Banias Terminal (SYBAN)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port's throughput comprises crude oil, oil products and LPG received from overland pipeline to six MBM moorings.

Summer.

Banias Terminal consists of oil pipelines extending from the coast between the S entrance point of Huraysun Bay and the mouth of Nahr Huraysun 1.75nm SSE.

LOA 281.9m, draught 16.15m, 130,000DWT

Vessels awaiting a berth may obtain anchorage in depths from 14m - 18m, S or SSW of Berth No. 6; bottom is rock, coral and sand. Detached shoals with least depths of 10.3m and 2.1m lie, 0.5nm and 0.7nm SE of Berth No. 6. Depths to seaward of the oil berths are too great for safe anchorage.

Approaches: Syrian regulations require vessels to arrive at the terminal through a designated approach route which leads E from a position approx 12nm W of the offshore berths as follows: ..... 1. 35°13.0'N 035°42.0'E 2. 35°13.0'N 035°56.9'E 3. 35°16.0'N 035°55.4'E 4. 35°16.0'N 035°40.6'E Vessels which do not comply may be subject to severe fines. The shore signal station is recognised by lozenger shaped lights in position 35° 13.0'N 035°57.0'E. A safety waiting area is in the vicinity of the Marquab Lightbuoy (35°12.3'N 035°54.5'E).

BA 2633, 1579. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1030.

Mooring Area: Open sea line berths (CBMs) are situated to the N of Marquab Lightbuoy. Each berth is equipped with flexible hoses connected to pipelines to shore installations and five mooring buoys. Vessel berthing confirmation: Vessels awaiting at anchorage for confirmation or other reasons beyond the control of Banias Terminal, will be boarded by Mooring Master within 4 hours after such confirmation is received providing free allocated berth and suitable weather. Safety of mooring and anchor chains: Vessels must have not less than 11 shackles of anchor chain on each side. On completion of mooring operation, vessel must have between 6.5 and 7.5 shackles of anchor chain tight in the water in conformity with vessel's LOA. Mooring arrangements onboard: Minimum 12 standard mooring soft ropes (220m) in good condition and suitable to VSL DWT and must be available onboard distributed as follows: ..... Forward Minimum 1 x 120 fathom mooring rope. 2 rope stoppers 4-5in (circumference). Aft Minimum 8 x 120 fathom mooring ropes. 6 rope stoppers 4-5in (circumference). Main Deck Minimum 3 x 120 fathom mooring rope on vessels main deck. 3 rope stoppers 4-5in (circumference). NB Mooring wires are supplied from shore only. Mooring winches: The tanker shall be equipped with mooring winches which shall: ..... a) Be power operated and capable of warping the tanker. b) Have a mooring line permanently attached. c) Be capable of making fast mooring lines by securing the brake on the winch. d) Have warping drums capable of handling messenger lines and swamped mooring lines. e) If equipped with constant tension devices, have these devices disconnected and the brake fully applied.

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24hrs. All vessels are requested to contact Banias Terminal on CH16, 4 hrs before arrival at the Pilot Station to confirm vessel ETA and for receiving berthing prospects. Pilots will board the vessel 0.4nm NW of Marquab Buoy.

A signal station (white with two masts) stands on the coast 1.1nm NNW of the boat harbour (35°13.4'N 35°56.8'E). A radio beacon transmits from a position 0.6nm ENE of the boat harbour.

Order of berthing: Tankers will normally berth in the order of arrival, but due regard will also be given to the nominated date range, and such other matters as Banias Terminal deems relevant to a fair and necessary berthing order. Loading/mooring Master will stop berthing in such cases unless otherwise approved by him: ..... 1. High swells or strong currents during or after bad weather. 2. When sustained wind speeds at the terminal exceed 15-20kts. 3. When there is strong wind or strong wind warnings in force for the terminal area. 4. When there is a navigational warning of bad weather within 24 hours. 5. No day light. 6. VSL not compliant with Banias regulations of acceptance. 7. All VSL mooring equipment in good working condition. Inert Gas System:The cargo tanks will be checked on arrival to verify that they are inerted to 8% oxygen or less by volume and pressurised as required by existing regulations vessels with tanks not properly inerted and/or with a inoperative inert gas system will be rejected. In the event of failure of the inert gas system during tanker loading/deballasting operations or if tank atmosphere exceeds 8% oxygen, cargo/ballast operations will be stopped and if the deficiency is not properly corrected the tanker will be removed from the berth.

Negligible.

Tugs are not available, but five small mooring boats are available to assist in berthing and unberthing.

Gales are always from end of Nov - end of April. The prevailing wind direction are SW'ly during winter season blowing hard SW-W raising of rough sea. Dangerous wind are NW'ly and E'ly.

VHF: Banias Terminal: Ch 16, 13. Callsign "Banias Control". Tel: +963 43 711300. Fax: +963 43 710418. Email: scot50@scs.net.org. Available 24 hours.

