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GGN February 16th 2017

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Port Information

16th F ebruary 2017 E d i t i o n O

I R ON O R E T E R M I N A L

T e r m i n a l 1 (T1)

A ç u P o r t

B r a z i l

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GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF NAVIGATION

AND MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

THIS PORT INFORMATION MUST BE DELIVERED BY THE SHIPS´ AGENTS TO THE SHIPMASTERS 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE

TO VESSEL´S ARRIVAL AT THE T-ORE. THE CONTENT OF THE PRESENT DOCUMENT MUST BE THOROUGHLY OBSERVED AND FOLLOWED BY ALL MASTERS AND THEIR CREW IN ACCORDANCE WITH (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE BRAZILIAN LABOR LEGISLATION, CUSTOMS, IMMIGRATION, MARITIME AND PORT HEALTH AUTHORITIES´ RULES, ISPS CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY LANDMARKS NAMED IMO, ILO, WHO, ISO, ITF, AS WELL AS THE SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG, OCIMF, IMSBC CODE AND BLU CODE AND OTHER APPLICABLE RESOLUTIONS AND REGULATIONS.

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CONTENTS

1. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

2. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 General Arrangement (Sketch) .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Location, maps, nautical charts, anchoring and maneuvering areas ................................................................. 8

2.3.1 Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3.2 Nautical charts ................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.3.3 DHN 1405 sketch ............................................................................................................................................. 9

2.3.4 Anchorage areas ............................................................................................................................................... 9

2.3.5 Access channel ................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.3.6 Turning basin ................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Vessel Traffic Service of the Açu Port (VTS Centre) ........................................................................................... 9

2.5 T-ORE characteristics and facilities .................................................................................................................... 10

2.5.1 Piers ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.5.2 T-ORE´s characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 10

2.5.3 Maximum ship characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 11

2.5.4 Tides .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.5.5 Fenders ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.5.6 Onshore mooring equipment .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.5.7 Access ladders and extensions (planks) ......................................................................................................... 11

2.5.8 Navigation aids .............................................................................................................................................. 11

2.6 General weather information ............................................................................................................................... 14

2.6.1 Weather conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 14

2.6.2 Sea conditions and local water depth ............................................................................................................. 14

3. CARGO CHARACTERISTICS, ORIGIN, HANDLING & STOCK AREAS.......................................................... 15

4. T-ORE RULES................................................................................................................................................................ 15

4.1 Vetting .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.2 Arrival and departure procedures....................................................................................................................... 16

4.2.1 First reports .................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.2.2 Maneuvering requirements ............................................................................................................................ 17

4.2.3 Most usual trackings ...................................................................................................................................... 18

4.2.4 Maximum ship air draught ............................................................................................................................. 19

4.3 Loading plan, sequence and operation ................................................................................................................ 19

4.4 Holds & hatch covers ............................................................................................................................................ 20

4.5 Draught survey, draught checks, trimming & stoppages .................................................................................. 20

4.6 Shiploader boom travelling / opening & closing of cargo holds ........................................................................ 20

4.7 Loading operation working hours ....................................................................................................................... 20

4.8 Certificates’ validity .............................................................................................................................................. 21

4.9 Pilotage ................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.10 Tugboats............................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.11 Service boat .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.12 Free Pratique, Port Health Authorities and Quarantine ................................................................................. 22

4.13 Customs and Immigration (The Federal Police) .............................................................................................. 22

4.14 Mooring arrangements, requirements and operation ...................................................................................... 23

4.15 Vessel boarding means ........................................................................................................................................ 24

4.16 Walking on the pier ............................................................................................................................................. 25

4.17 Persons under ship´s responsibility ................................................................................................................... 25

4.18 Vessel´s exercises ................................................................................................................................................. 25

4.19 Degassing ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.20 Firefighting .......................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.21 Emergency medical assistance ........................................................................................................................... 26

4.22 Deballast operation ............................................................................................................................................. 27

4.23 MARPOL & potential pollution sources ........................................................................................................... 27

