PORT AND TERMINAL HANDBOOK

Djibouti Doraleh Port

INTRODUCTION

This document was produced in an effort to provide a reference tool to meet the information needs of users of the Doraleh Port Oil Jetty including the Djibouti Port Authority, ships masters, agents and shore staff.

The document is to be used for advice and information contained herein may be changed periodical

The purpose of this document is to address issues specific to the Doraleh Port Oil Jetty.

PORT AND TERMINAL HANDBOOK

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Doraleh Port

Table of Contents

1. DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................ 6

2. FIRE AND EMERGENCY ....................................................................................................... 7

3. SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................... 8

4. WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 SMOKING.......................................................................................................................................................... 94.2 ALCOHOL/DRUGS............................................................................................................................................. 94.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION........................................................................................................................ 94.4 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING CAMERAS...................................................................................10

5. COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 11

5.1 EARLY COMMUNICATIONS............................................................................................................................. 115.2 SHIP SHORE COMMUNICATION - GENERAL....................................................................................................125.3 SHIP SHORE CHECKLIST AND OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT............................................................................125.4 SHIP SHORE COMMUNICATIONS DURING CARGO OPERATIONS.....................................................................12

6. RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 14

6.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOADING...................................................................................................................... 146.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNLOADING................................................................................................................. 146.3 CODE OF RESPONSIBILITY.............................................................................................................................. 14

7. JETTY OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................ 15

7.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................................................ 157.3 GANGWAYS..................................................................................................................................................... 157.4 CARGO HANDLING......................................................................................................................................... 157.5 MAXIMUM CARGO RECEIVING RATES.....................................................................................................167.6 DRY CERTIFICATES........................................................................................................................................ 167.7 GARBAGE....................................................................................................................................................... 167.8 STORES AND SPARES....................................................................................................................................... 167.9 SMALL RAFT………………………………………………………………………………………………………167.10 SLOPS AND BALLAST FACILITIES………………………………………………………………………………..167.11 BUNKERING FACILITIES………………………………………………………………………………………….177.12 FRESH WATER………………………………………………………………………………………………….17

8. MOORINGS ............................................................................................................................. 18

8.1 GENERAL MOORING GUIDELINES.................................................................................................................. 188.2 MOORINGS...................................................................................................................................................... 188.3 SNAP BACK ZONES......................................................................................................................................... 18

9. SPECIAL REGULATIONS .................................................................................................... 19

9.1 ULLAGING AND SAMPLING............................................................................................................................. 199.2 INERT GAS...................................................................................................................................................... 199.3 IMMOBILISATION............................................................................................................................................ 199.4 PERMIT TO WORK ON BOARD A VESSEL AT THE BERTH...............................................................................199.5 HOT WORK.................................................................................................................................................... 199.6 TESTING RADIO AND RADAR EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................199.7 TANK CLEANING, PURGING AND GAS FREEING.............................................................................................199.8 PERSONNEL ACCESS....................................................................................................................................... 20

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

10. PORT AND BERTH INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS ......................................... 21

10.1 PORT DESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTIONS......................................................................................................2110.2 BERTH DESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTIONS .................................................................................................. 2110.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR BERTHS....................................................................................................22

11. TUGS/MOORING BOATS/PILOTAGE .............................................................................. 23

11.1 TUGS AVAILABLE IN DJIBOUTI PORT............................................................................................................ 2311.2 GENERAL TOWAGE INFORMATION............................................................................................................... 2311.3 PILOTAGE - BOARDING GROUND ................................................................................................................. 2311.4 PILOT BOARDING AREA.............................................................................................................................. 2311.5 PILOT BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS............................................................................................................. 2311.6 PILOT LADDER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 23

APPENDIX 1 CONTACT LIST................................................................................................................................. 25APPENDIX 2 BERTH LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................26APPENDIX 3 MINIMUM MOORING ARRANGEMENT..............................................................................................27APPENDIX 4 BERTH LIMITS - ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS............................................................................28APPENDIX 5 GENERAL LAYOUT OF DJIBOUTI PORT............................................................................................29

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1. DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS

ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals) Fourth edition is the standard reference and basis for all standards and procedures at Doraleh Port Oil Jetty.

Other reference documents are:

OCIMF - Mooring Equipment Guidelines (Second Edition 1997)

MARPOL - IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 as modified by the protocol of 1978.

