Ras Tanura (SARTA)

The port handles LPG, crude, aviation oil, clean products and dirty products.

Tropical.

The port of Ras Tanura is located in the Gulf, N of Dammam, in the E province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ras Tanura Terminal: The terminal is located on a peninsula, the southern end of which forms a sand spit, the tip of which is officially known as Ras at Tannurah. At this southern tip, a survey reference point is located and marked by a beacon, the exact position of which is 26°37.25'N 050°09.50'E. Ju'aymah Crude Terminal: The loading facilities are located approx 18nm NW of the Ras Tanura Terminal and 7nm offshore. These facilities consist of an oil metering and manifold platform, a terminal control platform and 6 single point mooring buoys. The oil metering and manifold platform is in position 26°54.8'N 050°01.2'E. Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: The loading facilities consist of a 2 berth pier approx 6nm from the shore, in position 26°52.0'N 050°02.9'E, connected to the shore by a causeway.

Harbour: LOA 277.36m, beam 48m, draught 14.10m, 157,010DWT. Off shore: LOA 339.76m, draught 26.0m , 362,929DWT.

Approx 22,000,000t of cargo are handled annually.

The port of Ras Tanura is an open roadstead, but some protection is afforded by shoals and land to such an extent that vessels do not experience heavy movement. Holding ground in all anchorages is fair and it is recommended that anchored vessels lie to a long scope of chain whenever the weather is unfavourable. The Northern Holding Anchorage is located on the N side of the Ras Tanura TSS, W of the Entry Buoy and N of the "GRB" Beacon (Racon). This anchorage covers an area of approx 30nmІ, with depths between 25.0m and 46m. This anchorage is intended as an initial holding area for incoming vessels which, because of poor berthing prospects, congestion or other reasons will not be berthed on arrival. Once anchored, notification by radio should be given to Saudi Aramco and by VHF Ch 10 to Ras Tanura Port Control advising the time of anchor. A listening watch should be maintained on Ch 10 and 16. Tanker Anchorage: The Tanker Anchorage lies approx 2nm E of the Sea Islands and is used as a final holding area for vessels which have immediate berthing prospects or for vessels awaiting cargo clearance, release, sailing documents, etc and whose draught does not exceed 18.5m. Under normal circumstances, no more than 10 vessels are allowed to use this anchorage at one time. Freighter Anchorage: This anchorage, SE of the "Spit" Buoy is used as a holding ground for coastal tankers intended to load miscellaneous small vessels and craft inbound for Saudi Aramco Marine facilities at the West Pier. Deep Draught Anchorage: Vessels with a draught of 19.5m or more and which are required to anchor upon completion of loading, awaiting suitable tide, must normally do so in the area approx 0.7nm N of the Sea Islands. This anchorage has a swept depth of 21.9m and holding ground is only considered fair due to variations in character of the bottom. It is recommended that vessels lie to a long scope of chain in adverse weather. No more than 2 vessels are allowed to use this anchorage at one time. Ju'aymah Crude Terminal Anchorage: The area W of "GRB" Beacon is used as a temporary holding anchorage for vessels awaiting arrival clearance, cargo clearance, sailing documents, etc. Vessels must leave the inbound route to the berths clear when selecting an anchoring position in this area. Ju'aymah LPG Anchorage: This anchorage has been laid out approx 2.5nm NE of the loading pier to provide a tank cooling area for gas tankers. The depth of water varies from 16.0m to 30.0m and holding ground is fair. Vessels must use this anchorage only when directed to do so by Ju'aymah Radar or Ras Tanura Port Control. Deep Water Anchorage: Additional pilotage is available for vessels with a draught greater than 19.0m awaiting favourable tide. The pilot will remain onboard until the vessel arrives at anchorage. However the master is responsible for the actual anchoring of the vessel. Beaching Areas: ..... Ras Tanura Terminal: HAYR KHAURAH Shoal, 4.5nm E is Sea Island No 4 Juaymah NGL Terminal: HAYR AS SAFRA Shoal, 4.5nm NE of Berth No 51 Juyamah SBM Terminal: HAYR GARIBAH Shoal, 2nm E of ''J2'' Buoy

Vessels arriving should make for a position approx 2nm N of the Ras Tanura Lightbuoy (27°05.6'N 050°57.5'E). From there they should proceed to enter the inward channel of the separation scheme passing N of the Approach and Entry Buoys. Vessels shall then proceed as instructed. A vessel with no special instructions or with instructions to proceed to the Northern Holding Anchorage shall, after passing the Entry Buoy, go to the Northern Holding Anchorage and anchor. A vessel with instructions to proceed directly to Ras Tanura Terminal, Juaymah Crude Terminal or Juaymah LPG Terminal shall, after passing the Entry Buoy, proceed as instructed by the Ras Tanura Port Control. Ras Tanura: proceeding from sea: Follow the channel separation scheme to buoy "H". Proceeding via E Channel: Follow the buoyed route to Buoys RTE 7 and RTE 8. Then proceed to Tanker Anchorage or pilot boarding position as directed. Juaymah Crude Terminal: Vessels arriving from sea: Proceed from the Entry Buoy to a position 2nm NE of Buoy "A". In accordance with advice from Ras Tanura Port Control, the vessel should then turn into the Juaymah Pilot Boarding Area to anchor or be berthed on arrival. Vessels arriving from the Ras Tanura Terminal: follow the Departure Channel towards the mid channel marker Buoy "A" Caution Area and with advice from Ras Tanura Port Control turn into the Juaymah Pilot Boarding Area either to anchor or to be berthed on arrival.Departure: A separate departure channel has been provided for all vessels using the Juaymah facilities. The vessel will proceed via the departure channel between Beacon J1 and Buoy ''J2'' and then towards the Exit Buoy JE. The vessel should then set an E'ly course N of Buoy ''JD'' to the Juaymah Light Float. Juaymah LPG Terminal: When arriving from sea: After passing the Entry Buoy make for a position approx 2nm NE of Buoy "A". On instruction turn in towards the pilot boarding area and follow Normal Routing below. When arriving from Ras Tanura: Follow the Departure Channel towards the mid channel marker Buoy "A". Proceed into the caution area then follow Normal Routing Below. Normal Routing: During normal conditions of weather and traffic, an arriving vessel will be advised to proceed to a position at the entrance of Juaymah Pilot Boarding Area by a route passing S of "J4" Buoy to a position 1.5nm SE of SPM 36. The deep water departure channel has a clear swept depth of 21.0m (LAT). A min 1.5m UKC is required for all vessels transiting this channel during departure.