4.24 Oil sludge, oily residues, oily mixtures, garbage and food waste removal ..................................................... 28

4.25 Bunkering ............................................................................................................................................................ 28

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4.26 Air environment .................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.27 Fumigation & Deratisation ................................................................................................................................. 28

4.28 Diving ................................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.29 Fishing .................................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.30 Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................. 29

4.31 Completion of all activities before end of loading operation ........................................................................... 29

4.32 Dry-docks ............................................................................................................................................................. 29

4.33 Fresh water supply .............................................................................................................................................. 29

4.34 Supplying of general goods & laundry services ................................................................................................ 29

4.35 Security & safety ................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.35.1 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 30

4.35.2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.36 Masters’ duties .................................................................................................................................................... 31

5. COMMUNICATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 32

5.1 T-ORE ADMINISTRATION (24/7) .................................................................................................................... 32

5.2 Port Security (24/7) ............................................................................................................................................... 32

5.3 T-ORE Operations (24/7) ..................................................................................................................................... 32

5.4 T-ORE Port Captain ............................................................................................................................................. 32

5.5 VTS Centre (24/7) ................................................................................................................................................. 32

5.6 Harbor Master’s office (Brazilian Navy) ............................................................................................................. 32

5.7 Pilotage office ........................................................................................................................................................ 32

5.8 Post Office & fax services ..................................................................................................................................... 32

5.9 Public telephone services ...................................................................................................................................... 32

5.10 Medical assistance & dental care ....................................................................................................................... 32

5.11 Consulates ............................................................................................................................................................ 32

6. FINAL REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................... 33

7. ANNEXES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 35

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1. DEFINITIONS ACCESS CHANNEL => A delimited and signaled waterway through which vessels reach the port and anchorage area;

AÇU PETRÓLEO => Açu Petróleo S.A. (CNPJ/MF No. 21.778.678/0001-70), which is the operator in charge of the

administration of the T-OIL;

AGENTS => Maritime Agency representatives acting on behalf of Owners/Ship (Protective Agents) or on behalf of

Shippers/Receivers (Cargo Agents);

AIS => Automatic Identification System;

ANVISA => Port Health Authority (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária);

ARPA => Automatic Radar Plotting Aid;

ASD=> Azimuthal Stern Drive;

BA=> British Admiralty;

BLU CODE=> Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading Of Bulk Carriers;

BP=> Bollard Pull - Longitudinal Static Pull of the Vessel;

BWM => Ballast Water Management Convention;

CCOS=> The Security Operational Control Centre (Centro de Controle Operacional de Segurança) of the T-

ORE, organized in compliance with the ISPS Code;

CCTV=> Closed Circuit TV;

COLREG=> The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;

DHN=> Navigation and Hydrographical Navy Administration (Diretoria de Hidrografia e Navegação);

DPC=> Ports and Coastal Navy Administration (Diretoria de Portos e Costa);

DWT=> Deadweight Tonnage;

ECDIS=> Electronic Chart Display and Information System;

ETA=> Estimated Time of Arrival;

FERROPORT=> Ferroport Logística Comercial Exportadora S.A. (CNPJ/MF no. 08.807.683/0001-03), which is the

operator in charge of the administration of the T-ORE and T1 Shared Infrastructure, also referred to in

this Port Information as the “T-ORE ADMINISTRATION”;

FIFI=> Firefighting System;

GPS=> Global Positioning System;

ICS=> International Code of Signals;

IMO=> International Maritime Organization;

IMPA=> The International Maritime Pilots Association;

IMSBC Code=> International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code;

IP=> Internet Protocol;

ISPS Code=> International Ship and Port Facility Security Code;

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LOA=> Length over all;

MARPOL=> The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships;

MMSI=> Maritime Mobile Service Identity;

MT=> Metric tons;

MT/h=> Metric tons per hour;

NOR=> Notice of Readiness;

NORMAN=> Maritime Authority Rules (Normas da Autoridade Marítima);