SOLAS – IMO International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea 1974 and its protocol of 1988.

.AGT Arabian Gulf Terminal

API API Gravity, numerical system used on petroleum products corrected to density and relative density.

ASA American Standards Association

B\L Bill of Lading. Document issued by the cargo supplier stating the quantity of material delivered to the vessel.

DEPTH Water depth (measured from the sea bottom to water surface)

DRAFT Ship depth (measured from the water surface to the deepest part of the ship)

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETD Estimated Time of Departure

HHW High/High Water

OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum

LOA Length over All. (Length of a vessel taken over all extremities)

LOP Letter of Protest

DPOJ Doraleh Port Oil Jetty

SBT Segregated Ballast Tanks

SDWT Summer Dead-weight Tonnes

HDTL Horizon Djibouti Terminal Limited

UKC Under Keel Clearance (Allowance between the deepest parts of a ship to the sea bottom)

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2. FIRE AND EMERGENCY

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DO NOT HESITATE TO RAISE THE ALARM

In the event of the following occurring:

FIRE

EXPLOSION

ESCAPE OR TOXIC and/or FLAMMABLE GASES

ESCAPE OF TOXIC and/or FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

1. RAISE THE ALARM

Sound one or more blasts of the ships whistle each blast of not less than 10 seconds duration, supplemented by a continuous sound of the general alarm system.

2. CONTACT THE BERTH

Telephone numbers: 31 50 30 / 87 96 44

UHF/VHF communication channel: Horizon Djibouti Terminal VHF Channel 12

Djibouti Port Control VHF 12

ACTION-SHIP ACTION-BERTH

Emergency on your ship Emergency on a ship

Raise the alarm Raise the alarm

Cease all cargo/ballast operations and close all valves

Contact ship

Inform berth Cease ail cargo/ballast operations and close all valves

In case of fire, fight fire and prevent from spreading

Stand by to disconnect hoses or loading arms

Stand by to disconnect hoses or loading arms If necessary, stand by to assist fire fighting

Bring engines to standby Inform all ships in the vicinity

Implement berth emergency plan

Emergency on another ship Emergency ashore

Stand by, and when instructed: Raise alarm

Cease all cargo/ballast operations and close all valves

Cease all cargo/ballast operations and close all valves

Disconnect hoses or loading arms In case of fire, fight fire and prevent it from spreading

Bring engines and crew to standby, ready to unberth

If required, stand by to disconnect hoses or loading arms

Implement berth emergency plan

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3. SAFETY

Responsibility for the safe conduct of operations whilst a ship is at this terminal rests jointly with the master of the ship, and the responsible terminal representative. (Terminal Supervisor) Therefore, before operations start, it is incumbent upon both ship and shore that there is full co-operation and understanding of the safety requirements set out in the Ship/Shore Safety Check List, which are based on safe practices widely accepted by the oil and tanker industries.

The master is expected to adhere strictly to these requirements throughout the stay alongside this terminal and HDTL personnel will do likewise and co-operate fully with the ship in the mutual interest of safe and efficient operations.

Before the start of operations, and from time to time thereafter, for our mutual safety, the Terminal Supervisor together with a responsible Ships Officer, will make a routine inspection of the ship to ensure that the questions on the Ship/Shore Safety Check List can be answered in the affirmative. Where corrective action is needed, the terminal may not agree to operations commencing or should they have been started, may require them to be stopped.

Similarly, if the master considers safety is endangered by any action on the part of HDTL engaged staff or by any equipment under HDTL control, the master should demand immediate cessation of operations until the situation is rectified.

Repeated checks of those items marked in the Ship Shore Safety Checklist must be carried out by both ship and shore personnel at the agreed intervals noted in the agreement.

THERE CAN BE NO COMPROMISE WITH SAFETY.

TAKE FIVE

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4. WARNINGS

4.1 Smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the Jetty area and on board vessels alongside except in those spaces on board specifically designated by the Master and jetty controller/shore officer as "Smoking Areas.” Failure to comply with this regulation will involve cessation of operations and may result in the vessel vacating the jetty pending a complete investigation and receipt of written assurance from the Master that effective controls have been established.

Horizon Djibouti Terminal reserves the right, to prohibit smoking, at any time, in any place on board a vessel and adjacent to the jetty area. Smoking is also prohibited in any place within the Terminal and jetty areas, except designated areas as directed.

