GENERAL - BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

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Brunei Darussalam

GENERAL: (See Plan)

GEO-POLITICAL:Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan.Nationality: Bruneian.Population: 351,000.COMMUNICATIONS:International Direct Dial Code: 673.Number of Internal Airports: 1.ECONOMY:Currency: 1 Brunei Dollar (BND) of 100 Cents.Exchange: (as of July 2003)

US$ 1.00 � BND 1.77BND 1.00 � US$ 0.56

Main Industries: Petroleum; petroleum refining; liquefied natural gas;construction.ENVIRONMENT:Territorial Sea: 12 N.M.Other Maritime Claims: Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 N.M. to medianline.Coastline Extent: 161 km.Climate: Tropical; hot; humid; rainy.Natural Resources: Petroleum; natural gas; timber.

LUMUT: 04� 43' N 114� 26' E (See Plan)

LOCATION: The terminal is located in the South China Sea near Seria.Charts: BA Chart No. 2109.PORT LIMITS: Lumut is included in the Government Kuala Belait Port area.The boundary is parallel to Lat. 04� 47' N.DOCUMENTS:

6 Crew Lists2 International Maritime Declarations of Health2 Vaccination Lists1 Last Port Clearance2 Cargo Declarations2 Crews Effects Declarations2 Passenger Lists2 Ship’s Certificates2 Ship’s Stores Declarations.The ship’s Agent will board the vessel either at the anchorage or in the

berth, and will arrange Customs and Immigration Clearance. Port Authorityofficials do not normally board vessels at Lumut, but may do so. Cargodocumentation is handled by the BLNG Berthing Master/Pilot.APPROACHES: Caution must be taken when approaching Brunei Coastalwaters because of the numerous number of platforms and drilling rigs in theoil fields. The area is serviced by numerous support craft, and barges undertow may be encountered. Latest Notices to Mariners should be consulted fordetails of Safety Zones.PILOTAGE: Pilots are provided by Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd atthe request of BLNG. The Pilot will board the vessel 4 km. from entrance ofouter access channel at Lat. 03� 18' N, Long. 112� 58.5 E, from a 20 m. pilotand mooring line handling launch. Masters must ensure that the pilot accessis rigged as per current regulations, and a good lee is provided. A cleanheaving line is necessary. The pilot launch will work on VHF Channel 73,call sign ‘‘Lumut Pilot’’.

The Pilot remains on board the vessel during the time it is moored and isthe BLNG Berthing Master and representative on board.ANCHORAGES: The anchorage area (Anchorage ‘‘C’’) is for vesselscalling at Lumut and is located 3.0 miles north of the berth. The area iscontained within the following limits:

Latitudes 04� 45' N and 04� 46' N.Longitudes 114� 26' E and 114� 28' E.

RESTRICTIONS: Berthing 0600 – 1830 hrs. and unberthing0600 – 0200 hrs. only. Cargo handling suspended if wind exceeds 15 m./sec.or waves exceed 1.5 m. in height. Loading is stopped during sustained windof more than 40 knots.MAX. SIZE: Lumut has one berth for LNG loading.

The berth is of the conventional side loading design.Maximum arrival draft 10.0 m.Maximum arrival displacement 94,671 tonnesMaximum departure draft 11.3 m.Maximum length overall 290 m.Minimum length overall 260 m.Minimum length parallel body (centre at manifold) 90 m.Maximum beam 50 m.Minimum manifold elevation above still water 16.0 m.Maximum manifold elevation above still water 23.6 m.Maximum manifold offset from midships 10.0 m.Dredged depth 13.10 m.Depth alongside berth 13.10 m. BCD*.

* Chart Datum Brunei Open Waters (BCD).Detailed design restrictions of vessel’s mooring, manifold and cargo

equipment apply. All prospective vessels’ details must be vetted by BLNGand BSP Marine Department before vessel may be accepted to the sideloading berth at Lumut.

Lumut is an open sea berth without breakwaters of any kind. Thereforesea conditions may restrict the berthing and mooring of vessels at the berths.HEALTH: A detailed shipping report has to be completed for the BruneiGovernment Marine Department. The ship’s Agent will provide the forms forcompletion.

If the vessel comes from an infected port or its state of health is suspect,the Medical Officer may board in order to inspect crew and relevant MedicalCertificates.

RADIO: Pre-Arrival: Vessels shall forward their ETA at least 72 hours inadvance, also declaring Bill of Health and estimated cooldown time required.Communications with BLNG, LPS/1/4 and Agents is by telex via Inmarsat.The Master should advise his ETA to BLNG and Agents 72 hours and24 hours prior to arrival at Lumut.

Vessels should contact ‘‘Lumut Control’’ on VHF Channel 73 when withinVHF range and confirm ETA.

VHF: Communication is by Channels 16, 14, 12, 8 and 6. A VHF station atSeria (call sign ‘‘Brunei Shell Radio – VSL-1’’) maintains a continuous watchon Channel 16 with Channel 19 as a working channel.

Port Control at Lumut (call sign ‘‘Lumut Control’’) maintains a watch from12 hours prior to vessel’s ETA on Channel 73.

Channel 73 is the working channel and Channel 69 is the alternativechannel.

TUGS: Berthing is with the aid of 2�2,400 b.h.p. caterpillar tugs. For largervessels up to 135,000 cu.m., three tugs will be utilised. Tugs will use owntow lines and will tow off the deck on a long line tow arrangement.

One tug performs the function of emergency standby with the otheravailable at longer notice during the period the vessel is alongside. The tugsare equipped with half-FF1 equipment with additionally 2 tonnes of drypowder for LNG fires.

