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Koh Si Chang TPP
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. The pilot station is located on Si Chang Island. The pilot service uses a boat to board arriving vessels at 13°07.67'N 100°50.33'E or vessels at anchor. Prior to arrival a pilot ladder and ship's accomodation gangway should be secured to the side of the vessel. A heaving line should be made ready to take onboard the pilot and Berthing Master's equipment.
Key data
updated Apr 2022Size limits
LOA 280m, beam 44m, draught 14.8m, 115,878DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
MHW 1.2m, MLW 0.7m. Current generally flows N-S parallel with the shore.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Si Chang Thong Terminal | 14.80 m | 280 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2022Approach
Approach route: Koh Si Chang TPP is located at 13°08.3'N 100°49.3'E and is usually approached from the S through the TSS.
Traffic schemes and VTS
A TSS has been established within the Sri Racha Pilotage District. The scheme runs approx NE, NNE and N between the coast and Koh Si Chang. Inward (13°03'N 100°48'E) and Outward Lightbuoys (13°13'N 100°52'E) (safe water) lie at each end of the scheme. The TSS is not IMO-adopted.
Anchorages
The anchorage area is between 13°07'N to 13°08'N and 100°50'E and 100°51'E. Depth of water is approx 20.0m with good holding consisting of mud and sand.
Caution: A dangerous wreck lies at 13°09.46'N 100°50.77'E in the NE part of anchorage Area D, 0.75nm ENE of Ko Ran Dok Mai.
A former mined area exists around Koh Si Chang. Various areas were declared dangerous owing to mines laid during the 1939-1945 war. The lapse of time since has reduced the risk of these mines to being no greater than the ordinary hazards of surface navigation. However, a risk does remain with regard to anchoring, fishing or any form of submarine activity close to the sea bed. Care should be taken around Koh Si Chang when navigating in waters with depths of less than 5.5m. Precautions should also be taken against unauthorised boarding by thieves whilst at anchor in this area.
Restrictions
The above actions are taken to ensure that disconnecting operations have been completed prior to winds increasing to 40kts which is the maximum operating wind for the loading arms.
Tugs
Two tugs are available, 1 x 3,600hp and 1 x 600hp.
Charts and publications
Thai charts 110, 142, 114, BA 986, 1046, 3965. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo 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: Marine Safety and Environment Bureau
Address: 1278 Yotha Road, Talardnoi, Samphantawong, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2639 4774
Fax: +66 2639 4775
Mob: +66 1777 1000
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Koh Si Chang TPP
updated Apr 2022Where it is
Koh Si Chang is an island lying approx 28nm SSE of Krung Threp Port (Bangkok) on the E side of the Gulf of Thailand.
The port
Koh Si Chang TPP, (also known as Si Chang Thong Terminal) is situated on the SE coast of the island and is used for transhipping/lightering oil tankers prior to proceeding to or coming from Krung Thep. The terminal has four berths designed for loading and discharging bulk liquid cargoes. Total liquid bulk handling capacity is estimated at 3,250,000t per annum. There are 14 tank farms with a total storage capacity of 296,680m³ for the storage of petroleum products.
There are numerous jetties along the NE coast of the island used only by small ferries.
Questions about Koh Si Chang TPP
What are the pilot arrangements at Koh Si Chang TPP?
Compulsory. The pilot station is located on Si Chang Island.
What time zone is Koh Si Chang TPP in?
Local time at Koh Si Chang TPP is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Koh Si Chang TPP?
The deepest berth listed is at Si Chang Thong Terminal: 14.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Koh Si Chang TPP in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Koh Si Chang TPP?
Port State Control at Koh Si Chang TPP: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Koh Si Chang TPP?
The UN/LOCODE of Koh Si Chang TPP is THKSI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Koh Si Chang TPP say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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