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PORTUGAL

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Portugal

GENERAL: (See Plan)

GEO-POLITICAL:Capital City: Lisbon.Nationality: Portuguese.Population: 10,000,000.COMMUNICATIONS:International Direct Dial Code: 351.Number of Internal Airports: 40.Major Languages Spoken: Portuguese.ECONOMY:Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) of 100 Cents.Exchange: (as of July 2002)

US$ 1.00 � EUR 1.02EUR 1.00 � US$ 0.98

Main Industries: Textiles and footware; wood pulp; paper; cork;metalworking; oil refining; chemicals; fish canning; wine and tourism.ENVIRONMENT:Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200 n.m. or to the depth ofexploitation. Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m.Coastline Extent: 1,793 km.Climate: Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in the north, warmer anddrier in the south.Natural Resources: Fish; Forests; Tungsten; iron ore; uranium ore;marble; arable land and hydropower.Average Temperatures:

Month High LowJanuary 14� C 8� CJune 25� C 15� CSeptember 26� C 17� C

AVEIRO: 40.39 N. 08.45 W. (See Plan)

PORT LIMITS: A vessel is considered ‘‘arrived’’ when she is 3 milesfrom the piers.DOCUMENTS:

5 Crew Lists.4 Lists of Passengers Disembarked.2 Lists of Passengers in Transit.5 Cargo Manifests.1 Manifest of Cargo in Transit.1 Provisions List and Spares.2 Health Certificates.2 Dangerous Cargo Lists (when applicable).2 Lists of Articles held by the Crew.

PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels of 200 g.r.t. and above, availablethroughout 24 hours.Pilots address: Departmento de Pilotagem do Porto de Aveiro, Barra,3830-750 Gafanha da Nazare. Tel: �351 (234) 369429. Fax: �351(234)369244. Email: [email protected] VHF Channels 14 and 16.

At least 3 hours notice of ETA required by VHF or telephone.In normal conditions of weather and sea, the area of boarding is usually

1 nautical mile N.W. of the North Pier. If not possible to board in thisarea the pilot boat will guide the vessel across the bar. If weather andsea do not allow this, vessel will be guided by VHF Channel 14 and takethe Pilot between piers.

There are 3 pilot boats, 1�18 m., 1�12 m. and 1�8 m. They haveblack hull and white superstructure, identified with a ‘‘P’’. All boats displaya white flag surrounded by narrow blue strip, with a black ‘‘P’’ in thecentre.ANCHORAGES: Authorised Anchorages: The Port of Aveiro has2 adjacent waiting anchorages, in the following areas:

Vessels loaded with non-hazardous cargoes in area betweenLong. 8� 50.00' W. and Long. 8� 48.50' W., and Lat. 40� 39.00' N. andLat. 40� 41.50' N.

Vessels with hazardous cargoes in area between Long. 8� 51.50' W.and Long. 8� 50.00' W., and Lat. 40� 39.00' N. and Lat. 40� 41.50' N.Prohibited Anchorages: It is forbidden to drop anchor inside the port,except in cases of emergency or with the permission of the MaritimeAuthority.RESTRICTIONS: Depth at bar 8.0 m. to 11.0 m. Tidal variation 3.0 m.Vessels loaded with IMO Class 1-7 cargoes and tankers loaded withClass 2 and 3 cargoes are restricted to entering and sailing only duringdaylight. Sailing at night may be restricted depending on weather andtidal conditions. No entry during thick fog.MAX. SIZE: LOA and draft are regulated by Port Captain’s NoticeNo. 01/2002.North Terminal: Length 200 m., depth 10 m. at Chart Datum.South Terminal: Length 150 m., depth 7 m. at Chart Datum.Liquid Bulk Terminal: Length 110 m., depth 8 m. at Chart Datum.HEALTH: Usual international health regulations to be observed. FreePratique automatic for vessels coming from other Portuguese ports.VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’.VTS: Pilot office has an ARPA x-band with electronic/digital chart thatcan provide shore based pilotage when required.

The port is currently developing a VTS system that will have coverageextending to 8 nautical miles from the port entrance.TUGS: There are 5 tugs available (Tinita: 1�400 h.p., 1�1,300 h.p. and1�2,200 h.p. Rebogues e Transportes Maritimos: 1�145 h.p. and1�400 h.p.).BERTHING:

Length Depth at CD(m.) (m.)

North Terminal 650 10South Terminal 400 7

Length Depth at CD(m.) (m.)

Bulk Liquid Terminal:No. 20 110 8No. 22 110 8No. 23 110 8

Fishing Fleet Port:Offshore 940 4 – 5High Seas 1,950 6

CRANES: North Terminal: 1�12 tonne and 1�39 tonne gantry cranesand 1�80 tonne mobile crane.South Terminal: 1�6 tonne and 1�12 tonne gantry cranes and1�45 tonne mobile crane.BULK CARGO FACILITIES: See ‘‘Cranes’’.STEVEDORES: Advise ship’s Agent 24 hours before vessel’s arrival.Working hours: 0800 – 2400, overtime possible.MEDICAL: Hospital and clinics in town. Advance notice not required.Required vaccination certificate, and when ship comes from affectedregions, also yellow fever certificate.TANKERS: The following facilities are served by 3 jetties with a depthof 8 m. at Chart Datum (CD). A fourth pier owned by the Port Authorityis currently out of service.

Besfor. Handle methanol. Tel: �351 (234) 390700. Fax: �351 (234)390701. Email: [email protected]

Cires. Handle vinyl chloride. Tel: �351 (234) 811200. Fax: �351(234)811204. Email: [email protected]

Petrogal. Handle fuel oil. Tel: �351 (234) 390230. Fax: �351 (234)365795. Email: [email protected]

Dow Portugal. Handle aniline, mono-nitrobenzene and otherchemicals. Tel: �351 (234) 811000. Fax: �351 (2345) 811092.Email: [email protected]

Cruz and Co. Handle bulk wine. Tel: �351 (234) 367047.Email: [email protected]

Uniteca. Handle chemicals. Tel: �351 (2345) 810300. Fax: �351(234) 810306. Email: [email protected]

APD – Quimica. Handle chemicals. Tel: �351 (234) 367044.Fax: �351 (234) 365800.

Also see ‘‘Berthing’’.DENSITY: Approximately 1025.FRESH WATER: Supplied from quay at 20 t.p.h. or by road tanker.FUEL: Available by road tanker. Otherwise from Petrogal’s private quay(pipeline).CONSULS: Nearest Oporto, 70 km.REPAIRS: All types of repairs can be carried out.DRY DOCKS: 1 Dry dock (100 m. � 18 m.) for vessels up to 3,000 d.w.t.and 1 floating dock for vessels up to 1,200 d.w.t.SURVEYORS: Cargo and ship surveyors available.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By crew.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 125 grams tobacco, and 1 bottlewine/spirits for each man.REPATRIATION: Possible. If crew member has letter from Master ofvessel, 40% discount allowed on fare.AIRPORT: Oporto Francisco Sa Carneiro International Airport,approximately 70 km. Lisbon Portela Airport, approximately 250 km.Both served by regular airlines covering all the world.TIME: GMT (last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March); GMT plus1 hour (last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Local Holiday (movable – Monday afterEaster); Liberty’s Day (25th April); Worker’s Day (1st May); Portugal’sDay (10th June); Religious Holiday (15th August); Corpus Christi(movable); Proclamation of the Republic (5th October); All Saint’s Day(1st November); Independence of Portugal (1st December); ImmaculateConception (8th December); Christmas Day. No work allowed onChristmas Day and New Year’s Day.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Call 112 for all services.TELEPHONES: Not available on board.SERVICES: Ship repairs, fresh water, towage, provisions, repatriation,gyro/radio repairs, fumigation, bunkering, medical, surveys, divers.BANKS: Lloyd’s Bank and Portuguese Banks.STORING: See ‘‘Prelims’’.

1. Yes.2. No interference with cargo work.3. Yes.4. Yes.5. –6. Yes.

SHIP SUPPLY SERVICE: Available. Contact agent.SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew members going ashore will need aspecial card issued by Customs Officer and Maritime Authority. Ship’sAgent takes these cards aboard, where they are completed inaccordance with Crew List. See ‘‘Lisbon’’.GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Service available, 0.8 cu.m. containers,provided alongside by Port Authority.WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Slop reception, according to MARPOL.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Club Stella Maris, Av. Bacalhoeiros 354, Gafanhada Nazare, 3830 Ilhavo, Tel: �351 (234) 367012.DELAYS: As a tidal port, arrivals and sailings are subject to tides. Delaysmay occur owing to bad weather, especially during the Winter months.DEVELOPMENTS: Dry Bulk Terminal: The terminal will have2 specialised areas, one handling agro-bulk, having a quay frontage of450 m. and a depth of 12.0 m. at Chart Datum, and the other handlingcement and clinker, having a quay frontage of 350 m. and a depth of12.0 m. at CD. Total storage will be 260,000 sq.m. Completion isscheduled for 2005.North Quay Extension: The quay will be extended by a further 250 m.to a total of 900 m. Completion is scheduled for mid-2003.

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Ro-Ro Terminal: The terminal is to be constructed on the Eastern bankof the future South basin of the North terminal. It will occupy an area of138,000 sq.m. and have a quay length of 450 m. Completion isscheduled for mid-2003.Bulk Liquid Terminal: The terminal will handle bulk liquids at 3 berthswith a depth of 12.0 m. at CD. Completion is scheduled for 2004.Specialised Fish Terminal: A specialist facility is to be built at QuayNo. 12 including a 160 m. shed for handling fish. Completion isscheduled for end 2003 early 2004.Fishing Harbour: A new harbour is to be constructed next to the currentoffshore harbour. Completion is scheduled for end 2003 early 2004.AUTHORITY: Port Authority: APA Administracao do Porto de AveiroSA, Edificio 9, Forte da Barra, PO Box 91, 3834-908 Gafanha daNazare, Portugal. Tel: �351 (234) 393300, 393355. FAX: �351 (234)393398/9. Email: [email protected]: www.portodeaveiro.pt Contact: Dr. Raul Martins, President.Maritime Authority: Capitania do Porto de Aveiro, Forte da Barra,PO Box 5, 3834-908 Gafanha da Nazare, Portugal. Tel: �351 (234)397230. Fax: �351 (234) 397231. Contact: Captain Felicia Moreira,Port Captain.

FARO: 37.00 N. 07.55 W. (See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:1 Maritime Declaration of Health.1 Vaccination List.1 Crew List.1 Passenger List (In Transit).1 Passenger List (Disembarking).1 Dangerous Cargo List (EEC Directive 93/75 dated

13th September 1993).1 Ship’s Register.

International Tonnage Certificate (1969).PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Notice of ETA and request for Pilot must bemade at least 24 hours in advance to Nacional Institute of Port Pilotage,Ave. 5 de Outobro No. 66-90, 8000 Faro. Tel: 351-89-804605.Fax: 351-89-812903.

Pilots on VHF Channels 16 and 14.ANCHORAGES: Anchorage ‘‘ZV’’ (Sta. Maria Cable – 323�) and (EastBreakwater – 264�).MAX. SIZE: LOA 110 m., max. draft 6.4 m.

Vessels over 110 m. LOA must obtain permission from Port Authoritybefore berthing.VHF: Contact radio station on Channel 14, Channel 29 for private calls.

