Van Phong Bay (VNVPH)

The port is used for offshore ship-to-ship (STS) transfer and provides sheltered, deep water anchorage, year round. The bay is almost equidistant from China (mainland) (657nm) and Singapore (796nm) and requires minimal diversion for ships trading between these 2 ports. It is also centrally located for the main ports in the area (Manila, 637nm; Bangkok, 831nm; Kaoshiung, 851nm).

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Van Phong Bay is situated on the E coast of Vietnam, just N of the port of Nha Trang.

Anchorage: Min depth 20.9m inside the bay, deeper draught vessels can be accommodated at a nominated anchorage, weather and sea conditions allowing, outside the bay. 350,000DWT. Harbour: LOA 183m, beam 32m, draught 10.8m, 50,000DWT.

Three anchorages are nominated within the bay (A and C) for STS operations with safe depths of 20.9-22.7m. ..... Anchorage Position Position A A 2.5nm diameter circle centred on 12°34.0'N 109°19.2'E. Min depth 20.9m. Position C A 2.5nm diameter circle centred on 12°32.5'N 109°21.8'E. Min depth 22.7m.

No marked channels. However, specific channels have been surveyed between the pilot station and the nominated anchorages.

BA 3883. Vietnam 1A-200-19, 1A-100-17. Note that the Vietnamese chart system indicates positions approx 0.55nm W of positions indicated on BA chart. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

During STS operations, the coastguard boat, which files a red flag, works throughout 24 hours on site restricting other vessels/fishing boats.

Sea water, 1020.

No mooring buoys facilities for STS operation in Van Phong Bay but using vessel's anchors.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering and leaving port. Pilot boards at position (12°30.12'N 109°23.05'E), just outside the entrance of the bay. Vessels should contact Hon Khoi Pilots on VHF Ch 16 when within 2 hours of arrival. Pilots board during daylight only. For vessels using the STS facilities the following regime will be in force: ..... 1. Mother vessels (and daughter vessels where no ready berth is available alongside the mother vessel) will be piloted into the nominated anchorage by Vietnamese pilots. 2. In the event that a berth alongside the mother vessel is immediately available then the daughter vessels will be met at the pilot station by the Mooring Master, who will also be accompanied by the attending tug with fenders and hoses. 3. The daughter vessel, once all entry formalities have been completed and the equipment has been deployed the vessel will be piloted alongside by the Mooring Master who will also be advised by the Vietnamese Pilotage Service where appropriate on navigational matters within the bay itself. 4. The Vietnamese Pilotage Service is operated out of Nha Trang port, approx 25nm S of the bay. However, for each operation pilots will be based at Hon Khoi port. 5. Vessels approaching the bay should call "Nha Trang Pilots" on VHF Ch 16 when within range to obtain latest information. 6. Normally vessels will only be berthed alongside during daylight hours, unberthing operations at any time. 7. All berthing and unberthing operations will be in strict compliance with the latest edition of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum publication, "Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum)". 8. Mooring Master will remain onboard the daughter vessel throughout any operation.

W of a line drawn between Hon Hoa islet to the S and Mui Ganh Point to the N.

No man made aids. Shoreline is rocky and steep making a good radar target.

All vessels using the STS facility must have current Anti Pollution Insurance cover from their P&I Club. Vessels without this will not be permitted into the facility.

Range is less than 1.0m and flow is generally circular around the bay at minimal rates.

The bay is near to International navigation routes.

Tugs are available and arranged by STS Port Operator from Nha Trang or Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard (HVS).

Average temperature 26°C. Average rainfall 1,270mm annually, 50% of which falls between Sep and Dec, the rainy season. Wind is generally from the NE between Oct and Apr and SW between Apr and Oct. Average wind speed is 4-6kts with a max of 10kts. The bay is S of the prevailing typhoon tracks.

VAN PHONG BAY 12°32.80'N 109°19.30'E UNCTAD LOCODE: VN VPH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Nha Trang Radio: Callsign "XVN3". Due to the security aspects of the area, vessels may be required to close down their radio station during a stay in Van Phong Bay. VHF: Port and Pilots: Ch 16.

Ship staff are advised that the use of private cameras in the area is strictly forbidden. It is recommended that cameras are placed in the bonded store prior to arrival to avoid misunderstandings arising.

On arrival, the vessel will be boarded by the nominated agents, Mooring Master, Port Authorities (Health, Immigration, Customs, Pilots, Environmental Department and Police) and inspection company personnel if applicable (a total of 12 persons). The following documents will be required: ..... Document Copies 1. Last Port Clearance 1 2. Crew Manifest (Personal) (arrival) 2 Crew Manifest (Personal) (departure) 1 3. Cargo Manifest (arrival) 5 Cargo Manifest (departure) 3 4. Crew List (arrival) 7 Crew List (departure) 5 5. Arrival Declaration (forms supplied by agent on arrival) 4 6. Departure Declaration (forms supplied by agent on arrival) 4 7. Vessel Provisions Declaration (forms supplied by agent on arrival) 2 8. Health Declaration (arrival) 2 Health Declaration (departure) 1 (forms supplied by agent on arrival) 9. Report of water taken onboard 1 10. List of articles forbidden to be used 2 11. Outward port clearance 1 The following documents to be shown to Clearance Team: ..... 1. Nationality Certificate/Classification Certificates 2. International Load Line Certificate 3. International Tonnage Certificate 4. Safety Equipment Certificate 5. Safety Construction Certificate 6. Safety Radio Certificates 7. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 8. Oil Pollution Insurance Certificates 9. Oil Record Books 10. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 11. Minimum Safe Manning Certificate 12. Professional certificates of officers and crew 13. Passport/Seaman's Cards 14. Health Certificates of all onboard. 15. Crew Vaccination Certificates. 16. Other Exemption Certificates Any of the above certificates which are removed by agents will be subject to issuance of a receipt and will be returned prior to departure.

ETA advice is to be passed to the harbour office via MACS Ho Chi Minh City at 72, 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to vessel's arrival at pilot station. Initial ETA should state the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name, port of registry and flag 2. Owner's details 3. LOA and beam 4. DWT/GT/NT 5. Arrival and departure draught 6. Total number of crew onboard 7. Cargo declaration (if any) 8. Purpose of visiting port

Vietnamese flag to be flown during the hours of daylight.

All vessel's officers and crew must be in possession of a valid health book showing vaccination details.

To be presented to the attending Mooring Master who will sign for acceptance dependent upon time of berthing for STS operations.

All vessels are to provide the following information, via telex or fax, 72 hours prior to arrival to MACS Ho Chi Minh City (as shipping agent): ..... 1. Name/port of registry/flag 2. DWT/NT/GT 3. Total number on Crew List 4. Confirmation of anti pollution insurance cover 5. Arrival/departure draughts 6. Parallel body length (arrival and departure) 7. Freeboard (arrival and departure) 8. Vessel can accept transfer hoses which are either 10in or 8in 9. Cargo description (crude, etc) 10. Total cargo onboard 11. Total cargo amount due to transfer 12. Nationality of senior officers 13. Confirmation that all trading certificates are valid. The Vietnamese authorities have no restriction upon flag/nationality of vessels using the STS service provided they are fully "classed" at the time of call.