Map Ta Phut (THMAT)

Map Ta Phut Port, located on Thailand's eastern seaboard, serves as a vital gateway within an artificial harbour tailored to support the region's extensive petrochemical complex. The strategically positioned port handles the import and export of petrochemicals, bulk cargo such as coal, and LNG operations. With an eye toward the future, Map Ta Phut Port is set for significant expansion, highlighted by the newly constructed PTT LNG Terminal (LMPT 2), which reflects the anticipated growth in industrial demands. As of 2024, the port is undergoing further development with the third phase of its expansion project, expected to commence commercial operations in 2027.

Tropical.

The port is located in Rayong province and is situated on the Gulf of Thailand on a stretch of E/W oriented coastline S of Bangkok, approx midway between Sattahip to the W and Ko Samet island to the E.

Max Harbour: LOA 345.32m, beam 53.8m, draught 15.0m and 210,102DWT. Max Offshore: LOA 345m, BCM 170.61m, draught 20.7m and 320,142DWT.

Approximate 50,000,000t of cargo, 6,000,000t of coal and 7,000 vessels are handled annually.

Anchorage area exists, covering a circular area with 1nm radius around 12° 35.0'N., 101°13.5'E for vessels which arrival draught exceeds 10.0m. On arrival the vessel will be given berthing or anchoring instructions on VHF Ch 19 or 67 by the Marine Terminal. Vessels at anchor should maintain a listening watch on Ch 16, 19 and 67. Vessels will be called by the operator with berthing information and other instructions. SPM TERMINAL: On approaching the terminal, VHF contact can be established on VHF Ch 16 and the vessel will be advised of berthing procedure. In cases where VHF contact is not made, the vessel should proceed to the designated anchorage. Vessels should not approach closer to the SPM than 2nm without a Mooring Master onboard. ..... Lat Long Tanker Anchorage: a. 12°30.5'N 101°16.5'E b. 12°29.0'N 101°16.5'E c. 12°29.0'N 101°20.0'E d. 12°30.5'N 101°20.0'E Dry Cargo Anchorage: a. 12°35.5'N 101°15.0'E b. 12°33.6'N 101°15.0'E c. 12°33.6'N 101°16.1'E d. 12°35.5'N 101°16.1'E

The harbour is approached from SSE and entered via a buoyed channel. The approach outer channel, width 250m, dredged to permit vessels with 15m draught entry to the Eastern Reclamation Area and the fairway to the inner basin within the harbour is dredged to 12.5m. The approach inner channel and swinging basin has a depth of 10.0m below CD. The distance from the fairway buoy to the harbours Western breakwater is 2nm.

BA 67, 1046, 3724, 3966. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4). Royal Thai Navy (RTN) 157, 141.

1025.

Mooring arrangements for Map Ta Phut Tanker Terminal: Mooring gangs and mooring boats are arranged by the ship's agent. Vessels berth starboard side alongside, heading W towards the port entrance. Vessels up to 10,000DWT 4 breast lines and 2 springs fore and 2 springs aft, vessels greater 6 breast lines and 2 springs fore and 2 springs aft. Minimum mooring wire/rope breaking strength shall be 75t.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels, either berthing or unberthing. Pilot boarding area is in position 12°30.7’N., 101°14.9’E. The pilots also serve as docking Masters, berthing the vessel with the assistance of tugs. The pilot office can be contacted on VHF Ch 16. Once contact is established the vessel is requested to stand by on VHF Ch 14. Vessels should send ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival via the agent. Two hours prior to arrival at the pilot station, or when in VHF range, vessels should confirm their ETA verbally with the pilots. SBM: Pilot boards at the anchorage/pilot boarding area (12°26'N., 101°12'E). Berthing and unberthing throughout 24 hours, weather permitting.

..... Navigational Aid Lat Long Notes Entrance Light - - 16m high located on a conspicuous tower Range Lights - - In line bearing 345°30' lead to the harbour Range Lights - - In line bearing 330° lead to the wharf

Map Ta Phut Tanker Terminal: The minimum under keel clearance required by the pilot office is 0.5m. MTT requirements for under keel clearance vary between 0.5m for vessels up to 6,000DWT and 1.0m for larger vessels. As a safety operating procedure, when the terminal wind indicator records winds blowing at 34kts from any direction, the terminal will inform ship's personnel to be alert with regard to mooring lines, and stop unloading/loading operation, drain and disconnect loading arms and move back to the safe stowed position. The above actions are taken to ensure that disconnecting operations have been completed prior to winds increasing to the 40kts level which is the maximum operating wind for the loading arms. Ship Manifold requirements: No flexible hoses are allowed for connection with loading arms on the vessel. The jetty is equipped with loading arms of various types; they should therefore be used in accordance with their operating limits.

