Barber's Point Harbor

Size limits

Harbour Max LOA 229.07m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.2m and 83,617DWT.

Offshore Max LOA 304.8m, BCM 176.78, draught 17.68m and 193,049DWT.

Load line zone

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Oct 31, Summer Nov 1 to Mar 31.

Tides

The predicted times and heights of tides are, generally speaking, 2 highs and 2 low tides in the mooring area each day. The max range is approx 1.0m, MHHW is 0.6m, mean tide level is 0.2m and MLLW is 0.0m. Extreme low water is between 0.3m to 0.45m. Currents at the moorings generally run parallel to the shore in an Easterly or Westerly direction, although variances as much as 45° can occur. The current setting from E to W is predominant. Current at the SBM is influenced by the tide, the wind and thermal upwellings and is not generally predictable. Substantial swells occur during Winter months.

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

Approach

Controlling Depth as Channel Entrance is 11.5m with a 10.6m to 11.8m deep Turning Basin. Channel length is 945m, 137m in width. The harbour area of 37ha.

Port limits

Barber's Point Harbor area includes all waters contained within the harbour enclosed by a line drawn between Harbour Entrance Channel Light No 6 and the Jetty Point day beacon at 21°19.5'N., 158°07.26'W.

Anchorages

Vessels have anchored in position 3nm (bearing 122°) from Barber's Point Lighthouse while waiting for their berthing opportunity. In doing so they are cautioned to remain clear of the approaches to both offshore terminals. Vessels are also cautioned not to anchor within the charted restricted area to the East of the SBM. This is a very limited area for anchorage and must be under the direction and control of First Class Pilot (Mooring Master).

By Honolulu Harbour Master directive, laden tankers are not permitted to anchor off Port Honolulu while waiting their turn at the mooring. Exceptions to this directive may be considered on a case by case basis with joint approval of the Harbour Master and the Captain of the Port.

Restrictions

Moorings: Subject to weather conditions, vessels may moor and unmoor by day and night.

Harbour: Unauthorised entry into the port area may lead to severe fines and prison sentences being levied. Permission must be obtained from the USCG Captain of the Port to enter the area.

Island Energy: Mooring operations are conducted during daylight hours only, weather permitting. Unmooring operations can be conducted at any time, day or night.

Anchor cable: Vessels up to 50,000DWT must have at least 10 shackles of cable on each anchor. Vessels over 50,000DWT must have at least 12 shackles of cable on each anchor. Windlass must be able to heave cable at a rate of at least 1 shackle every 3 minutes.

Weather restrictions: When weather conditions are at or near the allowable limits, the best indicator is often observing the buoys. If the buoys do not submerge, the combined forces are normally within safe limits.

The decision to suspend operations or depart the mooring is to be made by the ship's Master on the advice of the Mooring Master.

Consideration must be given to the fact that Barber's Point mooring site is located in a completely open sea environment and is exposed to extreme elements of wind, waves, currents and heavy ocean swells.

Tugs

Tugs should be used in accordance with USCG Regulations. One or more tugs are normally used to assist a vessel.

Tugs are arranged by the ship's agent and must be dispatched from Honolulu, approx two hours steaming time.

All tankers carrying petroleum or similar hazardous cargoes will have at least 2 tugs on arrival or departure. All tank barges carrying petroleum or similar hazardous cargoes will have at least 1 tug on arrival.

Arrival: All other vessels of LOA 137m or less must have at least 1 tug and vessels greater must have at least 2 tugs.

Departure: All vessels of LOA 152m or less must have at least 1 tug and vessels greater must have at least 2 tugs.

Note: Any vessel with an adequate bow thruster (at least 1,000hp) may be exempted from these rules on a case by case basis.

Mooring

Island Energy: Mooring daytime hours only.

All mooring points 2 (1 on drum):

Each synthetic line must be secured to a separate set of bitts.

For vessels larger than 70,000DWT, fittings must permit doubling of all lines.