OBO=> Ore Bulk Oil Carrier;

O/O=> Ore Oil Carrier Ships;

OCIMF=> Oil Companies International Marine Forum;

PFF=> Pellet Feed Fines;

P.i.c.=> Person in charge;

POB=> Pilot on Board;

PRUMO=> Company that administrates the T2 at the Açu Port;

PTZ=> Pan–Tilt–Zoom features;

RDC=> Port Health Authority Resolution (Resolução da Diretoria Colegiada);

SAB=> Submersible Articulated Buoys;

STAq=> Waterway Traffic System (Sistema de Tráfego Aquaviário);

SOLAS=> International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea;

STCW=> The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers;

T/M3=> Tons per cubic metre;

T-OIL=> Offshore liquid bulk terminal for oil handling purposes, administrated by AÇU PETROLEO;

T-ORE=> Offshore dry bulk terminal for iron ore handling purposes, administrated by FERROPORT;

T-ORE ADMINISTRATION=> FERROPORT;

T1=> Offshore terminals at the Açu Port, comprising T-OIL and T-ORE, as well as the T1 Shared

Infrastructure;

T1 SHARED INFRASTRUCTURE => The areas, wharves, piers, landing places, berths, docks, roads, passageways,

buildings and any installation or facilities intended to be accessed by users of both T-ORE and T-OIL;

T2=> Onshore multipurpose terminals, administrated by PRUMO;

TRIM=> Difference between forward average draughts and aft average draughts;

UTM=> Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System;

VHF=> Very High Frequency;

VTS Centre => The Vessel Traffic Service;

WGS=> World Geodetic System.

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Introduction o The main purpose of the general information herein regarding the Açu Port is to provide

information to all parties involved, such as Agents, Owners, Charterers, Shippers, Operators, Subcontractors, Authorities, Pilots and Shipmasters regarding T-ORE facilities and general physical/operational conditions. T-ORE will not assume responsibility for any events and/or errors generated from disregard or misinterpretation of the general information herein provided.

2.2 General Arrangement (Sketch)

Açu Port

T1

ACCESS CHANNEL TO IRON ORE TERMINAL (T1)

ACCESS CHANNEL TO T2

T1

T2

IRON ORE TERMINAL – T-ORE

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2.3 Location, maps, nautical charts, anchoring and maneuvering areas

2.3.1 Location The Port is located in The District of Açu, Municipality of São João da Barra, in the Northeast of the State of Rio de Janeiro about 12 nautical miles (NM) north of Cape São Tomé and another 12 nm south of the Paraíba do Sul River Mouth, with following geographical coordinates: Lat: 21°50' S Long: 041°00' W

o The Açu Port is located approximately 35 Km from Downtown São João da Barra (connected by the following roads and highways: Cajueiro Road - northwards and BR 356 - eastwards), 47 km from the City of Campos dos Goytacazes (connected by RJ 240 - northwards and BR 356 - westwards) which in turn is 103 km from Downtown Macaé and 280 Km from the City of Rio de Janeiro - both connected by BR 101 southwards, and also 240 km from the City of Vitória (State of Espírito Santo) connected by the same BR 101 Highway, only northwards instead;

o There are two domestic airports in the Port vicinity: one in Campos dos Goytacazes (Bartolomeu Lizandro - 54 km from Açu Port) which serves Rio de Janeiro and Campinas (in the State of São Paulo); and one in Macaé, which also serves Campinas and Rio de Janeiro.

