Koh Si Chang TPP (THKSI)

Koh Si Chang TPP, (also known as Si Chang Thong Terminal) is situated on the SE coast of the island and is used for transhipping/lightering oil tankers prior to proceeding to or coming from Krung Thep. The terminal has four berths designed for loading and discharging bulk liquid cargoes. Total liquid bulk handling capacity is estimated at 3,250,000t per annum. There are 14 tank farms with a total storage capacity of 296,680mі for the storage of petroleum products. There are numerous jetties along the NE coast of the island used only by small ferries.

Tropical.

Koh Si Chang is an island lying approx 28nm SSE of Krung Threp Port (Bangkok) on the E side of the Gulf of Thailand.

LOA 280m, beam 44m, draught 14.8m, 115,878DWT.

The anchorage area is between 13°07'N to 13°08'N and 100°50'E and 100°51'E. Depth of water is approx 20.0m with good holding consisting of mud and sand. Caution: A dangerous wreck lies at 13°09.46'N 100°50.77'E in the NE part of anchorage Area D, 0.75nm ENE of Ko Ran Dok Mai. A former mined area exists around Koh Si Chang. Various areas were declared dangerous owing to mines laid during the 1939-1945 war. The lapse of time since has reduced the risk of these mines to being no greater than the ordinary hazards of surface navigation. However, a risk does remain with regard to anchoring, fishing or any form of submarine activity close to the sea bed. Care should be taken around Koh Si Chang when navigating in waters with depths of less than 5.5m. Precautions should also be taken against unauthorised boarding by thieves whilst at anchor in this area.

Approach route: Koh Si Chang TPP is located at 13°08.3'N 100°49.3'E and is usually approached from the S through the TSS.

Thai charts 110, 142, 114, BA 986, 1046, 3965. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).

Large tankers bound for the terminal, after passing through the approach route, should proceed to within about 1nm from the TPP's closest point and then be manoeuvred by tugs to the allotted berths. At least 10 mooring lines (5 lines forward and aft) are required by terminal. Docking Sonar is available at the berths giving the following signals: ..... Green Safe rate of speed Amber Cautionary rate of speed Red Dangerous rate of speed

Compulsory. The pilot station is located on Si Chang Island. The pilot service uses a boat to board arriving vessels at 13°07.67'N 100°50.33'E or vessels at anchor. Prior to arrival a pilot ladder and ship's accomodation gangway should be secured to the side of the vessel. A heaving line should be made ready to take onboard the pilot and Berthing Master's equipment.

Hin Sampayu Light (13°11.2'N 100°48.1E) Laem Wang Light (13°08.9'N 100°49.4'E) Obelisk (13°08.9'N 100°49.4'E), positioned on the extremity of Laem Wang. Obelisk (13°10.2'N 100°49.5'E), prominent from N, positioned on the N extremity of Ko Kham Yai.

Berthing is permitted only during daytime from 0600-1800hrs but unberthing may be possible at night with spot approval from the pilot. Wind speed limit for discharging tankers: As a safety precaution, when the terminal wind indicator records winds blowing at 35kts, from any direction, the terminal will take the following precautions: ..... 1. Inform ship's personnel to be alert with moorings 2. Stop discharging/loading operations 3. Drain loading arms 4. Disconnect loading arms The above actions are taken to ensure that disconnecting operations have been completed prior to winds increasing to 40kts which is the maximum operating wind for the loading arms.

MHW 1.2m, MLW 0.7m. Current generally flows N-S parallel with the shore.

A TSS has been established within the Sri Racha Pilotage District. The scheme runs approx NE, NNE and N between the coast and Koh Si Chang. Inward (13°03'N 100°48'E) and Outward Lightbuoys (13°13'N 100°52'E) (safe water) lie at each end of the scheme. The TSS is not IMO-adopted.

Two tugs are available, 1 x 3,600hp and 1 x 600hp.

Prevailing winds: Nov-Jan N, E and variable, Feb/Mar S and E, April variable, Jun-Oct SW monsoon. In stormy weather max wave height is 2.3m at jetty.

Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot has to be arranged through Ship's Agent. Pilot: The pilot station is located at Kohsichang Island. The pilot service uses a boat to board arriving vessels or ships at anchor. The pilot boards in position 13°07.67'N 100°50.33'E.

SI CHANG THONG, KO SI CHANG 13°08.39'N 100°49.51'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TH KSI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

SI CHANG, KO SI CHANG 13°09.70'N 100°48.73'E For details see: SI RACHA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 22/24 Indonesian Chart 164, 4th Ed 2020, (RSDRA2024000120144), 22/24

VHF: Ch 16

Customs: Customs regulations are rather extensive. Inward clearance is effected onboard upon arrival. No advance radio clearance is permitted. Allowances for officers and crew are one carton of cigarettes and one bottle of whisky; each member is also allowed a piece of sound/video equipment. Penalties for non compliance. Immigration: Transit passengers are normally allowed to disembark within 30 minutes after the vessel's arrival and their passports will be stamped in/out during the vessel's stay. Disembarking passengers will have their passport stamped on arrival and embarking passengers will have their passport stamped when boarding. All crew are required to sign in/out on the Immigration Crew List, presentation of Seaman's Book/passport is not required unless signing on/off. Immigration department will stamp passenger passports with arrival/departure card attached and grant a 30 day visa. Crew and passengers arriving from the following countries do not require a visa: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, USA, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Yemen.

It is essential that the following documents be prepared in advance for port officials and agency representative: Customs: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 6 2. Personal Effects List 6 3. Provisions/Stores List 6 4. Foreign Currency List (ship and personal) 6 5. Deck & Engine Stores List 6 6. Arms & Ammunitions List 6 7. Opium & Drugs List 6 8. Bonded Stores List 6 9. Passenger List (even if no passengers onboard) 6 Immigration: ..... 1. Inward/Outward Forms Nos 3 & 4 3 2. Crew List - Immigration Form No 35 3 Port Health Authority: ..... 1. Vaccination List 2 2. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 All Immigration forms are handled by the agent upon arrival.

Upon departure from the last loading port, vessels are requested to inform TPP Commercial Department (Fax: +66 2 633 8269) and TPP Koh Si Chang (Fax: +66 38 216111), of their ETA via the ship's agent. The notice should contain the following information: ..... 1. Name and callsign of vessel 2. ETA Koh Si Chang TPP 3. Vessel particulars 4. Details of cargo such as quality, etc 5. Inert gas system operating condition 6. Crude oil washing (COW) history at last 3 ports of discharge 7. Advise as to the percentage of tanks to be cleaned 8. Details of the ship's manifold, including type, size and numbers 9. Whether the ship has external impressed cathodic protection. If the vessel's ETA changes by more than one hour in the last 24 hours prior to arrival the vessel should establish R/T contact with Bangkok ship's agent at least 12 hours prior to arrival, giving new ETA.

Prior to arrival the vessel's agent must advise the Master of the minimum mooring requirements and berthing facilities.

Pratique should be applied for on arrival. A General Declaration of Health is acceptable except when vessel is arriving from an infected area. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates possible on the mainland at Sri Racha.

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