BERTHING: The berth (see ‘‘Plan’’) is designed for LNG carriers from75,000 – 135,000 cu.m. with loading connections close to the midships point.The berth is at the end of a 450 m. long westerly spur from the original 4.5 km.long jetty extending from the shore. A dredged berth pocket of 13.2 m. belowCD allows vessels to load to a maximum draft of 11.3 m. with 1.9 m.under-keel clearance (this is subject to manifold height and loading armrestrictions).

MOORING: The vessel will generally follow a westerly track (see ‘‘Plan’’),and the final approach will be from the west with tugs connected on the portside. The vessel is turned to the north and moves stern first into the berth,starboard side alongside. Mooring lines are run by two mooring launches.

The vessel lies alongside 4 low-friction face fenders and moors with 2-2-2mooring lines fore and aft. Moorings must be minimum 44 mm. diameterwires with 11 m. nylon pendants attached by Mandel shackles or similar. Allwires must be fitted to self-stow winches with minimum heave capability of20 tonnes on the springs and 30 tonnes on the breasts. A mooring loadmonitoring system is incorporated in the hooks ashore, and minimum tensionson moorings must be maintained throughout the vessel’s stay in the berth.Mooring lines are secured to quick-release hooks.

The gangway is lowered temporarily for access by BLNG personnel forconnecting and disconnecting the loading arms, and is approximately 14.3 m.aft of the vapour manifold connection.

MEDICAL: Emergency treatment only can be arranged via the Agent. Thereare two Government hospitals in the country, and one private hospital forShell employees. All serious cases are handled by the hospital in BandarSeri Begawan (the capital).

CARGO OPERATIONS: The berth has 2�16 in. ANSI 150 with ERSliquid loading arms and 1�16 in. ANSI with ERS vapour return in theliquid-vapour-liquid configuration. Vessel’s manifolds must conform to OCIMFand have a maximum flat face flange thickness of 39.8 mm. to accept theloading arm hydraulic couplers.

Loading arm length is 12.19 m. inbound and 10.67 m. outbound.Emergency shut-down systems are effected by a fibre optic link between

ship and shore, based on the Japanese Furukawa system.Liaison with the shore is via the Berthing Master on board, utilising the

telephone link via the fibre optics with VHF Channel 73 and UHF radio asback-up.

Vessels must have a compressor capacity of minimum 20,000 cu.m./hr.for vapour return to shore.

Loading Rates: Maximum loading rate is 5,400 cu.m./hr.

DENSITY: 1020 – 1025.

FRESH WATER: Not available.

FUEL: Not available. Bunkers can be obtained at Lutong (Miri).

REPAIRS: No repair facilities available.

AIRPORT: Brunei International Airport, 60 km.

TIME: GMT plus 8 hours.

SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted.

WEATHER: Tidal Range: Highest astronomical tide level is �2.40 m.;lowest is �0.13 m. BCD.

GENERAL: Special Regulations: The Brunei national flag should beflown during hours of daylight.

The ship’s main radio transmitters must not be used whilst the vessel ismoored at Lumut.

Immobilisation of Engines: Vessels are not permitted to immobilise mainengines whilst at the berth.

Stores and Laundry Facilities: Not available.

Tank Cleaning and Dirty Ballast Facilities: Not available.

AGENCY: Agent for all Shell-owned and chartered vessels calling at Lumutis Jasra Harrison, Jalan Sungei, PO Box 16, Kuala Belait, Brunei.Telex: BU 3315. Cable Address: Crosfield Kualabelait.

AUTHORITY: Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd, Seria 7082,Negara Brunei Darussalam. Tel: �(673) (3) 78443. Telex: BU 3133.FAX: 78428. Cables: Brunshell Seria. Contact: Chung Shu-Hua, Head ofMarine Operations (Tel: �673 337 4976.Email: shu-hua.chung@shell.com).

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM MUARA

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MUARA PORT: 05� 01' N 115� 04' E (See Plan)

PORT LIMITS: The sea area within Lat. 4� 58' N. and 5� 05' N. andLong. 115� 03' E. and 115� 10' E.DOCUMENTS:

2 Crew Lists.2 Passenger Lists.2 Dangerous Goods Lists.2 Manifests (plus 1 additional copy for Port Department).1 Health Document.

PILOTAGE: Pilotage and tug services are under the jurisdiction of theMarine Department. Application should be at least 1 hour in advance throughship’s Agents. Pilot’s boarding ground is Lat. 5� 04' 15" N., Long. 115� 06' E.Pilot boat is painted white. Ships requiring pilotage service should call ‘‘MuaraHarbour’’ on VHF Channel 16. Pilotage compulsory and available 24 hours.Vessel should anchor in vicinity of No. 1 Beacon when awaiting Pilot.ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorages available vicinity No. 1 Beacon, S.E.of Tanjong Sapo Light (Lat. 4� 59.7' N., Long. 115� 07.6' E.) and in MuaraHarbour 4 cables S.S.W. of the wharf.MAX. SIZE: Vessels with max. draft of 13.5 m. may enter and berththroughout 24 hours.

Vessels exceeding abovementioned dimensions are to apply in writing,through their Agent, to the Director of Marine for permission to enter well inadvance to their arrival.

