Bangkok (THBKK)

There are 2 main quays, the West for general cargo vessels and the East for container vessels, as well as dolphins and mooring buoys for 20 vessels. There is a new container terminal at Ayutthaya, upriver from Bangkok, which will eventually link to the Laem Chabang hub terminal. The new ports of Laem Chabang (130km) and Map Ta Phut (185km) from Bangkok are deep water harbours designed to take container ships up to post Panamax size and bulk carriers that the Chao Phraya River cannot accommodate (see separate entries).

Tropical.

Bangkok port, also known as Krung Thep, is situated on the left side of the Chao Phraya River between Km 26.5 and Km 28.5 Klongtoey District, Bangkok, in the N of the Gulf of Thailand.

LOA 172m (vessels up to 182m can be handled on a case by case basis), beam 30m, draught 8.2m, 32,256DWT. Note: Increased beam may be permitted with a reduction in draught. Off Shore: Draught 7.6m, LOA 137m, 31,771 DWT.

Approx 21,000,000t of cargo, 1,500,000TEU and 3,800 vessels handled annually. Annually, approx 13,000 vessels cross the Bangkok Bar and use the Chao Phraya River. These vessels carry approx 100,000,000t of cargo to and from all terminals situated along both banks of the river.

Outer anchorages: There are four designated anchorage areas outside the Bangkok Bar. These are (with positions from Bangkok Bar Pilot Station (13°22.6'N 100° 36.0'E)): Bangkok Bar anchorage (2.5nm SE). Note: A dangerous wreck (approx, 3nm SSE), marked by a lightbuoy (pillar, isolated danger), lies near the S boundary of the anchorage. Navy anchorage (2.75nm E). Note: A dangerous wreck lies within the E part of the anchorage. Dangerous goods anchorage (4.5nm ESE). Quarantine anchorage (6.5nm E). Should bad weather make the anchorages outside the bar unsuitable, vessels may anchor off Ko Si Chang, or, during the NE monsoon, under the lee of Laem Samuk (13°19'N 100°54'E). Sathupradit: The max length of vessels to anchor at Sathupradit midstream area, N of Rama IX Bridge, shall not exceed 106.6m. Vessels shall anchor in the area between the Port Authority of Thailand Buoy No 6 and S Wharf No 29A. No more than 3 vessels may anchor at this area at the same time. Vessels anchoring or weighing anchor in this anchorage shall do so against the tide. Paknum: The max length of vessels anchoring in the midstream area at Paknum, Samutprakam province, between Lightbuoys No 34-36 shall not exceed LOA 91.4m, the draught of such vessels shall not exceed 4.2m. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the bends of the river, and near the line of submarine cables which cross the river. There are several specific areas of the river where anchoring is prohibited, as follows: ..... Between the entrance to Khlong Bang Chark and the N end of the East Quay (26km from the river mouth), on the E bank. In the stretch of river (between 29 and 31km from the river mouth) between the oil depots and their berths. In the stretch of river (between 33 and 36km from the river mouth) between Phra Padaeng and Bang Phongphang.

The entrance of Chao Phraya River is marked by the Bangkok Bar Light Beacon. The approach to Bangkok is 10nm length, width 150m in the reach and 250m width in the bend. The channel is dredged and maintained to depth of 8.5m below MSL. The depth of the river within the port area varies from 8.5-11.0m below MSL. The MSL at Bangkok Bar and at the Klong Toey is 2.3m and 1.6m above LLW respectively. The depth of the river within the port area varies from 8.5 to 11.0m MSL. The harbour fairway is divided into two parts, the E and the W, by vessels moored in mid stream. The E part, the main fairway, is to be used by vessels of more than 50t, and the W part by all other vessels.

BA 993, 999, 1046. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).

