King Fahd Industrial Port (Yanbu) (SAYBI)

King Fahd Industrial Port has a natural harbour built over a distance of 25km and is protected from the open sea by an offshore barrier reef lying parallel to the coast. The main cargoes handled are crude oil, oil based products, LPG, chemicals, petrochemicals, containers, Ro-Ro, bulk cargo and general cargo.

Tropical.

King Fahd Industrial Port (Yanbu), (not to be confused with King Fahd Industrial Port (Jubail) - a Sub- Port of Jubail), is located approx 20km S of Yanbu on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.

LOA 339.76m, beam 60m, draught 29.0m, 362,929DWT.

Approx 126,000,000t of cargo, 100TEU and 2,000vessels handled annually.

Port Approaches: There are no anchorages considered suitable for deep draught vessels without local knowledge in the vicinity of either pilot boarding area. Vessels not cleared to enter King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu are required to remain outside the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia. Inner Anchorages: An inner anchorage to be considered as an emergency anchorage and not a "safe" anchorage has been established approximately 1nm SW of the Port Control Tower (27°57.4'N 038°13'E) within the Controlled Navigation Zone of the port. Five vessels can be accommodated in this anchorage. The minimum depth in the anchorage is 35m and the holding ground is considered to be unpredictable. Normally vessels will use 6 shackles of cable when anchoring. A SEAPA pilot will conduct vessels to a designated anchorage position. Refer to Port Notice No 1/93 - Guidelines for Use of Inner Anchorages. The following anchorages are available: N1: Beacon 2C brg 281° x 1.06nm. Max draught 15m. N2: Beacon 2C brg 290° x 1.26nm. Max draught 16m. N3: Beacon 2C brg 288° x 1.56nm. Max draught 16m. N4: Beacon 2C brg 297° x 1.80nm. Max draught 22m. N5: Beacon 2C brg 303° x 2.15nm. Max draught 22m. Freighter anchorage position 23°53.2'N 038°17. 8'E.

Port Approaches: Masters of deep draught vessels should be aware that there are extensive unsurveyed areas between the main shipping lanes and the approaches to Yanbu. Two approach corridors to the pilot boarding area off Shermo Reef were surveyed early in 1981, and an approach corridor to the S pilot boarding area was examined in 1982. The Northern Approach Corridor, some 48nm long, extends in a W'ly direction from just W of Shermo Reef at approximately 24°03'N 037°45.2'E to 24°04'N 036° 53'E. Depths range in general from 650m inshore to 950m offshore, with 2 isolated shoals with a least depth of 132m and 184m in approximately 24°04'N 037°36'E and 24°07'N 037°36'E respectively. The other approach corridor to the Northern Pilot Boarding Area, some 43nm long and 3nm wide, extends in a SW'ly direction from just W of Shermo Reef, 24°03'N 037°45.2'E to 23°22.5'N 037°28.5'E. No hazards discovered and depths generally 650m inshore to 700m offshore. The approach corridor to the South Pilot Boarding Area, approximately 754nm in length and 2.7nm wide, from 23°22'N 038°24.7'E, extends approximately SSW to 22°32'N 038°05.4'E and has a least depth of 445m of water in a general depth of 500 to 880m. The buoyage system in use in King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu is IALA System "A".

BA 158, 326, 327, 328. Saudi Arabian 17, 164, 171, 172 and 173. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

1025.