Minimum depth in dredged channel is 13.0 m. ACD.VHF: Muara Signal Station on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours.RADAR: No port radar service available.TUGS: Four Government-owned tugs with firefighting capabilities areavailable at Muara Port. Normally one tug is used to assist vessels inberthing/unberthing. However, if vessel requires two tugs, then at least24 hours notice must be given to the Marine Department to ensure availability.Tugs are of 3,400 b.h.p. and 1,650 b.h.p. and 1,248 h.p.BERTHING: The main commercial berth is 611 m. in length with a maximumdraft of 10.0 m. An additional berth of 87 m. with a maximum draft of 5.2 m.is also available for smaller craft. Mobile shore cranes available upto35 tonnes capacity.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:Conventional Cargo:

Transit warehouses (3): 12,950 sq.m.Open Storage Warehouse: 1,600 sq.m.CFS (privatised): 2,400 sq.m.Long Storage Warehouses 24,495 sq.m.including Muara Export Zone(outside Port Area):Container Yard: 5 hectaresCement Silos: 2�4,000 tonnes

Equipment: Owned by Ports DepartmentType (Units) Height Capacity

Sidelift Forklift for empty Container Handling:Kalmar 2 units 5 high 13.6 tons

For Loaded Containers:SVE Truck 1 unit 3 high 42 tonsKalmar 1 unit 3 high 42 tonsKalmar (reach stacker) 1 unit 4 high 41 tonsKalmar (reach stacker) 2 units 3 high 42 tons

Additional Facilities:Rubber tyred gantry cranes(Transtainers)

2 units 3�1wide/high

36 tonsunder spreader

Owned by Muara Ports Contractors:Type (Units) Capacity

Forklifts for general cargo 55 2 – 8 tonnesTractor Trucks 20 35 tonnesMobile Cranes 5 7 – 75 tonnesSuction pump for loose cargo 1 130 – 140 tonnes/hr.

Additional:Reach Stackers 3Front Loaders 7Prime Movers 6Trailers 11

Owned by Marine Department:Marine Craft:Tugs 2 1�1,650 h.p.

1�1,248 h.p.Pilot Boats 3Dredgers 3

CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES:New Container Berth:

Length: 250 m.Max. Draft 12.5 m.Depth 13.5 m.Wharf Apron and MarshallingYard Area:

51,750 sq.m.

Front of CFS Storage Area: 23,500 sq.m.Rear of CFS Parking Area: 8,750 sq.m.CFS covered Area: 8,034 sq.m.Reefer Points: 156Cranes: 2 Panamax container quay cranes

Facility is operated by the Port of Singapore Authority – Muara Sdn. Bhd.Tel: �65 (274) 7111. Fax: �65 (279) 5499. Email: ib@psa.com.sg

STEVEDORES: Provided by ship’s Agents. Major commodities are generalcargo and cement, oil well cement, tubulars, machinery and vehicles.MEDICAL: New Muara Health Centre, 1 km. from port. General hospital,28 km.DENSITY: Salt water.FRESH WATER: Readily available at wharf, cost BND 10 per1,000 gallons.

FUEL: High speed diesel available in small quantities.CONSULS: There are several Consulates, Embassies and HighCommissions in Bandar Seri Begawan.REPAIRS: Minor deck and engine room repairs possible.DRY DOCKS: None.SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s and American Bureau are represented.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not compulsory but available throughAgents on request.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Opening and closing by crew orstevedores at ship’s option.CARGO GEAR: Loading/discharging normally effected by ship’s gear but30 tonne capacity mobile crane available and normally arranged by the ship’sAgent. Slings, nets, tarpaulins, 30 ton capacity low loader and containerplatform trailer available.

Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’ and ‘‘Container Handling Facilities’’.REPATRIATION: Shipping Office is located at the Marine Department,Serasa, Muara, and branch offices are located at the Port’s DepartmentBuilding in Muara and the Customs’ Building in Bandar Seri Begawan.AIRPORT: International airport 12 miles from port. Regular services toSingapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Sydney and directflights once weekly to United Kingdom.TIME: Local time is GMT plus 8 hours. No alterations in clocks throughoutyear.HOLIDAYS: Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Chinese New Year (all datesmoveable) Christmas Day. Work can usually be arranged on all holidays withexception of Chinese New Year when direct delivery to vehicles onlyavailable.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: �673 (2) 772333. AmbulanceTel: �673 (2) 222366. Fire Tel: �673 (2) 772255.EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: National Search andRescue Co-Ordination Centre is located at the Department of Civil Aviation,Berakas. Tel: �673 (2) 332600/2, 330142, 330454, 330896.TELEPHONES: Available onboard with prior arrangement with TelecomsDept.SERVICES: Diver available, cold store facilities available.BANKS: Several commercial banks operate in Bandar Seri Begawan.Additionally, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and Islamic Bank of Bruneioperate branches in Muara Town.STORING: See ‘‘Prelims’’.

1. Yes.2. Yes.3. Yes.4. Yes.5. Ports transit sheds and warehouses, or depending on nature, quantity

and weight, may be stored outside in the open yard. Dangerous goods arenot to be stored in warehouse except with Customs approval.

Export cargo to have Customs Declaration approved before storingonboard ship.

6. Yes, but requires supervision.SHORE LEAVE: After clearance inwards Crew members are allowedashore if in possession of discharge book, identity card or passport.GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Truck available at Muara Port at cost of BND 40per trip.WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Not available.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.DEVELOPMENTS: Muara Port Management is geared to prepare for thefuture demand on the growth of cargo, both for import and export and thevigorous hubbing activity in the BIMP-EAGA Region. In expectation of theanticipated growth, Muara Port Management earmarked Pulau Muara Besar,the island facing the existing port, to be the ideal location to accommodatethe following infrastructures which are planned to cater for Muara Port needsbeyond the year 2000.The proposed projects are as follows:

a) Additional container terminal to cater for the latest generationcontainer vessels.

b) Cruise liner terminal.c) Oil tanker jetty complete with refinery.d) Long lease land for commercial and industry support and supply

bases.e) Free Zone and Distri-Park.f) Business hotels and golf course.

g) Marinas.AUTHORITY: Muara Port, Ports Department, Muara BT 1728, Negara,Brunei Darussalam. Tel: �673 (2) 770222/3. FAX: �673 (2) 770283.Email: ports@brunet.bn Web: www.ports.gov.bn Contact: Pg Haji AbdRahman PSI Pg Haji Ismail, Acting Director of Ports. Haji Hamidon BinHaji Mohd Tahir, Director of Marine (Tel: �673 (2) 771347/56. Fax: �673(2) 771357).