1000-1011.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 50m sailing between the entrance to the Bangkok Bar Channel and the upper limit of the port in the river. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. Pilots are embarked from the pilot stations, which should be approached to within a distance of 0.3nm of the Krung Thep (Bangkok) Bar Pilot Station (red and white structure) in position 13°22.6'N 100°35.9'E. Contact pilot station on VHF Ch 16. Pilot uses English language. Vessels should send ETA 48 hours in advance.Bangkok Bar Pilot Station (13°26'N 100°35'E): A conspicuous concrete building on a round base, stands 2nm SE of the entrance to the buoyed channel across Bangkok Bar. A Light is exhibited from a metal framework tower, red and white bands, standing on the pilot station; a fog signal is sounded. There is a helipad at the pilot station.

From the Memorial Bridge of the Chao Phraya River downstream to Km 18 in the Gulf of Thailand, approx 66km long.

Bangkok Bar Light Beacon: (13°27'N 100°36'E, white metal framework tower), 7.0m in height, is situated near the seaward end of the channel. A tide gauge is situated at the beacon.

Due to draught limitations in the approaching channels, the maximum size of vessel allowed to navigate through the channel for berthing is LOA 172-182m draught 8.2m or 12,000DWT. Vessels are berthed on a "first come first served" basis, with the exception of warships which have priority where necessary. Vessels are not permitted to berth at Bangkok Port or mid-stream to load tapioca chips in bulk or without good packing. Vertical Clearances: Several major bridges span the river in Zone 1; elsewhere, overhead cables and a bridge cross the river as follows: A power transmission line, vertical clearance 53m, crosses the river at 12.6km from the river mouth. At Phra Pradeng, 17km from the river mouth, power transmission lines, vertical clearance 51m cross the river. Rama 9 Bridge, vertical clearance 41m, spans the river close NW of the inner limit of zone 2.

Range 2.0m. Tidal streams outside the bar and near the anchorages set NW on the rising tide and SE on the falling tide, attaining a rate of up to 1kt. During the NE monsoon the current occasionally sets W along the edge of the bank with considerable strength. Tidal streams over the bar run in the direction of the channel. Tidal streams within the bar. The flow, which sets in the direction of the channel, is the combined result of the tidal streams in and out of the river, and of the current down the river. At Bangkok the tidal stream is usually weaker than the river current from Sept to Dec: During this period the flow is almost continuously towards the sea. Occasionally, during the rainy season, it may reach a rate of 4 to 5kts, and an exceptional quantity of floating debris may be brought down river.

Traffic signals are displayed from a flagstaff standing on the E end of W quay.

..... Service Craft Quantity Capacity Tug Boat 11 1,225 - 2,400hp Garbage Boat 2 160, 200hp Rope Boat 12 74 - 158hp Water Supply Boat 1 425hp Yacht and Inspection Boat 1 2,000hp Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger 3 2,500mі Dredger 3 265 - 420t Hopper Barge 7 120mІ Coastal Tug 5 150 - 350hp Buoy Tender 2 500 - 600hp Survey Boat 5 150 - 400hp

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly monsoon.

KRUNG THEP 13°42.00'N 100°35.00'E (BANGKOK) UNCTAD LOCODE: TH BKK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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There are 2 radio stations in Bangkok: ..... 1. Bangkok Radio government owned, is the radio station used for contacting vessels, the frequencies are: Long wave 500kHz available throughout 24 hours; short wave 8686kHz; services at local times of 0700hrs, 0900hrs, 1200hrs, 1500hrs, 1800hrs, 2100hrs and 2300hrs. 2. Bangkok Port Radio is located at 13°42.5'N 100°36.0'E. Port Radio Bangkok Port Radio callsign "Bangkok Port Control" station. The approaching vessels are to communicate with the port office at a distance of between 1,500-2,000nm by radio telegraphy. HF Power 1,000W; port transmits 8466kHz; port receives 8363.2-8367.2kHz; 5 times a day at 0700hrs, 1000hrs, 1300hrs, 1600hrs and 2000hrs GMT. MF Power 1,000W; working frequency 443kHz; calling frequency 500kHz. Traffic lists broadcast daily at 0450hrs GMT and the beginning of every hour between 2300-1700hrs. Upon reaching the bar channel or at a distance of 6-10nm from the pilot station, communication by radio telegraphy is to be changed to radio telephony callsign "Port of Bangkok". Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Vessels should establish VHF contact with the port when within 10nm and maintain a listening watch on Ch 16. Bangkok Port Control: Ch 16, 14. Telex: 72331 PAT TH, Fax: +66 2249 0885, Email: commu@port.co.th. Bangkok Pilot Office: Ch 16, 10, 12, 13, 14.