Mooring Arrangements (for Export Refinery Terminal): Each mooring dolphin, outer breasting dolphin and loading platform is equipped with either double or triple quick release mooring hooks. Each combination of double or triple hooks having a mooring capstan with a safe working load of 3t. The terminal will provide a required mooring arrangement for the loading berths. The mooring arrangement shows the number and position of the mooring hooks provided on each berth. The mooring hooks are designed to handle one mooring line per hook. Mooring boats will be utilised to run mooring lines to the mooring dolphins from the tanker. The terminal will provide suitable messenger lines for heaving the mooring lines to the hooks. In order to ensure the integrity of the berth facilities it is recommended that tankers in the 50,000 to 150,000DWT range provide mooring wires for their spring and breast mooring lines. The recommended minimum for tankers from 50,000 to 150,000DWT is 8 mooring wires. Tankers with the recommended mooring wire systems will be given berthing preference during adverse or unsettled weather conditions. All mooring lines should be a similar size and material and should be in good condition. Manual brakes must be set on tension winches when mooring is completed. The ship's crew must tend moorings at all times to maintain the ship's position at the berth. Under no circumstances may the longitudinal or lateral movements of a vessel exceed the limited working envelopes (working areas) of the connected loading arms. Mooring Arrangements (for Crude Oil Terminal): Each mooring dolphin, breasting dolphin and loading platform is equipped with either double or triple quick release mooring hooks and with a mooring capstan. The terminal will furnish a required mooring arrangement for the loading berth to which the tanker is nominated. The mooring diagram shows the number of hooks provided for each berth consecutively numbered from N to S. These mooring hooks are designed to service one mooring line per hook. Port mooring launches will be used to assist during mooring operations. The terminal will provide suitable messengers for heaving in mooring lines. In order to ensure the integrity of the offshore terminal facilities it is recommended that VLCC's provide an all wire mooring arrangement and that tankers in the 50,000 to 160,000DWT range provide mooring wires for their spring mooring lines and breast mooring lines. The recommended minimum number of wire moorings is as follows: ..... 50,000-160,000DWT tanker 8 mooring wires 160,000-250,000DWT tanker 10 mooring wires 250,000-350,000DWT tanker 12 mooring wires 350,000DWT plus tanker 14 mooring wires VLCC's with all synthetic mooring system will be accepted, if the synthetic mooring lines consist of low elasticity material. All mooring lines should be of similar size and material and must be in good condition. Manual brakes have to be set and secured on all tension winches once the tanker is moored. Ship's crews must tend all moorings to keep the ship in position and mooring lines have to be taut at all times. Each loading berth is equipped with a mooring load monitor/hook release system. The system is designed to monitor the loads on each mooring hook and to provide an alarm should the loads on a mooring hook exceed the system's set points. Berth operating personnel will monitor the mooring loads and, based on the readouts, will advise the responsible officer onboard the tanker of any deviation in the loads between the various moorings. The responsible officer is expected to immediately correct any undesirable mooring situation. The mooring load monitoring system does not relieve the vessel's master from his responsibility to ensure adequate and safe mooring at all times when berthed alongside the offshore loading terminal. Mooring Arrangements (for NGL Terminal): In order to ensure the safety of personnel, tankers and loading facilities and to prevent accidental oil spillages, Aramco strongly recommend that tankers of 75,000DWT and larger which moor at the NGL Terminal Berths utilise a minimum of 8 to 12 wire mooring lines (breasts and springs) in accordance with the following: ..... 75,000 to 160,000DWT 8 wire lines 161,000 to 250,000DWT 10 wire lines Greater than 250,000DWT 12 wire lines Vessels equipped with both wire and synthetic mooring lines must avoid mixing such lines to the same dolphin. During the periods of unsettled weather, arriving vessels fitted with sufficient wires will be preferentially berthed, whereas vessels equipped with synthetic lines or too few wire lines will not be berthed until the weather improves. If a ship with synthetic lines is already moored and squall conditions arise, loading to that vessel will be stopped and the loading arms disconnected until weather conditions improve and it is judged safe to resume the loading operation. The use of nylon or other highly elastic line is prohibited. Each mooring dolphin and breasting dolphin is equipped with triple quick-release mooring hooks and with a mooring winch. Vessels must be moored to the entire satisfaction of the pilot. Vessels must be ready at all times to put out more lines as required by the harbour master or Pier personnel, or as directed by weather changes. All vessels moored to the piers must have deck winches in readiness for immediate use. All