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Butinge Marine Terminal
Pilot
updated Sep 2015- Butinge Marine Terminal pilot boarding Pilot boards56°01.5′N 020°53.0′E
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels approaching the terminal. For pilot services, berthing/unberthing, loading/discharging and ballasting/deballasting operations, the Butinge Terminal has its own mooring master/loading master/pilot available. This is a multifunctional position held by one experienced person, hereinafter referred to as the loading master. The Butinge Terminal operations language is English.
The loading master will board the vessel at the Butinge Anchorage and disembarks near the same area upon completion of cargo transfer.
The loading master will remain onboard during the vessel's stay at the SPM he will liaise between the Control Room and vessel's personnel throughout all loading, discharging and ballasting operations.
The pilot service is operated by Mazeikiu Nafta Butinge Branch and a listening watch is maintained on VHF Ch 16, working Ch 71 by loading master and Terminal Control Room. Masters are reminded of the statutory requirements in respect of boarding facilities for pilots.
The pilotage boarding area is located 18km offshore within the Butinge Anchorage, in position 56°01.5'N 020°53.0'E.
Key data
updated Aug 2010Size limits
SBM: Draught 15.0m, tankers up to 120,000DWT and draught 16.0m for tankers 120,000-150,000DWT. Segregated ballast.
Largest vessel handled: "Front Birch", 149,999DWT.
Water density
1006.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
The range is insignificant varying between 0.3 to 0.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butinge Oil Terminal | 16.00 m | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2020Traffic schemes and VTS
Approaches: Vessel's routing within the territorial waters of Lithuania and to the Butinge Anchorage is defined by Klaipeda State Sea Port Authority via the Klaipeda Harbour Vessel Traffic Service (VTS).
Permission to proceed to the terminal will be given by the company's loading master. The vessel's movement to the SPM will also be monitored by the loading master.
Klaipeda's Harbour Vessel Traffic Service must be advised prior to movement to and from the SPM.
Anchorages
Prohibited anchorage area: Navigation, fishing and anchoring is strictly prohibited within the Butinge Exclusive Zone. Navigation is only allowed for vessels under contract with AB Mazeiku Nafta.
Restrictions
The terminal can accommodate tankers from 80,000DWT to 150,000DWT.
Berthing and loading will be restricted to a wave height less than 3.0m
Tugs
There are 2 tugs available. It is a compulsory requirement that two tugs are always in attendance during berthing, loading/unloading and unberthing operations.
Mooring
These are guidelines only and may be increased or reduced, having careful regards to existing circumstances and conditions prevailing at the time.
The loading master in co-ordination with the marine operations manager are the only persons vested with authority to declare the Butinge Terminal SPM closed/open.
Charts and publications
BA 2288, 2231. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania.
Position: Deputy Head, Water Transport Department.
Address: Gedimino pr. 17, Vilnius, 01505 Lithuania.
Tel: +370 52 393981.
Fax: +370 52 393880.
Website: www.transp.lt
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Apr 2020Repairs
There are dry docking and other repair facilities available in Klaipeda port. Repairs and other work should be co-ordinated with agent.
Medical
Mosedzio General Hospital, 52.1km. Medical and dental services are available by arrangement through the local agent. Hospital facilities are available at Klaipeda and Palanga.
Transport
Transport from the SPM to Klaipeda (20nm) can be arranged via ship's agent.
Nearest airport: Palanga International Airport located at Palanga, 11.7km.
Working hours
The terminal operates 24 hours, weather permitting.
About Butinge Marine Terminal
updated Apr 2020Where it is
The Butinge Marine Terminal located in an all-year-round ice-free area of the Baltic Sea.
The port
The Butinge Terminal is connected to the Polotsk-Mazeikiai oil pipeline running from oil-field's in Western Siberia and Western Urals via Belarus. The terminal is open for operations 24 hours per day throughout the year if weather conditions permit. A 91km 22in (550mm) onshore pipeline connecting the Mazeikiu Refinery pumping station to Butinge Terminal.
Traffic
Approximate 9,900,000t of crude oil are handled annually.
Questions about Butinge Marine Terminal
Where does the pilot board at Butinge Marine Terminal?
The pilot boards at Butinge Marine Terminal pilot boarding, 56°01.5′N 020°53.0′E.
What time zone is Butinge Marine Terminal in?
Local time at Butinge Marine Terminal is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Butinge Marine Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Butinge Oil Terminal: 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Butinge Marine Terminal?
1006.
Which load line zone is Butinge Marine Terminal in?
Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length.
Who carries out Port State Control at Butinge Marine Terminal?
Port State Control at Butinge Marine Terminal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Butinge Marine Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Butinge Marine Terminal is LTBOT.
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