Customs allowances are 1 bottle of whisky and one carton of cigarettes. For non-compliance with regulations there will be fines.

..... Are vessel's forms Acceptable Number of forms required Document Yes No CS IM HA Other 1. Crew List (TM.4) x - 4 4 - 2 2. Passenger List (TM.3) x - 4 4 - 2 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) x - 4 - - - 4. Provisions List x - - - - 6 5. Crew Personal Effects List x - 4 - - 2 6. Customs Declaration - - - - - - 7. Cargo Manifest - - - - - - 8. Maritime Declaration of Health - x - - 1 - 9. Bill of Lading - - 2 - - - 10. Stowage Plan - - - - - - 11. Last Port Clearance - - 1 - - - 12. Ports of Call List - - - - - - 13. Bonded Stores List - - 4 - - 2 14. Narcotics List - - 4 - - - 15. Arms and Ammunition List - - 4 - - - 16 Drug Store List - - - - 6 - 17 Foreign Currency List - - 6 - - - 18 Opium List - - - - 6 - 19 Harmful Habit Forming Drugs List - - - - 6 - 20. Spirits & Liquors List - - 6 - - - 21. Voyage memo - - - - - 10 CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities. ..... Certificates to be presented: 1. Load Line Certificate 2. Safety Equipment Certificate 3. Certificate of Registry 4. Safety Radio Certificate 5. Safety Construction Certificate 6. International Oil Pollution Certificate 7. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 8. International Tonnage Certificate 9. Oil Record Book 10. Seaman's Books, passports and Vaccination Certificates 11. Competency Certificates 12. Registration Certificate 13. Last port of Port Clearance Distribution: ..... 1. Cargo documents to Port Authority of Thailand and Customs; 2. Crew, passenger and stowaway lists to Immigration office; 3. Health documents and certificate of Ship Sanitation Control to Public Health office; and 4. Load Line, Tonnage, Nationality and Safety Equipment Certificates to harbour department. Cargo documentation: The shipping companies/agents should submit the inbound cargo documents to the Port Authority of Thailand as follows: ..... 1. Inbound container list 2. Tally sheet 3. Application to releasing inbound container out of the port 4. Application to deliver and open the container directly out of the port 5. Application for moving bare cargo out of Bangkok port 6. Application for convey inward container out of the Port Authority of Thailand to inland container depot. 7. Inward Cargo Manifest 8. Through Cargo Manifest 9. In transit Cargo Manifest 10. Bills of Lading 11. Dangerous cargo list (4 copies) 12. Reefer list 13. Dangerous container list (4 copies) 14. Botanical/zoological container list, if any

Notify ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. It is important that the final message is sent at least 24 hours before arrival and is as accurate as possible to secure a berth. Vessels should establish contact on VHF when within 10nm of the port and maintain a listening watch on Ch 16. The message should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name and nationality 2. Last port of departure 3. Estimated time of arrival at pilot station 4. Draught Fresh Water by feet or metres 5. No of Containers/General cargo tonnage to be discharged 6. Dangerous cargo 7. Heavy lift required 8. Fresh water required 9. Number of passengers (landing and transit) 10. Time of dropping anchor at pilot station Stevedores: Vessel to advise agents 48 hours prior to arrival, information to include ETA, draughts, tonnage of cargo bound for Bangkok, number of crew/passengers, dangerous cargo/heavy lifts, gang required. Prior to the arrival of container vessels, the shipowners or agents should submit the following: ..... 1. Ship Schedule of the following month before the 15th of each month 2. Information by EDI a. Inward Container List together with Ship Stowage Position, Sequence List and Number of B/L (only FCL) at least 6 hours before vessel's arrival b. Inward Cargo Manifest at least 3 hours before vessel's arrival 3. Application for ship operation and join in the daily pre-plan meeting to arrange working time, storage area and cargo handling equipments