vessels moored with automatic tension winches will set the manual brakes on these winches. Pier crew are on duty continuously to handle loading arms and mooring lines. Mooring lines onboard vessels will not be handled by shore personnel. All loading connections are equipped with electrical insulating flanges, therefore ship to shore bonding cables are not required. Mooring Arrangement (for Yanbu Refinery Terminal): Port mooring boats will run lines to the dolphins from the tanker. The terminal will supply suitable messengers for heaving the lines to the hooks. All berths are equipped with either double or triple quick release hook systems. All hooks can be released remotely in case of emergency. Normal mooring on Berths No 91 and 92: Three (3) head, stern and breast lines each end and two (2) spring lines each end. Normal mooring on Berths No 93 and 94: Three (3) head and stern lines on each end an two (2) breast and spring lines on each end. It is recommended that the tankers of 40,000-80,000DWT provide wires for their spring and breast lines, with a minimum for such a size tanker of two (2) mooring wires. All mooring lines should be of similar size and material and be in good condition. Manual brakes should be set on tension winches when mooring is completed. The terminal operator will monitor the mooring loads on each hook and inform the vessel if any undesirable situation develops. It remains the master's responsibility to ensure that his vessel remains safely moored.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering, navigating within or living the pilot zones in all Saudi Aramco Oil Ports and Terminals. The Master of every vessel when approaching the Pilot Boat for the purpose of picking up a pilot must reduce speed to the minimum required to maintain steerage way, maintain VHF contact with the pilot boat and provide a good lee if necessary. On boarding an inbound vessel, the pilot will hand a letter to the Master. The letter contains instructions and conditions for the use of all the berths within the port. The letter has to be signed and acknowledged before the vessel is allowed into the port.Northern Pilot Boarding Area: The Outer Northern Pilot Boarding Area is in a position 24°02'N 037°44'E. An Inner Pilot Boarding Area has been established in position 24°05'N 037°55'E. The length of pilotage from the North Pilot Boarding Area is approximately 30nm with a minimum depth of 32m. Southern Pilot Boarding Area: The Southern Outer Pilot Boarding Area is in position 23°26.6'N 038°27.2'E. An Inner Pilot Boarding Area has been established in position 23°50'N 038°19'E. The length of pilotage from the South Pilot Boarding Area is approximately 38nm with a minimum depth of 35m. Instructions to Masters: Vessels proceeding to Yanbu ports shall advise their ETA at the Outer Pilot Boarding Areas and shall await instructions from King Fahd Port Control before proceeding to the Inner Pilot Boarding Area. The pilot will generally board and disembark at the Inner Boarding Area. Pilotage may be arranged from the Outer Boarding areas, but only with prior notice given well in advance. The actual position of pilot boarding and disembarkation will remain at the discretion of the King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu. Pilotage is compulsory, and available throughout 24 hours, for the following: ..... 1. Northern Approaches: Vessels of 300GT and over. 2. Southern Approaches: All vessels. Pilots will disembark and board from twin screw steel pilot vessels. When approaching the pilot boat the master of the ship must reduce speed to a minimum for steerage way, and maintain radio contact by VHF radio with the boat, whilst providing an adequate lee. Every vessel picking up a pilot must have rigged and ready for use a safe, clean, properly secured pilot ladder. The pilot boarding arrangements must comply with the current IMO Codes of Practice concerning Pilot Boarding. A lifebuoy, with life line attached and a boat rope must be provided ready for immediate use, and in addition, between sunset and sunrise the pilot boarding area must be well illuminated. The rigging of pilot ladders and the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots must be supervised by a responsible deck officer. Any vessel which over carries a pilot to another Saudi Arabian port must pay all repatriation expenses. Under no circumstances may a pilot be over carried to a port outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, due to visa restrictions. If weather, or other conditions, preclude the disembarkation of a pilot from a vessel bound to a port outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, then the vessel will be delayed at the vessel's expense until such time as disembarkation is possible. Any such vessel so delayed may arrange, at their own expense, for the pilot to be disembarked by helicopter. The length of the North Pilotage from the pilot boarding position is approximately 30nm with a minimum channel depth of 32m, 200m NW of No 3 Buoy, whilst the South Channel is approximately 38nm, with a minimum depth of 35m in 23°51'N 038°19.4'E close to "Sll" Buoy. The general depth of the channel is in excess of 450m. Pilotage exemption may be approved, subject to the fulfilment of requirements which are indicated in Port Notice 3/91 (Pilotage Exemption Certificates).