4.2 Alcohol/Drugs

Masters are advised that operations will cease, when a person or persons involved in operations whose actions are not under proper control as a result of the use of alcohol/drugs and or fatigue.

Operations will not resume until the matter has been reported to and fully investigated by relevant authorities and the Shore Officer considers it safe to do so and delay or cancellation in a vessel's departure could result.

Access to the jetty restricted area for a person(s) similarly suspected of being affected by alcohol/drugs will be denied.

4.3 Environmental Protection

The Master of a vessel berthed at Doraleh Port Oil Jetty must comply with the requirements of MARPOL and:

Not cause or permit refuse of any kind to be discharged from the vessel or its scuppers into port waters.

Not cause or permit a person to pump or discharge any oil, spirit or any flammable liquid into port waters.

Allow the vessel to emit excessive funnel smoke

The Djibouti gendarmerie maritime (Coastguard) has ensuring that no dirty ballast or refuse is discharged from ships. Offenders will be prosecuted’.

Masters are advised they will be charged full costs for any cleanup operations incurred.

The Harbour Master may instruct offending vessels to vacate the berth or prohibit them from returning to Doraleh Port.

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4.4 Electrical Equipment Including Cameras and Mobile Phones

Only approved intrinsically safe or ex rated electrical equipment may be used at the jetty within the hazardous zone about the ship.

Portable Computers, Mobile Phones, Pagers and Cameras must be switched off and may only be used in or on:

Areas on the shore as nominated by the Shore Officer.

Areas on the ship nominated by the Master.

Note: In special circumstances certain types of cameras may be used with the approval of the Master and Shore officer; however, before this approval is given a permit for the use of the camera must be obtained from a certified hot work permit officer.

Use or possession of these devices in other than the areas stated above will be considered as a serious breach of the safety rules.

No attempt shall be made to change a battery for mobile phone, pager, UHF/VHF radio unless it is inside the vessel’s accommodation or a permanent building.

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5. COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 Early Communications.

ETA and pre-arrival messages should be sent to Djibouti Port Harbour Master follows:

Djibouti Port Control / Harbour Master

Tel: +00253 35 12 84 / 35 40 01

Fax: +00253 35 70 78

The initial ETA is to be sent at least 48 hours prior to arrival or immediately on leaving last port whichever is the later prior to arrival.

The ETA should be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to arrival at Doraleh Port pilot station

Information Required From Vessels Prior To Arrival

A) ETA, arrival draft, LOA, Gross tonnage, displacement, number of crew, Port of registry, last port, next port and Health information.

B) Stowage plan for all cargo to be discharged and preferred order of discharge.

C) Maximum freeboard measured from manifold to water surface during discharge.

D) Confirm maximum draft alongside will not exceed 20 metres for berth 1 and 18.5 metres for berth 2.

E) Best estimate of discharge time and discharge rate.

F) Manifolds numbered from forward to be used for discharge.

G) Confirm correct size presentations flanges will be fitted to discharge manifolds.

H) Confirm vessel oil tight and scuppers sealed on arrival.

I) Quantity, origin and stowage of slops.

J) Free water in slops and cargo.

K) Bunker requirements.

L) Bills of Lading metric tonnes, ship’s loaded metric tonnes and densities.

M) Confirm a positive initial metacentric height of not less than 0.15m (corrected for free surface) will be maintained throughout all cargo and ballast operations

Where possible ships proceeding to Djibouti Doraleh Port Oil Jetty to discharge cargoes should forward telephone/fax contact details to Horizon Djibouti Terminal at least 48 hours before the ETA at the berth. Initially this can be accomplished via the agent. Arranging early contact increases efficiency and allows the ship and Shore Officer adequate time to jointly plan for the intending load or discharge, thus taking into consideration operational difficulties or constraints upon either party.

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Djibouti Port Control Tower maintains a listening watch on VHF channel 12. Vessels should establish VHF contact confirming ETA at least two hours before arrival at the pilot boarding area.

5.2 Ship Shore Communication - General

On arrival at the berth a shore officer hand held VHF radio/mobile phone should be given to the ship for use during discharge. This radio/mobile phone will be the primary voice communication link between the vessel and the Jetty Controller or Shore Officer. A secondary means of voice communication for ship/shore operations will be via VHF Channel 12 direct to terminal control room primarily designated for this use. Call Sign: Horizon Djibouti Terminal

Identification of the name of ship should always be included in ship to shore voice communications to avoid misunderstandings.