SERIA (Kuala Belait): 04� 43' N 114� 19' E (See Plan)

LOCATION: Seria is an open sea berth port. At present 2 SBM’s are inoperation located approximately 5.4 miles off the coast in the followingpositions:

SBM 1: Lat. 4� 42' 50" N. Long. 114� 18' 54" E.SBM 2: Lat. 4� 42' 50" N. Long. 114� 19' 44" E.

Both SBMs are operated by Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd.Chart: BA Chart No. 2109.DOCUMENTS: Papers Required On Arrival:

Last Port Clearance3 Inward Cargo Manifests6 Crew Lists2 Maritime Declarations of Health2 Vaccination Lists3 Ship’s Stores Lists3 Crew Effects Declaration Lists3 Passenger Lists.

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Copies of ship’s valid certificates, etc., as follows:(a) Certificate of Registry.(b) Load Line Certificate.(c) Safety Equipment Certificate.(d) Safety Radio Certificate.(e) Safety Construction Certificate.(f) Derat Certificate.(g) Civil Liability Certificate.

No advance Outward Port Clearance for vessels at the SBM or anchoragewill be issued prior to the receipt of Inward Port Clearance and copies ofship’s certificates by the Marine/Customs Departments (This requirementmay be waived depending upon vessel’s arrival time, etc.).APPROACHES: Approaches to the Berth and Anchorages: Thereare many oil field production structures off the coasts of Sarawak, Bruneiand Sabah coupled with a large amount of exploration and drilling activity.These field structures both surface and subsurface pose a hazard tonavigation and Masters are advised that they should give all these activitiesand fields a good wide berth by navigating with care outside the cautionaryareas.

The safest approach and departure track to and from the SBM’s is onheading 160�/340� True from position Lat. 05� 02' N., Long. 114� 10' E.

A 500 m. Safety Zone exists around all offshore installations and vesselsare prohibited from entering these zones unless authorised (Refer to theMariner’s Handbook NP 100 Chapter 1, section 1).

The Marine Department, Brunei Darussalam, has declared Safety Zonesup to 1.6 miles from charted offshore platforms. Annual Summary of Noticeto Mariners No. 1788(P)/88 refers.

Passage between Ampa and Fairley Oilfields is not advised.Vessels approaching from SW are to keep north of Gannet Field and not

pass between Gannet and Fairley.PILOTAGE: The Berthing Master and Mooring Assistant and, whereapplicable, surveyor board incoming vessels 2 miles North of the SBM.

Masters are requested to provide a good lee for the launch to facilitate theboarding and lifting of baggage.

The pilot ladder, and accommodation ladder if used, must be properlyrigged in accordance with SOLAS 1974 and amendments, and IMOResolution A 426 (XI). The bottom of the pilot ladder should be 1.5 m. abovethe water level and adequate lighting provided at night.

A responsible officer must be in attendance at the ladder top where alifebuoy, man-overboard light and clean heaving line should be sited. ThePilot should be met at the ladder and escorted to the bridge. A bag containingUHF radios for ship/shore communications during loading is passed to thetanker when the Berthing Master boards (approximate weight 10 kgs.).

The Berthing Master, Mooring Assistant and on occasions a cargo surveyorremain on board whilst moored to the SBM. They require separateaccommodation during the vessel’s stay, and HALAL food should be availablefor boarding personnel.

Anchors to be secured prior to berthing and remain so at all times.Pre-Berthing Inspection: Prior to berthing, the Berthing Master will check thefollowing:Inert Gas: A check will be made on the oxygen content of the vessel’s tanks.Vessels are to arrive with all cargo and slop tanks fully inerted under positivepressure with an oxygen content of not more than 8%. Failure to comply withthis requirement will result in the vessel not being berthed until therequirement is met. The inert gas plant must be fully operational and in useif discharging cargo tank ballast. The closed loading method should befollowed at all times (Ref. ISGOTT 7.6.3).Lifting Gear: Vessels are required to present the Register of LiftingEquipment for a check on the certification of the crane or derricks and theirwires with the relevant manufacturer’s data and the test dates of the wholelifting assembly.ANCHORAGES: A tanker anchorage is located approximately 3 milesnorth of the SBM berths in the area contained within the following limits:

Lat. 4� 45' N. and 4� 47' N.Long. 114� 17' E. and 114� 19' E.

Tankers should not anchor in any other location due to the presence ofmany submarine pipelines throughout the oil field and adjoining areas.RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Max. Size’’.MAX. SIZE: Vessel Size: Both buoys are designed to accommodatevessels up to 320,000 d.w.t. The minimum vessel size accepted is30,000 d.w.t. The maximum Bow to Centre Manifold (BCM) distanceaccepted with the standard hose configuration is 170 m. Where the BCMdistance exceeds 170 m., prompt notice must be given to the BSP MarineDepartment via Owners and Charterers to confirm acceptance of the vessel.Draft Restrictions:

Max. draft SBM-1: 17.33 m.Max. draft SBM-2: 15.81 m.Ships may always load to these drafts, subject to prevailing sea and swell

conditions, and maintain under keel clearance of 1.2 m. (4 ft.) at all times.Draft may be increased at the discretion of BSP if tide and weather conditionsare suitable.HEALTH: Customs and Health Requirements: A detailed shippingreport has to be completed for the Government Marine Department. Agentwill provide the forms for completion.

If the vessel comes from an infected port or its state of health is suspect,the Medical Officer may board in order to inspect the crew and relevantInternational Medical Certificates. Customs Officers do not normally boardincoming vessels but may do so with the Agent.

