Ras Budran

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 248m, draught 6.0m, beam 15.81m, 1,350DWT

Offshore: LOA 345m, draught 18.0m, 250,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.9m, 1.2m.

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

Approach

The approach to the terminal should be made from the S.

Port limits

The limits of the port enclose the SBM, the production platforms and the anchorage.

Anchorages

A waiting anchorage for vessels to berth, in depths of 29m - 51m, good holding ground, 3nm S of the terminal. Anchorage outside this area is prohibited.

Restrictions

Weather conditions may prevent berthing, this is the case when wind speed exceeds 25kts. Vessels will then remain in the anchorage area until weather improves.

Maximum weather condition for keeping the vessel on SBM is 40kts.

The above conditions are only for guidance and are not relevant to safety of the vessel but to the safety of the buoy.

The mooring master shall have the authority to decide whether the ship should remain or vacate the buoy.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs of 1,000hp are available to assist for hose operation and they are equipped for anti pollution operations. One fire fighting tug available on standby basis all the time during loading operations.

During mooring the vessel, the mooring boats stationed at the buoy area will handle vessel's rope.

Mooring

Vessels are moored on a SBM located 2.3nm off Ras Budran offshore, flare on bearing 260°.

The company Mooring Master will advise the vessel's Master of regulations to avoid hazards.

When the Mooring Master boards, he will advise on the approach to the SBM, arrangements for mooring and unmooring, connecting of the hoses and all other operations within the mooring area.

The Mooring Master will submit and receive from the Master all forms, documents and papers required to be filled and signed by the Master.

Mooring equipment available and will be delivered when Mooring Master boards the vessel. Speed shall be subject to the prevailing forces (wind, current and tidal stream). Vessels will have assistance from mooring boats stationed at the buoy. A vessel can make the final approach and moor to buoy from any direction in accordance with prevailing forces at the location.

Once moored, the vessel if free to weather vane through 360° under the influence of the prevailing forces.

A deck officer must be on the forecastle of the time that the Mooring Master boards the vessel and until the vessel if finally moored.

Vessel's engine must be ready with full power for immediate use during the time moored at the SBM.

During connection and/or disconnecting the hoses, a responsible officer should attend the operation.

During loading whether the weather conditions are rough or calm a responsible officer must be on deck checking on mooring gear at the fo'csle.

Once the tanker is completely moored, insurance towing wire should hang at vessel's aft, for tugs use in case of emergency.

Charts and publications

BA 2132, 2373. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival through SUCO head office. Then at 12 and 6 hours a message should be sent through VHF Ch 12 and/or 16 (Ras Budran Radio).

Communications

Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 12. Contact should be made with Ras Budran Radio, which is manned throughout 24 hours, 4 hours prior to arrival and Marine Budran Ch 74, SSB 2638kHz to use in office hours (from 0700-1800hrs).

If ship to shore communications fail during loading operations the emergency whistle signal is a continuous blast on tanker's whistle. Loading shall be immediately stopped and will not be resumed until communication has been re-established.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.

NOR is considered the time the vessel arrives at the anchorage area, and will be accepted when the vessel is ready in all respects to receive cargo.

Documents

These documents will be returned when cargo documents are delivered.

Health

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

Notification of any sick persons onboard in vessel's ETA, SUCO will arrange with Health Authorities if so required.

Customs and immigration

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master.

There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large.

Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

Flags

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Notices and regulations

Vessels arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

SUCO reserves the right to decline to moor a specific vessel should it be considered unsafe.

The vessel to be trimmed not more than maximum 1.8m by stern, with appropriate ballast so that the propellers completely submerge.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Transport Sector.

Position: Head of Department

Address: 4 Petolomy Street, Alexandria, 21514, Egypt.

Fax: +203 484 2096

Email: [email protected]

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

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

Repairs

No facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

No facilities available.

Medical

A doctor and facilities are available but there is no hospital in the area. Helicopter service is available in an emergency with notice of about 30 minutes.

Crew change

Crew changes only permitted in case of emergency and under supervision of vessel's agent after issuing all permits from the Authorities.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ras Budran is situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Suez, close S of Abu Zenima.

The port

Ras Budran Oil Terminal consists of a SBM contained within a prohibited anchorage as well as service jetties.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ras Budran?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Ras Budran in?

Local time at Ras Budran is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Ras Budran?

The deepest berth listed is at Ras Budran Oil Terminal: 18.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ras Budran?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ras Budran in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Budran?

The UN/LOCODE of Ras Budran is EGRAB.

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