When using the hand held radios onboard ships it is good practice to stand reasonably close to the ship’s windows to reduce the chance of interference to ship shore communications.

5.3 Ship Shore Checklist and Operational Agreement

On arrival at the berth, the Shore Officer will present each vessel with a copy of the above document folder. The various forms, information and procedures laid out in the document formalise the conduct and procedures governing ship/shore operations at the jetty, which are to be mutually agreed before operations commence. This document is made up from:

Safety Letter to Master

Emergency Procedure Notice

Ship Shore Checklist, (General)

Shore Hose and Pipeline declaration.

Loading and Discharge Plans.

The agreements reached in the document remain in force throughout the time a ship remains alongside the jetty. Any changes made to these agreements during the course of the cargo operation must be again agreed in writing.

All items contained in the ship shore checklist must remain constantly under review however, the ship and shore, must jointly recheck those items requiring formal recheck at agreed intervals. Rechecking should be indicted in the appropriate box by additional ticks. The personnel carrying out the checks should then sign and note the date and time in the appropriate boxes. The maximum period between joint ship and shore rechecking should be no more than 6 hours.

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5.4 Ship Shore Communications during Cargo Operations

Good communications between ship and shore is an integral part of a successful operation. However, during cargo operations, if for any reason it becomes necessary to stop cargo in an emergency, the jetty controller/shore officer should be immediately notified by VHF radio or Talkie Walky of (name of ship) EMERGENCY STOP.

Likewise, ship’s personnel on deck can raise the alarm to shore personnel who can activate the jetty emergency stops.

At this time all pumps must be stopped and manifolds closed until the situation is investigated fully and agreement is made between the Master and Shore Officer to resume operations.

At times when shore tanks are to be filled at a shore stop, the Shore Officer will offer a countdown as agreed between the Shore Officer and Ship’s Officer in pre-discharge discussions. Generally this would be 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes, 2 minutes, and then STOP.

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6. RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATIONS

6.1 Responsibility for Loading

Ship's personnel are advised that responsibility for the loading operation on board the ship rests solely and absolutely with the Master. It is the responsibility of the ship's personnel to operate valves and to ensure safe and secure connection of all transfer apparatus to the ship’s manifold. Ship's personnel are advised that responsibility for the discharge or escape of oil from a vessel rests with the ship. In the event of a prosecution being taken by the appropriate authorities’ heavy penalties together with liability for dispersal costs and damages for pollution damage is provided for by legislation.

6.2 Responsibility for Unloading

Ship's personnel are advised that responsibility for the unloading operation on board the ship rests solely and absolutely with the Master. It is the responsibility of the ship's personnel to control pumping rates, to operate valves and to ensure safe and secure connection of all transfer apparatus to the ship’s manifold. Ship's personnel are advised that responsibility for the discharge or escape of oil from a vessel rests with the ship. In the event of a prosecution being taken by the appropriate authorities’ heavy penalties together with liability for dispersal costs and damages for pollution damage is provided for by legislation.

6.3 Code of Responsibility

Emphasis is placed on the fact that the completion of a safe and successful cargo handling operation is dependent upon effective co-operation and co-ordination and communication (“3 Cs”) between all the parties involved. All operations should be conducted in the spirit of mutual agreement.

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7. JETTY OPERATIONS

7.2 General

All operations at the Doraleh Djibouti Port Oil Jetty are carried out in full accordance with the recommendations of the ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals - Fourth Edition).

7.3 Gangways

The vessel is required to provide a suitable gangway or brow to enable safe access between ship and shore. The vessel is to supply a suitable safety net.

If safe access between ship and shore cannot be provided by gangway onto the jetty, the offside accommodation ladder may be required and access to and from the vessels conducted by launch.

7.4 Cargo Handling

There is a hose manifolds dedicated for particular products presented to the ship.