The Agent boards incoming vessels from morning to about 2100 hrs.RADIO: Information Required Prior to Arrival:Radio Advice: Confirm ETA at least 48 hours in advance declaring Bill ofHealth, Master’s name, number of crew, destination, advice of CLC Certificateand quantity of cargo required.

A standard port information message is passed to the tanker by the Agentwho will pass on ETAs to the BSP Marine Department and to Seria OilTerminal. Vessels making their first call at Seria will receive a comprehensivemessage from the Agent describing the location of the anchorage andinformation on pilotage, radio stations and papers required on arrival.

Telex messages may be passed directly to Brunei Shell PetroleumCompany Sendirian Berhad on BU 3313, attention SMR/2, OPD/32, FTR/2.

Seria Terminal Standard Arrival Information Telex:To: .......................Master (Vessel’s Name)

....................... (Call Sign)From: Brunei Shell, Cable Brunshell Seria

Telex BSPFOS BU 3313(AAA) Cargo Information:

Nomination is to load your vessel with ........ metric tonnes of.............. (grade)

for destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and consigned to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. density at 15�C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. loading temperature �C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum shore loading rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cu.m. per hour.

(BBB) Terminal Information:See B.A. Chart No. 2109, latest edition. Seria Terminal liesapproximately Lat. 4� 43' N., Long. 114� 19' E. Two SBM’s operatedby Brunei Shell Petroleum Company. Numerous drilling rigs are inthe area and must be given a wide berth.

Safest approach and departure track to and from SBM’s is onheading 160�/340� True from position Lat. 5� 02' N.,Long. 114� 10' E.

A 500 m. Safety Zone exists around all offshore installations andvessels are prohibited from entering these zones unless authorised(Refer to the Mariner’s Handbook NP.100, Chapter 1, section 1).

The Marine Department, Brunei Darussalam, has declared SafetyZones up to 1.6 miles from charted offshore platforms. AnnualSummary of Notice to Mariners No. 1788(P)/88 refers.

Passage between Ampa and Fairley Oilfields is notrecommended.

Vessels approaching from S.W. are to keep North of Gannet Fieldand not pass between Gannet and Fairley.

No tank cleaning or dirty ballast facilities.A tanker anchorage (B) is located approximately 3 miles North of

the SBM berths in the area contained within the following limits:Latitudes 4� 45' N., and 4� 47' N.Longitudes 114� 17' E. and 114� 19' E.

Tankers should not anchor at any other locations due to thepresence of many submarine pipelines throughout the oil field.

(CCC) Arrival Requirements:All cargo tanks must be inerted and under positive pressure with

maximum oxygen content of 8%. Inspection and check of Inert Gaswill take place immediately after Pilot boarding. Vessels not properlyinerted will not be berthed.

A pilot ladder, and where necessary combination of pilot ladderand accommodation ladder, shall be rigged on the leeward side.Height above water shall be 1.5 m. Boarding arrangements are tocomply with SOLAS Regulations.

The Pilot and mooring assistant board the tanker approximately2 miles North of the SBM. A surveyor may also board at this timeif one has been appointed. Each person requires suitable separatelodging.

A dedicated closed drum is to be used to pick up SBM moorings.The use of an open drum end for this purpose will no longer beconsidered.

One closed drum on the forecastle to be cleared and fitted with50 mm. diameter messenger rope for picking up the first line. Amooring rope shall be available for picking up the second mooringline.

Tanker’s crew are to complete the mooring and hose connection.The hose connections shall be made on the starboard side and

are of 400 mm. ANSI. Properly certified lifting gear (derrick or crane)minimum SWL of 10 tonnes shall be ready on the starboard side.Note that the Register of lifting appliances is to be available forinspection.

All vessels visiting Seria Crude Oil Terminal shall undergo aninspection to confirm compliance with Ship Shore Safety Check List.ISGOTT guide must be complied with.

(DDD) Drafts:Be guided by IMO guidelines on safe arrival draft and trim.The tanker must always maintain suitable draft and trim, which

will enable safe unmooring and manoeuvring, clear of the SBM,should it become necessary.

Maximum drafts are:SBM No. 1 – 17.33 m.SBM No. 2 – 15.81 m.

(EEE) Pollution:Discharge of oily effluent within 50 miles of the shore is prohibited.

Under Brunei Law, a fine of B$50,000 plus clean-up costs will beimposed upon offenders.

Ballast water shall be sighted by the Berthing Master prior tocommencement of deballast operations. The discharge of oilcontaminated ballast water will not be permitted.

During deballast operations, hourly checks are to be made andrecorded by the ship’s crew. All cargo and/or ballast operations shallcease if a pollution incident has occurred or is suspected.

All garbage is to remain on board the tanker.(FFF) Communications:

Please acknowledge receipt of this standard message andprovide the following information to: Brunshell Seria.Telex: BSPFOS BU 3313, att. FTR/2 SMR/2 OPD/32.

(aa) ETA at pilot station, 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours before arrival.Within VHF range contact ‘Seria Terminal’ onChannels 16/13.

(bb) Arrival and departure draft.(cc) Deballasting time.(dd) Cargo quantity to be loaded in metric tonnes.(ee) Number and size of chain stoppers.(ff) Compliance with current OCIMF standards for SBM mooring

and cargo manifold.(gg) All cargo tanks are properly inerted with inert gas equipment

is fully operational.

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(hh) All clean and segregated ballast tanks checked and free ofoil.

(jj) Last port and next port.(kk) Gross tonnage.(ll) Net tonnage.(mm) Summer deadweight.(nn) Distance bow to cargo manifold.(pp) Flag and Port of Registry.(qq) Owner’s and Operator’s name.(rr) Expiry date CLC and IOPP Certificates.(ss) Any known defects affecting vessel’s operations at Seria.(tt) Present cargo grade(s) on board and hydrogen sulphide

(H2S) content (ppm).Previous cargo grade(s) carried (last voyage only) and H2Sppm content.