Pilots on Channels 16 and 14.TUGS: 2�400 h.p.BERTHING: One cargo berth: Length 200 m., depth 7.9 m.CRANES: 2�6 tons and 1�12 tons capacity.STEVEDORES: Ordered by Port Operators.MEDICAL: Faro Hospital, 1.5 km.TANKERS: One tanker berth: Length 110 m., depth 7.0 m.FRESH WATER: Available.FUEL: Available.FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Two fire engines available.REPAIRS: Repairs possible.

Contact: Pesrep, S.A. Tel: 702162. Fax: 702192.Rodrigues and Almeida, Ltd. Tel: 705280.

SURVEYORS: Peritosul – Superintendencia e Peritagens, Lta., CaisComercial, Apt. 77, 8003 Faro Cedex. Tel: 803551. Fax: 27711.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spiritsper man.REPATRIATION: Possible.AIRPORT: Faro Airport, 8 km.HOLIDAYS: Local holiday: September 7th (City Day).POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Tel: 822022. Ambulance,Tel: 822122. Fire, Tel: 822122. Emergency, Tel: 115.AUTHORITY: Junta Autonoma dos Portos de Sotavento do Algarve,Rua Conselheiro Bivar 68, 8000 Faro, Portugal. Tel: 351-89-822025.FAX: 351-89-812758. Contact: Luis Manuel Pedro Ines, Port Director.

FIGUEIRA DA FOZ: 40.09 N. 08.52 W. (See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:Health Certificate (Pilot supplies form).

5 Crew Lists.4 Lists of Passengers Disembarking.2 Lists of Passengers in Transit.5 Cargo Manifests.1 Manifest of Cargo in Transit.

Provision and Spares List.2 Bill of Lading.

PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Send ETA to Agent by cable 24 hours beforearrival. Vessels should arrive 2 hours before high tide. Call Figueira Pilotson VHF Channels 16 and 14, from 0900 hrs. – 1200 hrs. and 1400 hrs.– 1700 hrs.

Await Pilot 0.5 miles from the piers.ANCHORAGES: South of N.W. Azimuth of North Pier, at a distance ofmore than 0.5 miles.RESTRICTIONS: No service available between 2400 hrs. and sunrise.MAX. SIZE: Max. draft up to 5.5 m. (weather permitting). Maximumlength 110 m.HEALTH: Free Pratique authorised for vessels coming from other Portsin Mainland Portugal. For vessels coming from other countries, HealthDeclaration supplied by the Pilot must be filled in.VHF: Radio Foz listens on Channel 16, Monday to Friday from 0900 hrs.– 1230 hrs. and 1400 hrs. – 1730 hrs.

Figueira Pesca listens on Channels 16 and 3, from 0600 hrs. –2400 hrs. Monday to Friday, and 0600 hrs. – 1300 hrs. Saturday.

TUGS: 1�350 h.p. and 1�396 h.p. Tugs compulsory for vessels of LOAmore than 80 m.BERTHING: The port is in the mouth of the Mondego River. Theanchorage is in sand and outside the harbour.General Cargo Terminal: Length 462 m. Depth 5 m.Solid Bulk Terminal: Length 180 m., depth 7.0 m.Lay-up Quay: Length 250 m.Depths on Bar: MHW 11.0 m. MLW 8.5 m.There is about 2,000 m. of quayage for small ships and fishing craft.CRANES:

4�6 tons at 24 m. and 12 tons at 20 m. (electric).3�3 tons at 24 m. and 6 tons at 20 m. (electric).1�1.5 tons at 24 m. and 3 tons at 16 m. (electric).1�2.3 tons at 16 m. and 16 tons at 3 m. (mobile).1�50 tons at 23 m. (maximum – mobile) for containers.1�52.5 tons at 23 m. (normal operation) or 72.5 tons at 17 m.

(maximum – mobile), with spreaders for containers up to 40 ft.20�3/25 ton forklift trucks.

STEVEDORES: Advise Agent 24 hours before arrival.MEDICAL: No prior advice is necessary. All medical facilities available.DENSITY: About 1020.FRESH WATER: Each quay has its own installations.FUEL: Only diesel available.CONSULS: France, Spain and United Kingdom.REPAIRS: There are two shipyards and repair facilities, also a slipwayfor ships up to 3,000 tons.SURVEYORS: Class surveyors and cargo surveyors available.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Work usually done by crew.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: No limit, but must be declared.REPATRIATION: No difficulty in crew repatriation.TIME: From last Sunday in September till last Sunday in March GMTand the rest of the year GMT plus 1 hour.HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Good Friday; 25th April; 1st May; CorpusChristi (movable); 10th June; 24th June; 15th August; 5th October;All Saint’s Day (1st November); 1st December; 8th December;24th December; 25th December.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: �351 (33) 422022;Ambulance Tel: 112; Fire Tel: �351 (33) 422030, 402800.SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Lisbon’’.GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Available.WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Available.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris.DELAYS: As a tidal port and depending on drafts, arrivals and sailingssubject to tides. Delays may occur owing to bad weather, especiallyduring Winter months.DEVELOPMENTS: Dredging of the bar and main channel are beingcarried out in order to maintain depths of 9.0 m. – 7.0 m.

Construction of a new container terminal is expected to commence in2003 and completed in 2005.AUTHORITY: Instituto Portuario do Centro, Avenida de Espanha,3080 Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Tel: �351 (233) 402910. FAX: �351(233) 402920. Email: [email protected] Contact: Vitor ManuelRamos da Costa, President. Captain Rocha Cabecas, Operations andPort Safety Manager. Fonseca Garcia, Maritime Authority.

LEIXOES, including Oporto and Douro River:41.11 N. 08.42 W. (See Plan)

LOCATION:Leixoes: Lat. 41� 11' N., Long. 08� 42' W.Oporto: Lat. 41� 09' N., Long. 08� 37' W.DOCUMENTS:

Health Certificate.6 Crew Lists.2 Stores Lists.2 Crew Effects Lists.

Maritime Declaration of Health.Ship’s Register.Safety Equipment Certificate.Load Line Certificate.Safety Radio Certificate.

5 Manifests and 1 Bill of Lading concerning cargo to be discharged.1 Transit Manifest, if cargo in transit exists.

APPROACHES: Leixoes:By day: Vessels coming from the North should take due heed of theOrca Rock situated 130 m. beyond the Northern Quay on the parallel41� 10' 37" N. and should pass to the South of the breakwater light.By night: Vessels approaching the port should be guided by the lightsof the breakwater and then by the lights of the lighthouse, positioned atthe heads of the North and South Moles of the Port, placing the Lecalighthouse in the middle of them.Entrance Channel: The width of the port entrance between the headsof the breakwaters is 220 m.; in the foreport the channel widens to500 m., from the entrance for 240 m. and is reduced again towards theentrance of Dock No. 1 to 113 m. By dredging, the depths are maintainedat 10 m. The width of the entrance to Dock No. 2 is 58 m.PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for entry and leaving, with theexception of coastal vessels and national flag craft up to 500 g.t., coastaland local fishing vessels and pleasure craft. Available day and night inLeixoes, but in Oporto only between sunrise and sunset, and thendependent upon sea conditions. Vessels must communicate their ETAa minimum of 12 hours prior to arrival and confirm again 4 hours inadvance. Departures must be communicated 2 hours ahead between0800 hrs. and 1930 hrs. This must be done via the Vessel Co-OrdinationStation. After 1930 hrs. communications must be announced through theport’s Vessel Traffic Service Station (VTS). Pilotage services areprovided by the Port Authority. The Pilotage Department works withpermanent listening watch on VHF Channel 14.


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Pilot boat recognition:By day – black hull, with the letter ‘‘P’’ or Pilotos painted in white. Also

a flag may be hoisted which is white, lined in blue, and with a blackletter ‘‘P’’ in the centre.

By night – a white light at the top of the mast forward and lower downa red light.Call-up Signals:

To call Pilot – Letter ‘‘G’’ flag by day and night, firstly a beam of lightevery 15 minutes followed by a night light (Morse lamp) sending a seriesof short flashes for 1 minute periods. Any vessel may sound 3 long burstson the ship’s whistle or siren day or night to request a Pilot.

Pilots on VHF Channels 12, 14 and 16.Also see ‘‘VHF’’.

ANCHORAGES: Douro River:Outside the Port: Vessels may await entry, anchoring to the North of

the alignment of the bar entrance lights of the Douro River in an areadefined by the Leca alignment beacons, and the N.E. side of the Leixoesbreakwater. In this area, the depths vary between 16 m. and 21 m.

The anchorage is not safe in certain weather conditions.Leixoes:

Outside the Port: Vessels can await entry, anchoring outside a radiusof half a mile from the head of the breakwater to the West, and with anEastern limit as the Leca alignment beacons.

Anchorage is not safe during bad weather.Inside the port: Vessels can anchor in the foreport for loading and/or

unloading.RESTRICTIONS: Douro: Subject tide and bar conditions.The main alignments of the bar, are as follows:

1. Tres Orelhas (a pillar with 3 battlements on the upper part, locatedat Sobreiras) or Marca Nova do Mato, on the Anjo (an archwayon the Tower of S. Miguel da Cantareira).

2. Tres Orelhas by Marca Nova da Cantareira (light on iron column).Marking of navigation channel – The channel is defined by 8 buoys.Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.

MAX. SIZE: Douro River: Permitted draft on entering the port, variablewith the state at the bar is from 18 ft. to 19 ft. (MHWS) and 16 ft. to 17 ft.(MHWN).

The height of the tide of the port is: Average during Spring tides 2.30 m;average during Neap tides 1.80 m.

At times and particularly during the months of January, February andDecember, normal movement of vessels is affected by the rough seawhich in conjunction with the river current causes frequent variation, bothin the width and in the depth of the access channel, and necessitatesannual dredging in order to guarantee conditions of navigability.Leixoes: Cargo Vessels: Max. depth 11.0 m. at Chart Datum.Tankers: Max. depth 14.0 m. at Chart Datum.

Also see ‘‘Berthing’’ and ‘‘Tankers’’.HEALTH: Free Pratique authorised for vessels coming from other portsin mainland Portugal. For vessels coming from other countries HealthDeclaration supplied by the Pilot must be filled in, and delivered to theAgent. Radio Pratique also available.VHF: The following frequencies are used within the port:

Ship-to-Shore Channels 1, 4, 11, 20, 63, 81, 84Harbour Common Channel 12 *Pilotage Channel 14Port Authority Channels 18, 68Navigation Control Channels 61, 64, 79, 80Tugs ** Channels 9, 10

* Channel monitored throughout 24 hours.** Working at reduced power.VTS: Leixoes VTS Station: Operated by the Administration of the Portsof the Douro and Leixoes, it is equipped with radar for control and supportto navigation, and has a range of 30 miles radius.

Call on VHF Channel 12.TUGS: Normally join the vessel.Leixoes: 4 tugs (2�2,400 h.p. and 2�2,800 h.p.). In the outer harbourup to 700 g.t., no tug required; from 700 up to 1,800 g.t. 1 tugcompulsory. Over 1,800 g.t., 2 or more tugs required.Douro River: As a rule service necessary on arrival/sailings. Thus theyjoin the vessel after passing the bar.BERTHING: Douro River: Gaia Quay: Length 280 m. Depth 6 m. EstivaQuay: Length 80 m. Depth 3.5 m. – 5.5 m.