2.3.2 Nautical charts o The following nautical charts covering the area are available:

British Admiralty BA 3972; Brazilian Navy DHN Nautical Charts:

1403 => “Barra de Itapemirim ao Cabo de São Tomé - Costa Leste (Itapemirim River Mouth to São Tomé Cape - East Coast)”

1406 => Açu Port Approach

1405 => Açu Port

BA 3972 DHN 1403 DHN 1406 DHN 1405

MAP OF BRAZIL

MAP RIO DE JANEIRO STATE MAP LOCAL MAP

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2.3.3 DHN 1405 sketch

2.3.4 Anchorage areas o New anchorage areas were stablished as from October 2016 for the entire Açu Port which

can be partially visualized in the Brazilian DHN nautical chart 1405 2nd edition above. Anchorage no.6 (for T-ORE inbound vessels in ballast condition) geographical coordinates: LAT 21° 43.506’ S / LONG 040° 57,069’ W; LAT 21° 44.070’ S / LONG 040° 55.011’ W; LAT 21° 46.943’ S / LONG 040° 55.906’ W; LAT 21° 46.371’ S / LONG 040° 57.973’ W; For other related anchorages such as areas for emergency or quarantine purposes, Masters must consult VTS Centre as appropriate and necessary.

2.3.5 Access channel o The access channel to the T1 Açu Port operates one-way, allowing the arrival or departure

of only one vessel at a time. It is 7.46 nautical miles long (13,816 metres), 230 metres wide, with 20.50 metres minimum depth at zero tide datum heading SE<>NW (105° <> 285°) of true direction.

2.3.6 Turning basin o With a 700 m diameter, it allows safe turning of inbound/outbound vessels to and from the

T-ORE East/West berths (refer to drawing in item 2.5.8).

2.4 Vessel Traffic Service of the Açu Port (VTS Centre) o The VTS Centre aims at providing a reliable infrastructure and service for the entire Açu

Port complex to monitor, control, coordinate and guide all vessels within the harbor limits and approaches besides contributing for the safety of port operations, providing vessels and all concerned parties, in real time including website access, information about the parameters monitored by the integrated systems, utilizing the following resources:

AIS: a system for exchanging information between ships among themselves as well as between ships and onshore stations. As per IMO Regulations in force, all vessels shall be provided with AIS and a MMSI number (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) for immediate identification;

Note 1: AIS is presently integrated to the STAq: a system capable of controlling, recording and retrieving images from the CCTV cameras by means of the Digifort software.

Note 2: AIS will also be integrated with nautical signaling, covering all articulated buoys of the access channel, turning basin and inner port area in order to allow full monitoring and immediate detection of any inoperative condition arisen.

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Communications (VHF Radio Stations): two fixed stations and two laptops;

CCTV (Surveillance Cameras): two IP cameras with PTZ;

Extra night vision CCTV cameras will be added to monitor other areas of the Açu Port when operating 24/7;

Environmental and weather monitoring by means of sensors located at strategic points;

Meteorological Information: wind, waves, sea currents, tides, air temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure will be provided to all mariners if requested;

Data Management System.

o VTS Centre full address and contact details:

Porto do Açu (Açu Port) Escritório do Porto do Açu (Açu Port Office) Fazenda Saco Dantas, s/n, Distrito Industrial São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro – Brasil CEP: 28200-000 (zip code) Phone: + 55 22 2133-1223 (=> 24/7) E-mail: [email protected] and/or [email protected]

2.5 T-ORE characteristics and facilities

2.5.1 Piers o The T-ORE pier is 442 m long, 25 m wide and comprises two parallel berths (345° <> 165°

direction) known as WEST (W) and EAST (E) sides since they head in the 345° true direction;

o It is also closely connected to the tugboats’ pier (located along the access bridge’s north side and in the rear part of the West berth) which is fitted with 12 bits of 15 ton capacity each and 12 fenders capable to accommodate three 31 m LOA tugs alongside in line, which, in turn, are able to accommodate another three tugs of the same size.

2.5.2 T-ORE´s characteristics

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2.5.3 Maximum ship characteristics

Maximum LOA: 300 metres

Maximum Breadth: 50 metres

Maximum DWT: 220,000 metric tons

Maximum Draught: refer to item 4.2.2 below

Maximum Air Draught (cargo): 21.00 metres

Minimum Freeboard: 5.00 metres

Important Remark: The figures above reflect the present operational limits and are paramount for acceptance of a vessel during its nomination process since all ships are subject to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION vetting criteria. In case of doubt, please check with the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION by contacting the Anglo American Commercial Department.