Requirement for vessels visiting Thai waters are contained in the 'Navigation in Thai Territorial Waters Act'. A copy of it's regulations and schedules should be made available to visiting vessels. Harbour Department Regulations BE2530 (1987): Government Pilot Service in the Port of Bangkok: ..... 1. This regulation is called: The Harbour Department Regulations, Stipulations, Measures and Controls on Requesting Governmental Pilotage Service in the Port of Bangkok - BE 2530 (1987). 2. The Regulation came into force on Apr 16, 1987. 3. Any regulations, notices, orders and rules that contradict this regulation shall be repealed. 4. The Director, Pilot Division, with agreement of the Director General, Harbour Department, shall have the authority to issue additional regulations, practices or measures for pilotage, in order for the pilotage service to be maintained efficient, safe and suitable in any circumstances. This shall be in accordance with the scope of practice advised by the International Maritime Pilotage Association (IMPA). 5. Regulations for ordinary vessels: 5.1 Ordinary vessels should not exceed LOA of 172m and beam approx 25m. 5.2 The permissible max length of vessel to berth at any wharf shall be in accordance with the Harbour Department announcement for such wharf. 5.3 The max length of vessels mooring at the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) buoys S of the Rama IV Bridge at Sathupradit midstream area, shall not exceed 137m. Vessels of length exceeding 106.6m departing from Buoy No 2 or other buoys to the N of Buoy No 2 are required to depart against the tide or at slack-water only. 5.4 The max length of vessels to anchor at Sathupradit midstream area N of the Rama IV Bridge shall not exceed 106.6m. Vessels shall anchor in the area between PAT Buoy No 6 and S of Wharf No 29A. No more than 3 vessels may anchor in this area at one time. Vessels anchoring or weighing anchor (entering or leaving) in this anchorage shall do so against the tide. 5.5 The max length of vessels anchoring in the midstream area at Paknam Samut Prakarn Province, between Lightbuoys No 34, No 35 and No 36 shall not exceed 91.4m LOA. The draught of such vessels shall not exceed 4.2m. 5.6 Anchorage at Bangplakot, Samut Prakarn Province midstream area will be allowed only as follows: 5.6.1 For vessels which have to discharge dangerous goods or explosives. Such vessels are required to leave the Bangplakot area immediately upon completion of the discharge operation. 5.6.2 For vessels which need temporary anchorage in cases of emergency. Such vessels are required to leave the Bangplakot area immediately the emergency is ended. 5.7 Vessels permitted to pass beneath Krungthep Bridge are restricted to the following dimensions: 5.7.1 Vessels of max 85m LOA and 5.0m draught when loaded with cargo. 5.7.2 Vessels of max 100.5m LOA, and to be without cargo, for the purpose of entering and departing for repairs in drydock at Bangkok Dockyard Limited. Note: The Harbour Department shall specify time and tide for vessels to pass beneath Krungthep Bridge. Passage shall be only against the tide or at slack water and only during the hours of daylight. 5.8 Schedule for vessels crossing Bangkok Bar both inbound and outbound, and for shifting of vessels from berth to berth. 5.8.1 Port of Bangkok, Zone 1: a. Inbound vessels shall proceed from the Bangkok Bar Pilot Station between 0300hrs and 1400hrs. b. For outbound vessels to cross Bangkok Bar from area N of Rama IV Bridge at Sathupradit, pilotage service will be provided during daylight hours only. c. For vessels departing from Buoy No 2 or other buoys in the N as well as vessels departing from Wharf No 32 or other wharves in the N up to Rama IV Bridge at Suthupradit. If vessels require to turn, pilotage service will be provided during hours of daylight only. 5.8.2 Port of Bangkok Zone 2: a. For inbound and outbound vessels to cross the Bangkok Bar, pilotage service will be provided throughout 24 hours except for vessels to berth beyond Wharf No 21C upwards. If a vessel requires to turn, such vessel shall enter at the Bangkok Bar Pilot Station between 0400 and 1500hrs. In the case of an outbound vessel requiring to turn, such vessel shall depart only during the hours of daylight. b. For a vessel to be shifted and to berth at Wharf No 21C and above, if such vessel requires to turn, it shall reach the anchorage before 1800hrs. In the case of shifting out, if a vessel requires to turn, it can only be shifted during daylight hours. 