In addition there are private facilities of Secil (4 cement silos, totalcapacity 12,000 tons) and upstream the Sardoura Quay length 160 m.,Riguo-Lamego Quay length 180 m., Pinhau Quay with floating platform,Pocinho Quay length 30 m. and Barca de Alua Quay comprising of afloating platform.Leixoes Outer Harbour: The depth of water at the entrance and in thecentre of the outer harbour is 10.0 m. at MLWS; Maximum rise of tides3.99 m.; Minimum rise of tides 0.07 m.; Total water area 117.36 ha.;breadth of entrance (harbour) 220.05 m.; breadth of entrance (DockNo. 1) 113.0 m.Dock No. 1: Length of North Quay 487 m.; South Quay 551 m.;maximum depth 10.0 m. at Chart Datum (CD).Dock No. 2: Length of North Quay 670 m. and South Quay 743 m.;maximum depth 11.0 m.South Mole: Length of Quay 370 m.; depth 6.6 m. at CD.Ro-Ro Terminal: Quay with a usable length of 145 m., max. ramp width22.0 m. and max. depth of water of 10.0 m.Dock No. 4: Length of quay 500 m., depth 11.0 m. at CD.Fishing Harbour: The harbour is located on the South side of the harbourand has 3 quays totalling 1,890 m. with depth of 4 m. at CD.CRANES: Leixoes: Dock No. 1: 1�45/94 tons on the North side and5�6.2 tons and 2�16/40 tons on the South side.Dock No. 2: 9�6.2 tons and 2�5/15 tons on the North side, and1�31.8 tons, 2�12/18 tons, 9�6.2 tons and 2�12/18 tons on the Southside.Dock No. 4: 2�6.2 tons and 2�15 tons.South Mole: 3�6.2 tons.CRUISE FACILITIES: There is a 840 sq.m. cruise terminal located atDock No. 1 North side. It is capable of handling up to 15,000 passengers.

BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Grain Terminal: Empresas de SilosPortuarios SA. Tel: �351 (22) 995 4349. Fax: �351 (22) 995 4474.

Loading and unloading of cereals and their by-products are handledat Berth No. 4. There are 2�15 ton cranes available. Total grain silostorage capacity of 105,000 tons and warehousing of 15,000 tons.

Grain products can be handled at other berths.Solid Bulk Facilities: Solid bulk, such as paving slabs and scrap metal,are handled at Dock No. 1 South quay.CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: South Side: 540 m. of usablequays with a depth of 12.0 m. and 110 m. of quay with a depth of 11.0 m.The total open storage area for containers is 16 hectares. It is equippedwith a 35 ton gantry crane, 4�35 ton transtainers, front loading stackers,208 reefer points and capacity for 12,000 TEU.

Equipment used at both terminals include 2 forklifts of 25 tons capacityand 2 container handlers with front line spreaders of 7 tons capacity forempty containers.North Side: 360 m. of usable quay with a depth of 10.0 m. and 145 m.of quay with a depth of 6.0 m. Its usable open area for containers is6.0 hectares. It is equipped with 2�35 ton gantry cranes, 5�35 tontranstainers, 96 reefer points and capacity for 3,000 TEU.BRIDGES: Bridge at Leixoes between Docks No. 1 and 2 openingregularly.STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agents according to berth and cargo.MEDICAL: Masters to advise by radio prior to arrival if medicalattendance is required on board. Hospital facilities available.TANKERS: Petroleos de Portugal E.P. (Petrogal): Terminal Operator.Tel: �351 (22) 999 2700. Fax: �351 (22) 998 2190.Pier A: Max. 100,000 g.t., depth of water 14.0 m., max. draft 44.5 ft. (withdredging), max. length 250 m. Daylight berthing only.Pier B: Max. 27,000 .g.t., max. draft 30 ft., max. length 200 m. Berthingat night possible. Depth of water 10.0 m., depth in approaches 7.7 m.Pier C: Max. 5,000 g.t., max. draft 19 ft., max. length 100 m. Berthingat night possible. Depth of water 6.0 m.Products Handled:

Product CapacityLoad/

Discharge Hoses(t.p.h.) (in.)

Pier A:Crude Oil 10,000 Discharge 4�12Crude Oil 2,000 Load 4�12Gas Oil 1,500 Load 1�12Fuel Oil 2,000 Load 1�12, 1�10Naphtha 1,200 Load 1�10

Pier B:Crude Oil 4,000 Load 2�10Gas Oil 1,500 Load 1�10Fuel Oil 2,000 Load 1�10Gasoline 700 Load 2�10Petrol (Jet) 400 Load 1�8Lub Oil 300 Load 1�6Benzine 350 Load 1�8Toluene 350 Load 1�8Octoxylene 350 Load 1�8Paraxylene 350 Load 1�8

Pier C:Fuel Oil 2,000 Load 2�8Gas Oil 1,500 Load 1�8Gasoline 700 Load 2�8Petrol (Jet) 400 Load 1�8Lub Oil 300 Load 1�6LPG 200 Load 1�6LPG/B 200 Load 1�6

Moorings: Vessels are to be moored with following lines, as a minimum:Pier Head Lines Breast Lines Springs

Fore Aft Fore Aft Fore AftA 4 4 2 2 2 2B 3 3 2 2 1 1C 3 3 – – 1 1

Companhia Portuguesa Petroleos Lda. (CEPSA): Tel: �351 (22)939 0500. Fax: �351 (22) 937 5621.Loading/unloading of vessels is carried out at Dock No. 2 South dockand Pier B in the oil harbour. There are 2 pipelines connecting eachberth from the terminal to the storage facility, with a total capacity of61,000 tons. Cargoes handled are asphalt and fuel oil.Shell Portuguesa S.A.: Tel: �351 (22) 938 4143. Fax: �351 (22)938 4458.

Bitumen is handled at the South breakwater, storage capacity of65,000 tons.POLLUTION: Pollution Control: The port has comprehensive marineanti-pollution equipment available.DENSITY: 1026.FRESH WATER: Oporto: Available at Gaia and Estiva Quays.FUEL: Available from Shell, Petrogal, Mobil and B.P.CONSULS: Tel: �351 (22)

Tel: Tel:Angola 205 8827 Japan 609 4698Austria 208 4757 Korea 205 3902Bangladesh 618 8912 Malta 200 2744Belgium 609 0664 Monaco 618 4771Bolivia 205 2870 Morocco 610 7909Brazil 610 6678 Mozambique 537 7535Cape Verde 203 1077 Netherlands 208 0061Colombia 200 2744 Nicaragua 617 4616Denmark 609 4584 Norway 332 2587Dominican Rep. 609 5785 Paraguay 716 9200Egypt 570379 Peru 332 3435Ecuador 205 6753 Romania 600 4215Finland 610 2396 Spain 536 3915France 609 4805 Sweden 332 2587Germany 610 2336 Switzerland 208 1568

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Tel: Tel:Guinea Bissau 332 1471 Thailand 953 4753Hungary 747 5875 Turkey 902 2694Iceland 332 2587 U.K. 618 4789Israel 332 0948 U.S.A. 618 6607Italy 600 6546 Zimbabwe 610 9938Ivory Coast 483 7211REPAIRS: All types of deck engine and electrical repairs can becarried out.DRY DOCKS: None.SURVEYORS: Cargo Surveyors: Caleb Brett Portugal. Tel/Fax: �351(22) 995 4927.

Cargo Control Portugal Lta. Tel: �351 (22) 939 9920. Fax: �351 (22)939 9929.

Comisar Norte. Tel: �351 (22) 537 0628, 996 3838. Fax: �351 (22)236 7736, 996 3839.

IPEC. Tel: �351 (22) 994 0496. Fax: �351 (22) 994 0497.P&H Logistics Services Portugal Lta. Tel: �351 (21) 274 0205.

Fax: �351 (21) 276 6056.Rawes (Peritagens) Lda. Tel: �351 (22) 609 4851, 996 3241.

Fax: �351 (22) 606 8679, 996 3239.SGS de Portugal. Tel: �351 (22) 999 4500, 996 3386. Fax: �351 (22)

999 4590, 996 3840.Super Cargo. Tel: �351 (21) 294 6220. Fax: �351 (21) 294 6228.

OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Work always done by crew.CERTIFICATES:

Ship Register.Safety Radio.Safety Equipment.Load Line and Derat Certificates.

REPATRIATION: No difficulties for crew changes or repatriation.AIRPORT: Distances: Oporto 17 km., Leixoes 5 km. Airport served twicea day through Lisbon Airport.TIME: GMT, last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March. GMT plus1 hour, last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.HOLIDAYS: Date varies from year to year.Local Holidays: Tuesday after Whit Monday.Public Holidays: 1st January, Good Friday, 25th April, 1st May,10th June, 15th August, 5th October, 1st November, 1st December,8th December and 25th December.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Leixoes Police Tel: �351 (22) 995 1706;Ambulance Tel: 112; Fire Brigade Leixoes Tel: �351 (22) 995 3334,995 5750.TELEPHONES: Only available on certain quays.SERVICES: Limited tank cleaning may be performed. Discharge of tankwashings subject port authorisation. Compass adjusting possible. Diverservice available.SHIP SUPPLY SERVICE: Provided by the Port Administration.Tel: �351 (22) 995 3000.SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Lisbon’’.DEVELOPMENTS: Leixoes: Ro-Ro terminal to be constructed at theNorth East side of Dock No. 2.

Routine dredging of the docks, Douro Bar and manoeuvring area andapproaches to Tanker Berth ‘‘A’’.AUTHORITY: ADPL – Administracao dos Portos do Douro e Leixoes,Av. da Liberdade, Apartado 3004, 4451-851 Leca da Palmeira,Portugal. Tel: �351 (22) 999 0700. FAX: �351 (22) 995 5062.Email: [email protected] WWW: www.apdl.pt Contact: Dr. RicardoForiseca, President.

LISBON: 38.42 N. 09.11 W. (See Plan)

LOCATION: Lat. 38� 42' 30" N., Long. 9� 11' 10" W. Capital and principalport of Portugal.PORT LIMITS: A vessel is considered to be an ‘‘arrived vessel’’ when,after entering the Tagus Estuary, she has left behind the alignmentbetween the Torre of S. Juliao and the Torre of Bugio.DOCUMENTS:

Health Certificate.6 Crew Lists.

10 Passenger Lists.2 Lists of Articles held by the crew: cameras, binoculars, radios,

cigarettes, spirits, etc.2 Stores Lists.

