Brass Terminal

Size limits

Max Offshore LOA 365.76m, BCM 169.19m, draught 27m and 321,225DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.4m.

MLWS 0.1m and MHWS 1.8m.

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

Approach

Approach to Agbara Field, one of the drilling platforms, approximately 10.1nm, 138° from the (BOP) platform, (03°56.5'N., 006°23.8'E).

Port limits

The port limits are 3nm seaward from Brass Terminal Buoy Operating Platform (BOP).

Anchorages

Anchorage area consists of depths ranging from 27.0m-29.0m, holding ground fairly good. When at anchor vessels musk keep watch on VHF Ch 14. This channel must not be used for ship to ship exchanges.

Waiting Area: Non nominated tankers, arriving at the terminal, that is, vessels not yet formally programmed to load at Brass River or vessels standing by awaiting instructions from the owners/charterers are advised to anchor outside the terminal operational waters.

Restrictions

Berthing is during daylight hours only (0600-1800hrs), however when conditions warrant and subject to approval of the Swamp Area Manager, berthing may be conducted during the night hours.

The safe handling of vessels must be carried out within the following environmental conditions:

Maximum wind speed of 30kts and maximum significant wave height of 2.7m.

Maximum wind speed of 20kts and maximum significant wave height of 3.0m.

Maximum wind speed of 10kts and maximum significant wave height of 3.3m.

A restricted area is centred on the terminal and has a radius of 2.17nm.

Tugs

Not available.

Mooring

While berthed, a mooring rope must be ready, so that the mooring launch (line boat) may, in the event of vessel riding up on the SBM, make fast and tow to the service assistant vessel.

All vessel mooring arrangements must comply with OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines requirements. The tanker must be equipped with standard AKD bracket on the bow for the safe mooring at SPM (OCIMF).

All mooring wires and ropes existing onboard must have a certificate showing the Maximum Breaking Load. All mooring wires must be fitted on self-stowing split type winch drums and must be fitted with synthetic mooring tails. Mooring tails must comply with OCIMF guidelines (maximum length 11m, maximum breaking strength 125% of wire M.B.L. to which they are attached. They must be connected to the wire with Mandel or Tonsberg type shackles).

All the mooring wire and rope winch brakes must be annually tested and BHC recorded with the procedures reported in the OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines.

The hose lifting equipment must comply with requirements of OCIMF Recommendations for Oil Tanker Manifolds and Associated Equipment. The SBM is fitted with 2 OCIMF standard 375mm circumference x 60m grommet ropes and standard 3in chafe chain.

Charts and publications

BA 1386, 3118. US Navy Charts 57100, 57120, 57140, 57160, 57170. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

If there is less than 7 days nominal steaming time before ETA, then: 72, 48, and 24hrs before ETA. At any other time between the notices as per (72, 48 and 24hrs), where ETA is to be revised by more than 1hr.

As soon as vessels are within VHF range of Brass, the terminal should be contacted by VHF for arrival and berthing information.

Vessels nominated for lifting are required to report their ETA to Brass Terminal Marine Superintendent.

Communications

Brass Oil Terminal contact info

VHF: Ch 14, 16

RT Frequency: 6776 (kHz).

Facsimile: +234 84 236 400 (ext. 3478).

Marine Superintendent contact info

Telephone: +234 84 236 400 (ext. 3420) / +234 84 236 400 (ext. 7223).

Swamp Area Manager contact info

Facsimile: +234 84 236 400 (ext. 3655).

Notice of readiness

NOR will be accepted at arrival provided that the vessel is ready to load and free pratique has been granted. Lay time will commence 6 hours after NOR if within ETA range or when loading commences, which ever is earlier.

Health

The vessel must have a clean Bill of Health or equivalent from the last port of call. Every crew member must have valid cholera and yellow fever vaccination certificate, yellow flag must be flown until free pratique is granted. Agents and Health Officers usually board with the Mooring Master.

Customs and immigration

Officials from Customs and Immigration will usually board the vessel with the Mooring Master.

Flags

All vessels are required to fly the Nigerian flag on the foremast during daylight hours in the terminal and surrounding area. Also when arriving by day fly flag "Q" for quarantine service. During loading by day fly flag "B", by night display red light.

Notices and regulations

Immobilisation and repairs are prohibited at the SBM's and not advised at the anchorage.

The Mooring Master/Pilot and a party of 3 other terminal workers, who assist with berthing and work operations, remain onboard through the vessel's call at the terminal. One of the surveyors monitors for oil pollution infringements. The Mooring Master remains aboard throughout the stay to supervise operations.

Safety: Full compliance with Safety Management System as specified in the vessel manuals and procedures must be assured and demonstrated during all activities. Masters are advised that a safety inspection of the vessel will be carried out by the Mooring Master or terminal representative, who will discuss their findings with him, to ensure that terminal requirements are met.

Vessels must be fully inert at all times while at the terminal. Inert Gas System must be approved by Classification Society, Operation Manual should be available onboard and a record log of tests and maintenance has to be kept onboard.

Loading tankers are required to maintain a maximum concentration of H2S below 10ppm. Checks using Draeger type tubes, an accurate indicator, for use with inert tanks.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Nigeria Ports Authority.

Position: General Security Manager.

Address: 26/28 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria.

Tel: +234 1 264 5894

Fax: +234 1 264 5894

Mob: +234 80 3301 9750.

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

Repairs

There are no facilities available in the terminal for vessel repair. However, in case of necessity refer to the agent.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available

Bunkers: Available

Stores: Not available

Medical

Medical facilities are available in an emergency only. The agent will provide medical assistance to the tanker personnel when required in advance.

Nearest hospital: Numerous medical facilities are available in Brass, Nigeria (1.6km).

Note: Hospital figures given from the onshore tanks located at the Brass Terminal (4° 18.090'N., 006° 14.840'E).

Crew change

Permitted only in the case on an emergency and only with all necessary documents, such as Vaccination Certificate and Nigeria Immigration requirements.

Transport

Nearest airport: Port Harcourt International Airport (11.5km).

Nearest railway: Port Harcourt Railway Station (99.5km).

Note: Transportation figures given from the onshore tanks located at the Brass Terminal (4° 18.090'N., 006° 14.840'E).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Brass Terminal is an oil export terminal situated 21km offshore, S of the River Niger delta.

The port

The terminal, operated by Eni, consists of two SBM berths for the loading of crude. Vessels may only arrive during daylight hours and the associated shore tanks are located at 4° 18.090'N., 006° 14.840'E.

In recent years, there have been many extenuating circumstances that have led to the production at the terminal to fluctuate, including two pipelines servicing the terminal being blown up by explosives.

What are the pilot arrangements at Brass Terminal?

Compulsory and available throughout 24hrs.

What time zone is Brass Terminal in?

Local time at Brass Terminal is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Brass Terminal?

The deepest berth listed is at Brass Terminal: 27.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Brass Terminal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Brass Terminal in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Brass Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Brass Terminal is NGBRA.

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