US 62414, 62415, 62416. BA 2847, 2858, 2882, 2883, 2886, 3719, 3776, 3777, 3788, 3790, 3812. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

1032.

Mooring arrangement: Tankers other than small coastal tankers of 5,000DWT or less, shall provide a minimum of 16 mooring lines to effect the following mooring plan: ..... Forward Aft 3 head lines 3 stern lines 3 breast lines 3 breast lines 2 back springs 2 back springs Coastal tankers of 5,000DWT or less, shall be moored at the pilot and master's discretion. Ras Tanura Terminal: Mooring boats are not used at Ras Tanura Terminal. Vessels should have heaving lines ready to take the shore messenger after landing alongside. The messenger is then made fast to the vessel's mooring line which is hove ashore by means of a capstan. Heavy wires should be sent one by one and ropes 2 at a time. Jetty crews are on duty continuously to handle mooring lines. Mooring lines onboard vessels will not be handled by Saudi Aramco personnel. Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: Mooring boats are not used at Ju'aymah LPG Terminal. Vessels should have heaving lines ready to take the shore messenger after landing alongside. The messenger is then made fast to the vessel's mooring line, which is then hove ashore by capstan. Heavy wires should be sent one by one and ropes two at a time. Jetty crews are continuously on duty to handle mooring lines but will not handle mooring lines aboard vessels. Berthing policy: Vessels calling at the port of Ras Tanura are assigned berths based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the following: Nomination date, time of arrival, product to be loaded, vessel size, available berths and sailing draught. If there are no immediate berthing prospects, vessels will be directed to anchor in the Northern Holding Anchorage. Loading: Saudi Aramco reserves the right to advise vessels at which berth or berths and/or terminals the loading will start and finish. Mooring boats are not used at Ras Tanura Terminal. Sea Island Submerged Pipelines: All traffic must pass east of the Sea Islands due to the existence of numerous submerged oil pipelines between the Sea Islands and the Shore. Vessel should have heaving lines ready to take the shore messenger after landing alongside. The messenger is then made fast to the ship's mooring line, which is hove ashore by means of a capstan. Heavy wires should be sent ashore one at a time. Ropes may be sent ashore two at a time. Jetty crews are on duty continuously to handle mooring lines. Saudi Aramco personnel will not handle mooring lines on board vessels.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels calling at any of the terminals. Harbour pilots are also available. Pilots should be notified of ETA approx 100nm from anchorage. Vessels of 150,000DWT and over, with a draught of 18.28m, or more can request additional pilotage assistance to line up for the deep water departure channel, this is compulsory for vessels with a draught of 20.73m or more. The Harbour Pilot will stay onboard until the vessel is aligned on a safe course for the departure channel. The pilot may leave by helicopter in some cases. Vessels departing from Ju'aymah Crude Terminal will normally disembark pilot/mooring master by helicopter. Pilot boards as follows: ..... 1. Ras Tanura Terminal: S of Lightbuoy H (26°41.2'N 050°12.2'E). Depending on weather and tidal conditions vessels may be advised to move 1.5nm SE of the S end of Sea Island Terminal. 2. Ju'aymah Crude Terminal: W of Gharibah Beacon (26°59.5'N 050°13.0'E. 3. Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: (26°53.0'N 050°05.5'E).

The terminals of Ras Tanura, Ju'aymah Crude and Ju'aymah LPG form the port of Ras Tanura. The port limits are defined by the following co-ordinates: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 26°38.0'N 050°09.0'E 2. 26°37.2'N 050°09.0'E 3. 26°36.5'N 050°12.5'E 4. 26°37.7'N 050°14.7'E 5. 26°38.0'N 050°16.6'E 6. 26°50.0'N 050°13.0'E 7. 27°00.0'N 050°23.0'E 8. 27°12.0'N 050°23.0'E 9. 27°12.0'N 050°11.0'E 10. 27°01.0'N 050°01.0'E 11. 26°49.5'N 049°59.0'E

The buoyage system for the port of Ras Tanura is the IALA System, Region "A". Navigational warnings are broadcast by NAVTEX and Port Control Center.

For vessels proceeding to the Ras Tanura Terminal, the max permitted arrival draught is 16.4m, plus the rise in height of tide above LAT at the time of transit, up to a maximum of 17.9m. The maximum arrival draught for Juaymah Crude Terminal is 21.3m. A minimum UKC of 1.5m is required for all vessels transiting the arrival and deep water departure channels. A minimum UKC of 2.0m is required for tankers proceeding to the Juaymah Crude Terminal.

The datum used by Saudi Aramco is based on lowest astronomical tide (LAT) and all depths are quoted in metres. Locally the diurnal tide rise is approx 2.4m at Springs and 1.5m at Neaps. Due to the configuration of the coastline, a system of tidal currents prevail with flood tide setting S or SSE and the ebb setting N or NNW.