5.8.3 Port of Bangkok Zone 3: a. For both inbound and outbound vessels to cross Bangkok Bar, pilotage service will be available during 24 hours with the exception of pilotage for vessels intending to moor at the midstream dolphins at Bang Hua Sue, which shall enter from Bangkok Bar Pilot Station between 0500 and 1500hrs. b. Vessels to be shifted to moor at the midstream dolphins at Bang Hua Sue shall arrange to be moored prior to 1800hrs. 5.8.4 Schedule for vessels to be shifted in Zones 1, 2 and 3: Vessels may be shifted during the period from 0600 to 1800hrs except in case of necessity for cargo discharge or to shift to permit another vessel to moor, or other urgent requirement which the Pilot Division shall consider on a case-by-case basis. But if shifting is to occur within either Zone 1 or Zone 2, or between Zone 1 and Zone 2, pilotage for shifting will be provided from 0700hrs onwards. 5.9 In the case that the Senior Harbour Master is required to conduct as stated in the announcement of the Harbour Department it shall be practised in accordance with the agreement made with the Harbour Department. 6. Regulations for super vessels: 6.1 Size, age and classification: Vessel with LOA exceeding 172m but not exceeding 183m, having a beam of approx 25m, and is a new vessel with an age of approx 10 years, having qualification with evidence of classified grade 100 A1 at Lloyd's Register of Shipping, or evidence provided by any other institution equivalent to Lloyd's Register of Shipping. 6.2 Reason and necessity: Approval for super vessels to enter the port of Bangkok shall be considered on the basis of reason and necessity for the benefit of the nation as a whole and with the agreement of the Harbour Department. 6.3 Pilotage: Vessels shall obey regulations, practices or conditions of the Pilot Division which shall receive the approval of the Harbour Department. 7. Regulations for vessels with difficulties in navigating: 7.1 Pilotage zones: For vessels having manoeuvring speed of less than 7kts in normal conditions, both inbound and outbound pilotage control shall be divided into two zones. Zone No 1 is from the Bangkok Bar Pilot Station to Bangplakot midstream area, not above Wharf No 7. Zone No 2 is from Bangplakot midstream area to the anchorage area. 7.2 Directional control problems: For vessels having difficulty in steering or maintaining directional control, a PAT tugboat shall be in attendance to provide assistance in navigation and manoeuvring from the Bangkok Bar Pilot Station to the mooring area. If vessels are also classified as in Section 7.1, pilotage zones as defined in Section 7.1 shall be complied with. 7.3 Barges under tow: Barges under tow by tugboat shall arrange for one (or more) additional PAT tugboat(s) to assist, if deemed necessary by the Pilotage Division, and shall allow for crossing Bangkok Bar not beyond Wharf No 7. For barges of length less than 50.2m, the Pilot Division will consider and fix the anchorage on a case-by-case basis. 7.4 Defective machinery and steering gear: Vessels having machinery or steering gear defective or inoperative shall utilise a tugboat. The Pilotage Division shall consider on a case-by-case basis, if the length of the vessel is specified in Section 5.5 whether such vessel shall be allowed to cross Bangkok Bar and anchor at Paknam mid-stream area, Samuthprakarn Province, between Buoys No 34 and 36 but if the length of the vessel exceeds that prescribed in Section 5.5 such vessel shall not be allowed to anchor beyond Wharf No 1 if the vessel has a draught of more than 6.0m, pilotage service shall not be provided. 7.5 Draught of slow vessels: For vessels having a speed of less than 10kts, max draught should not exceed 7.6m. However, with the agreement of the Harbour Department, the Pilotage Division may refuse to provide pilotage service if navigation of the vessel is considered unsafe, even if regulations prescribed in Sections 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 have been complied with. 8. Draught restrictions: 8.1 Ordinary vessels: 8.1.1 Port of Bangkok Zone 1: Max draught of vessels (inbound and outbound) to cross Bangkok Bar to and from the port of Bangkok Zone 1 shall not exceed 7.6m. 8.1.2 Port of Bangkok Zone 2: Max draught of inbound vessels to cross Bangkok Bar for port of Bangkok Zone 2 shall not exceed 8.2m. For outbound vessels from Zone 2, max draught shall not exceed 7.9m, except for tanker vessels. 