From seawards the following lines and connections are available:

1 Pipeline dedicated to MGR, 200mm Presentation Flange, and maximum backpressure 10 bars.

2 Pipeline dedicated to AGO, 300mm Presentation Flange, and maximum backpressure 10 bars.

3 Pipeline dedicated to Jet A1. 250mm Presentation Flange and maximum backpressure 10 bars.

4 Pipeline dedicated to HFO. 250mm Presentation Flange and maximum backpressure 10 bars.

5 Pipeline dedicated to LFO. 150mm Presentation Flange and maximum backpressure 7 bars.

6 Pipeline dedicated to Ethanol. 150mm Presentation Flange and maximum backpressure 7 bars.

7 Pipeline dedicated to Molasses. 300mm Presentation Flange and maximum backpressure 10 bars.

8 Pipeline dedicated to LPG. 150mm Presentation Flange and maximum backpressure? Bars.

The shore pipes lines lead from the jetties to Horizon Djibouti Terminal.

The length of all lines is - 16000metres

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7.5 Maximum Cargo Receiving Rates

Product M3/Hour

HFO 1500

Jet-A1 1500

Gas Oil 1500

MGR 1500

LFO 500

Ethanol 500

Molasses 500

LPG 150

Receiving rates are calculated at 7m/sec maximum flow rate on one pipeline to one receiving tank. In some cases product can be received on more than pipeline to two or more tanks at the same time. In this situation receiving rates will be much greater. Actual receiving rates will be agreed upon in the Ship/Shore Safety and Operational Agreement, which will be signed by the Ship’s Officer and Shore Officer before cargo operations.

7.6 Dry Certificates

Dry Certificates will not be issued before or after cargo operations by Horizon Djibouti Terminal staff or SGS Inspector and ITS

7.7 Garbage

Approved garbage reception facilities are not available in Doraleh port.

7.8 Stores and Spares

Stores can be loaded from a jetty using the ship’s lifting gear provided that cargo operations are ceased and appropriate safety precautions are taken. Safety helmets must be worn at all times while crane is in use. Vehicles are not permitted within the wharf approach whilst cargo operations are being conducted.

NOTE: A letter of protest may be issued if the ship loading stores causes any delay to cargo operations.

7.9 Small Craft

Vessels and small craft are not allowed alongside a vessel at the berth without special permission of the shore officer. Stores and spares will not be permitted to be loaded onto the vessel whilst cargo operations are being conducted.

7.10 Slops and Ballast Facilities

There are no facilities for dealing with slops/deballast ashore. For safe manoeuvring of vessels, the harbour master requires all vessels to maintain a reasonable ballast trim. The propeller should be immersed and stern trim not to be excessive.

7.11 Bunkering Facilities

Fuel Oil and Gas Oil Bunkers are available.

7.12 Fresh Water

Fresh water is not available.

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8. MOORINGS

8.1 General Mooring Guidelines

The mooring facilities are designed to permit a tanker to remain safely moored during all expected environmental conditions. Vessels will normally be berthed Doraleh Djibouti Port side to.

2 mooring boats are available for running moorings.

Minimum mooring arrangements are outlined in Appendix 4. The master may increase the number of moorings as required.

8.2 Moorings

Mooring lines of the same size and material must always be used for all leads in the same service, i.e. all springs must be of the same size and material and all breast lines must be of the same size and material. Mixed moorings in the same service are not permitted.

Moorings Loads

- Mooring Dolphin 1 and 2 = 800 KN

-Mooring Dolphin 3 and 4 = 1000 KN

The mooring system is conformed by four 800 KN Double Quick Release Hooks with capstans located on the dolphins 1 and 2 on the Connection Bridge

There are six 800 KN Head Bollards on the Loading Platform 2 as well

8.3 Snap Back Zones

Ship’s mooring lines can pose a great danger to personnel ashore and aboard. Handling of mooring lines has a higher potential accident risk than most other shipboard activities. The most serious danger is snap back, the sudden release of the static energy stored in both synthetic lines and flexible steel wires.

Shore personnel must stay back at least 25metres during berthing and unberthing operations.

Line handlers must stand well clear of the potential path of snap back, which extends to the sides and far beyond the ends of the tensioned line. Figure 8.3 illustrates potential snap back danger zones.

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fig 8.3

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9.0 SPECIAL REGULATIONS

9.1 Ullaging and Sampling

Wherever possible, ullaging and sampling of ships tanks should be achieved by the use of closed sampling equipment. Under no circumstances are shore personnel or SGS/ITS to open any tank or vapour lock without approval from the ship’s officer on duty.

When it is not possible to undertake closed gauging and/or sampling operations, open gauging systems will need to be employed and the precautions detailed in ISGOTT 7.2 (7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.2.4 including Fig 7-1 on page 63) adhered to.