CD level is 2.2m below mean sea level. ..... Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) +3.5m Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) +3.0m Mean High Water (MHW) +2.8m Mean Sea Level (MSL) +2.2m Mean Low Water (MLW) +1.6m Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) +1.4m Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) +0.5m Lowest Low Water, Chart Datum (CD) 0.0m Average ebb tide current, flowing W to E are approx 0.2kt, with max velocities of 0.4kt. Flood tide average velocities, flowing E to W are 0.3kt with max velocities of 0.6kt.

The harbour has 3 tugs available. Tugs are required to assist in berthing and unberthing. Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal: The use of tugs is compulsory in the terminal for both berthing and unberthing. Vessels up to LOA 150/213m requires 2/3 tugs respectively. Tug lines used for towing. Tug services are arranged for by the ship's agent and in monsoon season at least one tug must standby in the vicinity nearby, whilst vessels are alongside.

Prevailing winds: ..... Month Predominant Directions Nov-Jan NE'ly and variable Feb-Mar S'ly and E'ly Apr Variable Jun-Oct SW'ly monsoon

MAP TA PHUT (Industrial Port) 12°39'N 101°09'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

MAP TA PHUT INDUSTRIAL PORT 12°39.25'N 101°08.91'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TH MAT ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Port Control contact info VHF Ch 13 Telephone +66 38 689471; +66 38 689472 Facsimile 66 38 911955 Email mttplan@scg.co.th Pilot contact info VHF Ch 16, 13, 14 Callsign "Map Ta Phut Pilot" Telephone +66 38 687522 Facsimile +66 38 684443 Pilot (24 hours) contact info VHF Ch 14 Callsign "Map Ta Phut Pilot" Terminal (SPM) contact info: VHF Ch 16, 13, 19, 67 (24 hours on Ch 16). Terminal Operators contact info: Telephone +66 38 681880 Facsimile +66 38 684999 Terminal Pilots (SPM) contact info VHF Ch 14 Callsign "Map Ta Phut Pilot" Tugs contact info: VHF Ch 12 Singapore and/or Bangkok Radio can be used for passing messages at long range. Both stations work throughout 24 hours.

Customs officials are engaged in levying taxes, checking, watching and bonding of incoming and outgoing vessels and cargo. People from overseas visiting Thailand are interviewed by an Immigration inspector before obtaining permission to enter Thailand.

..... Copies CU IM HE HA 1. 1 - - - 2. 4 4 - 2 3. 2 - - - 4. 4 4 - 2 5. 4 - - - 6. Stores Lists: a. Bonded Stores List 4 - - - b. Provisions List 4 - - - c. Drugs List 4 - - - d. Arms & Ammunition List 4 - - - e. Deck Stores List 4 - - - f. Engine Stores List 4 - - - 7. 4 - - - 8. 4 - - - 9. - 1 - - 10. - - 1 - 11. Photocopies of: a. Ship's Register - - - 1 b. Load Line Certificate - - - 1 c. Radio Certificates - - - 1 d. Safety Certificates - - - 1 e. Others as required - - - 1 f. Master's Licence - - - 1 In the above table, CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, HE = Health and HA = Harbour authorities. Documents required for the Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 10 2. Stores & Provision - steward/deck/engine department 4 3. Arms & Ammunition 4 4. Narcotics 4 5. Ports of Call 4 6. Foreign Currencies 4 7. Passenger List 4 8. Crew's Personal Effects List 4 9. Ship's Domestic Moveable Properties 4 Harbour Master also requires the following certificates: 1. Officers Certificates of Competency 1 2. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1 3. Load Line Certificate 1 4. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 5. Safety Radio Certificate 1 6. Safety Construction Certificate 1 7. Safety Manning Certificate 1 8. Tonnage Certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Ship's Registry Certificate 1 Documents required for the Rayong Terminal: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 10 2. Stores & Provision - steward/deck/engine department 6 3. Arms and Ammunition 6 4. Narcotics 6 5. Ports of Call 6 6. Foreign Currencies 6 7. Passenger List 6 8. Crew's Personal Effects List 6 9. Ship's Domestic Moveable Properties 6