Radar surveillance advisory system: The system is available to provide information and to continuously monitor the movement of all vessels in the port of Ras Tanura. In addition to identifying, tracking and monitoring vessel movements to and from the terminal areas, the following services may be provided to vessel's master's. ..... 1. Advice on channel and port conditions, congestion, weather, tides, navigational aids, etc. 2. Advice on the movement of other vessels, dangerous manoeuvring situations, vessels violating port rules and regulations, berthing prospects and anchoring conditions. 3. Advice on port rules regarding the movement of deep draught vessels and the priorities of vessels' movements (it may be necessary for vessels arriving in ballast to reduce speed to permit safe passage for outgoing deep draught vessels). The service has been established in order to increase the safety of vessels navigating within the port of Ras Tanura. Generally, it is an information and advisory service only and in no way assumes control of or responsibility for vessels navigating in the area. However, when a potentially dangerous or hazardous situation exists within the port of Ras Tanura, the port captain or his deputy may issue orders. Normally, these will be relayed by the Radar Surveillance Advisory System and proceeded by the phrase "By order of the port captain". The purpose of these special temporary orders is to limit, reduce or prevent damage or injury to persons, property or the environment. Crossing Channel Separation Zones: Vessels requiring to cross the Ras Tanura Channels for any reason should do so only with the concurrence of and under the guidance of Ras Tanura Port Control. This includes, for example, entering the arrival channel from the Northern Holding Anchorage. Inbound traffic procedures: ..... 1. All inbound vessels shall establish early radio contact with Saudi Aramco. A vessel with no special instructions or with instructions to proceed to the Northern Holding Anchorage should make for a position approx 2nm N of Ras Tanura Light Float in position (27°05.6'N 050°57.5'E). Enter the inward channel of the traffic separation scheme (TSS) and then pass the Approach Buoy and the Entry Buoy. The vessel should then proceed into the Northern Holding Anchorage and anchor. After anchoring, the vessel shall immediately advise Saudi Aramco by radio and Ras Tanura Pilots on VHF Ch 10 of anchoring time and then monitor VHF Ch 16 and 10 for further instructions. 2. A vessel with instructions to proceed directly to Ras Tanura Terminal, Ju'aymah Crude Terminal or Ju'aymah LPG Terminal should proceed as above to the Entry Buoy and as described for the individual terminals. Traffic rules: The following rules apply to all vessels entering or leaving the ports of Ras Tanura or Dammam by way of the Ras Tanura Channel. The separation zones and routes (shown on the charts of the Ras Tanura Channel) are approved by the IMO. Violators of the routing recommendations will be reported to their owners/operators/agents/charterers. ..... 1. All vessels shall monitor VHF Ch 10 when underway in the Approach Channels to the port of Ras Tanura and in the area of Ju'aymah Crude Terminal and Ju'aymah LPG Terminal. 2. Vessels manoeuvring in the area between the S extremity of the Ras Tanura Tanker Anchorage and the entrance to the 'Departure Chanel' (Buoy ''H'') shall limit their speed to 5kts or minimum safe manoeuvring speed. 3. Under no circumstance shall inbound vessels navigate in the Departure Channel nor shall outbound vessels navigate in the Arrival Channel. 4. All inbound vessel shall navigate with extreme caution and give way to vessels departing from berths and anchorage 5. Vessels departing Ras Tanura anchorage shall advise Port Control on VHF Ch 13 of their intentions 30 minutes before weighing anchor 6. Inbound vessels: a. When passing the Entry Buoy report to and monitor "Ras Tanura Port Control" on VHF Ch 10. b. Not exceed a speed of 5kts or lowest safe manoeuvring speed after passing Buoy "D". c. Not overtake and shall maintain a distance of at least 2nm from vessels proceeding in the same direction after passing Buoy "D". 7. Outbound vessels: a. Departing from Ras Tanura Anchorage shall report to and monitor "Ras Tanura Port Control" on VHF Ch 13 after the pilot disembarks. b. Shall not overtake and shall maintain a distance of at least 2nm from vessels proceeding in the same direction until both vessels have passed clear of Buoy "B". c. Shall not exceed a speed of 5kts before passing Buoy "F". d. Shall have a UKC clearance of at least 1.5kts.. e. Shall not exceed 21.0m draught. 