Benchamas (THBEN)

The aframax tanker Bunga Kelana 5 has converted into FSO Benchamas 2 formerly known as Benchamas Terminal. The terminal handles the storage and transhipment of crude oil.

Tropical.

The terminal is located in position 10°31'N 101°16'E, offshore in the Gulf of Thailand.

Offshore: LOA 246.8m, beam 42.0m, 109,855DWT.

The designated anchorage position for vessels awaiting berth lies 3nm E of BLQ Platform in a water depth of approx 70m. To avoid danger to sub sea installations, no anchors may be dropped in the terminal area except at the designated anchoring position and only with prior approval from the terminal. It is recommended that whenever possible vessels time their arrival to coincide with the agreed Mooring Master boarding time and avoid anchoring. Vessels at anchor, awaiting berthing shall keep, at all times, a full bridge watch and monitor the VHF on the terminal frequency.

Safe approach to the terminal is from the NE or the SE, passing to the E of the Terminal to the Mooring Master boarding position. Masters should note that the terminal is situated near to busy shipping lanes and are cautioned accordingly.

BA 3963. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4). US 93010: Gulf of Thailand.

1030-1033.

Vessels using the terminal will be moored in tandem, export vessel's bow to the stern of the FSO and loading will be by means of a floating hose deployed between the two vessels. Vessel bow mooring arrangements must comply with the recommendations contained in the latest OCIMF publication. Vessels must be fitted with an approved chain stopper. Smit Brackets or other devices to secure the chafe chain are not permitted. In addition to the above it is compulsory to use a winch storage drum to handle and stow the entire length of the pick up rope which is attached to the mooring assembly. The use of a warping drum to handle the pick up rope is a hazardous practice and is not normally permitted. A 76mm chafe chain should be used to secure the vessel. On completion of mooring, the vessel shall rig on the starboard side on the foredeck only, one emergency towing wire of adequate strength. The line must be secured on mooring bitts and have sufficient slack on deck with the eye maintained at water level.

The Mooring Master boarding position is at the anchorage, 3nm E of BLQ Platform (10°31'N 101°17'E) or where the Terminal Superintendent may otherwise advise. Customs, Immigration and Port Health Officials will board the vessels at the same time as the Mooring Master. The use of a mechanical pilot hoist is not acceptable.

The Terminal conducts mooring of tankers during daylight hours only. Unmooring can be done at anytime.

Currents in the gulf are generally weak and variable. From Oct-May during the NE monsoon, wind driven mainly near shore, surface currents in the gulf circulate in an anti clockwise direction. These currents are reversed by prevailing SW winds from June-Sep and develop a clockwise flow. Current speeds of greater than 1.35kts have been reported in the NE gulf, average speeds are usually less than 0.5kt.

One tug is available to assist with berthing and unberthing. Whilst moored at the terminal, a tug will remain secured to the stern of the export vessel on a soft rope deployed from the vessel. The tug will assist in maintaining alignment and safe distance between the Terminal and the vessel. It is strongly recommended that the soft rope is protected against chafing damage at its exit point from the stern of the vessel.

Winds: The gulf is fairly sheltered from the two monsoons and as a result has a high percentage of calm to light conditions throughout the year. The direction of prevailing winds is determined by monsoon activity. Between May and Sep, the SW monsoon period, SW'ly winds are predominant. Wind direction is variable in Oct and then during the NE monsoon from Oct to Jan, the winds are from N to E.

BENCHAMAS TERMINAL 10°31.32'N 101°15.43'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TH BEN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 18 Chevron Offshore (Thailand) Limited, (RSDRA2013000037573), 18/13

VHF: Terminal: Ch 16, 73.

..... Document Copies 1. Certificate of Registration 5 2. General Inward Manifest 5 3. Inward Cargo Manifest 5 4. Through Cargo Manifest 5 5. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 6. Safety Construction Certificate 1 7. Safety Radio Certificate 1 8. Current Freeboard Survey Certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 5 10. Last Port Outward Clearance 1 11. Crew List 5 12. Passenger List 5 13 Through Passenger List 5 14. Crew and Passenger Declaration 5 15. List of Deck Stores 5 16. List of Engine Stores 5 17. List of Ships Equipment and Stores 5 18. List of Provisions and Bonded Stores 5 19. List of Arms, Ammunition and Restricted Drugs 5 20. Cargo Lifting Gear and Equipment Certificate 1 22. List of Foreign Currency 5

Should be sent to the Field Operator, copy to the Terminal Operator, as early as possible but no later than 72 hours prior to arrival. Further ETA should be sent 48 hours, 24 hours and 4 hours prior to arrival regardless of whether the vessel may still be at a previous port. Vessel ETA's should be sent to each of the following addresses:

Free pratique and inward clearance are granted by Port Health officials on boarding.

Notice of Readiness (NOR) should only be tendered to the Field Operator when the vessel has been securely moored and is ready in all respects to load. Acceptance of NOR by the Field Operator is merely an acknowledgement of receipt of such notice and does not constitute agreement by the Field Operator that the vessel is in fact ready to load or the acceptance of any other contractual terms and conditions.A vessel which is found not to be ready to load, notwithstanding having tendered a NOR may be taken from the berth and directed to the anchorage. All expenses incurred shall be borne by the vessel and the decision of the Terminal Operator shall be final.