Also see ‘‘VHF’’.VHF: Seria Terminal: Seria Terminal can be contacted on Channels 13 or16, call sign ‘‘Seria Terminal’’. Vessels should contact Seria Terminal as earlyas possible when within VHF range, and advise latest ETA to Seria Pilot.Channel 13 is used for operations whilst at Seria Terminal.Brunei Shell Radio (VSL-1): VSL-1 can be contacted on Channels 16 or 19,call sign ‘‘Brunei Shell Radio’’. VSL-1 can connect vessels with their Agentsvia the Government telephone system on Channel 19.

VSL-1 maintains a listening watch on 4028 kHz (SSB).TUGS: Not available on a routine basis. In an emergency, one or more ofthe tugs/anchor handling vessels working in the oil field would be madeavailable.Stand-by Vessel: The mooring launch will remain on station throughout whenthe vessel is loading and maintains a listening watch on VHF Channels 13and 15.BERTHING: Berthing and unberthing is carried out day and night.

Mooring can usually be safely carried out in sea/swell heights of up to2.5 m., although operations are normally suspended at heights in excess ofthis. The operation, however, is governed by the mooring boat performancein the sea conditions prevailing at the time.

Wind speeds in excess of 20 knots make it difficult to prevent the bow‘‘falling off’’ when on final approach. Berthing operations are as a rulesuspended when wind speeds exceed 25 knots. Again this is governed bythe mooring boat performance and the ship’s loaded condition and handlingcharacteristics.MOORING: Tanker Moorings: Tanker moorings from the buoyscomprise of 2�16 in. circumference 2-in-1 endless grommet type mooringropes complete with buoyancy sleeves. They have a soft eye to each endwith thimble, and the SBM end of each rope is pinned into a triangle platewhich in turn is secured to lugs on the revolving turntable by short lengthsof chain and connecting shackles. Both ropes are 45.75 m. (150 ft.) long andhave a breaking strength in excess of 400 tons when new.

At SBM-1, both fairlead chafing chains are of the OCIMF Chafe Chain ‘‘B’’type with oblong connecting plates attached to the tanker end of the moorings.Each chain is 7.6 m. � 76 mm. diameter stud link chain constructed of specialquality U2 grade steel. A 254 mm. circumference � 20 m. polypropylenepick-up rope is shackled to the oblong plate by a 42 T SWL D shackle thefree eye of the rope being buoyed-off for easy recovery by the mooring launch.

At SBM-2, on the starboard hawser, an OCIMF Chafe Chain ‘‘C’’arrangement is fitted with a length of 54 mm. chain on the end of the 76 mm.chain to accommodate vessels fitted with a smaller 54 mm. bow stopper.The port hawser is fitted with a ‘‘B’’ type Chafe Chain of 76 mm. only.

Whilst moored to one of the Seria SBMs, vessels are required to maintainengines ready for manoeuvring at all times in case the vessel drifts towardsthe buoy, or there are any sudden weather changes (Sea squalls, etc.).

Berthing, unmooring and loading operations may be suspended duringsuch squalls. Tow-off wires (fire wires) must be prepared, hung-off on theport side forward and aft and maintained 3.0 m. above the water throughoutthe vessel’s visit.Mooring Procedures: Vessels must be fitted with OCIMF approved bowstoppers.

Where 2 bow stoppers are fitted, both will be used, the starboard hawsernormally being made fast first.

A closed drum shall be made available for working the pick-up rope viasuitable leads on the focsle. The drum shall be cleared off and a suitablelength of messenger rope (50 mm.) shall be placed on the drum. Thismessenger must be long enough to reach from the drum around the intendedleads to the waterline via the bow fairlead.

The use of an open drum end shall no longer be considered.The mooring assembly consists of a single 300 ft./95 m. length of 10 in.

circumference polypropylene messenger rope which is secured to a70 ft./20 m. length of 10 in. circumference polypropylene ‘‘pick-up’’ rope whichis in turn connected to a 42T D shackle at the end of the mooring chainassembly. There should therefore be sufficient space on the drum toaccommodate all 300 ft. of the messenger.

Once the starboard chain is made fast, the port chain can be picked up,this can usually be achieved by direct connection of a ship’s mooring ropeor wire to the end of the 70 ft. pick-up rope without the use of the 300 ft.messenger rope.

Where a single bow stopper is fitted, it is standard practice to lift the othermooring hawser clear of the water, using a ship’s winch, with the chafe chainhung-off at the outboard side of the fairlead.MEDICAL: In cases where medical attention is required, the Agent willarrange for the patient to be taken by launch and car to the hospital.

The patient must be taken to Kuala Belait (1 hour 10 minutes by launch).In cases of emergency involving serious injury or illness, the Berthing

Master or Brunei Shell Radio (VSL-1) can initiate Brunei Shell PetroleumCompany ‘‘Medivac Procedure’’. Representation of the patients remains withthe Agent, who should be informed to immediately contact Customs andImmigration authorities.CARGO OPERATIONS: Inert Gas: Tankers calling at Seria Terminalare required to have all cargo tanks fully inerted in accordance with SOLAS1974 and amendements and also to comply with recommendations containedin the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT),fourth edition.

Position of Hose Connections: Starboard side amidships, as in this areatankers lying at SBM’s tend to swing to port, away from the hoses, duringchanges of tide.

Hose derrick should be rigged to lift at least 10 tonnes and the vessel tohave the appropriate reducers fitted to take 2�16 in. (400 mm.) manifoldhoses 150 ASA for crude oil loading or 1�16 in. (400 mm.) hose 150 ASAfor condensate. Hose connection and disconnection is carried out by ship’screw under guidance from the BSP Mooring Assistant. Vessels are requiredto provide spanners, chain blocks and other tools as necessary to facilitateconnection.Pipelines and Floating Hose Strings:Pipelines: 2 submarine sea lines are laid from the terminal to the buoys. A800 mm. line, 10,180 m. long to SBM No. 1 and a 600 mm. line 9,845 m.long to SBM No. 2.