8.1.3 Port of Bangkok Zone 3: Max draught of inbound and outbound vessels to cross Bangkok Bar to and from Zone 3 shall not exceed 8.2m except for tanker vessels. 8.1.4 Tanker vessels: Max draught of tanker vessels to cross Bangkok Bar inbound and outbound for the port of Bangkok Zone 2 and Zone 3, shall not exceed 8.2m. If any vessel has a low qualification, the draught of such vessel shall be adjusted in accordance with the instructions of the Pilot Division, on a case-by-case basis. If possible, tanker vessels shall adjust the rate of draught aft rather than forward. 8.2 Super vessels: 8.2.1 Max beam of 25m: Max draught of vessels having beam not exceeding 25m shall be 7.6m. 8.2.2 Beam of 25m to 27m: Max draught of vessels having beam of 25m but not exceeding 27m shall be 7.3m. 8.2.3 Beam of 27m to 29m. Max draught of vessels having beam of 27m, but not exceeding 29m shall not exceed 7.0m. 8.2.4 Beam exceeding 29m: Max draught of vessels having beam exceeding 29m shall be fixed by the Chief Pilot on a case-by-case basis. 9. Bar Adders: Bar adders are the rate of max draught of vessels to cross Bangkok Bar at the lowest ebb (0.0dcm). In order to ensure a safe crossing the following Bar Adders shall be used in calculating the draught of vessels. 9.1 Beam not exceeding 25m: +48dcm for vessels of LBP not exceeding 135m. +46dcm for vessels of LBP exceeding 135m but not exceeding 143m. +44dcm for vessels of LBP exceeding 143m but not exceeding 152.4m. +42dcm for vessels of LBP exceeding 152m. Note: The above Bar Adders added to the figures from the Tide Table of each day and time shall be the draught of vessels allowed to pass Bangkok Bar. 9.2 Beam exceeding 25m: For vessels having a beam exceeding 25m, Bar adders as in Section 9.1 shall be applied but the draught shall be reduced in accordance with the excess beam as prescribed in the following sub-sections: For vessels of beam exceeding 25m but not exceeding 27m, the draught shall be reduced by 0.3m. For vessels of beam exceeding 27m but not exceeding 29m, the draught shall be reduced by 0.6m. For vessels of beam exceeding 29m the Chief Pilot shall fix the draught. Note: The Bar Adders may be changed when deemed necessary and the Harbour Department shall notify such change not less than one month in advance. Note 2: Calculation for the schedule of vessels to pass the Bangkok Bar at various times of each day can be obtained from the Pilot Division. 10. Applications for pilotage service: Each application for pilotage service shall be submitted in writing, together with detailed information as prescribed in Section 10.4 of this Regulation, and be signed by the ship's owner or Master or authorised ship's agent. In case of necessity it is permitted for the information to be provided by telephone or radio, but the completed application shall follow later. Conditions and times of applications for pilotage service are stipulated below: 10.1 Ordinary vessels: Ordinary vessels shall inform the Pilot Division as follows: 10.1.1 If requiring to cross Bangkok Bar before 1500hrs of any day, a vessel shall inform the Pilot Service before 1100hrs the previous day. 10.1.2 If requiring to cross Bangkok Bar from 1600hrs of any day, a vessel shall inform the Pilot Service before 1100hrs that day. 10.1.3 If requiring to pass Bangkok Bar outbound or shifting ship before 1300hrs of any day, a vessel shall inform the Pilot Division before 1100hrs the previous day. 10.1.4 If requiring to pass Bangkok Bar outbound or shifting berth commencing from 1400hrs of any day, a vessel shall inform the Pilot Division before 1100hrs that day. 10.2 Super vessels: Super vessels shall inform the Pilot Division as follows: 10.2.1 Applications for pilotage: Applications for super vessels to enter the port of Bangkok shall be submitted to the Pilotage Service in writing at least 7 days before a vessel will arrive at Bangkok Bar Pilot Station. The Pilot Division shall consider both necessity and reason, and forward their decision to the Harbour Department for approval. 