8. Vessels manoeuvring in the area between the S extremity of the Tanker Anchorage and the entrance to the Departure Channel (Buoy "H") shall limit speed to a max of 5kts. 9. Vessels bound to and from the port of Dammam shall keep to the eastern part of the Tanker Anchorage and avoid the manoeuvring area from the anchorage to the Sea Islands and Piers. Outbound vessels from Dammam shall, when passing Dammam Channel Buoy "D11", alert "Ras Tanura Radar" on VHF Ch 10 of their estimated time of arrival at the southern extremity of the Tanker Anchorage. Specific information for Ras Tanura Terminal: Vessels proceeding directly to Ras Tanura Terminal: Proceed directly to the Entry Buoy and follow the separation scheme to Buoy "H" according to advice from Ju'aymah/Ras Tanura Radar and Pilots either to anchor in the Ras Tanura Tanker Anchorage or berth on arrival. From North Holding Anchorage to Ras Tanura Terminal: Enter the separation scheme under the advice of Ju'aymah Radar and follow Ch 10 in accordance with the above. From East Channel: Follow the buoyed route to Buoys "RTE 7" and "RET 8". Then proceed to Tanker Anchorage or Pilot boarding position as directed by Ras Tanura Radar. It is recommended that vessels over 10.6m draught do not use the East Channel. Sea Island submerged pipelines: All traffic must pass E of the Sea Islands due to the existence of numerous submerged oil pipelines between the Sea Islands and the shore. Abu Safa submerged pipeline: All vessels are urged to navigate with caution between Buoys "D" and "E" in the Arrival Channel and are forbidden to drop anchors in their vicinity, due to the existence of the submerged oil pipeline which crosses the channel. Departure: Deep water departure channel: Has a clear swept depth of 21.0m at LAT. A min of 1.5m under keel clearance (UKC) is required for all vessels transmitting this channel during departure. Vessels proceeding from Ras Tanura Terminal to Northern Holding Anchorage: The vessel should leave Ras Tanura Terminal and follow the Departure Channel, observing the separation scheme to the North Holding Anchorage under advice of Ras Tanura Radar on Ch 10.The vessel should advise Ras Tanura pilots of its anchoring time. Specific information for Ju'aymah Crude Terminal: Vessels proceeding direct to Ju'aymah Crude Terminal: Proceed to the entry buoy as described above and to a position approx 2nm NE of Buoy "A". According to advice from Ras Tanura Radar, the vessel should turn into the Ju'aymah Pilot Boarding Area to anchor or be berthed on arrival. Vessels proceeding from the Northern Holding Anchorage to Ju'aymah Crude Terminal: Should enter the separation scheme under advice of Ras Tanura Radar and Ju'aymah Pilots and proceed as above. Vessel proceeding from Ras Tanura Terminal to Ju'aymah Crude Terminal: The vessel should depart Ras Tanura Terminal and follow the Departure Channel towards the mid channel marker Buoy "A". At all times when under way in the arrival channel and pilot boarding area, vessel must maintain contact with Ras Tanura Radar on VHF Ch 16 and 10. The vessel should then proceed, exercising due diligence, through the Caution Area and with advice of Ras Tanura Radar turn into the Ju'aymah Pilot Boarding Area either to anchor or to be berthed on arrival. Prohibited Area: No vessel shall enter the prohibited area without a pilot onboard. Under no circumstances shall anchors be used in the vicinity of the berths due to the existence of numerous submerged pipelines. Specific information for Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: Vessel proceeding directly to Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: Proceed to the Entry Buoy as described above and make for a point approx 2nm NE of Buoy "A". Under the advice of Ras Tanura Radar turn into the Ju'aymah Pilot Boarding Area and proceed to the LPG Anchorage to anchor or be berthed on arrival. Vessel proceeding from Northern Holding Anchorage to Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: Enter the traffic separation scheme under advice of Ras Tanura Radar and proceed as in previous paragraph. Vessel proceeding from Ras Tanura Terminal to Ju'aymah LPG Terminal: Should depart Ras Tanura Terminal and follow the Departure Channel towards the mid channel marker Buoy "A". The vessel should then proceed, exercising due diligence, through Caution Area with the advice of Ras Tanura Radar into the Pilot Boarding Area and proceed to the LPG Anchorage. Reporting Points: Vessels should report to Ras Tanura Port Control Ch 10 on passing the following Reporting Points: ..... 1. Ras Tanura Lightbuoy (27°06.0'N 050°57.0'E) 2. RTE 2 Lightbuoy (26°47.0'N 050°34.0'E) 3. Entry Lightbuoy (27°05.0'N 050°23.0'E) 4. Lightbuoy A (26°56.2'N 050°12.6'E) 5. Lightbuoy C (26°48.3'N 050°10.2'E) Departure: Upon completion of loading, cargo calculation and disconnecting cargo arms, the vessel will be unmoored and when the vessel is clear harbour pilot will disembark. The vessel will then be free to leave port via the Ju'aymah Departure Channel if Early Departure Procedure (EDP) is used and all relevant documentation is onboard. Otherwise, the vessel will proceed to the Ju'aymah Pilot Boarding Area to await document delivery by the agent. Contact with Ras Tanura Radar must be maintained on VHF Ch 10 when in the Ju'aymah Crude Terminal approach area.

