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Rio Cullen Marine Terminal
Pilot
updated Jun 2024Pilotage is compulsory. The Total Loading/Mooring Master also acts as pilot and boards on arrival (position agreed upon with the vessel).
Key data
updated Jun 2024Size limits
Max offshore LOA 229.16m, BCM 116m, draught 15.0m and 150,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.
Tides
Tidal currents run from NW to SE and vice versa up to 3kts in spring, tidal range up to 12m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Cullen Marine Terminal | 15.00 m | 229 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 Jun 2024Restrictions
The oil field is surrounded by a primary restricted area, additionally the SBM and production facility are located within the restricted area and may only be entered by vessels using the terminal. Any form of anchoring is prohibited within the restricted area.
Tugs
Mooring and safety towing with the assistance of AHTS from the terminal.
Mooring
The terminal is open for berthing at the SBM from sunrise to 2 hours before sunset. Night berthing is possible under special circumstances. These manoeuvres shall have the agreement of the site operations manager and the Master of the tanker. The SBM has a range of 5nm over 360°
Charts and publications
BA 3006, 3335, Arg. 60, H-424. Admiralty Pilot NP 6.
Reporting before arrival
updated Jun 2024Communications
Terminal contact info
Radio: SSB: 3023khz (0700 to 1900hrs).
VHF: Ch 69, 16 (throughout 24 hours).
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered at the tanker's arrival to the waiting zone.
Health
Free pratique to be presented 24 hours prior to tanker's arrival.
Customs and immigration
Customs are based at Rio Grande, Immigration is covered by Coastguard authorities.
Notices and regulations
Arrival to be notified to L4F Rio Cullen and Rio Cullen Sala de Control.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Prefectura Naval Argentina.
Contact person: General Prefect, Prefecto Nacional Naval.
Address: Av Eduardo Madero 235, piso 2, 1106 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tel: +54 11 4318 7521/7522/7523
Fax: +54 11 4314 0317.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www. prefecturanaval.gov.ar
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
No facilities available.
Bunkers, water and stores
No facilities available.
Medical
Available only in an emergency.
Crew change
Not possible.
Transport
The nearest city to Cullen is Rio Grande, approx 160km to the S, via highway No 3.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Rio Cullen Marine Terminal
updated Jun 2024Where it is
Rio Cullen Marine Terminal is located in the province of Tierra del Fuego in Austral Marine Basin No 2 (CAM 2 Hidra/Carina Field), Argentina.
The port
The Hidra field is located 13km offshore from Cullen and N of San Sebastian Bay, Argentina. The field forms part of the concession exploited by Total in partnership with Panamerican Energy & Wintershall, the operators are Total Austral.
The Hidra complex consists of 2 fixed wellhead platforms, Hidra North and Hidra Centre, and two submarines wellheads Argo l and ll, interconnected by a submarine pipeline and similarly interconnected from Hidra Centre to the processing and storage terminal on shore at Cullen.
Oil, gas and water are pumped ashore for processing and the oil is thereafter stored and returned to the SBM for tanker loading. Production at the buoy is presently averaging 800,000m³/year. Cargo destination is regional market and export.
Hidra North is located at position 52°49.2'S., 068°13.2'W.
Hidra Centre is located at position 52°50.2'S., 068°10.8'W.
Agro l and ll subsea production wellheads located at position 52°43.7'S., 068°12.9'W.
Questions about Rio Cullen Marine Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Rio Cullen Marine Terminal?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Rio Cullen Marine Terminal in?
Local time at Rio Cullen Marine Terminal is UTC−3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Rio Cullen Marine Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Rio Cullen Marine Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Rio Cullen Marine Terminal?
1025.
Which load line zone is Rio Cullen Marine Terminal in?
Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rio Cullen Marine Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Rio Cullen Marine Terminal is ARRIC.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Rio Cullen Marine 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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