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Petchburi Terminal
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory, no vessel should approach within 4nm of the terminal without a PTC pilot onboard. Pilot boards in position 13°07.0'N 100°10.0'E, or 4nm ESE of the terminal.
Key data
updated Sep 2018Size limits
LOA 210m , 40,000DWT
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
At the terminal the main direction of the current runs more or less parallel to the shoreline, in a W'ly direction during ebb tide. The average current is 0.5 to 1.5kts.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petchburi Terminal | — | 252 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Minimum depth in the approach channel to the Sea Island is 14.1m.
Anchorages
The recommended anchorage area is in a 4nm radius centred on position 13°07.0'N 100°18.0'E.
Restrictions
Vessels arriving at the terminal must comply with the latest SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions and Protocols. Any vessel which is found to be seriously deficient will not be allowed to berth, unload or load at the terminal.
Charts and publications
BA 3965, 1046. Thai Hydrographic Department: 248, 001.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels bound for Petchburi Terminal are to advise ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival.
Communications
VHF: Terminal: Ch 16, 13, 11, at a range of 16-32km, a 24 hour watch is maintained.
Flags
The vessel shall display the national flag of Thailand during the hours of daylight.
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
Port services
updated Oct 2013Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers: Not available
Fresh water: Not available
About Petchburi Terminal
updated Sep 2018Where it is
Petchburi Terminal is a sea island located in the NW part of the Gulf of Thailand.
The port
The Petchburi Terminal Company Ltd own and operate the site. The terminal comprises an oil tank farm and a Sea Island jetty head offering two tanker berths. The range of products handled includes Naphtha, Gasoline, Jet fuels, Condensate, Crude and Fuel oil.
Questions about Petchburi Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Petchburi Terminal?
Compulsory, no vessel should approach within 4nm of the terminal without a PTC pilot onboard.
What time zone is Petchburi Terminal in?
Local time at Petchburi Terminal is UTC+7. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Petchburi Terminal in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Petchburi Terminal?
Port State Control at Petchburi Terminal: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Petchburi Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Petchburi Terminal is THPCT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Petchburi Terminal 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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