All to be signed by ship’s Master.Certificates for vessels up to 500 tons: – Tonnage Register, Loading

and Navigation Certificates.For vessels over 500 tons: – Tonnage Register; Load Line; Radio;

Safety Equipment and Navigation Certificates.Cargo Documents:

10 Manifests.3 sets of Bills of Lading.

For cargo in transit: 2 Manifests.APPROACHES: The Port of Lisbon is situated on the Tagus estuarywhich is 25 km. long and between 2 km. and 14 km. wide with a highesttidal rise of 4.4 m. At the bar which gives access to the port is a channelwith a depth of 15.5 m.PILOTAGE: Compulsory. There are 3 meeting points to pick up the Pilot.(A) Lat. 38� 41.2' N., Long. 09� 24.1' W., at Cascais Roads.(B) Lat. 38� 37.4' N., Long. 09� 23.1' W., at The Fairway Buoy.(C) Lat. 38� 41.1' N., Long. 09� 12.8' W., inside the river – South of

Belem Tower.The attendance of Pilots at all movements inside the River Tagus is

also compulsory.MAX. SIZE: See ‘‘Berthing’’.HEALTH: Ordinary visit made at central area with vessel anchored, from0800 hrs. to 1900 hrs. Master may ask for Free Pratique to get shipmoored immediately on arrival. For this, necessary to cable the HealthAuthorities, addressing cable as follows: Sanidade Maritima de Lisboa,

Rocha do Conde de Obidos, maximum 15 hours and minimum 4 hoursprior to the ship’s arrival. Text of cable: ‘‘ship’s name, nationality, ‘‘NavioIndemne’’ (means ‘‘No sickness on board’’), day and time of arrival’’signed by the Master.RADIO: ETA to be advised by Master, to Agent, 24 and 12 hours beforeship’s arrival.VHF: Channels 1–84 used in the port. Pilots on Channel 14, PortAuthority on Channels 12-68, Maritime Police on Channel 19.Ship-to-Ship on Channels 6 and 8. Tugs on Channels 9, 10 and 69.TUGS: 20�200 h.p. – 3,300 h.p.BERTHING:Accommodation: The port wharves have an overall length of 13,000 m.on the North Bank with water depths varying between 4 m. and 13 m.On the South Bank the wharves have a total length of 3,000 m. withdepths of from 3 m. to 17 m. Total covered warehouse area,220,000 sq.m.RIGHT BANK:

Berth/Dock Length Depth† Remarks(m.) (m.)

Pedroucos (Exterior) 430 4.5Pedroucos (Internal) 900 8.3Alcantara Dock 228 8.0 Fresh fruit terminal,

pleasureRocha 485 8.8 Cruise TerminalRocha-Alcantara Quay 1,115 10.0 – 13.0 General Cargo

Ro-Ro,ContainerTerminal, CruiseTerminal

Rocha (Internal) 350 6.0Santos 464 8.0 Container TerminalNavy Dock (Exterior) 120 8.0Navy Dock (Internal) 480 4.0Jardim do Tabaco 451 8.0Santa Apolonia 1,260 8.0 General cargo and

PassengerTerminal

Santa ApoloniaContainer Terminal

870 8.0 – 8.5 Containers

Terreiro do Trigo Dock 460 4.0Xabregas-Beato-Poco

do Bispo1,635 6.0 – 7.0 Grain discharge

Rate 1,000 t.p.h.Poco do Bispo Dock 645 4.0LEFT BANK:Portinho da Costa

Quay (NATO)160 10.0 – 11.0

Margueira Shipyard(LISNAVE)

1,300 8.5 Ship repair

Coina Quay(National Metal Co.)

340 5.0 – 9.0

Barreiro Quay(QUIMIGAL)

750 9.0 – 10.5 Chemical products(18,000 d.w.t.)

Palenca Quay(TAGOL)

Dolphins70 m.apart

12.0 – 16.0 Soya oil extract,discharge rate600 t.p.h. Storage

50,000 tonsTrafaria Quay

(SILOPOR)498 18.0 For shipment and

transhipment ofcereals.

† Depths indicated are possible depths. Actual depths should be checkedwith the Port Authority.Principal Piers:

Name Length Depth* Remarks(m.) (m.)

Alhandra (C.C. Tejo) 180 3.0 Cement, pozzolanaMoagens Associadas

e Iberol200 3.0 Cereals and

oleaginous productsLEFT BANK:Trafaria (NATO) 100 11.0 FuelTrafaria (SILOPOR) 254 14.0 – 17.0 CerealsPorto dos Buchos (Esso) 45 10.0 – 12.0 Fuel and chemicalsPorto Brandao (Petrogal) 20 10.5 FuelBanatica (Shell) 105 10.0 Fuel and chemicals

(2 pier bridges)Olho de Boi (C.P.Pesca) 225 10.0 Fish – out of useGinjal (CANPB) 90 10.0 Fish – out of useBarreiro (QUIMIGAL) 80 6.0 – 8.0 Chemicals and oil

by-products.Alhos Vedros (Baptista e

Irmaos)49 3.0 Shipbreaking

Rosairinho (Cidla) 30 7.0 Liquid gasSeixalinho 50 3.0 Local traffic*Possible depths are shown. For clarification of usable depths at specifictimes the Port Authority should be consulted.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:Port of Lisbon Authority Equipment:On Shore Equipment: 8 forklift trucks, 7 tons – 35 tons.

4 forklift stackers, 2.2 tons – 4.5 tons.23 track cranes, 3 tons – 12 tons.16 drawbar trailers, 500 kg. – 12,000 kg.3 container gantry cranes, 30 tons – 35 tons.7 rubber mounted gantry cranes, 35 tons.1 mobile crane, 30 tons.

17 tractors for containers, 32 tons.4 tractors for Ro-Ro, 40 tons.1 tractor, 5,000 kg.

16 trailers for container transport, 50 tons.


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Marine Equipment:1 tug, 2,160 h.p.2 launches.1 anti-pollution vessel.1 floating crane, 30 tons.1 multi-purpose vessel (dredging and oil spillage recovery).

Private Equipment:On Shore Equipment:

63 forklift trucks, 1.3 tons – 40 tons.9 forklift trucks with spreaders, 16 tons – 24 tons.3 track cranes, 3 tons – 5 tons.

17 mobile cranes, 30 tons – 200 tons.2 electric shore cranes, 6 tons.1 electric track crane, 6 tons.1 rail mounted gantry crane, 40 tons.2 dockside gantry cranes, 10 tons.3 quayside cranes, 6 tons – 8 tons.5 cranes, 6 tons – 32 tons.2 container gantry cranes, 45 tons – 65 tons.1 reach stacker, 40 tons.1 tractor trailer unit, 10 tons.2 Ro-Ro tractors, 25 tons (fifth wheel capacity).2 Ro-Ro tractors, 25 tons (fifth wheel capacity).6 terminal tractors, 25 tons (fifth wheel capacity).

11 trailers.6 electric pallet trucks.1 gooseneck for Mafi-type trailers.1 derrick.

15 coal bunkers.58 mechanical shovels.6 loading shovels, 1.4 tons – 6.3 tons.

36 grabs.2 hoppers.2 conveyor belts.2 cutter section dredgers.4 bucket dredgers.4 suction dredgers.2 grab dredgers.1 cutter hopper dredger.4 suction plants (15 tons/hr.).

Marine Equipment:10 launches, 80 h.p. – 190 h.p.41 tugs *, 200 h.p. – 3,200 h.p.10 floating cranes, 2.5 tons – 100 tons.30 barges, 1,200 tons – 4,800 tons.10 barges, 350 cu.m. – 8,110 cu.m.1 floating weighing plant (600 tons/hr.).1 weighbridge.4 towing boats, 150 h.p. – 400 h.p.2 mooring boats, 75 h.p. – 90 h.p.4 pontoons.2 water barges.

* One is a pusher tug.Tank Cleaning Station: Located at Porto Brandao; belonging toLISNAVE. It has 2 dolphins 120 m. apart, a service platform with5 mooring points for vessels up to 600,000 d.w.t. and depth of 12 m.

The station occupies an approximate area of 60,000 sq.m. and hasa storage capacity of 20,000 tons of oil and residue.Cold Stores: Sociedad Continental de Alimentacao (Jardim do Tabaco)with 2,300 cu.m.BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Ore and Bulk Cargo Facilities: A grain siloof 110,000 tons capacity is sited at Poco do Bispo with depth alongsideof 8.0 m. with unloading by elevator at 1,000 t.p.h., operated bySILOPOR.

Trafaria Grain Silo, also operated by SILOPOR has a main jetty withclose water depths of 14 m. – 18 m. and silos with capacity for200,000 tons, being considered one of the largest in Europe. IntakeJetty:1�120,000 d.w.t. vessels (17.2 m. depth) on outside and2�60,000 d.w.t. (13.2 m. depth) on inside. 3 unloaders, combined rate3,000 t.p.h. (3�1,000 t.p.h.). Export Quay: Length 240 m. Depth 13.5 m.Can receive vessels up to 30,000 d.w.t. Loading 2,000 t.p.h.(4�500 t.p.h.).

The Palenca Terminal for oleaginous cargo (soya oil), etc., operatedby Tagol, has a storage capacity for 100,000 tons of seed and includesa factory for edible oil with silos of 20,000 cu.m. capacity.

A cement storage terminal operated by Secil is available at Poco doBispo, and, at Alhandra, another cement terminal is operated by Cimpor.At Barreiro, iron ore is discharged for the steelworks at Seixal.CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: Container and Ro/Ro Facilities:The Santa Apolonia Container Terminal, which is operated directly bythe Port of Lisbon Authority has 870 m. of quay length, 8.0 m. depthalongside, 8 ha. of storage and is equipped with three Mague 35 toncapacity container gantries. There are 7 Paceco 35 ton capacityrubber-tyred transtainers, 9 forklift trucks (12 tons – 40 tons capacity)and 37 tractors and trailer units. Their maximum handling capacityreaches 120,000 containers/year.

The Alcantara-Sul Container Terminal, operated by Liscont,concessionnaire with German participation (of Eurokai, containeroperator in the Port of Hamburg) counts with 630 m. of quay length,10 m. to 13 m. depth alongside and 10 ha. of storage. This Terminal isequipped with 2�45/68 ton gantry cranes.

One Roll-on/Roll-off terminal at Alcantara for ferry boats and cargo.Ramp capacity 100 tons.BRIDGES: Air draft under the bridge is 70.0 m. on mean sea level (ChartDatum plus 2.2 m.).STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agents according to berth and cargo.Tally Clerks: The employment of tally clerks is compulsory, except attanker terminals, unless cargo being loaded/discharged is molasses, inwhich case employment of tally clerks is also compulsory.MEDICAL: Masters to advise by radio prior arrival if medical attendancerequired on board. Hospital facilities available.

TANKERS: Shell and Petrogal berths exposed to 9 knots HWST current.Essential to use good new mooring lines.Cabo Ruivo Terminal: This is operated, on a concession basis, bySoponata and has depths of 8.0 m. – 11.0 m., capable of mooringtankers up to 65,000 d.w.t. alongside its jetty.

Fuel Oil Facilities: The Port of Lisbon fuel oil installations belong toprivate companies and are concentrated along both banks of the Tagusat the following points:

Montijo, Barreiro, Porto Brandao, Porto dos Buchos.Also see ‘‘Berthing’’.

Report: Cautionary Advice: The entrance to the River Tagus (Rio Tejo)is fully exposed to the Atlantic Ocean, especially from the S.W., andheavy, breaking seas are experienced at the Bar during and afterWestern semi-circle gales. The worst conditions arise duringSouthwesterly gales on an ebb tide. During a maximum of 30 days peryear Pilots cannot board in the normal boarding area. The channelthrough the Barra Grande, the normal entrance for larger ships, is poorlydefined. The 047� leading lights Esteiro and Gibalta have little sensitivityat the Outer Reaches of the channel and can be obscured by poorvisibility and Pilots usually use radar to identify ship’s position. Day marksusing a beacon on Mama Sul in line with beacons at Caxias and at BoaViagem delineate the Northern and Southern extremities of the channelonly after crossing the Bar where the dredged width is only 200 m. wideand unmarked. The flood tide sets on to Forte Bugio and Cachopo doSul, the ebb tide sets on the Cachopo do Norte. When approaching thePilot Station at Cascais from the South and when proceeding from thePilot Station to the entrance channel care must be taken not to be seton to Cabeca do Pato.

