°) of leading lights leads through the centre of the N dredged channel.Min UKC is 1.0m at all times, max draught permitted 12.5m. Masters are required to report any navigational hazards to MENAS: Tel: +973 1782 8541, Fax: +973 1772 7765, Email: info@menas.com.bh.

BA 3781, 8116. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

Based in Doha, the Duty Room can be contacted by Tel: +974 441 4488.

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LNG Carriers Mooring: The layout for the mooring arrangement of all the LNG Berths was developed to suit a wide range of LNG tanker designs. All mooring hooks at the LNG berths are equipped with load sensors and are monitored by a tension monitoring system located at the relevant Marine Terminal Building. The Master is responsible for providing adequate mooring ropes and wires (with tails) and ensuring that they are properly tended whilst the LNG tanker is alongside. Minimum requirements for Moorings and fire wires: ..... 1. Gas carriers: Lines Forward Aft Head/stern 3 3 Breast 3 3 Springs 2 2 Fire wires 1 1 2. Oil Tankers: a. Ropes and wires: The vessel is secured alongside with suitable ropes and wires which are to the satisfaction of the port management. A minimum of 8 mooring lines must be in use at each end of the vessel, of which 2 lines must be springs. The use of mooring lines of dissimilar materials shall be avoided in parallel service. Wires, when used must be fitted with synthetic fibre rope tails which should not exceed 11m in length overall and which should have a breaking strength at least 25% greater than the breaking load of the wire to which they are attached. Alternatively, low stretch synthetic fibre ropes may be substituted for wire if the elongation of the rope does not exceed 3% of the rope length. b. Winches: Mooring ropes or wires are secured only to the proper fixtures provided for this purpose. Self tensioning must not be used in automatic mode and winch brakes must be kept hardened up except when moorings are being tended. Mooring Requirements for General Cargo and Bulk Carrier Vessel: ..... 1. <10,000t, use of 3 head lines, 3 stern lines and 2 spring lines fore and aft as a minimum. 2. >10,000t, use 4 head lines, 4 stern lines and 2 spring lines fore and aft as a minimum. 3. However, Masters should not hesitate to increase the number of moorings should they feel it is prudent to do so. Under all circumstances: ..... 1. Head lines must lead ahead, or by exception no more than 5° astern of a line at right angles to the fore and aft axis of the vessel. 2. Stern lines must lead astern, or by exception no more than 5° ahead of a line at right angles to the fore and aft axis of the vessel. In addition to the foregoing due consideration must be given to the operating envelope of the loading arms at the berth as specified in the relevant Terminal Regulations & Information. The port management reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change the above berth limitations. Berth scheduling: Scheduling shall be arranged in consultation with the end-users taking into consideration their agreed schedules and any other factor at the sole discretion of the port management.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels navigating within the port area except for the following vessels: ..... 1. Vessels of less than LOA 75m and Master holds a valid Pilot Exemption Certificate 2. Supply boats authorised by the port management to use the port as a regular base for their offshore operations. 3. All tugs operating as such exclusively within the port area. 4. Military, coastguard, police or Customs vessels of the State of Qatar. 5. Any other vessel exempted by port management. Pilotage should be ordered via agent, and for sailing/shifting should confirm their request via agent to Ra's Laffan Port Control 2 hours before the required time. Pilots board in the following positions: ..... Port: 1. North Pilot Station: 25°56.00'N 051°43.00'E 2. South Pilot Station: 25°54.00'N 051°43.00'E SPM: 1. 25°59.10'N 052°06.10'E Pilotage Exemption Certificates: Shall be issued on application, at the sole discretion of the port management, to the Master of vessels that may qualify for exemption under the above. The terms and validity of the certificate shall be determined by the port management. Pilot ladder requirements: ..... 1. The rigging of pilot ladders and the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots shall be supervised by a responsible deck officer. 2. Pilot ladders shall be secured in a position well clear of any overboard discharge and such that each step rests firmly against the vessel's side. 3. Pilot ladders shall be secured in a position where the pilot can gain safe and convenient access to the vessel after climbing not more than 9m. Where the vertical distance exceeds 9m then a combination of accommodation ladder and pilot ladder is required. Accommodation ladders should always lead aft. 4. Adequate lighting shall be provided so that the pilot ladder and the boarding position shall be properly illuminated. 5. Pilot hoists are not acceptable for the boarding and landing of pilots at Ras Laffan. Vessel actions: Communication with the pilot boat must be maintained at all times during the approach to and embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot. ETD: Any vessel requiring the services of a pilot and/or tugs for sailing or the shifting of berths must submit their request to Port Control 2 hours before the required time. Vessels failing to give the required notice will receive service at the earliest time convenient to the Port Management.

