Sriracha

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 274.70m, beam 48.0m, 159,149DWT

Offshore: Draught 20.8m, LAO 339.76m, 319,861DWT

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

Approach

When manoeuvring from position "B" to position "E" which is the centre of the anchorage area with 0.5nm radius, vessels should follow the above normal track. The min depth below CD is more than 18.2m. However, after the vessels have passed through position "C" for 2.5nm there is a sandbar with a depth of 16.9m MLWS stretching across the entire channel. A shallow area with a depth of 15.5m MLWS is located at 1.7nm bearing 250° from position "D". The centre of the shoal is at 13°04.06'N 100°49.24'E. Once the vessels have passed position "D" there is again deep water to the anchorage.

Vessels drawing more than 15.0m must cross the sandbar at suitable height of the tide to ensure a safe UKC and should take particular care in keeping to the track or close to S of it to avoid the shallow area. Passing the sandbar on a rising tide the current sets in a S-N direction. Speed should be reduced prior to reaching position "C" in order to minimise squat and to maintain a good steerage and manoeuvrability.

The recommended route for deep draught vessels approaching from S is to make a landfall on Ko Khram, then from position 12°43'N 100°44'E, 1.5nm W of that island, steer 000° to pass 2nm E of Ko Rin, and 1.75nm W of Ko Lan, to position 12°56'N 100°44'E. From this position steer 022° to make position 13°00'N 100°46'E, then steer 037° to cross the bar and make position 13°06'N 100°51'E, 0.7nm S of the pilot boarding place. The track across the bar has a depth of 16.0m, though there are depths of 14.0m less than 1nm NW.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic Separation Scheme: A TSS has been established within the Sri Racha Pilotage District. The scheme runs approx NE, NNE and N between the coast and Ko Si Chang. Inward and Outward Lightbuoys (safe water) lie at each end of the scheme. The TSS is not IMO-adopted.

Vessel Traffic Service: There is a radar equipped VTS control station adjacent to Laem Chabang Light (13°04.6'N 100°52.6'E).

Anchorages

A circle centred in 13°05.00'N 100°51.00'E with 0.5nm radius is defined as the anchorage area where vessels await for pilot, berthing master or berthing instructions. The depth there is approx 18.0m with good holding ground of mud and sand.

Restrictions

Berthing is restricted to daylight hours only.

Tugs

20 tugs available : 10 x 3,600hp, 6 x 2,500hp, 2 x 2,400hp and 2 x 1,900hp. At least one tug is required for mooring and unmooring operations for other berths.

Charts and publications

BA 1046, 986. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The terminal will also require technical details relating to the vessels cargo and cargo handling characteristics.

Radio contact procedures: The vessel must establish radio telephone contact with Bangkok ship agent at least 12 hours prior to arrival or when within range of Bangkok Radio via VHF Ch 24, 25, 26 and 27. While within VHF range and approx 6 hours ahead of ETA, contact Sriracha compulsory pilot via Ch 14/16. While within VHF range and approx 3 hours ahead of ETA, contact PTT Sriracha Petroleum Terminal (callsign "PTT Jetty") on Ch 13 monitored throughout 24 hours.

Change of ETA: 24 hours prior to arrival at Sriracha port, should the vessel's ETA change by more than 1 hour, the vessel must immediately notify "PTT Supply Operations Department", Telex 84487 PTT TH and PTT Sriracha, Fax: +66 38 493722 for Marine Terminal, and Fax: +66 38 493724 for Sriracha Oil Terminal.

Pre-arrival cable: Besides the general prior arrival communications mentioned above, the vessel's agent is responsible for cabling the Master prior to arrival, to advise him of the minimum criteria, general berthing/unberthing, mooring facilities at the terminal, etc.

The Master must urgently advise PTT Sriracha Petroleum Terminal via ship's agent regarding ship's mooring equipment availability, winch brake capacity, length/size, breaking strength of mooring wires, displacement on arrival and departure.

Communications

Singapore and/or Bangkok Radio can be used for passing messages at long range. Both stations work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16. 14.

Terminal: Ch 13, available 24 hours.

Thai Oil Terminal: VHF Ch 13 & 73.

Esso Terminal: VHF Ch 13 & 16.

PTT Terminal: VHF Ch 13.

Notice of readiness

On arrival in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Charter Party.

Health

Pratique should be applied for on arrival. No advance radio pratique is permitted. A General Declaration of Health is acceptable except when vessel is arriving from an infected area.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Regulations are extensive. Onboard Customs clearance will take place upon arrival.

Allowances for officers and crew are one carton of cigarettes and one bottle of whisky; each member is also allowed a piece of sound/video equipment. Penalties for non compliance.

Immigration: Transit passengers are normally allowed to disembark within 30 minutes after the vessel's arrival and their passports will be stamped in/out during the vessel's stay. Disembarking passengers will have their passport stamped on arrival and embarking passengers will have their passport stamped when boarding.

All crew are required to sign in/out on the Immigration Crew List, presentation of Seaman's Book/passport is not required unless signing on/off.

Immigration department will stamp passenger passports with arrival/departure card attached and grant a 30 day visa. Crew and passengers arriving from the following countries do not require a visa:

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, The Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, USA, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Yemen.

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

Repairs

Only minor repairs can be carried out by local workshops or using Bangkok's facilities.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by barge at the anchorage area only and under the same conditions as bunkering.

Bunkering: Only available with prior arrangement. All bunkers are available by barge at anchorage area only. Advance notice is required for quantities of bunkers. Failure to do so may cause cancellation or delay in supplying requirements.

Stores: Fresh provisions are available in ample quantities and of good quality. Deck/engine stores are usually available in reasonable quantities. However, selection is limited.

Medical

Vibharam Laem Chabang Hospital, 7.0km.

Crew change

Repatriation via Bangkok is available. Advance notice on crew member's particulars is required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bangkok International Airport located at Chang Wat Samut Prakan, 102km and Don Mueang International Airport located at Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 142km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Sriracha Oil Terminals are located on the E shore of the Gulf of Thailand, between Sichang Island and the mainland, approximate 120km from Bangkok. The terminals are enclosed within a restricted area into which entry is only permitted for authorised vessels.

The port

The terminals facilities consist of berths for the importation/exportation and internal distribution of petroleum products. There are several buoy moorings and jetties along the coast which belong to various oil marine terminals including, Thai Oil Company, Esso (Thailand) and Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT). The PTT Marine Terminal section lies close S and outside the restricted area and is associated with the gas separation plant.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sriracha?

Compulsory. The pilot and Berthing Master will board at either the Inward or Outward Lightbuoy of the TSS for Laem Chabang.

What time zone is Sriracha in?

Local time at Sriracha is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Sriracha?

The deepest berth listed is at Thai Oil Terminal: 20.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Sriracha?

Port State Control at Sriracha: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sriracha?

The UN/LOCODE of Sriracha is THSRI.

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