Vessels should advise ETA via agent 96 hours prior to arrival or upon leaving last port. Further ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival and any changes of more than 12 hours should be advised. SPM TERMINAL: Vessels should send ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival to the operators stating: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. ETA 3. Confirmation of adequate stability at all stages of cargo/ballast operations 4. Safe Working Load (SWL) of derrick or crane and its state of readiness 5. Number and size of manifolds 6. Master's name 7. Summer DWT 8. Arrival draught 9. NT 10. Last port of call 11. Owner's name and address 12. Bill of Lading figures 13. Nationality of officers and crew 14. Number and size of chain stoppers for SPM mooring 15. Confirmation that vessel is able to maintain 30% of Summer DWT while in berth 16. Inert Gas System (IGS) operational and all cargo tank conditions as required by SOLAS On approaching the SBM, VHF contact can be established on VHF Ch 16 and the vessel will be advised of berthing prospects. In cases where VHF contact is not made, the vessel should proceed to the designated anchorage. Vessels should not approach closer to the SPM than 2nm without a Mooring Master onboard. On arrival the vessel will be given berthing or anchoring instructions on VHF Ch 19 or 67 by the marine terminal. Vessels at anchor should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 16, 19 and 67. Vessels will be called by the operator with berthing information and other instructions. The Terminal is owned jointly by Start Petroleum Refining Co. Ltd. (SPRC) and Rayong Refinery Company Limited (RRC) and operated by SPRC. Vessels to the MIT Terminal are required to deliver the following information to the Terminal: ..... 1. Vessel's Name and IMO 2. ETA to the MIT Terminal 3. Vessel's Particulars 4. Cargo manifest, B/L, Stowage plan 5. Crew List

..... 1. A ship owner intending to bring a vessel into the Port Zone must inform the Director at least 24 hours in advance and utilise the tug and service boats arranged by the port. 2. A ship owner intending to take a vessel out of the Port Zone must inform the Director at least 6 hours in advance. 3. A ship owner intending to relocate to another berth must inform the Director at least 6 hours in advance. 4. Once a vessel docks, the vessel's Master or owner shall advise the Director within 12 hours and shall present full ship particulars. 5. A ship owner intending to unload cargo at the port shall inform the Director at least 24 hours in advance and present the Cargo Manifest to the Director. 6. Any person intending to bring cargoes into the port for loading onto a vessel shall inform the Director at least 24 hours in advance and present the Cargo Manifest to the Director. 7. Any person intending to bring passengers through the port must inform the Director at least 24 hours in advance and present a passenger List to the Director. Personnel transfers & use of tugs: According to advice from Alliance Refining Company Ltd. (ARC) regarding vessels mooring at the SPM, the restrictions are as follows: ..... 1. Agent and surveyor will continue to board upon the vessel's arrival and can leave along with cargo samples when formalities are completed (weather permitting). The final decision will be made by the Mooring Master in charge at the time. 2. Crew changes are to be undertaken before the vessel berths or after its departure from the berth. The agent should inform the ARC Marine team in advance of the names and number of crew change. (This must be done at a distance not less than 1nm from the SPM). 3 Supply of provision or stores will be permitted after the vessel departs the berth at a distance not less than 1nm from the SPM. However, if a spare part is needed by the vessel during its discharging operation at the SPM, the agent can discuss with the ARC Marine team. Permission will be granted on a case-by-case basis. 4. The agent must advise ARC if any vessel inspection is to be performed while the vessel is at Map Ta Phut SPM. The name and company of the inspector should be sent to the ARC Marine team. An inspector will be required to join the vessel under item 1 and may disembark if weather conditions permit. The final decision will be made by the Mooring Master in charge at the time. ARC is concerned that these restrictions are complied with as the transfer of personnel, stores and equipment from tug boats to tankers in rough weather is very dangerous and all measures must be taken to avoid any accidents. Map Ta Phut - Crude oil vessels requested to measure H2S levels: With immediate effect, for all crew oil vessels calling at Map Ta Phut, vessel's agents are to ask the vessel to measure the H2S level in cargo compartments a minimum of 2 days prior to arrival and forward the result to the appointed distribution port inspector (in addition to the usual distribution lists). ..... 1. In the event that the H2S measurement for each particular type of crude is below 100ppm, the samples are to be delivered to ARC laboratory for further testing. 2. In the event that the H2S measurement for each particular type of crude exceeds 100ppm, the appointed surveyor is required to test for H2S using Draeger Tube method (vapour phase). 3. If the test reveals the H2S level>100ppm, then the appointed surveyor will continue to test the sample for density and BS & W. 4. If the test reveals that H2S level<100ppm, then the appointed surveyor will send the sample to ARC laboratory with the tested H2S result.

Quarantine officials will carry out inspection of vessels, sanitary checks, preventative inoculations for seamen and people going abroad.

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