Tugs are compulsory for all vessel manoeuvres in the port except when shifting along the quay or berth. Port control must be informed before initiating the latter move to ensure that safety will not be compromised. The number of tugs used in berthing and unberthing operations is decided by the pilot and is based on general usage. Saudi Aramco operates harbour tugs of various types with 4,000hp to 6,000hp and bollard pull of 30t to 70t, some have fire fighting and oil pollution combating capability.

Winds in the area are not predictable for more than a few hours and may come from any quarter at varying strength. The prevailing wind is from the NNW'ly. Winds of any strength tend to create short steep seas, which develop quickly. Easterly winds however, cause heavy seas and swell, which can last for a considerable period. Visibility in this area is generally fair to excellent but at times the dust is held in suspension in the atmosphere and visibility is reduced to a very short distance. This phenomenon is more deceptive than a fog in that mariners are apt to believe visibility to be greater than it actually is. Dense fog with or without sand or dust may occur in the morning hours.

RA'S TANNRAH AND RA'S AL JU'AYMAH 26°49.00'N 50°07.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: SA RTA For details see: RA'S TANNURAH and RA'S AL JU'AYMAH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

All vessels shall monitor VHF radio channel 10, from the “Approach” buoy up to the “A” buoy, when under way in the approach channels to the Port of Ras Tanura and in the areas of Ju’aymah Crude Terminal, North Holding Anchorage and Ju’aymah NGL Terminal. Vessels arriving at the Port of Ras Tanura shall monitor VHF channel 13 from the “A” buoy until Pilot boarding time; including time at anchor in the South Holding or Freighter anchorages. Vessels departing from the Port of Ras Tanura shall monitor VHF channel 13 from the time of disembarking the Pilot, up to the “A” Buoy. VHF contact with Ras Tanura Port Control should be established within 100 miles of the Port (or more in good propagation conditions) and maintained when anchored. Tankers calling Ras Tanura Port Control shall provide the following information: ..... 1. ETA at Ras Tanura entry buoy 2. Arrival and Sailing draft 3. Last Port of Call 4. Arrival displacement 5. Oxygen content in cargo tanks 6. Cargo requirement with sequence 7. Status of previous defects if any 8. Tanks pressure and temperature (LPG) 9. Current defects 10. ISPS (ISSC validity and level) For Ras Tanura Terminal; a constant listening watch should be maintained on VHF channels 16 and 13. Vessels will be called by Ras Tanura Port Control with berthing information and other instructions. Ras Tanura Port Control should be called on VHF channel 13 prior to weighing anchor. All inbound vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 16 and 13 for Ras Tanura Port Control. All outbound vessel after disembarking the Pilot or before leaving the tanker, anchorage vessels must maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 16 and 13 for Ras Tanura Port Control. Pilots carry portable intrinsically safe radios, which operate on Saudi Aramco dedicated mooring channels for contact with tugs and jetty staff. In addition, the vessel’s VHF radio should be on standby on channel 13 for back up communications. Vessels should maintain a constant listening watch on VHF Ch 10 and 16, for information and instructions, from any of the following sources at Ras Tanura Port Control and/or Saudi Aramco Terminal Planners - when underway in the following areas: ..... 1. In the Arrival Channel north of Buoy "A" 2. Ju'aymah Pilot Boarding Area 3. Ju'aymah SPM Area 4. LPG Anchorage

Customs allowances: There are no restrictions on personal effects but it should be noted that alcoholic beverages and pornographic material are not allowed. Penalties for non compliance depend on the magnitude of the violation.

The following must be available to the agent and boarding government officials: ..... 1. Maritime International Declaration of Health; 2. Valid Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate; 3. Crew List (including supernumeraries), 6 copies; 4. Valid Smallpox Vaccination Certificates; 5. Valid inoculation certificates against communicable diseases prevailing at previous port of call; 6. Vessel's current log book. The above list is intended only as a guide. Masters are advised to consult the Rules & Regulations for Seaports and with their agent for more precise and up to date requirements. In addition to the foregoing documents, and unless waived in writing by Saudi Aramco prior to the vessels arrival, all vessels entering Saudi Aramco ports or terminals shall have onboard and available for inspection either (a) an original Certificate of Insurance or other Financial Security in Respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage issued by the Flag State in accordance with the provisions of Article VII of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 and Article VII of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992, or (b) an original Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club Certificate of Entry for the vessel issued by a member club of the International Group of P&I Clubs, or (c) original documentation evidencing other equivalent P&I coverage acceptable to Saudi Aramco. Early Departure Procedure (EDP): Use of this special service is encouraged and should be requested at the earliest opportunity. Close co-ordination with the agent is required in order to expedite the delivery of the required documentation to the ship. It is essential that radio contact with Saudi Aramco be maintained after departure until cargo quantities are received and the agent has been authorised to sign documents. Departure documents: The following 3 documents must be onboard before the vessel departs even though the ship has been released to sail by Saudi Aramco: ..... 1. Port Clearance (Sailing Report): Completed in Arabic with information gathered by the agent and delivered by them to the vessel prior to departure. 2. Permit of Departure: Completed by agents with information supplied in the quarantine radio message and delivered by them to the vessel prior to departure. 3. Bills of Lading: Early Departure Procedure: Completed by Saudi Aramco except for cargo quantities. The agent will deliver a copy to the Master who will enter the quantities as advised by radio after departure. The master will then authorise his agent to sign the original on his behalf. Early Departure Procedure Not Accepted: Where the master elects not to take advantage of the early departure procedure, a wait of several hours at anchor for the Bills of Lading will be required. The bills will be completed by Saudi Aramco after which the agent will deliver the appropriate bills to the master for signature. Vessels will not be accepted for berthing until the quarantine information is received. Until that time, other vessel movements will be prioritised, including movements that could cause the vessel to lose its turn at berth. Loading documents: The following documents must be completed for all vessels loading at the port of Ras Tanura. The information on the form will be used by Saudi Aramco to determine whether or not ship/shore comparisons after loading are within allowable vessel release tolerances. Failure to complete the forms as required can result in incorrect ship/shore comparisons and may delay the release of the vessel. ..... 1. Cargo Bunker Request and Loading Plan: (Aramco Form 5486). Completed prior to loading by Saudi Aramco representative and the vessel's Cargo Officer. The Master or his representative will sign the document to verify its accuracy. The document includes Saudi Aramco cargo and bunker nomination grades and quantities, vessel's requested quantities, vessel's requested rates, loading sequence, previous cargo identification and the vessel's expected sailing draught. 2. Ship's Ullages prior to loading (Aramco Form 5092). Completed by the Cargo Officer and submitted to Saudi Aramco prior to the start of loading. Loading will not start until the form has been received. Ullages, temperatures, free water levels and grade (where appropriate) must be recorded for all of the vessel's tanks on individual basis. The vessel's average temperature and the total observed volume (TOV) of onboard quantity (OBQ) including oil and water shall be reported in US barrels. The arrival draught and trim must also be recorded. If the vessel is carrying part cargo as a portion of its OBQ, the ship and shore gross standard volume (GSV) at 60° F must be reported for every grade of part cargo. The volume correction tables used to calculate the reported part cargo must be identified for ship and shore. 3. Ship's Ullages after loading (Aramco Form 5092). Completed by the Cargo Officer and submitted to Saudi Aramco on completion of loading. Ullages, temperatures, free water levels and grade (where appropriate) must be recorded for all of the vessel's tanks on an individual basis. The sailing draught and trim/list corrections used in cargo calculations must also be reported. The loaded volume must be calculated by subtracting the vessel's gross observed volume before loading from the Gross Observed Volume after loading. Do not apply a temperature correction factor to the observed volume of oil. Do not apply an experience factor. Report the average temperature of the oil for each grade in Fahrenheit. The average temperature and loaded volume for all grades must be reported to Saudi Aramco on completion of loading. The ship will not be released until these figures are received.