The seaward boundaries of the port are: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 24°03.5'N 038°05.5'E 2. 24°03.5'N 038°02.0'E 3. 24°07.0'N 037°53.7'E 4. 24°07.0'N 037°45.0'E 5. 24°01.5'N 037°45.0'E 6. 23°53.0'N 038°12.0'E 7. 23°25.0'N 038°20.0'E 8. 23°25.0'N 038°40.0'E

Principal aids such as lighthouses, buoyage system, leading lights or marks are used to mark approaches and channels. Yanbu South Light (23°28.1'N 038°25.5'E).

Confirmed berthing allocation only. There are no "waiting anchorages".

The tidal range is about 1 meter at spring tides, but fluctuations due to non-tidal effects are up to 3 meters. Fluctuations due to non-tidal effects are caused by storms, which can cause a mean sea level drop of 0.5 meter, and a significant increase in mean sea level after the storm or as it subsides. Generally, the tides are semidiurnal with a period of 12hr 25 minutes. Currents in the area are influenced by local wind conditions, tide, and the general circulatory pattern of the Red Sea. Sea conditions can vary considerably within the port limits. Wave heights in the port area are usually lower than 2 meters during sea breezes.

Reporting Points: Within the port limits, vessels should report to Port Control when passing the following Reporting Points: ..... Name Description/Position Northern Approach: A N of Schermo Reef Light B Abeam Umm al Nukuth Light (24°01.4'N 038°02.2'E) C NE of No 5 Lightbuoy (23°56.5'N 038°06.5'E) D NE of No 9 Lightbuoy (23°54.2'N 038°10.9'E) Southern Approach: S northbound 23°26.6'N 038°27.8'E S southbound 23°26.8'N 038°26.2'E S-1 northbound 23°34.1'N 038°30.0'E S-1 southbound 23°36.1'N 038°38.1'E S-2 northbound 23°46.1'N 038°24.1'E S-2 southbound 23°46.0'N 038°22.9'E CZS (north and southbound) 23°52.0'N 038°16.8'E

There is no requirement for masters to order tugs. The number of tugs to be used during berthing and on departure will be specified by the Harbour Master and will meet incoming vessels at the vicinity of No 14 lightbuoy (23°54.9'N 038°12.9'E). Towing lines will be provided by the tugs, which will rendezvous with vessels bound for the NGL and Crude Terminal in the vicinity of No 14 Buoy. All tugs are fitted with foam and water monitors for fire fighting and spray booms for pollution dispersal work.There are 15 tugs (2,000-5,600hp) available. Mainly VSP water tractors.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. A diurnal sea breeze/land breeze cycle occurs almost daily throughout the year and causes wind speeds of 10kts and above to occur from the NW during the late afternoon. Strong winds occur as frequently as every 5-10 days and can sometimes last as long as 2 weeks. Although there is little drop in barometric pressure wind speeds of up to 30kts may occur from the N or NW and occasional strong offshore winds are also experienced. Visibility: The incidence of fog is rare but, should it occur, it is more likely during the period Nov to Apr. During the summer months from May to Sep the incidence of poor visibility (less than 5nm) can be quite high due to mist and haze or dust particles held in suspension in the atmosphere. however, throughout the year, dust storms may occur obscuring the coastline. Climate: Climatic conditions affecting King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu are seasonal. Onshore, air temperatures in winter range from 25°C during the day to about 12°C at night and in summer they range from 45°C during the day to 25°C at night. Temperatures offshore are generally several degrees lower. Relative humidity varies throughout the year, but is generally high. Values of 100% may occur for short periods around dawn. Heavy rainfalls have been experienced in Dec and Jan, usually associated with strong winds and thunderstorms.