The Port limits of Ras Laffan are bound by the following geographical coordinates: ..... 25°56.5'N 51°31.5'E 25°58.0'N 51°33.5'E 25°56.0'N 51°43.0'E 25°54.0'N 51°43.0'E 25°50.5'N 51°35.0'E The Port limits also include the dedicated anchorage areas.

Fairway Buoy: A conventional shaped buoy, painted in vertical red and white stripes, with 'Ras Laffan' written in white on the sides. It has a focal plane of 6m and is equipped with: ..... 1. Racon (signature Morse code letter 'G'). 2. Fog signal (2sec blast every 10secs) range 0.5nm, syncronised with the light. 3. Conventional bell, worked by buoy movement. Channel Buoys: Are all of a similar and conventional shape, with: ..... 1. Starboard Hand buoys painted green, with a green 'triangle' top mark (apex upward), and identified by white 'odd' numbers from the Fairway Buoy as RL1, RL3, RL5 and RL7. 2. Port Hand buoys painted red, with a red 'can' top mark, and identified by white 'even' numbers from the Fairway Buoy as RL2, RL4, RL6 and RL8. All channel buoys are equipped with lights, which are synchronised:

The dredged channel is subject to one way navigation, with all movements within the channel and the Deep Water Basin being prohibited during the entry or departure of vessels bound to, or from, any of the berths in the Deep Water Basin. The movements of such vessels will be advised by Ras Laffan Port Control on VHF Ch 12 approx 30 minutes before the intended time of entering/departing the dredged channel. Draught and trim: The approach to the port is through a buoyed channel dredged to 15.0m CD. The Deepwater Harbour is dredged to a depth of 13.5m CD. Arrival: Vessels shall have their propeller(s) submerged and have a reasonable stern trim not exceeding 3.0m. The following table shows the maximum permissible draught alongside and the height of the various berths. ..... Berth Max Draught Alongside Berth Height (m) (m) LNG 12.5 +5.0 CD Liquid 2A/2B 12.5 +5.0 CD Dry cargo/CB101-CB103 12.5 +4.0 CD Heavy lift/Ro-Ro (CB104) 7.5 +3.0 CD CB105 and CB106 8.5 +3.0 CD Ro-Ro (CB107 Supply/Service berth 4.7 +3.0-3.5 CD Explosives: Vessels carrying explosives are not allowed to enter the port, without the prior written permission from the port management, who shall, if entry is granted, specify the required precautions and procedures as imposed by the governing authorities. Vessels carrying explosives in transit will not be permitted to enter the port.

The port is not tidal. In general the tidal current sets in a direction parallel to the coastline at speeds of up to 2kts S going and 1.6kts N going. Considerable increases in currents occur during extended periods of strong and constant direction winds. Caution: Due to dredging activities the current patterns are proving to be unreliable.

No traffic scheme exists off the port, although the dredged channel is subject to one way navigation and traffic is controlled by Port Control.

There are 2 x 55t, 2 x 60t, 4 x 80t tugs and 6 mooring launches available. Towage services: All towage operations within the port limits shall be performed by tugs provided by the port management. Tugs lines are used during normal towing operations. The number of tugs required for each operation shall be decided by the port management at their sole discretion. LNG Vessels: LOA 250m or more - 4 tugs berthing, 3 tugs unberthing. LOA <250m - Min 3 tugs berthing and unberthing. Other vessels: DWT >175,000t - 4 tugs berthing and unberthing. DWT <175,000t - Min 3 tugs berthing and unberthing. DWT <60,000t - Min 2 tugs berthing and unberthing. Vessels equipped with a thruster may be subject to a reduction in the tug requirements. Towing operations are conducted subject to the terms stated in the "Conditions of Use". Tug stand-by: Any request for the services of a stand-by tug or additional tugs should be directed through "Port Control" on VHF Ch 16 or 12. The scale of charges for tug services is published within the port tariff.

Wind: The prevailing winds are from the N to NW, particularly during the winter and spring months. Temperatures: Winter: Ranges from a min of 6°C at night to 23°C during the day. Summer: Ranges from 27°C at night to 45°C during the day with very high relative humidity. Weather limitations: ..... Up to 20,000DWT 20,000 to 150,000DWT, incl LPG Carriers Greater than 150,000DWT & LNG Carriers Visibility 0.5nm 0.75nm 1nm Wind-Berthing 40kts 35kts 33kts Wind-Unberthing 45kts 40kts 38kts Current at port entrance 3kts 3kts 3kts Wave height in channel 2.5m 2.0m 2.0m Note: The actual decision to berth or unberth will be made by the pilot in consultation with the Master, the above parameters are a guide only. Other weather parameters and limitations affecting the cargo operations alongside are contained in the relevant Terminal Regulations.