A 600 mm. crossover line 1,676 m. long joins the ‘‘T’’ piece connectionsituated 1,250 m. from SBM No. 1 PLEM to the PLEM valve on No. 2 SBM.All lines are concrete coated and cathodically protected with aluminiumanodes.

The main sea lines terminate at ‘‘T’’ piece manifold PLEMs 23 m. and20 m. from the vertical axis of the buoy on SBM No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.

Two underwater hose strings connect the manifolds to the underbuoyflanges beneath the buoy. Each string comprises of 4�9 m. submarine hoses,each being electrically discontinuous in order to isolate the cathodic protectionof the sea line and buoy.

Connected to the buoy turntable are floating hose strings, each stringconsisting of:

SBM No. 1 (2 strings) 28/29 hoses – length 294/304 m.SBM No. 2 (1 string) 26 hoses – length 272 m.

Floating hose strings are electrically continuous except the tail end hoses,which isolate the cathodic protection of the SBM from the tanker. Inemergencies, either floating hose string can be isolated to allow loadingthrough one hose, by closing the butterfly valves sited on the buoy turntable.A butterfly valve is also situated at the tanker end of each hose.Cargo Particulars:Approximate API and Loading Temperatures:

Brunei Light Crude API 40-42 at 60�F.Seria Light Export Blend API 35.5-38 at 60�F.Champion Export API 27-29.5 at 60�F.Brunei Condensate API 71-74 at 60�F.Average loading temperature approximately 87�F.Brunei Condensate is a Static Accumulator oil and therefore all precautions

as outlined in the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals,Chapter 7.4 and 20, should be strictly adhered to.Maximum Loading Rates:

SBM 1: 4,300 cu.m./hr.SBM 2: Condensate only, 2,500 cu.m./hr.Tankers are expected to load as fast as Seria Terminal can supply or they

can safely receive. The question of how fast a ship may load is theresponsibility of the Master having regard to his Owner’s instructions, CharterParty and experience of his crew.

Communications during loading is controlled by portable UHF radio setstaken onboard with the Berthing Master. Incorporated in these sets is anemergency shut-down system, which when activated, stops all the shorepumps. During loading, hourly ship/shore figure comparison checks arerequired to ensure no subsea leaks develop undetected.Documentation: All documentation will be carried out on board beforedeparture, including the completion of the Bills of Lading and Cargo Manifest.Vessels generally sail from the SBM some 2 hours to 3 hours after completionof loading, provided the hoses are disconnected and documents completed.

Stamping of Bills of Lading with vessel’s stamps or marking with CharterParty dates is not permitted.BALLAST: Deballasting and Monitoring of Ballast: All clean and/orsegregated ballast tanks are required to be confirmed free from contaminationprior to arrival and visually inspected for oil contamination by the BerthingMaster prior to deballasting through sighting ports on deck where fitted.Double hull SBT vessels not fitted with sighting ports, or tank lids shouldprepare the manhole covers on the ballast tanks so that sighting of ballastwater can be achieved.

Deballasting is not to commence without prior permission from the BerthingMaster and the rate of deballasting shall be such that a safe condition ismaintained at all times to meet the requirements of ‘‘Maintenance of Draft’’(See below).

All ships shall, where provision exists, utilise ODME and/or ballast watermonitoring device when discharging any form of ballast.

Vessels are required to include regular in-tank ballast water inspection andoverboard checks by all available means as part of routine loading safetychecks.

If any contamination of tank ballast or discharged ballast water is notedduring loading, all operations are to be stopped and the Berthing Masterinformed immediately.Maintenance of Draft: At all times during loading, vessels are requird tomaintain their drafts within a suitable range such that should the tanker berequired to vacate the SBM in an emergency, the vessel can be adequatelymanoeuvred.DENSITY: Varies 1020 – 1025 depending on season and rainfall.FRESH WATER: Emergency provision of fresh water may be arrangedthrough the Agent. This emergency service is subject to the availability of asuitable vessel.FUEL: Bunkers are not available at Seria.REPAIRS: No facilities available.REPATRIATION: Visa requirements for crew on-signing and off-signingat Seria Port:

Such information must be sought from respective shipping agents as visarequirements and the means by which they may be obtained differ widelyaccording to the nationality of personnel seeking entry.

Persons without a valid visa will not be permitted entry to BruneiDarussalam.

A passport is the only acceptable travel document, a Seaman’s Book isnot acceptable to the Immigration Department.

SERIA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

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AIRPORT: At Bandar Seri Begawan; 1.5 hours by car from Kuala Belait.There are regular daily flights to Singapore, and less frequently flights to

Bangkok, Darwin, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu,Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Manila and Taipei.TIME: Brunei keeps local time of GMT plus 8 hours.SHORE LEAVE: No shore leave is allowed.GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Refuse: No garbage, rubbish or refuse may bethrown overboard while the vessel is in Brunei waters.WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: No facilities available.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.WEATHER: There are two distinct seasons, the NE monsoon (fromNovember to March) and the SW monsoon (from May to September).Transition: The months of April and October are the transition months andgenerally have favourable conditions with light winds.North East Monsoon: The NE monsoon air flow derives from the Asiancontinental anti-cyclone (high pressure over China) associated with thenorthern winter. In Brunei waters, the wind is generally north to NE’ly withan average speed of 15 – 20 knots (7/10 m./sec.). Winds in excess of this arerare and of short duration.South West Monsoon: The SW monsoon air flow is associated with thesummer low pressure over Southern China, the North Pacific anti-cycloneand the intensification of high pressure over Australia. The resultant southto north pressure gradient produces a SE’ly wind which, on crossing theequator into the northern hemisphere, is deflected to become SW’ly.