Shore staff and surveyors will draw cargo tank ullages and samples immediately after mooring when safe access to the shore is provided. The master is requested to have adequate personnel and appropriate closed sampling and ullaging equipment available as a priority to facilitate this operation.

9.2 Inert Gas

If a vessel is fitted with an inert gas system then this system must be fully operational (in accordance with Class requirements) and used at all times. In the event that a vessel’s inert gas system is not functioning or not functioning as required, cargo operations must cease immediately and may not resume until the system is repaired or written permission is given from Flag State, Classification Society, Port Authority and Shore Officer.

9. 3 Immobilisation

May be permitted upon application to the Harbour Master and with the permission of the Shore Officer. A detailed description of the work being undertaken and an estimation of the actual time of immobilisation will be required. Generally, engines must be retained on a maximum of 15 minutes notice of readiness.

9.4 Permit to Work on Board a Vessel at the Berth

When any repair or maintenance is to be done on board a vessel moored at the berth, the Master must inform the Shore Officer in writing. Agreement should be reached on the safety precautions to be taken, with due regard to the nature of the work.

9.5 Hot Work

Generally hot work is not permitted at the berth. In extenuating circumstances hot work may be permitted. Before undertaking hot work, permission must be granted by the Port Authority and Shore Officer. All hot work permits to be counter signed by Port Authority, Shore Officer, authorised hot work permit signatory and Ship’s Master. Hot work is usually restricted to engine room and boiler spaces

9.6 Testing Radio and Radar Equipment

Permission to test radio and radar equipment is only permitted by a permit signed jointly by the shore officer, the Master and the technician responsible.

9.7 Tank Cleaning, Purging and Gas Freeing

The Master of any vessels requiring to clean, purge or gas free tanks which have previously contained liquid hydrocarbons, must obtain permission from the Port Authority and Shore Officer.

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9.8 Personnel Access

For entry and exit from the Djibouti Doraleh Port, visitors, contractors and crewmembers are required to report to the Port Security guard at the restricted area. If visitors are expected, arrangements must be made with Port Security to arrange the necessary port pass.

The security departments also maintain constant 24-hour shore patrol to ensure security.

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10. PORT AND BERTH INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS

10.1 Port Description and Restrictions

There are two anchorages off the port. The holding ground is good, sand and mud. Extra vigilance should be taken during the KHAMSIN winds, from June to end of August from the Westly direction.

Leading marks and lights are provided.

The width of the entrance of channel is huge.

The density of water in Djibouti Doraleh Port is 1025.

The maximum depth of water at the entrance of channel is 30 metres.

The maximum depth of water in the turning outside basin is 30 metres.

Ways

Length of cause way: 1.060 meters

Length of trestle: 195.50 meters

10.2 Berth Description and Restrictions

The Djibouti Doraleh Port is a tee head jetty consisting of a concrete platform with steel piles, concrete and steel mooring dolphins, and shore mooring points for head and stern lines. Refer to Appendix 3.

Jetty position: 11°36, 174 NORD

Pilot Boarding ground: 043°04, 831 EAST

Beth in the channel: 30 metres

Platform 1

Length: 71 meters

Capacity: 5000 DWT to 80 000 DWT

Numbers of bollards: 10 (hook with capstone)

Numbers of founders: 06

Maximum depth: 20 meters

Platform 2

Length: 56 meters

Capacity: 1000 DWT to 30 000 DWT

Numbers of bollards: 10 (hook with capstone)

Numbers of founders: 08

Maximum depth: 18.5 meters

Maximum LOA for vessels at berth n°1 is 300 metres

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Maximum LOA for vessels at berth n° 2 is 180 meters

The maximum depth of water at the berth 1 is 20metres.

The maximum depth of water at the berth 2 is 18.5 metres.

The maximum permitted draft for the berth 1 is 20 metres.

The maximum permitted draft for the berth 2 is 17 metres.

Vessels arriving on maximum draft may not be berthed at low water

Minimum under keel clearance alongside is 1/10 of the arrival draft.

The Jetty is designed for a maximum size of fully laden tanker of 40,000 DWT, although partially laden tankers of up to 80,000 DWT may be accepted at the discretion of the Harbourmaster, and will be dependent on weather conditions at the time.

There is no restriction on minimum size of vessel.