RA'S LAFFN 25°55.64'N 51°37.33'E UNCTAD LOCODE: QA RLF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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All communications shall be in English. VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 12, Tel: +974 4473 3200, Fax: +974 4429 3686. Email: rlcportcontrol@qp.com.qa. Pilot: Email: rlcpilots@qp.com.qa. The Port Control room is stationed at the top of the Port Control tower and is on standby 24 hours a day for communications. Masters are encouraged to contact "Port Control" should they have any concerns or be in doubt as to the operational requirement of the port. ..... 1. All movements within the port limits are subject to the permission of the port management. Any vessel wishing to enter, leave or move within port limits should seek permission of "Port Control" on Ch 12 before moving. 2. Masters should note that the dredged channel to/from the port is subject to controlled "one way navigation" at all times. 3. Routine weather forecasts and navigation warnings may be obtained from Port Control on request. 4. Non routine/urgent navigation warnings will be broadcast immediately on receipt and repeated every hour on the hour for the following 3 hours.

Immigration and transit facilities for arriving and departing vessel's personnel are available and can be handled efficiently through Ras Laffan Port or Doha International Airport. A min of 72 hours prior notice to the agent is normally required with full details of names, passport and Seaman's Book for crew transits. A Seaman's Book is mandatory in order to join a vessel. Customs: On standby and called as required. Immigration: An Immigration Officer is available 24 hours per day.

The following documentation should be available at all times: ..... General Cargo Vessels/Bulk Carrier Vessels: Documents 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Garbage Record Book 4. Oil Record Book, Part l 5. Document of Compliance (for Dangerous Goods) 6. Documentation of any fumigated cargoes 7. P&I and H&M Insurance Certificates 8. Dangerous Goods Manifest & detailed stowage plans Oil/Chemical/Gas Tankers: 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan 4. Garbage Record Book 5. Oil Record Book, Part l and Part ll 6. Certificate of Fitness 7. Procedures and Arrangements Manual 8. Cargo Record Book 9. Stowage Plan 10. MSDS 11. Bill of Lading (Import cargoes) 12. Shipping Document 13. P&I and H&M Insurance Certificates

Should be advised to Ra's Laffan Port Authority 7 days, 72 and 24 hours in advance of arrival, with notification of variations in excess of 4 hours within the last 24 hours, this should be advised to the agent. The 72 hour ETA notice should include the pre-arrival information as follows: ..... Information LNG Tanker LPG 1. Ship's name and callsign x x x 2. Port of Registry x x x 3. Name of Master x x x 4. GT/NT x x x 5. Arrival displacement x x x 6. Summer deadweight (metric tonnes) x x x 7. LOA x x x 8. Arrival draught forward and aft x x x 9. Departure draught forward and aft x x x 10. Advise quantity of clean segregated ballast to be discharged at the port x x x 11. Advise any vessel defect affecting cargo operations or manoeuvring/mooring ability x x x 12. Confirm P&I Club name/validity x x x 13. Confirm pollution cover x x x 14. Last 3 ports of call x x x 15. Last 3 cargoes x x 16. Does vessel have fully operational inert gas system x x x 17. Condition of tanks on arrival x x 18. Are all tanks inerted to oxygen level 8% or below x 19. Is gas detection system operational x x 20. Are smoke/fire detection and fixed fire extinguishing systems operational x x x 21. Amount and grade of cargo required x x x 22. Size, rating and standard of cargo manifold connection x x x 23. Distance of centre of manifold from the bow and distance of spring line fairleads from centre of manifold x x x 24. Height of manifold above keel x x x 25. Distance between manifold flange centres x x x 26. Distance of manifold from ship's side x x x 27. Distance from manifold face to first full restraining bracket x x 28. Maximum loading rate x x x 29. Anticipated loading time x x x 30. Confirm cargo transfer emergency stops fully operational and date of last test x x x 31. Confirm tank high level and pressure alarms operational x x x 32. Confirm that remotely operated manifold valves have been operated through a complete open/closed cycle, ensure correct functioning and advise valve type (ball, gate, etc) and actual closing time. Note: Subject valves must close within 30 secs of operation with the final 20% of closure taking at least 6 secs x x x 33. Both anchors to be cleared away and main engine tested astern before pilot boards x x x 34. Vessel's Inmarsat No, Telex No, Fax No, email x x x 35. Does vessel comply with ISM code? x x x 36. Validity of ISM DOC/SMC and issuing authority x x x Dry cargo Information 1. x Ship's name and callsign 2. x Port of Registry 3. x Name of Master 4. x GT/NT 5. x Arrival displacement 6. x Summer deadweight (metric tonnes) 7. x Length overall 8. x Draught fore and aft - Arrival 9. x Draught fore and aft - Sailing 10. x Advise quantity of clean segregated ballast to be discharged at the port 11. x Advise any vessel defect affecting cargo operations or manoeuvring/mooring ability 12. x Confirm P&I Club name/ Validity 13. x Confirm pollution cover 14. x Last 3 ports of call 15. x Last 3 cargoes 16. x Are smoke/fire detection and fixed fire extinguishing systems operational 17. x Both anchors to be cleared away and main engine tested astern before pilot boards 18. x Vessel's Inmarsat No, Telex No, Fax No, email 19. x Does vessel comply with ISM code? 20. x Validity of ISM DOC/SMC and issuing authority 21. x Vessel ISPS Security Level Items marked "x" to be completed as indicated. For vessels operating within Qatari waters, pre-arrival notices are required to be sent to Ra's Laffan Port Control by radio, or via agent at least 24 hours in advance. Such notices are to be confirmed 4 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should contact port control on VHF Ch 12 or 16 within 6 hours of arrival. All vessels should, through their agent, provide notice of their ETD or shifting time at the latest when loading/discharge is 50% completed and shall regularly update such notice as and when it becomes apparent that the estimate has changed by more than 45 minutes.