Whilst the wind strength of the SW monsoon is generally less than that ofthe NE monsoon, pressure disturbances, tropical depressions to the northand movements of the ITCZ can all cause increases in wind strength andsqualls.Squalls: When a cumulonimbus cloud reaches maturity and has developedto a height of several thousand metres, the precipitation falling within thecloud will create a downdraft. Being cooler than the surrounding air of lowerlevels, the downdraft will continue to descent until it reaches sea level. Atthis state, the downdraft is deflected underneath the cloud causing abruptand sometimes violent gusts of up to 50 knots, occasionally stronger. Afterthe initial high wind, which lasts only a few minutes, wind speed will graduallydiminish. Such squalls seldom exceed one hour and are mostly accompaniedby heavy rain.SAFETY: Inspection of Vessels: In addition to the initial inspection ofinert gas and lifting equipment and certificates, vessels will be required tocomplete a Tanker Safety Check List based on ISGOTT guidelines.

The Berthing Master will confirm compliance with this Check List beforeloading commences. During loading, all vessels loading at Seria will beinspected by the Loading Master as part of the standard Shell Ship SuitabilityAppraisal Scheme, known as SAFE-T, where time and operations permit. Itis beneficial if senior members of ship’s staff accompany the Berthing Master.On completion of the inspection, an Observation Sheet will be completed bythe Berthing Master for discussion with the Master.

The reports under this scheme will then assist Shell Group Companies toassess whether a vessel is suitable for charter.GENERAL: Flag: The Brunei National Flag should be flown during hoursof daylight and can be obtained through the shipping agent.Stores and Laundry Facilities: No laundry facilities available.

Limited quantities of stores may be available, further details are availableon request from Agents.AUTHORITY: Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Ltd, Seria KB 5354, NegaraBrunei Darussalam. Tel: �673 (3) 373999. FAX: �673 (3) 372040.Telex: Bu 3313. Cables: ‘‘Brunshell’’ Seria. Contact: Rob Van de Griend,Marine Offshore Supervisor. Embran Momin, Marine Superintendent.

TANJONG SALIRONG: 04� 53' N 115� 06' E

DOCUMENTS:To be produced on Arrival:Marine Department:

Boarding Report1 Crew List1 Passenger List.

Customs Department:2 Inward Manifests1 Crew List1 Passenger List1 Port Clearance1 Stores List1 Arms List.

Agents:2 Inward Manifests1 Crew List1 Passenger List2 Hatch Lists1 Arms List.

To be supplied before Ship’s Departure:Customs Department:

1 Outward Manifest1 Passenger List1 Crew List1 Export Declaration.

Immigration Department:1 Passenger List2 Crew Lists.

Vessels:2 Outward Manifests

Port Clearance.PILOTAGE: Pilotage is not compulsory. If a Pilot is required for vesselsloading logs at Tanjong Salirong then application must be made 24 hours inadvance of arrival stating position where it is required for Pilot to embark (i.e.at Outer Bar or Sapo Point). A Customs Officer and Agent’s clerk will proceedto Tanjong Salirong from Muara Harbour or Bandar Seri Begawan and willremain on board whilst vessel is loading, accommodation and food providedby ship. Stevedores and tally clerks provide their own food.

ANCHORAGES: The log-loading anchorage at Tanjong Salirong issituated 12 miles above the Outer Bar at the mouth of the Brunei River.Vessels of up to 6.5 m. draft may cross the bar at HW.HEALTH: (a) Immigration: Immigration Officer will board vessel and clearher inward after pratique granted by Port Health Authority. Immigration willrequire 2 copies of passenger lists and 2 copies of crew list. Vessels inwardare cleared up to 2000 hrs. only.

(b) Quarantine: For vessels coming from outside State of Brunei, PortHealth Authority will board on arrival at wharf or anchorage. Port HealthAuthority requires complete copy of Entry Declaration of Health and copiesof Passenger and Crew Lists.VHF: See ‘‘Muara Port’’.BERTHING: Tanjong Salirong is not a port but an anchorage area wherevessels are anchored to load timber logs from Limbang in Malaysia.

For all intents and purposes, Tanjong Salirong is under the jurisdiction andcontrol of the Director of Port, Brunei. Therefore, all the relevant informationrequired with regard to port requirements are similar to that required forvessels calling at Muara Port (which see).STEVEDORES: Stevedoring is in the hands of contractors who supplygangs as required. The port operates a 24 hour service. No tally clerksavailable. All tallies to be made by ship’s own tally clerks.MEDICAL: Government General Hospital is situated in Bandar SeriBegawan 16 miles from Muara Port. General Hospital is well equipped withfacilities to carry out normal surgery. Inoculations and vaccinations given freeof charge.FRESH WATER: Can be supplied from the wharf at Muara Port andBandar Seri Begawan. No fresh water is supplied at Tanjong Salirong. Nowater-boat in State.FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Fire-floats are stationed at Fire Brigadesub-station near Customs sub-station in Bandar Seri Begawan.CONSULS: There are several Embassies, Consulates and HighCommissions in Bandar Seri Begawan.HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Muara Port’’.AUTHORITY: Muara Port, Ports Department, Muara BT 1728, Negara,Brunei Darussalam. Tel: �673 (2) 770222/3. FAX: �673 (2) 770283.Email: ports@brunet.bn Web: www.ports.gov.bn Contact: Pg Haji AbdRahman PSI Pg Haji Ismail, Acting Director of Ports. Haji Hamidon BinHaji Mohd Tahir, Director of Marine (Tel: �673 (2) 771347/56. Fax: �673(2) 771357).