The Rules and Regulations for Seaports specify that certain information must be received by the port management either directly or through the vessel's agents before that vessel arrives at the port. A standard arrival message should be sent to Saudi Aramco, quoting the vessel's name and ETA, as soon as instructions are received to proceed to a Saudi Aramco port. Subsequent notification of ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels, which fail to comply with this requirement, may be delayed and/or subject to a fine as laid down in the rules and regulations. Tankers calling Ras Tanura Port Control shall provide the following information: ..... 1. ETA at Ras Tanura Entry Buoy 2. Arrival and sailing draught 3. Last Port of Call for arrival displacement 4. Oxygen content in cargo tanks 5. Cargo requirement with sequence 6. Status of previous defects if any 7. Tanks pressure and temperature (LPG) 8. Current defects 9. ISPS (ISSC validity and level) Vessels Inbound: ..... 1. Vessels should monitor VHF Chs16 and 10 when underway in the approach channels to the Port of Ras Tanura and in the Terminal, the area of Ju'aymah Crude Terminal and LPG Terminal, S of Lightbuoy A and when anchored in the North Holding anchorage. 2. When at anchor at South Holding anchorages and S of Lightbuoy A, until pilot boarding time, vessels should monitor Chs 16 and 13. 3. Vessels should advise Ras Tanura Port Control on Ch 10 when anchored at North Holding anchorage and maintain listening watch on Chs 16 and 10. Departure should be advised 30 minutes before weighing anchor. Vessels outbound: ..... 1. Vessels should call Ras Tanura Port Control on VHF Ch 13, 1hour before completing of loading 2. Vessels departing Ras Tanura South Holding anchorage should advise port control on VHF Ch 13, 30 minutes before weighing anchor 3. Vessels should monitor VHF Ch 16 and 13 from time of pilot disembarkation until arrival at Lightbuoy A.

Saudi Arabian flag: The flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall be flown from the foremast of the vessel by day and by night while in the port of Ras Tanura. The flag shall be clean and in good condition. Masters should obtain this flag before arrival, but if circumstances render this impossible, a flag must be obtained from the vessel's agent. Vessels not correctly flying the flag of Saudi Arabia will not be berthed.

With effect from Jan 1, 2002, all vessels visiting Saudi Aramco Terminals are required to possess the latest edition of the Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals Book. Helicopter Operations: General: Helicopter operations in the port of Ras Tanura are carried out according to the "International Chamber of Shipping Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations". All vessels using the service should have a copy of this booklet and the safety check list onboard.Description of helicopters: The helicopters used to transport Saudi Aramco personnel and equipment to and from tankers in the port of Ras Tanura are Bell Model 212 and 214 ST, which are twin engined, kerosene fuelled and carry 12 to 18 passengers. They are fully equipped for night operations with capability for either landing or winching operation. In addition to being fitted with radar and radios which operate on aeronautical frequencies, they are fitted with international marine VHF Ch 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16. Ship information: Vessels will be instructed to standby on VHF Ch 12 for instructions from the Ras Tanura helicopter base. The following information should be available: ..... 1. Vessel's course and speed 2. Relative wind speed and direction 3. Location and type of helicopter operating area. Due to the low profiles of helicopters used by Saudi Aramco, a full landing area is necessary for a landing operation. Prior to the helicopter's departure, masters will be required to confirm that they are complying fully with the recommendations contained in the "ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations". Vessels will at this time be instructed to transmit continuously on 410kHz and will be given the callsign and the approx ETA of the helicopter. Contact will be made by the helicopter pilot with the vessel on VHF Ch 12 as soon as practical after take off from the helicopter base. Prohibited articles: All materials to be either exported from or imported into Saudi Arabia are subject to examination by customs authorities. The import of certain articles is strictly prohibited and such articles include, but are not limited to, the following: ..... 1. Explosives and firearms including air rifles 2. Implements of war of any kind including antique weapons 3. Religious matter not pertaining to the Moslem faith 4. Playing cards and gambling devices 5. Narcotics and all other drugs 6. Printed, photographic matter or video tapes depicting what could be considered pornographic and 7. Alcoholic beverages of any description. Any of the above items onboard any vessel calling at the port of Ras Tanura shall be secured in appropriately locked store rooms which will be sealed by the authorities who may carry out inspections to ensure that the seals are intact and that none of the above articles are in use. The seals must remain intact during the entire period of the vessel's stay in the port of Ras Tanura and must not be broken until after the vessel has finally departed for a port in another country. Smuggling, or trafficking in any of the above articles between vessels or between vessel's crews and shore personnel is strictly prohibited. The baggage of crews joining and leaving vessels will be inspected to ensure that it contains none of the prohibited articles. Safe loading depths: If at any time a vessel's draught approaches to within 1.0m of the depth of water at the berth at North or South Piers, loading will be suspended until a rising tide increases the depth to permit resumption of loading and provide for a safe draught of the fully loaded tanker on departure. At the Sea Island berths, the max sailing draught is 19.4m plus the height of the tide above LAT, to a max of 21.0m, at the time of transiting the Deep Water Channel. Penalties: Penalties for violations of Saudi Arabian Government Regulations are severe. They include capital punishment for drug smuggling or trafficking and considerable fines and/or delays to vessels for other offences. Vessels over 25 years of age: Without exception, all vessels over 25 years of age, as reflected by the building date shown on the vessel's Certificate of Registration, must have an OCIMF SIRE Inspection report acceptable to Saudi Aramco dated within 1 year from the date of arrival of the vessel at any Saudi Aramco port or terminal. Failure to have a current, acceptable SIRE Report will cause the vessel to be rejected upon arrival, without further inspection, notice or recourse. Notwithstanding an acceptable SIRE Report, any uncorrected discrepancies noted in the Saudi Aramco VTMS Data Base may also be grounds for rejection of the vessel at Saudi Aramco's sole discretion. Banned vessels: Any flagged vessel that causes pollution in any Saudi Aramco port or terminal, or is found on arrival to have serious uncorrected safety or operational deficiencies or violations of international safety standards may, at the discretion of the port captain, be permanently banned from entry into all Saudi Aramco ports and terminals.