MN' AL MALIK FAHD 23°56.92'N 38°13.50'E (KING FAHD PORT) UNCTAD LOCODE: SA KFH For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM MN' AL MALIK FAHD REPORTING SYSTEM YANBU' AL BAHR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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PROCEDURE: Pilotage is compulsory for the following: (1) N entrance: Vessels of 300 gt and over. (2) S entrance: All vessels. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT AREA: The port limit comprises a line joining the following positions: (1) 24°03.50ґN 38°05.50ґE (2) 24°03.50ґN 38°02.00ґE (3) 24°07.00ґN 37°53.67ґE (4) 24°07.00ґN 37°45.00ґE (5) 24°01.50ґN 37°45.00ґE (6) 23°50.00ґN 38°12.00ґE (7) 23°25.00ґN 38°20.00ґE (8) 23°25.00ґN 38°40.00ґE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: King Fahd Port Control VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11 74 Telephone: +966(0)14 3967177 +966(0)14 3967188 Fax: +966(0)14 3967037 Telex: +495 662364 KFPYB SJ +495 662365 YANBU SJ Website: www.ports.gov.sa Hr Mr Telephone: +966(0)14 3967171 Telex: +495 662360 PORTCT SJ Pilotage & Berthing Operations VHF Frequency: Ch 67 69 71 73 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 10 days, 48h and 24h in advance. Any subsequent changes of more than 2h should be notified. (2) ETA should be confirmed on VHF when within range. (3) Permission to enter the port should be obtained from Port Control. (4) Vessels calling at the Yanbu' Petromin Refinery (Pemref) Terminal (23° 55.00ґN 38°17.00ґE) for the first time are requested to use the standard pre-arrival telex procedures (as supplied by Pemref). Notice of arrival will be accepted directly by telex or telephone only if submitted 6h before arrival at the Pilot Station. NOTE: Address all telexes to: Director KFIP, +495 662364 KFPYB SJ or +495 662365 YANBU SJ with copy to: Control Tower KFIP, Yanbu, +495 662360 PORTCT SJ. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ REPORTING POINTS: Within the port limits, vessels should report to Port Control when passing the following Reporting Points: Name Description/Position NORTH ENTRANCE: A N of Schermo Reef Lt buoy (24°04.44ґN 37°51.09ґE) B Abeam Umm al Nukth Lt (24°01.40ґN 38°02.20ґE) C NE of No 5 Lt buoy (23°56.50ґN 38°06.50ґE) D NE of No 9 Lt buoy (23°54.20ґN 38°10.90ґE) SOUTH ENTRANCE: S, northbound 23°26.60ґN 38°27.80ґE S, southbound 23°26.80ґN 38°26.20ґE S1, northbound 23°34.10ґN 38°30.00ґE S1, southbound 23°36.10ґN 38°28.10ґE S2, northbound 23°46.10ґN 38°24.10ґE S2, southbound 23°46.00ґN 38°22.90ґE CZS, northbound 23°52.24ґN 38°16.55ґE CZS, southbound 23°51.75ґN 38°16.10ґE INFORMATION SERVICE: Available on request, comprising navigational information, wind and visibility reports, and shipping movements, within the port area. ACCIDENT PROCEDURES: (1) In the event of a major incident "Port Emergency" will be announced by the Hr Mr on VHF. (2) Vessels should then maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF until the Hr Mr broadcasts end of "Port Emergency''. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ SAUDI ARAMCO CRUDE OIL, LPG AND REFINERY TERMINALS CONTACT DETAILS: Crude Oil and LPG Terminals E-mail: g-ygt-telex@aramco.com Yanbu Refinery Terminal E-mail: g-yan-telex@aramco.com PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels bound for Aramco Terminals should send initial ETA as soon as orders are received to proceed to the terminals. (2) ETA should be confirmed 72h, 48 and 24h prior to arrival. (3) All ETA and related messages should be sent to the terminals via e-mail. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

VHF contact with Yanbu Port Control should be established within 100 miles of the Port on VHF CH. 16 or CH. 11 (or more in good propagation conditions) and maintained when anchored. The following VHF Channels are used: ..... Channel Freq. (Mhz) Usage 16 156-800 International calling and distress. Yanbu' Port Channels: 67,68 (156,375), (156,425) Pilotage and berthing operations 10,11,13 - Signal station - working channel 71,73 - Piloatage and berthing operations Saudi Aramco Yanbu' Terminal Channels: 6 800 General calling and operations 67,68 (156, 375) (156,425) General calling and operations