The detailed berthing procedure is modified to fit conditions of the berth, wind, current, sea state, vessel size/loading, limitations of vessel's mooring gear and other factors as recognised with the advice of the Mooring Master. In general, the following procedure is followed for typical berthing:

Vessel approaches the mooring on a due N heading, passing approx 244m E of No 6 mooring Buoy. Starboard anchor is let go at Point 'A' (see plan) and 9 to 9.5 shackles are paid out on the run; starboard cable is then held. When starboard cable is brought up leading aft, port anchor is dropped at Point 'B' and stern is worked into the berth as the starboard cable is held and the port cable is paid out to approx 8 shackles and the lines are run to the mooring buoys. Both cables are adjusted as necessary to position the vessel properly in the berth. Wind and current will largely govern use of tug assistance and which mooring lines are run out first.

Departure from berth: The procedure for leaving the berth is conventional for such moorings and includes:

Hose is disconnected, blinded and lowered to the sea bottom. Tug assistance is required for all departing laden ships. Lines to buoys are slacked by the vessel's crew then released at the buoy by the mooring launch crew. Anchors are heaved in one at a time, the port anchor usually first.

Mooring Master leaves the vessel after it is underway and well clear of the moorings.

Par Hawaii Refining:

Manoeuvring of tankers during approach and within the terminal limits shall be done in accordance with the advice of the Pilot/Mooring Master and the Terminal Conditions. Two Pilot/Mooring Masters will be assigned to each tanker berthing at the Marine Terminal. Each Pilot/Mooring Master will hold a USCG unlimited Master's License endorsed for First Class Pilotage in the area of the Par Hawaii Refining Terminal.

Tankers to be moored will be boarded by the Pilot/Mooring Masters outside the Pilotage Area, approximately 2nm S of the SBM or at the anchorage.

Prior to the actual commencement of the mooring operations a pre arrival/pre mooring conference will be held with the vessel's Master to discuss and agree to the intended mooring manoeuvre.

As a minimum, the following items of importance and their effects on the mooring manoeuvre shall be included in the pre mooring conference

The two Pilot/Mooring Masters will work as a two man team during the approach, mooring, hose connection, oil transfer and hose disconnect. One Pilot/Mooring Master will be stationed on the bridge as advisor to the Master of the vessel for matters of navigation, ship handling, hazards and operating conditions. The second Pilot/Mooring Master will be stationed on the bow to advise on matters such as position of the buoy and vessel and the hook-up to the SBM, The Pilot/Mooring Master on the bridge is designated as the Lead and is the sole advisor to the vessel's Master. The Pilot/Mooring Master on the bow will act as an advisor to the Lead Pilot/Mooring Master.

At all times in regard to advice rendered, the Pilot/Mooring Masters are acting as servants of the tanker, the Master and her owners. The Master of the tanker remains ultimately and solely responsible for all matters of navigation and movement of the tanker. All actions of the Pilot/Mooring Masters, except to the extent necessary to protect the Marine Terminal, are advisory in nature.

Under no circumstances, should the Master begin his approach or allow his vessel to enter the restricted anchorage area surrounding the SBM without a Par Hawaii Refining Pilot/ Mooring Master onboard.

The pilot ladder should be safely rigged 1.0m above the water and a light line should be available to bring aboard the Pilot/Mooring Masters and independent inspector's gear. If underway the tanker should provide a good lee while maintaining min headway.

Tankers intending to load at the SBM should endeavour to arrive with sufficient ballast to allow safe handling having due regard to existing weather and sea conditions. If possible the rudder and propeller should be fully submerged during mooring. Prior to approach the anchors should be positively secured as directed by the Pilot/Mooring Master.

Current and wind direction will determine the heading for approach to the SBM. The tanker crew, acting on advice from the Pilot/Mooring Masters, is responsible for the mooring operation, When the tanker is in position, the mooring hawser chafe chain will be made fast on the bow of the tanker. A qualified ship's officer shall be stationed on the bow to direct the crew during mooring.

Two mooring assist boats will be available during mooring operations. One will deliver the mooring hawser pick-up line to the tankers bow, the other will hold the floating hose strings clear until the tanker is secure. A tug will be made up on a line astern to assist in the mooring operation. The mooring operation will be conducted in accordance with the procedure set down in the OCIMF Publication "Single Point Mooring Maintenance and Operations Guide".

Tankers calling to moor at the Par Hawaii Refining SBM Marine Terminal must be equipped with a bow chain stopper in accordance with OCIMF standards.