Pratique is granted upon berthing.

At all terminals the Notice of Readiness (NOR) should be addressed to Saudi Aramco, Ras Tanura. Tendering time of NOR shall be sent through e-mail to Saudi Aramco Terminal Planner & agent. After acceptance by the Harbour Pilot, the written NOR shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco through the vessel's agent when he boards the vessel for clearance procedures. Any delay in tendering NOR to Saudi Aramco may result in berthing delays that will be for the vessel's account. An additional NOR is not required when loading patterns or conditions require that the vessel be shifted to another berth within the port, even though that berth may be at another terminal. The NOR tendering time shall not be earlier than the vessel's arrival time within port limits. If the vessel berths on arrival, the NOR time shall be the pilot boarding time. The NOR will not be accepted until the vessel is fully secured to the berth.

Upon contact with all inbound tankers HZY Radio will transmit a standard message requiring a formatted reply for automatic processing. Port Specific Information: Because of a diverse range of operations, the standard message for each port, requesting information will differ slightly. Communication information and standard messages specific to each port will be found in the "Radio Communications" section for that port. Automating the Standard Messages: The introduction of automatic processing means that vessels no longer need to send lengthy and wordy messages in reply to the standard message. Instead, only the answers to each question are required according to the standard message format presented. Coding the Messages: The standard message has parenthesised code embedded in it to show how the answers must be formatted. These codes, their meanings ad example replies are shown in the following table: ..... Code Meaning Example Reply (Number 9) Enter a number having a maximum of 9 digits /1234567/ or /NA (Number 7.2) Enter a number having a maximum of 5 digits before the decimal point. and 2 digits after the decimal point /12.25/ or /NA/ (TEXT 50) Enter text having a maximum of 50 characters /Starboard windlass not working/ or /NA/ (CHAR Y, N) Enter 'Y' for yes or 'N' for no as appropriate /Y/ or /N/ (MMM-DD-YYYY) Date = Month-Day-Year /Jun-22-1996/ or /NA/ (HH: MM24) Time - 24 hours clock /11:35/ or /NA/ Rules for Coding: All text must be entered in capitals. Each line must start with a sequential line number followed by a period and a space. The text of each line must begin with a forward slash (/), each item on the same line must be separated by a forward slash (/). Each line must end with a double forward slash (//). If necessary, the answer to any question may be given as (NA) meaning "Not Applicable". Back slashes (\\) forward slashes (/) and the equal sign (=) are not allowed within the text. The maximum size of the telex is not to exceed 2000 characters. Examples of Coding: Example extract from the standard message showing embedded code in parenthesis: ..... 1. /SUBJECT OF THE MESSAGE TO SAUDI ARAMCO (TEXT 50)// 2. /NAME OF VESSEL (TEXT 50)// 3. /LLOYDS REGISTER NUMBER (NUMBER 7) /DATE AND TIME TELEX MESSAGE WAS SENT (MMM-DD-YYYY HH:MM24)// Example of vessel's reply to the standard message extract above: ..... 1. /ARRIVING TO RAS TANURA PORT TO LOAD CRUDE OIL// 2. /GLOBAL ENERGY// 3. /5106225/JUN-23-1997 21:30// The vessel's reply must be entirely complete and in the correct order. Incorrectly formatted or unformatted messages can still be processed but the processing will be slower, requests for information may be often repeated and delays due to lack of information may be incurred. Replies to messages should be sent as soon after receipt as possible. Standard Arrival Message: Message reads: ZCZC From: Master______________________ Please contact; group@aramco.co.sa. ..... 1. /SUBJECT OF THE MESSAGE TO SAUDI ARAMCO(TEXT 50)// 2. /NAME OF VESSEL (TEXT 50)// 3. /LLOYD'S REGISTER IDENTITY NUMBER(NUMBER 7)/DATE AND TIME MESSAGE WAS SENT(MMM-DD-YYYY HH:MM24)// 4. /VESSEL ETA IN LOCAL TIME (MMM-DD-YYYY HH:MM24)// 5. /VESSEL'S AGENT IN SAUDI ARABIA(TEXT 30)// 6. /VESSEL DEPARTURE DRAFT AFT IN METERS(NUMBER 7.2)/VESSEL ARRIVAL DRAFT AFT IN METERS(NUMBER 7.2/VESSEL DEPARTURE DRAFT FWD IN METERS (NUMBER7.2)/VESSEL ARRIVAL DRAFT FWD IN METERS(NUMBER7.2)// 7. /ARRIVAL DISPLACEMENT IN TONS(NUMBER 7)// 8. /LOAD RATE WHILE DEBALLASTING IN BARRELS PER HOUR(NUMBER 9)// 9. /MAXIMUM LOAD RATE BARRELS PER HOUR(NUMBER 9)// 10. /LOAD AND DEBALLAST CONCURRENTLY(CHAR,Y,N)// 11. /DEBALLASTING HOURS(NUMBER 6)// 12. /CARGO REQUIREMENT NO. 1 IN BARRELS(NUMBER 12)/CARGO TYPE (TEXT30)/CARGO LOAD RATE IN BARRELS PER HOUR(NUMBER(TEXT 