Import/Export Prohibitions: All goods to be imported into, or exported from, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are subject to examination by the customs authorities. The importation of certain articles is strictly prohibited, eg: ..... 1. Explosives and firearms, including air rifles. 2. Implements of war of any kind, including antiques. 3. Alcoholic beverages of any kind. 4. Religious matter not pertaining to the Moslem faith. 5. Pig meat or pig products. 6. Playing cards and gambling games or devices. 7. Narcotics. 8. Pornographic material. Trafficking in these items between ships, and between ships' crews and shore personnel, is strictly prohibited. Also see "General". Each crew member may have 200 cigarettes or 0.5lb tobacco, but all alcohol and wine, beer etc, must be sealed. This applies to all persons onboard. On arrival of the ship at anchor or berth, and given that all the pre-entry requirements have been fulfilled, the ship will be boarded by the immigration authorities along with coast guard, port health officer for Inspection. Similarly, when a vessel completes cargo, the agent is responsible for issuing a letter of notification to all relevant authorities. The letter duly signed and stamped by the customs, coast guard and quarantine departments is shown to the immigration department who will dispatch one of their officers to the vessel. This officer checks the crew list against the passports and obtains assurances from the master that the crew is the same as on arrival apart from any agreed repatriation, and that no crew member has been involved in any mishap. Once the mmigration officer is satisfied he gives one copy of the Departure Permit to the master and one copy to the port management, concluding the formalities.

Arrival Documentation Requirements: The Rules and Regulations for Seaports specify that masters must present, or make available for inspection, the following papers and documents: ..... 1. Log Book 2. Registration Certificate 3. Classification Certificate 4. Load Line Certificate 5. Safety Equipment Certificate 6. Radio and Wireless Certificate 7. Cargo Gear Certificate 8. Marine Health Declaration 9. Vaccination List 10. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 11. Clearance from Last Port of Call 12. Israel Boycott Declaration 13. Ship's Stores List 14. Grain Shipping Certificate (if a vessel is carrying a grain shipment). 15. Mail transport documents in accordance with the International Postal Treaty (if any mail is carried aboard). 16. Five copies of the Crew List, including name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, port of embarkation, port of disembarkation. 17. Two copies of Personal Effects List of crew and passengers. 18. Oil Record Book(s).

All port operations are carried out by King Fahd Port Control. Address all telexes to Director KFIP: +495 662364 KFPYB SC or +495 662365 YANBU SJ with copy to Control Tower KFIP, Yanbu: +495 662360 PORTCT SJ. ..... 1. Vessels should send ETA 5 days, 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours in advance. Any subsequent changes of more than 2 hours should be notified. 2. ETA should be confirmed when within VHF range. 3. Permission to enter the port should be obtained from Port Control. 4. Vessels calling at the Yanbu Petromin Refinery, SAMREF (formerly PEMREF) Terminal (23°55'N 038°17'E) for the first time are requested to use the standard pre-arrival telex procedures (as supplied by SAMREF). Notice of arrival will be accepted directly by telex or telephone only if submitted 6 hours before arrival at the pilot station. 5. Vessel calling at the Saudi Aramco terminals are requested to send through Ras Tanura CRS the following information: a. ETA (Yanbu) and any later amendments. b. Ship's former name (if applicable), flag and NT. c. Agent's name, quarantine information, any disease or illness onboard? d. Technical details as required. 6. LPG vessels calling at Saudi ARAMCO terminals should provide the following additional information: a. Vessel's name. b. If equipped with VHF. c. GT. d. Further technical details as required.

Every vessel entering the King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu must hoist the flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the foremast and keep it flying at all times throughout the vessel's stay in port. The flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must be in good condition and properly displayed with the Arabic writing at the top of the flag and the sword at the bottom.

Port Regulations: Every vessel which arrives at the port must have a copy of the Rules and Regulations for Seaports issued by the Co-operations Council for the Arab States of the Gulf onboard. On first arrival at the port, these Rules and Regulations must be obtained. All vessels fitted with inert gas systems must be inerted.

Quarantine signals must be displayed by all vessels approaching the port. These signals must be displayed continuously until pratique is granted. Sunrise to sunset: Quarantine flag Sunset to sunrise: Signal lights Red over white.