Pilot/Mooring Masters and mooring services are provided strictly subject to the Terminal Conditions.

Requirements for moored vessels: All tankers secured to the SBM are required to keep their main engines and associated equipment necessary to manoeuvre on continual and immediate stand-by. The vessel may be required to manoeuvre astern to prevent overriding the SBM. All engine movements should be made with due care with the min of power required. A log of engines movements is to be kept and a copy supplied to the Pilot/Mooring Master if requested.

The Master or his qualified deputy must be continuously available to respond immediately to the bridge to take control in the event of emergency or upon request of the Mooring Master. Alternatively a qualified officer with authority to manoeuvre the vessel will be required to keep a round the clock bridge watch while the tanker is secured to the SBM.

A qualified member of the crew is required to be stationed on the bow at all times while the tanker is secured to the SBM. This lookout shall be in radio contact with the deck officer on watch and the Mooring Master. It is his duty to report the buoy position relative to the ship.

An approved and suitably crewed stand by boat is required to be on site throughout the tanker's stay at the SBM terminal to assist in the event of an emergency or pollution.

Mooring and oil transfer operations will take place only in compliance with the terminal weather operating criteria.

By order of the Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Honolulu, all laden or partially laden tankers must have tug assistance available onsite for all mooring or unmooring operations and must keep a tug of at least 4,000hp tied up to the vessel during its stay at the SBM. This tug will also be equipped to act as a pollution response vessel in event of oil entering the water.

Sufficient qualified crew shall be available at all times to disconnect hoses, unmoor and manoeuvre in event of emergency.

Charts and publications

NOAA 19357, 19362. BA 1490, 1378, 1308. Admiralty Pilot NP62, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA should be given at least 24 hours and one hour before arrival at Barber's Point Harbor (VHF Ch: 12) . Notice should include gross tonnage, LOA and Draught.

VESSEL TRAFFIC: All vessels are required to obtain clearance from the Alhoha Tower Marine Traffic Control Centre via VHF Ch 12, callsign "WHZ 528", prior to any movement.

All vessels arriving at Barber's Point as first US port: Please see country information.

Island Energy: All vessels to contact Transmarine Navigation Co for all pre-arrival requirements. Telephone: +1 808 599 5581. Facsimile: +1 808 599 4177.

Par Hawaii Refining: Tankers should send ETA's 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, by Fax: +1 808 547 3807.

Communications

Barber's Point Pilots contact info

VHF: Ch 12, 07A, 08

Callsign: "Barber's Point Pilot"

Telephone: +1 808 5374169

Facsimile: +1 808 5327229

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.hawaiipilots.net

Barber's Point contact info

VHF: Ch 12 (Note: vessels should maintain a continuous Listening Watch on VHF Ch 12, when in port).

Telephone: +1 808 6823989

Website: http://www.hidot.hawaii.gov/harbors/library/port-hawaii-handbook

Island Energy contact info

VHF: Ch 10, 16

Facsimile: +1 808 5272759 (Available 24 hours - Mooring day service only).

Par Hawaii Refining Marine Operations contact info

VHF: 09, 16

Callsign: "KZG757"

Par Hawaii Refining Pumphouse contact info

VHF: 09, 16, 19A

Callsign: "KTD466"

Par Hawaii Refining Operator contact info

Telephone: +1 808 5473395; +1 808 5473715

Facsimile: +1 808 5773807

Par Hawaii Refining Emergency contact info

VHF: Ch 06

Note: Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 when within the port area. Vessels should monitor VHF Ch 12 at all times for other approaching vessel traffic and harbour movements.

Notice of readiness

Par Hawaii Refining: Arriving tankers may not tender NOR until 3nm from the SBM and until otherwise ready in all respects to approach, moor and commence cargo operations. The tanker is not deemed ready until it is in compliance with all relevant US Coast Guard Regulations and Orders and the Terminal Conditions.

Par Hawaii Refining will make every effort to discharge or load each tanker upon arrival or as promptly as the berth is available, weather, safety and special local circumstances permitting.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Should a vessel arrive from a foreign port with sickness onboard, the US Public Health Service must be notified. This is usually done through the agent.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Barber's Point Harbor is a Customs Port of Entry. Vessels arriving from a foreign port must clear with US Customs and Immigration before handling cargo. This is normally done with the assistance of a local agent. Either the vessel or the agent is required to furnish the US Coast Guard at least 24 hours advance notice of the ship's arrival time.