The channel is dredged to 18.8 m. chart datum.Fishing boats operate in the Outer Reaches and to seawards of the

channel in fine weather, sometimes without lights at night.Pilotage: Pilots board from shore based pilot boats. A good lee isrequired. Pilot hoists are acceptable, but if no hoists are available onships over 9 m. from sea level to the embark/disembark point, acombination of the pilot ladder and accommodation ladder is required.

Attention must be paid to pilot ladders which must be in accordancewith the SOLAS regulation (17th rule).

If the weather is bad for boarding in Cascais area, the pilot boat, ora tug with a pilot, will sometimes lead a ship through the South Channeluntil S.Juliao Lighthouse, where the pilot will board the ship. Helicoptermay also be used for the operation.Traffic Control: Port Regulations lay down certain traffic priorities andother controls that are exercised by the Pilots.Anchorages: The main anchorage inside the port is at the confluenceof the Samora Channel with the various channels S.E. of Lisbon, alsoon the South side, West of the bridge that crosses the River Tejo.

The anchorages which are numbered are shown on the I.H. ChartsNo. 46/INT1876 and 47/INT1877.

All these anchorages are good and sheltered.Cautionary Advice: There is some silting in the river, therefore Masters

must ensure that the ship’s draft is no more than that advised. This siltingtakes place in all the berths and piers of the North bank of the river, andalso at the Trafaria Terminal (Esso) and in the channels, piers andterminals of Siderurgia, Quimigal, Tanquipor, Rosairinho and Seixalinho.

Swell is sometimes felt at Esso Terminal (Trafaria), Silopor (Trafaria)and also at Liscont Container Terminal.

The water density changes from 1025 at the anchorages up to 1023at Cabo Ruivo, and to 1002 at Alhandra and Cement Terminals.

As at all riverside berths in Lisbon, the current is strong, particularlyon the ebb tide, and special attention must be paid during the rainyseason.BALLAST: There are no facilities for receipt of dirty ballast water, exceptat the tanker cleaning station. It is strictly prohibited to discharge pollutedballast water into the river. Vessels causing any kind of pollution aresubject to heavy fines.DENSITY: 1025.FRESH WATER: Usually supplied by barge unless vessel lyingalongside a pier where water provided.FUEL: Shell, Esso, Petrogal. These companies can supply through theirown barges or alongside their private bunkering stations on pier.CONSULS: Most countries are represented in Lisbon.REPAIRS: There are several repair workshops. The biggest is LisnaveShipyard with several docks, one for vessels up to 300,000 tons and anew dock where vessels up to 1,000,000 tons can be repaired.REPATRIATION: No difficulties for crew changes or repatriation.AIRPORT: Within the Lisbon area. Regular International services.TIME: End September-end March – GMT. End March-end September– GMT plus 1 hour.HOLIDAYS: 1st January; 25th April; 1st May; 10th June; 13th June;15th August; 5th October; 1st November; 1st December; 8th December;25th December.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Maritime Police 608101; Ambulance 112;Fire 322222.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew members going ashore will need aspecial yellow card issued by Agent and stamped with police visa. Thecards are supplied by Agent to be completed on board in accordancewith Crew List particulars. With these shore passes crew members maycirculate between Lisbon and Cascais, and Lisbon and Sintra.

Master and/or Owners will be fined Esc. $1,000 for any crew memberfound ashore without that card. A double fine will be imposed in caseof recurrence.

Similar cards, but white, are required for passengers in transit.GARBAGE DISPOSAL: The Port of Lisbon Authority provides a dailyservice for the collection of solid waste along the quays and in the docks,using metal containers with a capacity of 1,100 litres, together withplasticsacks attached to appropriate receptacles. This service is provided alongthe whole of the North Bank from Matinha to Belem Dock. Contact: APL– Prevention Service (Tel: 3922175) for service.

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WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: A cleaning service is provided for tankers atPorto Brandao, capable of storing 20,000 tons of oil and waste. Contact:ETC – Maritime Terminals S.A. (Tel: 2940029) for service.

Reservoirs are available at the Belem and Bom Sucesso PleasureDocks for the collection of used engine oil.Oil and Bilge Water: The removal, transportation and treatment of slops,sludge, bilge water and contaminated bunkers is carried out by Auto-Vila(Tel: 7576666).

SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1991 (Updated 1998).Anchorage: The anchorage is said to be unsafe and have a sandybottom. We anchored stemming the ebb tide, using one tug made faston a line forward, and a second tug standing by.

Pilot advised that a second anchor must be ready for immediatedropping, full bridge watch required and engines on short notice. Pilotstation keeps permanent watch on VHF Channel 14.

Vessel is not allowed to immobilise engine for maintenance. The agentconfirmed that ships do frequently drag, particularly in Winter withfreshets or strong gales. On occasions tugs have to be kept fast to theship at all times when at anchor in bad weather conditions.Communications: Port Control and agents monitor VHF Channel 12, andshift to a duplex channel for working. However, out of office hours thereis only a skeleton staff and calls are often not answered as the staff areattending vessels.

The watchman’s office has a telephone with a meter and, when nototherwise engaged, will arrange telephone calls (accepts cash).Officials: Vessel was cleared by an inspection party consisting of theAgent, Customs and Immigration on dropping anchor (0100 hrs.).A Customs officer stays on board throughout the discharge but did notask for a cabin.Berthing: Tagol Silo Berth: This is the first berth downstream from thebridge on the South bank and handles mainly animal feedstuffs. This219 m. vessel berthed starboard side to the line of dolphins, some180 m./190 m. long, using the port anchor with 4 shackles in the water.A total of 4 tugs were employed. The pilot required 5 headlines to shore,2 breastlines and 2 forward springs to the dolphins and 4 long sternlines,2 long breastlines to the shore and 2 after springs to the dolphins (a totalof 17 lines). However when the ebb tide developed it was seen that onlyone after backspring was holding the vessel and so 2 forward springswere sent out from the main deck plus an extra backspring aft to makea total of 20 mooring lines. The ebb tide sets off the berth and lines hadto be tended frequently to keep the ship alongside the dolphins.

Access to the ship is by shore gangway from a tower and then overa bridge to the shore. The berth has a pneumatic suction pipe at eachend and a central chain and pneumatic suction unit in the middle.All are mobile and move along the line of the dolphins.

Non-portable stores have to be lifted onboard by the stevedores attheir convenience, a cage is provided.

Water is not available and a water barge had to be employed.It was not possible to discharge oil sludge due to the distance offshore.Stevedore working hours are 24 hours, 7 days a week.Two tugs were employed on sailing in light draft.It was said that only 2 sets of scales were fitted to the equipment.

Stores: All stores, provisions, lub oil, etc. seemed to be delivered after1700 hrs.Repairs: Port State Inspection: Vessel carried out engine maintenancealongside and was inspected by a representative of the Harbour Masterto ensure that all work was completed under Port State Regulations.

AUTHORITY: Lisbon Port Authority, Rua da Junqueira 94, 1349Lisbon Codex, Portugal. Tel: 3611000. FAX: 3611007.

Administracao do Porto de Lisboa. Tel: 3922191. FAX: 3922183.Contact: Antonio Manso, Commercial Manager.

SETUBAL: 38.30 N. 08.55 W. (See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:6 Crew Lists.5 Passenger Lists.3 Personal belongings of the Crew (portable radio, binoculars,

cameras, etc).3 Stores Lists.2 Health Declarations.

For cargo: 4 Dangerous Cargo Lists, 4 Cargo Manifests, 3 Transit CargoManifests (if any) and 2 copies of Bills of Lading.

PILOTAGE: The pilotage service is supplied exclusively by theDepartamento de Setubal do Instituto Nacional de Pilotagem dos Portoswhich runs a permanent service.

To assure prompt attention, requests for Pilots must be made in thefollowing manner:

Entries: To send at least 6 hours beforehand a radiotelegram or aradiotelephone message preferably on S.S.B./AM to Pilotos de Setubal,giving the name of the ship, ETA and draft.

This information must be confirmed on VHF or MF 2 hours before theship arrives at the bar.

Departures and movement in the River: Between 0800 hrs. and1800 hrs. on weekdays and 0800 hrs. and 1300 hrs. on Saturdays,Sundays and holidays to communicate by telephone or on VHF with the‘‘Estacao de Pilotos de Setubal’’ at least one hour beforehand, givingthe name of the ship, the time and place where the Pilot is required andthe service needed.

Only in cases of emergency will requests be accepted outside thesehours.

To effect requests for Pilots, the Pilots use the following means ofcommunication:

VHF — Listening permanently on Channel 14 being able to reply onany of the following Channels as requested: 11, 12 and 16.

MF — Listening in permanently on 2182 kHz, replying on 2132 kHz,their working frequency. Once contact has been established ships mustchange to this frequency. Communications can be made in SSB or AMaccording to the equipment of the ship.

Telephone No. (065) 522914.Fax: (065) 526404.The Pilots embark by motor launch based in Setubal and wait near

the fort at Portinho da Arrabida when necessary and the weather permits.To increase speed and safety on embarking and disembarking, ships

of more than 4,000 tons gross, when light, and those of greater capacityin any condition, unless they have a door in the side or other modernmeans for Pilots to board and leave, and if the weather permits, shouldlower the gangway to about 3 m. above sea level and fix a rope-ladderso that it stays alongside the lower platform of the gangway.

Bad weather from the South, causing breaking waves at the edge ofthe shoals, sometimes prevents the pilotage service from operating.

In such conditions, ship must contact the Pilots to discover the stateof the bar and limitations imposed on the pilotage service.ANCHORAGES: Only inside harbour with a Pilot aboard.RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions on night entry. At low tide vessels onlyup to 25 ft. draft. Max. draft 31 ft. 6 in., length/breadth no restrictions.HEALTH: Free Pratique automatically given when ships come from otherPortuguese port. Otherwise, Health Certificate is to be handed over toHealth Authorities during clearance procedures.Maritime Health: This station is located next to the Commercial Dock,Avenida de Luisa Todi 80. Apart from normal sanitary visits, observationof sick crew members, etc., the station issues Derat Certificates tovessels of all nationalities. Tel: 2 39 22.TUGS: 12 available.BERTHING: All installations are along the right (North) bank of the RioSado Estuary.Fontainhas Terminal: Length 530 m. Depth 9.5 m. – 10.5 m. Used forgeneral cargo. 12 electric cranes, 3 tons – 25 tons capacity.Ro-Ro Terminal: Length 215 m. Depth 10.5 m. 2 berths with one sideramp and one stern ramp.Container Terminal: Length 165 m. Depth 10.5 m. 1 gantry crane (20 ft.– 40 ft.); maximum capacity 65 tons at 30 m.