30)/CARGO LOAD RATE IN BARRELS PER HOUR(NUMBER 12)/CARGO LOAD ORDER(NUMBER 4)/TO BE BLENDED ASHORE(CHAR,Y,N)/PREVIOUS CARGO (TEXT 30)/CARGO REQUIREMENT NO. 2 IN BARRELS(NUMBER 12)/CARGO TYPE (TEXT 30)/ CARGO LOAD RATE IN BARRELS PER HOUR(NUMBER 12)/CARGO LOAD ORDER(NUMBER 4)/TO BE BLENDED ASHORE(CHAR,Y,N)/ PREVIOUS CARGO(TEXT 30)/.../ CARGO REQUIREMENT NO. "N" IN BARRELS (NUMBER 12)/ CARGO TYPE(TEXT 30)/ CARGO LOAD RATE IN BARRELS PER HOUR (NUMBER 12)/ CARGO LOAD ORDER(NUMBER 4)/ TO BE BLENDED ASHORE (CHAR,Y,N)/PREVIOUS CARGO(TEXT 30)// 13. /DOES VESSEL HAVE VALID CERTIFICATION INDICATING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF THE ISM CODE AND ARE ALL CARGO TANKS INERTED BELOW EIGHT PER CENT OXYGEN (CHAR,Y,N)// 14. /IS THERE ANY EPIDEMIC DISEASE OR ILLNESS ONBOARD(CHAR,Y,N)// 15. /ARE ALL CREW INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES OF IMMUNISATION VALID(CHAR,Y,N)// 16. /VESSEL FLAG(TEXT 30)// 17. /VESSEL LAST LOADING PORT(TEXT 30)// 18. /VESSEL DESTINATION (TEXT 30)// 19. /LENGTH IN METRES OF VESSEL'S PARALLEL FLAT SIDE ON ARRIVAL FWD OF MANIFOLD(NUMBER 5)/ AND AFT OF MANIFOLD(NUMBER 5)// 20. /DOES VESSEL HAVE VALID IMO CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS(CHAR,Y,N)/ DATE OF LAST DRY DOCK(MMM-DD-YYYY)/DOES VESSEL HAVE A CIVIL LIABILITY CERTIFICATE(CHAR,Y,N)/P& I CLUB NAME OR NAME OF OTHER P&I INSURER(TEXT 25)/IF NOT ENTERED IN P&I CLUB NAME OR NAME OF OTHER ALL APPLICABLE INSURANCE LIABILITY IN US DOLLARS (NUMBER 11)// 21. /STATE ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES OR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR GEAR WHICH COULD PRESENT SPECIAL HAZARDS OR DIFFICULTIES WHEN MOORING OR UNMOORING OR DURING CARGO OPERATIONS(TEXT50)// 22. /ARE CARGO TANKS INERTED(CHAR,Y,N)/ARE CARGO TANKS GAS FREE(CHAR,Y,N)/ARE LPG TANKS SUFFICIENTLY COOLED FOR NORMAL LOADING(CHAR,Y,N)/IS COOLANT REQUIRED(CHAR,Y,N)/ TIME IN HOURS REQUIRED FOR COOLING TANKS(NUMBER 2)// 23. /CAN MULTIPLE CARGO GRADES BE LOADED SIMULTANEOUSLY(CHAR,Y,N)/ LIST AVAILABLE CARGO MANIFOLD CONNECTION SIZES IN INCHES(TEXT20),// 24. /QUANTITY IN BARRELS OF PART CARGO TO BE COMMINGLED WITH NOMINATED CARGO(NUMBER 5)/PART CARGO TYPE(TEXT20)/ QUANTITY IN BARRELS OF RESIDUES OR SLOPS TO BE COMMINGLED WITH NOMINATED CARGO(NUMBER 5)// 25. /BUNKER FUEL OIL REQUIREMENTS IN NET BARRELS(NUMBER 6)/ BUNKER DEISEL OIL REQUIREMENTS IN NET BARRELS(NUMBER 6)/ BUNKER MANIFOLD CONNECTION SIZE IN INCHES(NUMBER 2)// 26 /DOES VESSEL HAVE VALID FLAG STATE ISSC INDICATING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISPS CODE REQUIREMENT?(CHAR, Y,N)// 27 /VALIDITY// 28 /THE CURRENT ISPS CODE SECURITY LEVEL NUMBER)// 29 /OWNERS E-MAIL ADDRESS// 30 /LIST OF LAST 10 PORT VISITS// It is imperative that all questions are answered. The absence of any answer may incur a delay to the vessel's port turn around time. Questions not applicable to a particular vessel must be answered with the text of ''"NA". The remaining text is informative only and does not require a reply''. If loading Arab medium for the account of Banoco your ship must arrive with a maximum arrival draught of 16.37m plus tide and a maximum sailing draught of 19.48m plus tide. It is a requirement of the port that the propeller remains immersed and stern trim does not exceed 1.5 percent of the ship's length when at berth or when manoeuvring. Trim not to exceed 0.7% of ship's length when proceeding to SPM berths. Ensure that your vessel will comply. Imperative all vessels operating under early departure procedure copy HZY traffic list after departure until cargo quantities are resolved and agent is authorised to sign cargo documents. If VHF aboard call Ras Tanura Port Control on Ch 16 or 10 for anchoring boarding and berthing instructions when 100 miles out. On arrival anchorage advise HZY official readiness time and anchored position. Radio messages without charge. If no VHF aboard contact HZY 500kHz and copy traffic lists on odd hours for berthing instructions. On arrival at anchorage advise HZY official readiness time and anchored position. Radio messages without charge. Pilots require sufficient clean ballast for manoeuvring with propeller covered and trim limited to 4.6m for Ras Tanura Terminal and 2.4m for Ju'aymah Terminal. Saudi Aramco." unquote. Quote "Master. Ras Tanura Radio HZY. Please advise any epidemic disease or illness onboard and status of crew international certificates of immunisation and all ports called past 30 days also destination. Agent. Flag. Net registered tonnage. Vessel will not be allowed to berth until this information is received. Saudi Aramco." unquote It is important that the master send a reply to the above messages as soon as possible after receipt.