10.3 Environmental Criteria for Berths

Cargo operations must be stopped when wind speeds exceed an average speed of 30 knots/h, and hoses must be disconnected at 35 knots/h wind speed. Berthing and unberthing movements are may be delayed above 25 knots/h.

Environmental parameters are included in Appendix 4.

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11 Tugs/Mooring Boats/Pilotage

The following tugs/mooring boats are available for mooring and unmooring purposes at this port.

VESSEL’S ASSISTANCE

Pilotage, towage, lamanage

3 - Pilots boat “ETOILE, ALI SABIEH, RAS BIR”

4 - Mooring launches, “DORALE, ASEYLA, DOUDA and RAS EIRO”

1 - High performance deep-sea tug-2200 HP “RAS DUAN”

2 - Semi-tugs “RAS SYAN” & “TADJOURAH”

3 - Tugs “BAB EL MANDEB”, “MOUSSA BOUH”, “RAS DUAN” 

3 - Tugs high performance deep sea tug

a) Sultan Habib Ahmed-4750 HP

b) Sultan Houmed Boko-4750 HP

c) Ras Dyan – 2467 HP

d) Moussa Bouh Robleh- 2467 HP

e) Bab El-Mandeb-2200 HP

11.1 General Towage Information

Vessels are required to rig a towing wire on the offshore side of the ship, both fore and aft. This is to be tended throughout the stay alongside the vessel to ensure the eye remains approximately 1metre above the water level.

11.2 Pilotage – Pilot Boarding Ground

Pilots are available on a 24 hr basis. Ships requiring a pilot should call "Djibouti Port Control" on VHF Ch 12 at least two hours before arrival at the pilot boarding station.

Pilots will board from fast launches marked "Pilots". The launches are equipped with VHF Radio and listen on VHF Ch 12 call sign "Djibouti Port ".

Outbound ships should advise the pilot at least one hour prior to departure. Masters should obtain Master's report from the inward pilot and return it completed to the inward pilot son after the pilot boards. Masters are advised that outward pilots cannot take the ship to sea, without first sighting valid Immigration Clearance.

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11.3 Pilot Boarding Area

The pilot boarding area is located 2 - 3 Kilometres North of the Breakwater entrance.

Pilot Boarding ground: 11°40, 20 North

043° 05, 20 East

Depth in the channel 30 Meters

11.4 Pilot Boarding Arrangements

Pilots will normally meet and embark incoming vessels at the above-mentioned Pilot Boarding Area, but vessels may be instructed to approach the breakwater entrance by Port Control.

Masters are reminded to provide a safe lee.

11.5 Pilot Ladder requirements

The following points are stressed:-

1. The rigging of pilot ladders and the embarkation of pilots thereby shall be supervised by a responsible officer of the ship.

2. Every pilot ladder shall be secured in a position clear of any possible discharges from the ship, and so that each step rests firmly against the ship's side.

3. Every pilot ladder shall be secured in a position where the pilot can gain convenient access to the ship after climbing not less than 1.5m and more than 9.0m.

4. Whenever the distance from the water to the point of access to the ship exceeds 9m, access to the ship shall be by means of an accommodation ladder or equally safe and convenient means.

5. A light shall be provided at night, so that the pilot ladder overside and also the position where the pilot boards the ship shall be adequately lit.

6. Lifebuoy and heaving line should be available at the ladder.

7. If a pilot hoist is provided as the method of access, it must be an 'approved' type, complying with the recommendations of the 'International Maritime Pilots Association' .

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Appendix 1. CONTACT LIST

The primary contact for all emergencies in the first instance will be via the VHF radio to the Shore Officer. Horizon Djibouti Terminal VHF Channel 12. Port VHF 12

NOTE:

CONTACT TELPHONE No. (area code 253)

PID General Manager 35 10 31 / 35 23 31

HORIZON DJIBOUTI TERMINAL 87 96 44 / 36 50 00 / 31 50 30

Port control / Duty officer 35 12 84 VHF 12 and 16

Port Secure 35 78 36

Port Immigration 35 02 89

Quarantine 35 12 84

Ambulance (emergency) 35 05 22

Fire Brigade (emergency) 35 05 22

Police 17

Hospital (Hospital emergency) 35 27 12

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Appendix 2. BERTH LAYOUT and DESCRIPTION

Appendix 3. MINIMUM MOORING ARRANGEMENT

Appendix 4 BERTH LIMITS – ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

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Appendix 5 General Layout of Djibouti Port

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