South Riding Point

1. Riding Point Oil Terminal (South Riding Point) pilot boarding Pilot boards26°34.8′N 078°13.7′W

Water density

1025.

Tides

Range 1.0m. Tidal streams near Sea Island run E and W, rate rarely more than 1kt.

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

Approach

A vessel will be deemed to have arrived when in a position 3nm S of the sea island and in this position the berthing master will board from a tug.

Vessels approaching South Riding Point from the eastern entrance of Northwest Providence Channel are recommended to make departure from Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse, p Fl (4) 15s 14m and head directly for South Riding Point Terminal.

Final approach to the assigned berth on Sea Island is directed by the pilot or berthing master.

A lightbuoy marks the coastal bank off Riding Point.

Buoys: Buoys mark the outer channel entrance to the inner harbour, the light characteristics of red and green respectively are Iso 2s. A white buoy (Fl W) marks the 15m contour line, about 1nm W of the sea island.

Port limits

The port limits extend 3.0nm S of Sea Island. Clear approaches, no traffic separation scheme in place.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Due to the rapid shelving of the bottom and the prevailing SE (onshore) wind, vessels are advised to stand off the port rather than anchor if a berthing delay is anticipated.

Contact the duty berthing master, who will advise on anchorage procedures.

Restrictions

The port is closed during heavy weather from a SE-SW'ly direction when wind speeds exceed 20kts.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Mooring

Vessels are berthed according to wind.

Mooring System: The berthing master will advise the vessel's master of min mooring requirements. Usual moorings consist of 2 springs, 3 breasts and 4 head/stern lines at each end.

The berths have double and triple quick release hooks of 150t and 100t capacity.

Mooring and berthing. Mooring and berthing dolphins have electrically operated capstans with 2t line pull at 30.48m/min in association with mooring assemblies.

Vessel Connection: The position of the vessel's deck manifold in relation to the loading arms on the berth must be carried out to a close tolerance to the requirements of terminal personnel and as directed by the berthing master.

Tension winches: When a vessel is fitted with tension winches, the latter must be set to manual operation and the brakes securely applied.

Charts and publications

BA 390, 8250, US 2632. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(5). West Indies NW Part.

Communications

VHF: The terminal keeps a listening watch on Ch 16, callsign "South Riding Point Shore Control". After establishing contact, vessels are required to change to a working channel. At that time information will be exchanged regarding berthing, manifold connections, quantity of ballast and deballasting time required, if any. An intrinsically safe portable VHF radio will be made available to each vessel for ship/shore communications on Ch 74 during cargo operations.

Standard messages

None.

Notice of readiness

Received by pilot upon vessel's arrival at pilot station, 3nm from sea island.

Health

On completion of mooring, customs officials acting on behalf of health and immigration authorities may board the vessel to grant pratique, otherwise the vessel is given clearance by the agent.

Customs and immigration

Copies of the Crew List and stores remaining onboard will be required before clearance is granted. Masters of vessels must take every precaution to ensure that no drugs, wine or alcoholic liquors are supplied, sold or conveyed to any person at the terminal.

In order to comply with immigration regulations, crews should be checked before sailing and any missing seaman reported to the agent. In the case of seamen left ashore for any reason, masters are requested to furnish a letter accepting responsibility for all expenses incurred, advances if any, and instructions for repatriation.

Crew change is allowed with prior notice of names of crew.

Flags

The Bahamian national flag shall be flown during daylight hours by all vessels within Bahamian territorial waters. Agents can supply the flag although no penalties are imposed for non-compliance.

Notices and regulations

The master will also be provided with copies of the Fire and Safety Regulations, Ship/Shore Check List forms and a Terminal Information Booklet.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport and Aviation/ Port Department.

Address: PO Box 8175, Prince George Wharf, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas.

Tel: +1 242 323 3230.

Fax: +1 242 525 1813.

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: ABS, BV, DNV, GL, KORGAN Register of SPG, LR, NKK, Registo Italiano Navale.

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

Where does the pilot board at South Riding Point?

The pilot boards at Riding Point Oil Terminal (South Riding Point) pilot boarding, 26°34.8′N 078°13.7′W.

What time zone is South Riding Point in?

Local time at South Riding Point is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at South Riding Point?

The deepest berth listed is at Liwathon B.O.S. Terminal: 28.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at South Riding Point?

1025.

What is the UN/LOCODE of South Riding Point?

The UN/LOCODE of South Riding Point is BSSRP.

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