Arrival documents: Port Authorities will board and clear the vessel at the anchor area just after berthing. Vessels calling SCOT will require the "free pratique" from the Port Authority by fax through the agent before arrival. ..... Document Copies Maritime Health Declaration 1 Tanker Check List 1 Crew's List 6 Ship's Manifest 2 Crew's Manifest 2 Passenger List 2 Clearance from Last Port of Call 1 Ship's Certificates All in force To carry out unloading operations, SCOT's representatives will in addition receive the following cargo documents: ..... 1. Bill of Lading 2. Vessels Cargo Manifest 3. Certificate of Quantity 4. Certificate of Quality 5. Accompanying Administrative Document (AAD) 6. Certificate of Origin (When origin country is not community) 7. Independent Inspection Report, including: a) Sample's Receipt b) Ullage Report c) OBQ Report d) Vessel's Experience Factor e) Notice of Protest f) Loading Calculation 8. Time Sheet

To avoid delay on arrival, it is essential for vessels send ETA to terminal and agent (preferably via fax) 72, 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours in advance. Within 6 hours of clearing the last port, vessels bound for the terminal should contact the port with the vessel's name, destination port, summer DWT and arrival draught. Contact should be made to the terminal 2 hours before arriving at the pilot boarding position. Listening watch should be continuous on VHF Ch 16 and 13. ..... ETA notice of 72, 48 and 24 hours should include: 1. Vessel's name 2. ETA 3. Quantity of cargo required and max draught on departure/arrival (24 hours notice only) 4. Cargo grade and quantity 5. Maximum rate of loading/discharging 6. SWL of derrick capacity 7. Specific gravity and temperature 8. Arrival draught and NT 12 hour notice: 9. Vessel's name 10. ETA 4 hours notice (via VHF): 11. Vessel's name 12. Precise time of arrival In the event of a ship having arrived without having contacted Banias Control 4 hrs before ETA, a 4hrs period shall accrue to Banias Terminal before a mooring master boards the vessel. Banias Oil Terminal will not be responsible for any vessel's arrival without prior acceptance or confirmation. (Acceptance should be official and in writing).

..... 1. Vessel hoses connecting manifold to be equipped with pressure gauge. 2. When discharging, the pressure at the ship's manifold should not exceed 7kg/cmІ, within this range of pressure the terminal installations are capable of receiving at various rates depending on berth and storage tanks allocated to the vessel. The Terminal Administration would prefer the vessel's pumps to be rated accordingly, and to be of the centrifugal type. 3. Loading on top slops (LOT) is not acceptable, and slops to be segregated from cargo, as Banias Terminal is not equipped with slops treatment facilities. Pressure gauge to be fitted on vessel's portside connecting manifold. 4. Berthing operations: (Loading/unloading): Will take place only between 0700hrs and 1600hrs LT in summer, ie during daylight, SHINC and weather permitting. Summer starts April1, winter starts October 1. 5. Early Departure Plan: Vessels should leave berth upon completion of loading operations and hoses disconnected, proceeding to anchorage area for signing documents and clearance. Otherwise, the vessel is subject to multiple berthing port dues. 6. Boat ropes to be rigged on either side of vessel and of not less than 4.5in circumference. 7. Derricks and cranes must be capable of plumbing overside abreast of discharging manifold. 8. Loading/discharging manifold: 2 spanners 0.25in, 2 spanners 0.875in, 2 hammers 7lbs, 1 axe 2.5lbs. Hose hang-off bitts are required at approx 3m from the vessel's rail at the loading manifold to secure submarine hoses on the port side. 9. Deck watch: A. continuous watch on deck must be maintained throughout operations, especially towards the shore signal station in position 35°13.0'N 035°57.0'E, to ensure safe operations and to avoid delays, in addition to a continuous watch on VHF Ch 16. 10. Deck scupper plugs: Deck scuppers must be effectively plugged and on no account should plugs be removed. 11. Vessels in berth: Vessels are not allowed to remain in berth for any reason when loading/discharging is terminated, hoses disconnected and dropped to seabed. 12. Lighting: During hours of darkness, the manifold, the poop, and the mooring area of sea in vicinity of vessel must be adequately lit. 13. Main engines must be kept on short notice. Repairs, which will immobilise must not be carried out in berth. 14. Deck machinery must be ready for immediate use at all times. 15. Whistle or siren to be available at all times. 16. Signalling: An "Aldis" type signalling lamp to be readily available. 17. Stores: It is strictly forbidden for provisions, stores, or other items to be received or disembarked whilst loading/discharging of cargo is in progress. Launches or other craft other than that of terminal must not lie alongside during the said period. 18. Dry Certificate: Master to provide 3 copies of Dry Tank Certificate to shore representative duly signed. 19. Leaving berth due to bad weather: Vessel must let go the mooring ropes in the water and leave berth. The ropes can be collected when weather permits.

Tendering Notice of Readiness on arrival will be considered when the vessel arrives in the near vicinity of the Markau Lightbuoy, where the Pilot/Mooring Master will board and stay onboard the vessel during the whole operation. The Mooring Master is the vessel's adviser, and the terminal representative onboard a vessel for all mooring, loading/discharging, unmooring, and communications with shore.