Aracaju

1. TMIB Pilot boards10°51.0′S 036°54.0′W
2. Aracaju pilot boarding place Pilot boards10°58.9′S 036°59.4′W

Size limits

Harbour: Max draught 4.2m.

Offshore: Max LOA 300m, BCM 127.3m, draught 14m and 115,617DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

MHWN 0.9 and MHWS 1.9m.

For Carmopolis the flood tides during the bar pull to the S and during the ebb pull to the N. MHWN 0.6m and MHWS 2.3m. The currents rarely exceeds 2kts.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The mouth of the river Sergipe has a width of 0.75nm between its entrance points, it is obstructed by sandbanks and as a result it leaves a narrow channel on the S side. This channel must be entered with local knowledge due to the fact that it varies in width.

The length of the approach channel is 2,400m.

Propria Lightbuoy, which indicates the approach to the channel over the bar, is moored approx 3nm SE of Pontal de Propria, the bar is 4.0m in depth.

The channel over the bar and up river to the port is marked by lightbuoys and buoys in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region "B").

The pilots occasionally supplement the buoyage at the bar with floating beacons.

Port limits

Port limits for Carmopolis 11º 02' 43.096" S., 37º 01' 00,211' W.

Traffic schemes and VTS

There are no traffic schemes however sea traffic is managed by the Port Authority of Aracaju.

Anchorages

In calm weather, vessels may anchor NE of the bar, in depths of 7 to 12m with depths of fine sand and mud. Within the river there is a sheltered anchorage of depths of 10 to 12m. Ships should not anchor S of the channel

across the bar due to submarine oil pipelines.

Anchorage is also prohibited in an area 2.25nm N of Pontal de Propria, owing to the presence of a submarine cable.

For Carmopolis two anchorage areas are available (DHN-1001) for oil tankers in depth of 25m. Manoeuvring captain may board a vessel underway near anchorage. The aforementioned anchorages provide immediate access to the CBM. However, it is recommended that vessels should stay at anchor for no longer than 24 hours with the anchor in the same place, as it may then become difficult to heave out. Anchors must be ready for instant use. There are submarine pipelines between the berth and shore, from offshore platforms. Therefore vessels must not, under any circumstances, drop anchor between the berth and the shore.

Restrictions

For Carmopolis, vessels must take heed of the oil production platform and submarine pipelines. Navigation within 500m of the platforms is not permitted. In the event that winds exceed 35kts then mooring, unmooring and maintenance will be limited. Waves exceeding 2m will also limit mooring. During winter months vessels up to a max 65,000DWT may berth at the terminal due to adverse weather conditions.

Vessels are not to use steel wiresteel wires in the mooring of ships to the frame. As a result vessels must provide 6 pairs of 440m floating cables, with the following specifications (as outlined by Petrobras): Braided naval cable 08 legs of prolipopylene or similar, DN 80.0 mm (circular approximately 11”), blade 220 m long, breaking load 58,200 Kgf. There is a possibility of combining steel wiresteel wires with synthetic fiber cables, provided that the first half (220 meters) to be launched is synthetic fibre. Note that, for the safety of the manoeuvre, there is a need for a total of 24 mooring cables of 220 meters (6 pairs of 440m).

Tugs

For Carmopolis, there are two contracted tug vessels to assist with berthing, unberthing and emergencies.

Mooring

The Manoeuvre Captain is in charge of the manoeuvres of mooring and unmooring of vessels.

Mooring: Depending on the wind direction when berthing there are three alternative mooring arrangements to the buoys and two approach directions, NE and SW.

The anchors are placed so that the angle between them is approx 90°. It is necessary to place the anchors so that a straight line joining them would be perpendicular to the direction of the prevailing wind. The first anchor dropped is the upstream anchor, then the vessel veers to the lee chain and heaves in on the riding midway between both anchors with the desired scope of chain to each. Following this, the letting of the first lines may be given to the crew launch which will fasten the lines to the windward mooring buoys, according to the mooring master's instructions.

Charts and publications

BA 3976, 3977. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7). Foreign charts: NR 24210 and 24211.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels must send their ETA 72 and 48hrs prior to arrival, directly to the respective agent and shall specify the mentioned time is local or UTC. Any changes to the vessels ETA and/or confirmation must be provided at least 24hrs in advance to the scheduled arrival. Vessels to then make contact with the terminal on VHF Ch 16 (156.80/156.60 MHz) when within 50nm from arrival.