All the terminals are connected to the international highway andrailwaynetwork. Water and electric power points available.Equipment: 3 mobile cranes, capacity 2 tons – 45 tons, 1 reach stacker(1�22 tons for 20 ft. containers). Private equipment also availableincluding 1�50 ton Coles mobile crane, 23 forklift trucks and 9 loadingshovels.Private Facilities:Secil – Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento: Length 104 m. Depth11 m. Products handled: cement, clinker, coal and sand.Ford/VW: Ro-Ro Terminal used for exportation of the automobileproduction from the Ford/VW factory near Setubal. Length 365 m., depth10.5 m.Propam – Consorcio Portugues de Panificacao, S.A.R.L.: Depth 6 m.Pontoon quay.Pirites Alentejanas, S.A.R.L.: Length 125 m. Depth 9 m. Productshandled: Pyrites.Sapec – Societe Anonyme de Produits et Engrais Chimiques duPortugal: Pontoon – Length 80 m. Depth 5.5 m. Quay – Length 100 m.depth 9.0 m. Products handled: Pyrites, clay, phosphates.Mague – Construcoes Metalomecanicas: Length 91 m. Depth 9 m.Products handled: Cranes, rolling bridges, alternators. Quay can takeloads of 10-20 tons/sq.m.Solisnor: Construction and repair of vessels. Depth 8.0 m. – 10.0 m.Lisado: Pontoon quay. Gas freeing and tank cleaning.Eurominas – Electro-Metalurgia, S.A.R.L.: Length 130 m. Depth 11.5 m.Products handled: Ferro-manganese and silicon manganese.STEVEDORES: Ordered by the Agent some time in advance.MEDICAL: Prior to arrival and in order not to delay ship’s clearance,Master should inform by radio if medical assistance required, this onlyin case of contagious or epidemic diseases.TANKERS: Shell Maritime installation with private pier. Discharge lines4 in., 6 in. and 8 in.

Port Authority equipment for local oil spill response (skimmers, booms,transfer pumps, sorbents, storage tanks, etc.) available.DENSITY: About 1026.FRESH WATER: Supplied from shore to all piers.FUEL: Supply available on request.FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Repairs such as cutting, welding and other typesof hot work shall be limited, as far as practical, at marine terminals andpiers.

Hot works are not permitted:(a) During gas freeing operations.(b) Within 30.5 m. (100 ft.) of bunkering and bulk cargo operations

involving hazardous materials.Smoking only allowed in designated areas approved by the Master or

the Port Authority. Open flames and smoking are not permitted within30.5 m. (100 ft.) of hazardous materials storage areas.

Permits must be issued for hot, electrical and cold works undertakenin hazardous and dangerous areas. Fire watchers with suitable firefighting equipment must be available.

Ship’s watchman must be on duty at all times.

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CONSULS:Finland Tel. 26018France ’’ 24612Spain ’’ 22018

Many countries represented in Lisbon (40 km.).REPAIRS: All types available. Solisnor Shipyard and Dry Docks for newbuilding and repairs for very large ships in the estuary of Setubal.

The facilities consists of: 1 dock for ships up to 700,000 d.w.t., 1 dockfor ships up to 350,000 d.w.t. and 1 berth for ships up to 700,000 d.w.t.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By crew unless otherwise specifiedby Charter Party. Stevedores usually help.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: About 200 cigarettes and 2 bottles of spiritsper man.CARGO GEAR: Supplied by stevedores.REPATRIATION: All facilities.AIRPORT: Nearest at Lisbon, about 50 km. away.TIME: GMT from late September to late March. From late March to lateSeptember – GMT plus 1 hour.HOLIDAYS: January 1st, April 1st and 25th, May 1st, June 2nd and 10th,August 15th, September 15th, October 5th, November 1st, December1st, 8th and 25th.

Movable holidays: February 15th (Carnival), February 7th, 14th and17th, May 27th, April 3rd and May 22nd.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 115.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Supplied and filled in by the Agent. Crewmembers cannot leave Three Castles area (Setubal-Palmela-Sesimbra)without a special permit from Customs Guards obtained through Agency.WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: A 10 cu.m./hr. oil treatment station andseveral mobile tanks are available at the Solisnor Shipyards.DEVELOPMENTS: The entrance has been dredged to 11.0 m. and theNorth Channel to 12.0 m.AUTHORITY: Administracao dos Portos de Setubal e Sesimbra,Praca da Republica, 2900 Setubal, Portugal. Tel: �351 (65) 534095.Telex: 43200. FAX: �351 (65) 30992.

SINES: 37.57 N. 08.52 W. (See Plan)

PORT LIMITS:North:South:

Parallel 38� 03' N.Parallel 37� 52' N.

West:East:

Meridian 8� 55' W.Shore Line.

Vessels considered to be ‘‘arrived’’ when 5 nautical miles from thegreen light off the East mole.Charts: B.A. Charts No. 3276 and 3636.Nautical Publications: Admiralty Pilot NP67.DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required on arrival forclearance inwards:

7 Crew Lists.2 Stores Lists.2 Crew Personal Effects Lists.

Maritime Declaration of Health.Crew Vaccination Certificates.Crew Members Certificates.

1 set of Bills of Lading (cargo to be discharged).1 set of Cargo Manifests (cargo to be discharged).1 set of Cargo Manifests (cargo in Transit).

Certificate of Registry.Load Line Certificate.Tonnage Certificate.IOPP Certificate.Safety Radio Certificate.Safety Construction Certificate.Port State Control (MOU).Derat or Derat Exemption Certificate.Ship’s Last Health Inspection Report.

APPROACHES: It is recommended, particularly in the case of deepdraft vessels, that vessels maintain a distance from the coast of at least1.5 nautical miles when approaching from the North and 2 nautical mileswhen coming from the South.

The entrance to the port, between the moles, is 1 nautical mile wide.PILOTAGE: Compulsory except for exempted vessels. Pilots areavailable throughout 24 hours. The pilotage zone extends to a 3 nauticalmile radius arc centred on the head of the West mole. Pilots shall beordered via the ship’s Agent.

The Pilot boards from a pilot boat on the entry leading line,0.25 nautical miles ESE of the head of West mole, in positionLat. 37� 56' N., Long. 08� 52' W.

The Pilot Station call sign ‘‘Pilotos de Sines’’ keeps a permanent watchon VHF Channel 14.ANCHORAGES:

Vessels up to 20,000 d.w.t.:(C) 37� 56.8' N. 8� 52.0' W. (E) 37� 56.0' N. 8� 52.4' W.(D) 37� 56.8' N. 8� 52.4' W. (F) 37� 56.0' N. 8� 52.0' W.

Vessels from 20,000 d.w.t. to 150,000 d.w.t.:(C) 37� 56.0' N. 8� 52.4' W. (E) 37� 55.5' N. 8� 51.5' W.(D) 37� 56.0' N. 8� 52.0' W. (F) 37� 55.5' N. 8� 52.4' W.

Vessels of more than 150,000 d.w.t.:(E) 37� 55.5' N. 8� 51.5' W. (G) 37� 54.0' N. 8� 52.4' W.(F) 37� 55.5' N. 8� 52.4' W. (H) 37� 54.0' N. 8� 51.0' W.

Vessels are advised to contact Sines Pilot Station to confirm positions.RESTRICTIONS: Vessels of more than 100,000 d.w.t. berth in daytimeonly.MAX. SIZE: Max. LOA 350 m., max. draft 22.5 m.HEALTH: All vessels on arrival must inform their ship’s Agent concerningthe vessel’s Health Declaration, and whether it is necessary to conductan inspection prior to berthing alongside.

RADIO: Pre-Arrival Information: Vessels arriving from foreign portsshould send their ETA 72 hours, 48 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival,with confirmation 4 hours before arrival.

Vessels departing from a foreign port where the passage time is lessthan 24 hours, should send ETA on leaving the port and further update12 hours, and confirmation 4 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels departing from a Portuguese port should send their ETA onleaving the port and further update 6 hours and confirmation 2 hoursprior to arrival.Information required:

1. Name of vessel.2. Nationality.3. Deadweight and gross tonnage.4. LOA.5. Draft.6. Port of origin.7. ETA.8. Berth or anchorage required.

The ship’s berthing arrangements will be cancelled if 3 hours after thevessel’s ETA the vessel has not arrived at the pilot boarding area. Anyexpense incurred due to this action will be for the vessel’s account.VHF: Throughout 24 hours.

Tugs; Channel 9Pilots: Channel 14Harbour Master: Channels 12 and 16 (throughout 24 hours)Sines Port Control: Channels 12 and 16 (throughout 24 hours)

VTS: All berthing/unberthing and shipping movements within the portare controlled and supervised by the Port Management Traffic ControlCentre (Sines Port Control) throughout 24 hours, working on VHFChannel 12 and listening on VHF Channel 16. Tel: �351 (269) 860605.Fax: �351 (269) 862114.TUGS: 2�35 ton bollard pull and 3�25 ton bollard pull.BERTHING:

LOA DeadweightDepth of

ManoeuvringDepth ofBerthing

Berth Max. Min. Max. Min. Basin Basin Max. DraftNo. (m.) (m.) (m.) (m.) (m.)

Oil Terminal:2 350 240 350,000 100,000 23.5 28.0 22.53 282 135 135,000 10,000 16.0 17.0 16.0/17.0†4 295 135 150,000 10,000 16.0 18.0 16.0/18.0†5 282 120 135,000 10,000 16.0 17.0 16.0/17.0†

5 LPG 110 45,000* 15,000*6 106 70 Limited by LOA 8.0 10.0 9.0/10.0†7 106 70 Limited by LOA 8.0 10.0 9.0/10.0†

Petrochemical Terminal:9 160 78 12,000* 3,000* 10.0 11.0 9.0/10.0†10 172 78 20,000* 3,000* 11.0 12.0 9.0/11.0†

Multipurpose Terminal:1A 305 162 190,000 16,000 18.0 18.0 15.5/17.0†1B 295 160,000 18.0 17.03 200 16.0 15.0

4 (Coal) 245 170 40,000 13.0 12.5 12.5* Cubic metres (cu.m.)† With tideMulti-Purpose Terminal:

Height of Manifold*Berth Max. Min. Cargo Handled‡ FacilitiesNo. (m.) (m.)1A 7.0** 2.80** Coal 2�2,000 t.p.h.

unloadersFresh water,

Bunkers(by barge)

1B Coal3 Containers,

Ro-Ro, General4 (Coal) Coal 1�1,700 t.p.h.

loaderFresh water,

Bunkers(by barge)

* Above Waterline** Height of deck above water line.General Cargo Terminal:

Berth Length Max. LOA Depth(m.) (m.) (m.)

North Berth 180 125 6.0South Berth 115 100 8.0

Note: APS is going to substitute and reduce the number of loading arms(products are the same).

1st 1998 Pier 32nd 1999 Piers 4/53rd 2000 Piers 6/7

STEVEDORES: Stevedores available for handling of cargo (not storesand spares). Application for stevedores should be made to the vessel’sAgent.MEDICAL: Doctor available in Sines and Santiago do Cacem (17 km.).