Immigration: For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport of Seaman's Book. Port Authorities meet crew members as they come ashore in a launch, to Pier 11, Honolulu.

Notices and regulations

Barber's Point Harbor is a controlled harbour. Vessels should request clearance from Marine Traffic Controller on VHF Ch 12 prior to entry or departure.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Navigation Rules (ColRegs): All vessels should be aware that inland rules apply inshore of a line connecting the Diamond Head Light and Barber's Point Light.

The US Coast Guard has established a security zone in the waters within approx 100m of the CBM. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless specifically authorised.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Major repairs can be carried out. Any vessel conducting maintenance or repair work at anchor that impairs propulsion or manoeuvrability should carry out risk assessment which may require the use of a stand-by tug.

Marisco, Ltd. shipyard located within the harbour provides extensive repairs and services including: machining, pipefitting, welding, mechanical, industrial and preservation (sandblast painting). Additional services provided include crane support up to 155t.

Dry docks

Floating Drydocks operated by Marisco, Ltd.

Bunkers, water and stores

Harbour:

Fresh water: Available at all piers.

Bunkers: Available by barge.

Stores: Arranged through ship's agents.

Offshore:

Island Energy and Par Hawaii Refining:

Fresh water: Can be supplied from Harbour but also available at berths in Honolulu Harbour. Offshore delivery available with prior notice through ship's agent.

Bunkering: Bunker and diesel fuels of various grades are available, subject to min delivery quantity, if prior arrangements are made with Par Hawaii Refining.

Stores: Can be supplied from Harbour but also available from Honolulu. The waters in the area of the moorings are seldom calm making launch to ship transfer of stores difficult. Stores loaded at the mooring should be the minimum amount necessary. Agents should arrange to have stores delivered only with approval of the Pilot/Mooring Master and at such times as they do not interfere with mooring, hose connections or cargo operations. The Pilot/Mooring Master shall suspend hose connection or disconnection or cargo operations during stores loading if sufficient crew are not available to conduct both operations simultaneously. Time used will be for vessel's account.

Medical

Nearest hospital: The Queen's Medical Center - West Oahu (10.55km) and Wahiawa General Hospital (21.6km).

Medical and dental service can be arranged through the agent. Medical services can mean taking patients to Honolulu in a launch. This is a distance of 12nm (each way). Ambulance service is provided by the City and County of Honolulu through the island wide emergency telephone number +911.

Crew change

Arranged via Agent. Shore leave and crew changes are permitted. The launch trip to Honolulu takes approximately one hour.

Transport

Nearest airport: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (20km).

Nearest highway: Pot has access to Interstate H-1. The road runs 43.71km E-W from Kapolei to Honolulu.

Nearest public transport: A local water taxi service is available by prior arrangement through agent. (P&R Water Taxi).

Where it is

Barber's Point Harbor (also known as Kalaeloa) is located near the SW tip of the island of Oahu, 20km W of Honolulu.

The port

Barber's Point Harbor is Oahu's second deep draught harbour. The port handles automobiles, general cargo, petroleum products and bulk shipments such as grain, sand and asphalt. The port transitioned away from coal products following the retirement of the coal fuelled power plant (AES Barbers Point Plant) in 2022.

Barber's Point Harbor has expanded North East by excavating a rectangular section measuring 182m wide by 335m long and 11.5m deep. The harbour also includes an area called Barge Basin located near the entrance channel.

Par Hawaii Refining and Island Energy Services LLC both have land-based refinery areas to the SE of the harbour with connecting pipelines to their offshore facilities.

Traffic

Approx. 9,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Barber's Point Harbor?

Compulsory for foreign flag vessels.

What time zone is Barber's Point Harbor in?

Local time at Barber's Point Harbor is UTC−10. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Barber's Point Harbor?

The deepest berth listed is at Par Hawaii Refining Terminal: 17.68 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Barber's Point Harbor in?

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Oct 31, Summer Nov 1 to Mar 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Barber's Point Harbor?

Port State Control at Barber's Point Harbor: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Barber's Point Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE of Barber's Point Harbor is USNAX.

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