Communications

Pilots contact info

Telephone: +55 79 3211 5699

Facsimile: +55 79 3211 5699

Email: [email protected]

Port Captain contact info

VHF: Ch 16

Telephone: +55 79 321 11666

Facsimile: +55 79 321 13182

Operational Control contact info

VHF: 16 (156.80 MHz)/12(156.60 MHz)

Telephone: +55 79 2104 8513 / +55 79 3212 8506 / +55 79 99979 4869

Port Authority contact info

VHF: Ch 16

Telephone: +55 79 3711 1625

Facsimile: +55 79 3711 1647

TR Aracaju Management contact info (0730 - 1700hrs)

Telephone: +55 79 2104 8537 / +55 79 99812 4152

Note: TRUNKING radio (ship/terminal) private communication may take place and can work in tandem with the primary VHF communication, in case the latter fails. Voice/data communication via mobile phone is readily available. It is worth noting that if communication fails for any reason then cargo operations will be halted immediately.

Documents

The agent will also take steps to ensure issue of Disembarkation Cards.

When relatives of crew members are travelling onboard vessel, their passport must be submitted to the agent 24 hours prior to clearance, to ensure embarkation visas and passenger lists are in order with the Federal Police.

Customs and immigration

Contraband: Brazilian laws are very strict with respect to smuggling and masters are requested to instruct their crews not to take more than 2 packets of cigarettes and other articles ashore. Cigarettes in cartons, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, souvenirs, explosives, firearms, etc should be collected prior to arrival in port and listed with the items in the Crew's Personal Effects List and placed in the custody of the master.

Immigration: All a vessel's passengers and/or crew members may only enter the national territory after their documents have been inspected by the federal police department, the revenue authorities and the port health authorities.

Vessels owners are responsible for the disembarkation and the embarkation of transit passengers as well as crew members who fail to join a vessel before it sails. Such responsibility includes the maintenance and other expenses until repatriation. In the event of non existence of a compulsory deposit as guarantee to cover such expenses, owners will sign, at the federal police department, a form of responsibility inherent to such obligations as therein expressed.

Flags

All vessels, while in Brazilian ports, must fly the Brazilian national flag from 0800hrs to sunset. The 'Q' flag should be hoisted upon approaching TECARMO, flown at topmast and lowered when pratique has been granted, Throughout their stay, tankers shall keep the 'B' flag topmast during the day and a red light at night.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Comissao Nacional de Seguranca Publica nos Portos, Terminais e Vias Navegaveis - CONPORTOS.

Contact person: Ezio Borghetti.

Position: Secretario Executivo.

Address: Esplenada dos Ministerios, Bloco T, 5 andar - Ministerio da Justica, DF, 70064-900, Brasilia, Brazil.

Tel: +55 61 429 3173.

Fax: +55 61 429 9169.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mj.gov.br

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Only small repairs are available.

Not available at Carmopolis. Minor radar and radio repairs may be possible provided arrangements are made through the vessel's agent. No repairs are to be made whilst the vessels is moored to the CBM, however minor on board repairs and cleaning may be done in the anchorage area.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the Aracaju Terminal.

Bunkering: Most grades of fuel are available in restricted quantities at the Aracaju Terminal.

For Carmopolis, limited provision can be secured through the agent or chandler in Aracaju. Emergency lubricating oil is available in small quantities but expensive.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital Cirurgia (1.9km) and Hospital Sao (2.2km). Petrobras may provide medical first aid if required and can be arranged via agents.

Crew change

Passengers will be permitted ashore if in possession of the required passport and visa documents. If a crew member is left ashore for hospital treatment, repatriation will be at the owner's expense.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aeroporto Internacional de Aracaju - Santa Maria (9.5km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to National Road 235. The 2,093.5 km road connects Aracaju to Novo Progresso, Para in the W. State highways SE438, SE100 and Aracaju roads BR235 and BR101 serve the terminal tanks and business offices.

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Aracaju.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Aracaju is located at the estuary of the Sergipe River, 200km N of the major port of Salvador. An offshore sea berth facility, situated on the Brazilian E coast, approx 9km S of the general cargo port of Aracaju.

The port

Aracaju is a small general cargo and grain port. Carmopolis, a Sub-Port of Aracaju, comprises one CBM and is used exclusively for the loading of crude oil from the fields of Carmopolis, Siriri, and Riachuelo. It is owned and operated by Petrobras and consists of 1 x 26in pipeline from the onshore storage tanks to the CBM. The position of the loading buoy is 11°02.679'S., 037°00.826'W.

Where does the pilot board at Aracaju?

The pilot boards at TMIB, 10°51.0′S 036°54.0′W. Aracaju has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Aracaju in?

Local time at Aracaju is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Aracaju?

The deepest berth listed is at Aracaju Terminal: 4.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Aracaju?

1025.

Which load line zone is Aracaju in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Aracaju?

The UN/LOCODE of Aracaju is BRAJU.

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