Dentist in Sines.Hospitals at Santiago do Cacem (17 km.), Setubal (95 km.) and Lisbon

(165 km.).TANKERS: Oil Terminal:

Height of Manifold*Berth Max. Min. Cargo Handled‡ FacilitiesNo. (m.) (m.)2 23.0 5.60 CR Fresh water

Ballast Bunkers3 17.0 3.80 CR, FO, GO,

GAU, JET, NA,NAQ, MTBE

Fresh waterBallast Bunkers

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Height of Manifold*Berth Max. Min. Cargo Handled‡ FacilitiesNo. (m.) (m.)4 17.0 2.50 CR, FO, GO,

GAU, GA, JET,NA, NAQ, FP,

MTBE, PL


4 LPG LPG (BU, PR)5 17.0 2.50 CR, FO, GO,

GAU, GA, JET,NA, NAQ, FP,

PL, MTBE


5 LPG 14.0 5.20 LPG (BU, PR) Fresh waterBallast Bunkers

6 9.0 2.50 FO, GO, GA,JET, NA, GAU,

PL


6 LPG 9.0 3.30 LPG (BU, PR),REF1/BBR


7 9.0 2.50 FO, GO, GA,GAU, JET, NA,

PL


7 LPG 9.0 3.30 LPG (BU, PR) Fresh waterBallast Bunkers

Petrochemical Terminal:9 14.1 2.00 Propylene,

Butadiene,Raffinate, BBR,

Crude C4,Aromatic Mix,

Butane

Fresh waterBunkers Nitrogen

10 14.6 2.00 Crude C4,Ethylene,

Aromatic Mix,Butane, MTBE,

Methanol

Fresh waterBunkers Nitrogen

‡ Legend:CR Crude GAU Gasoline (unlead)FO Fuel Oil NAQ Naphtha (chemical)FP Fuel Pyrolyse PL PropyleneGO Gasoil PR PropaneGA Gasoline BU ButaneJET Jet REF1/BBR Raffinate 1/BBRNA Naphtha PYFO Carbon Black

MTBE Methyl Tetra ButylEther

Loading and Discharging Rates: The loading and discharging rates atthe berths are as follows:

Berth CargoMax. Loading

Rate

Max.Discharging

RateNo. (t.p.h.) (t.p.h.)2 Crude 20,0003 Chemical naphtha 3,700 9,000

Crude 4,500Fuel oil 4,500Gas oil 2,500/3,700Gasoline 1,850/3,700Jet 3,700Naphtha 3,700Unleaded 3,700

4/5 Butane 1,500Chemical naphtha 4,100Crude 4,500 4,500Fuel oil 2,250/6,750Gas oil 1,840/4,500Gasoline 1,280/2,250Methanol 1,000MTBE 790Naphtha 1,840/2,250 2,350Propane 1,500Propylene 1,500Unleaded 4,500

6/7 Butane 300Fuel oil 350/550Gas oil 330/550Gasoline 330Jet 550Naphtha 330Propane 300Propylene 300Unleaded 330

9 Aromatic mix 400Butadiene 300Butane 45Crude C4 45Propylene 450

10 Aromatic mix 400Butane 45Crude C4 45Ethylene 450Methanol 600MTBE 350

Multi-Purpose Coal 2,000Dirty Ballast: Facilities available for receiving ballast and residue onBerths No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10. Notice of quantity and quality mustbe given in advance.

Also see ‘‘Berthing’’.DENSITY: 1025.FRESH WATER: Available on all berths. Rate of delivery about 40 t.p.h.

FUEL: Supplied by the refinery. Application to be made to the vessel’sAgent. Fuel oil, MDO, GO and BK also available by barge.REPAIRS: Repair shops available in Sines. Authorisation for repairsshould be previously obtained from the Port Authority and SafetyDepartment. Application for repairs should be made by the vessel’sAgent.SURVEYORS: Cargo Surveyor: Caleb Brett Portugal, S.G.S., Sayboltand others are available.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Same as other Portuguese ports.REPATRIATION: Possible.AIRPORT: At Lisbon 165 km. distance. Airfield at S. Torpes (5 km.distance). Heliport in Sines (Port Authority).TIME: GMT plus 1 hour. In Summertime (from last Sunday of March tolast Sunday of October), GMT plus 2 hours.HOLIDAYS: The Terminal works all days except Christmas Day andNew Year’s Day.SHORE LEAVE: Possible. Shore passes issued by Customs.GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Solid waste disposal service available throughlocal agent. Request to be made as early as possible or on arrival tothe Ship Despatch Centre (SDC).WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Service available at oil and petrochemicalterminals – Piers No. 2 – 7, 9 and 10. Ships should request the servicethrough the local agent as soon as possible or on arrival to the TerminalRepresentative.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Clube Stella Maris de Sines, Av. Domingos Pablo.Tel: �351 (269) 633941.DELAYS: In Winter, vessels may suffer delays due to bad weather.SAFETY: The following are some of the safety rules.Loading and Discharging Operations:

Loading and discharging operations can be commenced only after theMaster or his Deputy fills out and signs the Safety Check List.1. The loading or discharging of static accumulator products such as:

Gas oil, Kerosene, Jet fuel, Naphtha, Gasoline, etc., shouldcommence in accordance with the following scheme (a cargo planof the ship should be produced to the Safety Inspector who, togetherwith the Operations Team Supervisor, will analyse it).Any loading or discharging shall begin at a slow flow rate (not higherthan 1 m./sec.):(a) In case of loading, and until the ship’s lines are full, free from

air and water, and the product height in the tank bottom issufficient (between 0.6 m. and 1 m.) to prevent both airdispersed product particles and liquid surface turbulence.

(b) In case of discharging, until the ship lines and loading armsare full and Refinery confirms that the product is rising in thetank.

Only after beginning in accordance with (a) or (b) above, may theloading or discharging speeds be increased up to 5 m./sec. or tothe maximum the ship and Terminal can support, in the event thatship/terminal cannot reach that limit.

2. Non static accumulator products (crudes, fuel oil) loading ordischarging should commence at a slow rate until:(a) In case of discharging, the Refinery confirms that the product

is filling the tank.(b) In case of loading, the Chief Officer confirms that product is

entering the tank or tanks in accordance with the cargo plan.As soon as the above conditions are sustained the flow rate canbe raised to the required rate.

3. Loading or Discharging Operations Completion – Pressure Surges:The line length between Terminal and Refinery is about 8 km.The following precautions should be taken while pumping in or offcargoes at high flow rates:(a) The cargo pump rate should be slowly reduced when finishing

or whenever there is a stoppage.(b) Flow rates should change slowly by controlling the cargo

pumps r.p.m.(c) If the flow rate reductions of loading/discharging operations

interruptions are controlled by valves they should be slowlyreduced or closed.

Usually motor-valves have an acceptable closing speed which doesnot cause pressure surges when flow rate reductions ofloading/discharging interruptions take place.Simultaneous loading and deballasting operations are permitted ifa previous agreement has been settled between Master and thecargo loader or receiver, with terminal agreement.

Ballast: Ballast in the cargo tanks cannot be pumped out into SinesHarbour waters.

On arrival Masters must declare the ballast loaded in the cargo tanks.Ballast will be pumped out into inland ballast tanks or will remain on

board. Port Authority Safety Inspector may request the ballast tankmeasurements together with the ballast valves sealing.

The permanent ballast can be pumped out to the sea. Before pumpingthe permanent ballast into the sea, the Master must be sure it is notcontaminated. Terminal Safety Inspector may require a sample of theballast which will be sealed in the presence of the Master or his Deputy.Crude Oil Washing – Inert Gas: Sines Port Authority gives permissionfor crude oil washing (COW) during discharging. Permission to berequested through Agent 48 hours in advance.

However, this operation can only be permitted if the ship has an inertgas system in good working condition.

The tank atmosphere will be considered inert when the percentage ofoxygen in it is not higher than 8%. Nevertheless, during operations, theoxygen percentage in the tanks cannot be higher than 6%.

If by any means the oxygen percentage increases to over 8% or itsevaluation is doubtful, the washing procedures should cease at once.

The washing operations also cease if there are leakages or traces ofleakages in the deck lines.

If the condition of the pipes is not satisfactory under a visual inspectionthe washing is not permitted.

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Transhipment: This type of operation in the Sines Harbour is subject tothe permission of the Maritime Authority and A.P.S. (Port Administration)who will set up the conditions by which the transhipment should beperformed.

When this operation is a ship-to-ship transfer the correct functioningof the inert gas system is compulsory.

During approaching and mooring manoeuvres, ballast, deballasting,internal cargo transfers, bunkering, etc., are not permitted.

If there will be a gas concentration over the ships or the wind velocityis lower than 4 knots, the transhipment will cease.

Also there will be a stopping of the transhipment and separation ofthe ships if the weather conditions become unfavourable for that typeof operation.

All the applicable safety rules should be strictly followed during thetranshipment.Gas Freeing and Cleaning of Ship’s Cargo Tanks: Under previouspermission of A.P.S. and the Maritime Authority, gas freeing and cleaningcan be performed by a ship at anchor.

With bad weather threatening or wind velocity lower than 4 knots theseoperations should cease.

Cleaning of tanks alongside is possible for ships equipped with inertgas system and fixed washing systems.

Entry of persons inside cargo tanks for cleaning or drying operationsnot permitted whilst vessel alongside.

LPG tankers can inert tanks on Piers No. 9 or 10. The owner shouldcontact Neste Chemicals, S.A., to agree to the operation.Bad Weather: When there is bad weather threatening, all operationsmust cease, the tank lids must be closed and secured and the loadingarms disconnected. In the case of bad weather, when it is likely the shipwill exceed the safety limits of the loading arms, all operations shouldbe brought to a stop.

Masters are requested to strictly follow the Operations TeamSupervisor and/or the Terminal Safety Representative instructions.

Even with surplus mooring lines, there will still be a threat to the shipand/or the Port, and vessel must prepare to unberth.

In the case of a thunderstorm threatening from windward about 5 km.away the operations should cease and tank lids be closed.

Undertow: The Port of Sines, as with any other open port, is subjectto the undertow effects. The phenomenon is due to waves which mayhave their source either in the North or South hemispheres.

At Sines the undertow effects show up between November and March.During that period the Masters must be more concerned about theirship’s mooring. If necessary and taking into account the weather forecastfor the laytime, Masters will be supplied with special safety instructions.Foodstuff, Lubricants or Spares: Foodstuff, lubricants or spares can beshipped aft if permission is granted by A.P.S. and the Maritime Authority,after ascertaining that there are no operations on board, that involvetank lids opening or zones with gas concentrations (next to the pumphouse, blowers, etc.).

With ship alongside, shipping of foodstuff and spares can be doneover the quay when the packages can easily be carried by hand.

Metallic objects or steel banded packages should be handled withcare to avoid direct contact with the steel deck plate.

A ship with an inert gas system can receive heavy packages forshipping at the stern while loading, discharging or ballasting. If there isno inert system in the ship, packages to be loaded must be held untilafter loading.

Shipping of foodstuff, spares, etc., whether the ship is alongside oranchored can only be made with permission of A.P.S. and the MaritimeAuthority.Watchmen and Crew: Master must maintain permanently on duty,sufficient number of qualified members of the crew to ensure theexecution of manoeuvres, operations, to face an emergency and standguard at the gangway.Visitors: Persons who are not crew such as family, visitors, technicians,etc., must carry a special permit issued by the ship’s Agents.

Permits issued by the Port Safety Authority are to be used forcirculation in the Terminal premises only.

Visitors on board are the Master’s responsibility.During loading, discharging or ballasting operations visitors are not

allowed to stay on the forecastle or amidship, especially women andchildren.Crew Identification and Circulation in the Terminal: Crew are requestedto keep with them their IDs (especially the yellow pass given by Customs)which must be shown on request to any Terminal Officials.