10.2.2 Confirmation of pilotage schedule: Schedule for the crossing of Bangkok Bar by a super vessel shall be confirmed to the Pilot Division 2 days prior to the arrival of the vessel in order that the Pilot Division may assign a suitably competent and experienced pilot to perform the pilotage as a special case. 10.2.3 Conformity with regulations: Regulations prescribed in Section 10.1 shall apply to the confirmed schedule of vessels crossing Bangkok Bar. 10.2.4 Overlapping private wharves: Where a vessel is to berth at a private wharf, and the length of a vessel overlaps other wharf space, evidence is required of agreement to the berthing by the owner of the overlapped wharf. The wharf shall be arranged in accordance with Harbour Department Notice No 88/2515, dated 19 June, BE 2515 (1972). 10.2.5 Customs and Immigration: Inbound vessels bound for private wharves shall arrange for the special permission of Customs and Immigration Departments for the vessel to clear inward at Paknam Customs Office. 10.2.6 Size, Agenda Classification: Each vessel shall have evidence that it is a modern vessel and the age of the vessel is not more than approx 10 years, having evidence of classification of grade 100 A1 at Lloyd's Register of Shipping, or evidence provided by any other institution equivalent to Lloyd's Register of Shipping. 10.2.7 Restricted movement: Each vessel shall be allowed to enter into the port of Bangkok, Zone No 3 not above Dolphins No 8 and 9 at Bang Hua Sue. 10.2.8 Tugboat assistance: Each vessel shall arrange for a PAT tugboat (of not less than 1,500hp) to assist when the vessel is in the channel and 2 PAT tugboats (of not less than 1,500hp) or more if the Pilot Division deems necessary) to assist berthing at the wharf or PAT dolphin. Note: The conditions specified in Section 10.2 shall not apply to vessels of lines regularly using the port of Bangkok and which have been permanently authorised by the Harbour Department. 10.3 Time of movement and shifting: It should be noted that in order to maintain navigational safety, the Pilot Division reserves the right to fix the time for pilotage of inbound, outbound and shifting vessels. In the case where an application for pilotage is unable to submit an application for pilotage within the stipulated time prescribed above, or fails to inform the Official Pilot or Pilot Division in advance of a change in schedule, the Harbour Department shall not be responsible for any delay to a vessel due to the delay in arranging for a pilot. 10.4 Application for pilotage: The following particulars of vessels are required to be entered in applications for pilotage service for the port of Bangkok: 10.4.1 Name of vessel, callsign, nationality and year built. 10.4.2 Classification and type of vessel. 10.4.3 Manoeuvring speed and sea speed. 10.4.4 GT and DWT. 10.4.5 LOA, LBP, beam and draught fore and aft. 10.4.6 Schedule of arrival at the pilot station and time to cross the Bar. 10.4.7 Required wharf or anchorage area for berthing. 10.4.8 Name of ship husband or managing owner while the vessel is at the port of Bangkok. 10.4.9 Name of insurance company or P & I Club representative in Thailand. 10.4.10 Name of vessel's agent or shipowner's representative. 11. Compulsory pilotage: Shipping agents, shipowners and Masters of vessels requesting pilotage services are advised that pilotage is compulsory in the territorial waters and port limits of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Law of the Kingdom of Thailand and Maritime Law does not provide authority to the pilot over the Master in command of a vessel. Therefore the Master of a vessel shall be careful to exercise due caution in the exercise of his command, to ensure navigational safety. The Director of the Pilot Division shall enforce these regulations. Note: Super vessel: Vessel of LOA exceeding 172.2m. PAT: Port Authority of Thailand.

Pratique should be applied for on arrival at Samutprakarn. No person with an infectious disease is allowed to land in the port area. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed. A quarantine station is located at 13°35.5'N 100°36.0'E and Quarantine Officers may board the vessel here or at the berth.

On arrival in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Charter Party.