NOR to be presented on arrival, with copies to the agent and the relevant terminals.

Dry Cargo Vessels: The following information must be sent to the Director General, King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu as soon as that vessel has completed loading cargo at its previous port: ..... 1. Name of vessel and former names, if any. 2. Port of Registry, flag and callsign. 3. Length overall. 4. GT, NT and DWT. 5. Expected draught on arrival. 6. Cargo particulars, nature and quantities to be loaded, discharged or transhipped, and any other cargo being carried to other destinations, including quantities and classes of dangerous cargoes covered by the IMDG Code. 7. Details of cargo handling gear and ramps, etc. 8. Number and nationalities of passengers to be disembarked or in transit. 9. Expected requirements for bunkers and fresh water. 10. Name of vessel's agent. Tankers: The following information must be sent to the Director General, King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu as soon as the vessel receives orders to proceed to the port. The information should also be sent to the relevant terminal operator. ..... AA Name of vessel. BB Former names. CC Port of Registry, flag, callsign. DD LOA, GT, NT. EE Summer DWT, arrival DWT. FF Draught on arrival, forward and aft. GG ETA. HH Last port and next port. II Cargo onboard and flash point, destination of cargo. JJ Cargo requirements. KK Previous cargo and quantity residues onboard for load on top. LL IMO Class. MM Whether gas free or in inert condition. NN Is vessel equipped with inert gas system? OO Port of loading ballast and amount. PP Quantity of segregated ballast and amount. RR Quantity of cargo tank ballast on arrival. SS Time for deballasting. Can ship load/deballast simultaneously? TT Special conditions, difficulties, defective equipment or gear that could present special hazards or difficulties when mooring, unmooring or during cargo operations. UU Agent's name. VV Maximum loading rate. WW Topping off rate. XX Bunker requirements. YY Cargo manifold connections size. ZZ Bunker connections size. ZZ1 Derricks. Gas Tankers: The following information must be sent to the Director General, King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu and terminal operators as soon as the vessel receives orders to proceed to the port. ..... AAG Name of vessel indicating any former names. BBG Port of Registry, flag, callsign. CCG LOA, GT, NT. DDG Summer DWT, arrival DWT. EEG Last port, ETA Yanbu. FFG Quantity of ballast on arrival, where loaded. GGG Quantity of dirty ballast on arrival. HHG Total cargo capacity in cubic metres. Cargo required. IIG Grades and quantities of any part cargoes or cargo residues and where loaded. Grade and quantities of product in deck tanks. JJG Are part cargoes to be co-mingled with Yanbu loadings? KKG Gauge pressures; top, bottom and mean temperatures of each cargo tank. LLG Quantity of coolant required in addition to cargo requirements. MMG Maximum allowable relief valve settings for all cargo tanks. NNG Have any cargoes, other than LPG, been carried during the last 3 loaded voyages? Specify. OOG Max oxygen content by volume percent of each warm or inerted cargo tank. PPG a. Parallel or in series. b. Liquid from shore to vessel's vaporisers. Specify vaporiser throughout in RLPG tonnes/hour. QQG If cooling down tanks is required, specify maximum cooling rate in terms of temperature reduction per hour and maximum temperature differential permitted between any two points in cargo tanks. RRG Available total capacity of ship's reliquefaction plant for each nominated cargo product. SSG Type of ship's reliquefaction system ie, direct, cascade or other. TTG Capacity of ship's gas blowers to shore vapour return line in volume per hour at reference temperature. UUG Max loading rate and approximate topping off rate. VVG Bunker manifold size. Bunker requirements. WWG Manifold presentation, function, ASA rating, size, distance from forward. XXG Agent's name. YYG IMO ship type. Does vessel have valid Certificate of Fitness? ZZG Special conditions, difficulties, defective equipment or gear that could present special hazard or difficulties when mooring, unmooring or during cargo operations. In addition to the pre-arrival information requirements above, further notification of ETA is required 5 days, 72 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival at the port, stating which pilot boarding area. Changes in ETA in excess of one hour must be notified thereafter. On coming within range of Port Control the ETA must be confirmed by VHF.