When within port limits, from sunrise to sunset, all vessels shall fly their national flag and the national flag of Qatar. In addition, vessels shall at all times, comply with the International Code of Signals and display flags, shapes and lights as required by the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea.

Ship standards: ..... 1. Gas carriers and tankers: a. Tankers nominated for the loading of condensate cargoes at the port must be less than 20 years of age. b. Gas carriers and tankers nominated for the port are required to be vetted and accepted as "suitable" by the port management before the nomination is confirmed. c. All first time callers and vessels not having visited the port in the last 6 months shall undergo a safety inspection in accordance with SIGTTO/OCIMF recommendations prior to commencement of cargo loading. d. Update inspections shall be performed on successive visits at the discretion of the port management. 2. OBO vessels: On application, OBO vessels may be accepted at the sole discretion of the port management and shall be subject to conditions and requirements to be advised. 3. Dry cargo vessels: Shall be inspected on berthing to ensure compliance with the safety and environmental policy of the port. 4. Supply vessels and small craft: a. Shall be inspected on their first visit to the port and at random intervals thereafter to ensure compliance with the port manager's requirements. b. The vessel procedures for the transfer of materials, equipment, oil and water shall be subject to the approval of the port management. c. Special provisions shall apply to the supply vessels authorised to use Ras Laffan port as a regular base for their operations. Such provisions shall apply to access and security, environment protection, safety arrangements and emergency procedures. The port will not be held responsible for any delays resulting from the non-availability of a berth. Alcoholic drinks and drugs: Qatar is a Muslim country with very strict laws governing import and consumption of alcohol. ..... 1. Masters are required to ensure that the bonded store is sealed prior to the vessel's arrival alongside and accurate declaration prepared for presentation to the competent authorities. Heavy penalties may be imposed on any infringement of the law. 2 The use or possession of drugs anywhere within the State or territorial waters of Qatar is strictly forbidden with heavy and severe penalties for any transgressor. Masters are reminded of their responsibility for the security of prescription drugs carried onboard vessels. Speed: ..... 1. Every vessel within the Port shall navigate with care and caution at a speed and in a manner which shall not endanger the safety of other vessels. 2. Port Control is responsible for controlling the vessel movements in and out of Ras Laffan, and is responsible for allocating berth space. 3. All vessels must reduce speed to manoeuvering speed only, prior to approaching the Service Berths. This speed must not exceed 4kts. 4. All vessels must stop at least 200m from the Service Berth, test the engines astern and test manoeuvring controls prior to approaching the jetty. 5. All vessels must report on Ch 12 to Port Control for permission to approach and moor at the Ras Laffan Service Berth, and await permission before taking any action.

..... 1. Radio pratique can be obtained via the vessel's agent providing the Master can declare that there has not been a serious illness onboard for the preceding thirty days and the following information is supplied to the Quarantine Office via the agent: a. Vessel's name and flag b. Master's name and nationality c. Number and nationality of officers and crew d. Ports visited during the last 21 days e. Has the vessel any suspected case of, cholera, yellow fever, typhus or any other infectious disease 2. All crew members shall be in possession of valid Cholera Certificates 3. The standard International Declaration of Health is required upon arrival. Copies can be provided by the agent if not available onboard. Agent is not available onboard. Facilities for renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificates or Exemption Certificates are available through the agent. A questionnaire specific to the H1N1 virus is currently sent to vessels on approaching the port.

For Rasgas vessel's NOR is as per each individual contract. For Qatargas vessels, a standard format for the chartered LNG ship is used. For their condensate and sulphur vessels, NOR is as per charterer or shipowner requirements.