Crew and visitors are not permitted to walk around the Terminal Zoneand when in it Safety Rules in force should be strictly followed.Mooring Lay Time: The ship is not permitted alongside more than2 hours after operations are completed.GENERAL: The anchorages are provisional. No difficulties arise inSummer. In Winter, the decision to anchor is at the option of the Master.It is recommended that in the event of bad weather, anchorage besuspended and that vessels should heave to off the coast.Useful Contact Numbers:

Contact: Tel: �351 Fax: �351Sines Port Control: (269) 860605 (269) 862114Pilot Station: (269) 635414 (269) 635043

(269) 635541Harbour Master: (269) 860605 (269) 862114Customs: (269) 633308 (269) 635176Police: (269) 636495 (269) 636495Maritime Health: (269) 632172 (269) 636012

SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1987 (Updated 1996).Chart: BA. Chart No. 3276Documents:

6 Crew Lists.2 Crew Declarations.2 Manifests.1 Health Declaration.

6 Cargo Manifests.Bond not sealed. Shore passes are issued by Customs/Immigration

and have to be returned before departure.Approaches: The approaches are visually identified and on the radar.Anchorage: Small vessels anchor under the direction of Port Control inapproximate position Lat. 37� 56.5' N., Long. 08� 52.2' W. between thePetro Chemical Terminal and the new Coal Harbour breakwater. Theanchorage is relatively sheltered.

In fine weather the Pilot boards off the Molhe Oeste Buoy and in badweather inside the main breakwater. The Pilot boards from a pilot boatand is available throughout 24 hours for berthing and unberthing. Pilotmay be contacted on VHF Channels 16 and 12.

The Pilot reports that berthing is undertaken in most weatherconditions.Tugs: 5 � 2,400 h.p. stationed at the port. A minimum of 1 tug is requiredfor all vessels and it is too large and too powerful for handling smallvessels.Berthing: Vessel berthed at the Petro Chemical Terminal (B.A. ChartNo. 3276).

The depth at both berths was approximately 12.0 m. but the pilotreports maximum draft normally allowed is 10.0 m.

For ethylene loading and discharging, Berth No. 10 on the East sideis used. Vessel berths head out, starboard side to.

For propylene and ‘‘C4’’ discharge, Berth No. 9 on the West side isused. Vessel berths head out, port side to.

It is possible to berth head in if this is required for manifoldconnections.The concrete quay is very high and has large fenders.There is a swell running in the harbour even when conditions are calm

in Winter time.Tidal range is approximately 2.5 m.Berthing and unberthing undertaken throughout 24 hours. Moorings

consisted of 2 head/stern lines, 2 breast lines and 2 springs at eachend. These were secured on to hooks.

2 mooring boats are provided. Shore gangway provided.Cargo: Berth No. 10: Vessel loaded ethylene. The liquid and vapourarms are 8 in. 150 ASA.

We loaded at a rate of approximately 100 tonnes per hour with twoplants. Manifold temperature �99�C.

The charterers were concerned at the temperature due to dischargeport temperature requirements and only 20 hours steaming. Just beforecompletion of loading the shore agreed to connect the vapour arm andwe loaded an extra 20 tonnes to take account for a vapour return. Twoplants are required and shore compressor drew from manifold.

It took 8 hours to return 20 tonnes and reduce temperature from�99�Cto �101.9�C.

Bill of Lading figures are calculated using the weight of Air not Vacuum.Shore personnel connect and disconnect arms.Berth No. 9: Vessels discharge propylene (Refrigerated storage).Shore requested maximum of 3 pumps which gave discharge rate of

150 tonnes per hour.The Terminal like the product very cold. Ours being at �48�C created

no difficulties. However some ships arrive with the product at around�40�C and this can cause difficulties.

The liquid arm is 8 in. No vapour return line. It was not used due toproduct contamination.

It was requested that we berthed starboard side to in order to connectto our extended starboard manifold but this was not satisfactory as theChicksan arm was too close to the catwalk, so we had to shift aroundand berth port side to.

Shore tank pressure maximum 90 mbs.Shore nitrogen is used to purge the Chicksan arm upon completion.

They do not allow a vessel to ‘‘hot gas’’ purge ashore.Bureau Veritas Cargo Surveyor attended.

Fresh Water: Fresh water is available from the quay at a good rate andis metered. The waterman supplies shore hoses.Stores: It was difficult to store at both berths as the lorry can only proceedto the car park which is about 100 m. from the ship. From there a handtruck is to be used and there is no shore crane.General: Personnel are not allowed to walk through the Terminal. Theuse of transport is compulsory and this is arranged through the agent.

The new Coal Harbour to the East of the oil port is very conspicuous.The breakwater is completed and has navigational lights: Fl. G. 6 sec.

on the N.W. head; Fl. Y. 6 sec. on the S.E. head, and Fl. R. 4.5 sec. onfishing harbour breakwater. Breakwater leisure harbour – Fl. G. 4 sec.

Berth construction is finished and operations start in 1992.

AUTHORITY: Administracao do Porto de Sines – A.P.S.,Apartado 16, 7520-953 Sines, Portugal. Tel: �351 (269) 860600,860605 (24 hours). FAX: �351 (269) 860690, 862114 (24 hours).Email: [email protected]: portodesines.pt Contact: EugenioFialho Borralho, President of Administration (Tel: �351 (269) 860618.Fax: �351 (269) 860690. Email: [email protected]). HarbourMaster (Tel: �351 (269) 860605. Fax: �351 (269) 862114.Email: [email protected]).

VIANA DO CASTELO: 41.41 N. 08.50 W. (See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:Health Declaration.3 Crew Lists.Provision List (ship’s and individual).Tobacco Declaration and Entrance Forms supplied by Agents on

arrival.2 Manifests and 1 copy of each Bill of Lading concerning cargo to be

discharged.1 Transit Manifest if cargo in transit exists.


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PILOTAGE: Pilotage compulsory. ETA should be given to Agent withample notice. Signals; during the day Flag ‘‘G’’ of International Code,and at night 3 long blasts. Boats black with white cabins. Pilots to betaken on board in outer or inner harbour respectively with good or badweather.ANCHORAGES: Outer or inner harbour according to weatherconditions.RESTRICTIONS: Entering and sailing 24 hours a day. Depth inentrance 8.0 m.MAX. SIZE: LOA 180 m., max. draft 8.0 m.HEALTH: Free Pratique authorised for vessels coming from otherPortuguese ports. For vessels coming from other countries, HealthDeclaration must be filled in and delivered to the Agents.VHF: Call Viana do Castelo Pilots on Channels 16/14.TUGS: 8 tugs. 1�147 h.p., 2�400 h.p., 1�800 h.p., 1�1,080 h.p.,1�1,240 h.p., 1�3,200 h.p. and 1�4,200 h.p.BERTHING: Over 1,500 m. of Commercial Quays with 500 m. ofCommercial Quays with depth of 9.0 m.Ro/Ro Terminal: Max. LOA 180 m. Max. draft 8.0 m. Length of quay240 m. Terminal equipped with 3�40 ton capacity Tugmasters,1�56 ton at 12 m. mobile crane, 1�42 ton forklift and small forklifts of2 tons – 7 tons capacity.CRANES: 1�5.5 tons, 2�12.5 tons, 2�18 tons, 6�12 tons, 1 � 40 tonsand 1�56 tons.SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:Esso Portuguesa, S.A.: Asphalt handled in Commercial Port through2�6 in. hoses. Storage – 6,256 cu.m.Secil: Cement handled in Commercial Port through 1�10 in. pipe.Storage – 6,000 tons.STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agents 8 hours in advance.MEDICAL: No prior advice is necessary. Hospital in town.FRESH WATER: Supplied by shore installations.FUEL: Only small quantities of gas oil can be supplied.CONSULS: Angola, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain,Sweden, U.K. and U.S.A.REPAIRS: All types of deck, engine and electrical repairs can becarried out.DRY DOCKS: Three dry docks available.

Length Breadth DraftDock 1 203 m. 34.0 m. 18 ft.Dock 2 127 m. 18.5 m. 18 ft.Dock Eng. D. Pacheco 104 m. 11.0 m. 16 ft.Fitting Dock 190 m. 65.0 m. 21 ft.No special equipment for tank washing is available.

GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Work usually done by crew.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: No limit, but must be declared.REPATRIATION: No difficulties for crew repatriation.AIRPORT: Nearest is Oporto Airport, 55 km.TIME: From end September to end March – GMT. From end March toend September – GMT plus 1 hour.HOLIDAYS: 1st January; Holy Friday; 25th April; 1st May; CorpusChristi; 10th June; 15th August; 5th October; 1st November; 1st, 8th,24th and 25th December.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel. 112.SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.DEVELOPMENTS:

1. Roadworks.2. Marina.

AUTHORITY: Junta Autonoma dos Portos do Norte, Porto Comercial,Darque, 4900 Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Tel: 058-3503500.FAX: 058-3503535. Email: [email protected] Contact: MariaMarcilia de Brito Montenegro, Port Director.

VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO: 37.10 N. 07.26 W.

DOCUMENTS:2 Health Certificates.3 Crew Lists.1 List of Passengers in Transit.2 Lists of Passengers Disembarking.2 Dangerous Cargo Lists.1 Ship’s Register.1 Tonnage Certificate.

PILOTAGE: Black boat, wooden hull, white ‘‘P’’ at bow. Stationed nearbuoy No. 1 (harbour entrance). All sea-going vessels entering or leavingharbour are obliged to avail themselves of the services of a Pilot. Latest24 hours before arrival cable ‘‘Corporacao dos Pilotos de Vila Real deSanto Antonio’’ or to Agent. Departing vessels should apply for theirPilots at least 6 hours before the time of departure.MAX. SIZE: Entrance channel 4,000 m. long, has a depth of 4 m. (12 ft.)at LW. Vessels drawing up to 5.5 m. (16 ft.) can enter under normalcircumstances 1 hour before HW, a keel clearance about 1 ft. will bemaintained.TUGS: Tugs up to 105 h.p. available.BERTHING: 1 pier 300 m. long. Depth at pier 20 ft.STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agents. ETA to stevedores is necessary.No work allowed on Sundays.MEDICAL: Inoculations in hospital Marques Pombal - Vila Real de SantoAntonio.FRESH WATER: Obtainable alongside quay.FUEL: Gas oil can be supplied in small quantities.CONSULS:

Finland, Avenida da Republica, 133France, Avenida da Republica, 114Greece, Avenida da Republica, 109Italy, Avenida da Republica, 11Netherlands, Avenida da Republica, 73United Kingdom, Rua Dr. Oliveira Salazar, 4

REPAIRS: There is 1 small ship repair yard at Vila Real de SantoAntonio.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Compulsory.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Crew allowed to open and close.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: About 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spiritsper man.HOLIDAYS: 1st January; Holy Friday; 25th April; 1st May; 10th June;15th August; 5th October; 1st November; 1st December; 8th December;25th December.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 66; Ambulance 202; Fire 202.AUTHORITY: Junta Autonoma dos Portos de Sotavento do Algarve,Rua Conselheiro Bivar 68, 8000 Faro. Tel: (089) 22025, 22049.Telex: 56117 Japsa P. Contact: Eng. Jose Domingos Mendonca deSousa, Director.

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