2.5.4 Tides

Highest: 1.7 metres

Lowest: - 0.1 metres

Variation: up to 1.8 metres

2.5.5 Fenders

o The WEST and EAST berths are fitted with Sumitomo fenders of the conical elastomer type connected to a 3.6 m high by 3.0 m wide fender pad. Each berth has a total of 14 fenders spaced 30.0 m measured between vertical axes.

2.5.6 Onshore mooring equipment

o Both berths have 14 lashing points equally spaced 30 metres from each other. They are fitted with a 200 ton bollard at points 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 12, while points 1 and 14 are fitted with quadruple quick release hooks, point 9 with a triple quick release hook, and finally points 3, 6 & 13 with a double quick release hook. All hooks have a 75 ton capacity.

2.5.7 Access ladders and extensions (planks)

o Access to vessels shall be through accommodation ladders or aft gangways (the last latter in case possible/necessary) with the use of extensions (auxiliary plank) since the fender pad lies about 3.3 metres from the pier border (refer to item 2.5.1 above). In addition, ships must provide safety nets to their access ladders as appropriate.

2.5.8 Navigation aids

o As per the drawing below, the T1 Nautical Signaling Project comprises an array of 24 articulated semi-submersible buoys to guide all ships in transit through the access channel and turning basin to the berths plus 9 little onshore lighthouses for signaling of facilities/structures (pier, berths, breakwater and access bridge). Their details including geographical coordinates are as per the sketches and table below:

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2.6 General weather information

2.6.1 Weather conditions o The weather conditions are of the tropical kind with low to moderate rainfalls, particularly

during wintertime from June to August;

o The average yearly temperature is around 27° C ranging from 23° to 31° C during the year;

o The relative atmospheric humidity is usually high throughout the year with monthly averages varying from 75% to 85%;

o The average annual rainfall is 1,944 mm. During the rainy season (with about 15 rainy days per month), the monthly average is 325 mm, and during the dry season (from July to November) the monthly average is 50 mm considering only 5 rainy days per month;

o The prevailing wind direction is NE with an average frequency of 63% during the last 10 years of observation, reaching along the summer season the remarkable figures of 76%, 86% and 83% respectively for the months of December, January and February and eventually with intensities up to Beaufort Wind Scale (BWS) force 6. It decreases significantly varying from 61% to 35% from March to May and then up to 54% until July, eventually up to BWS force 6 and occasionally up to force 7 along the entire period; it increases again up to 70% from August to October eventually up to force 7 and occasionally force 8;

o Winds up to BWS force 8 followed by rain may occasionally occur from different directions depending on the cold fronts crossing the region during the year;

o Winds, waves, sea currents and tides are monitored 24/7;

2.6.2 Sea conditions and local water depth o The low and flat coast relief allows the wind to change direction quickly leading to formation

of swells with a certain frequency. Depth increases eastwards under a soft seabed gradient varying from 12 to 19 metres. Predominant winds of moderate intensity range from northeast to southeast directions during the year. The waves have significant influence on ships underway through the access channel, especially if associated to tidal currents at an average depth of 13 m (flooding towards WNW at over 0.6 knot, ebbing towards ENE up to 0.6 knot) and to surface currents usually influenced by the prevailing winds (flooding towards W up to 0.6 knot and ebbing towards SE less than 0.6 knot). Tides may vary from minus 0.10 to plus 1.70 metres depending on the moon phase as usual.

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3. CARGO CHARACTERISTICS, ORIGIN, HANDLING & STOCK AREAS o The cargo handled at the T-ORE is iron ore transported as iron ore pulp (mixed with water)

throughout the pipeline; o Upon arrival at the Port, this iron ore pulp passes through a filtration system (for water

elimination) and is then carried by a conveyor belt (passing through a sampling system) to be stacked at the stockyard as iron ore “Pellet Feed Fines” (PFF) type with approximate specific weight of 2.05 t/m3, granulometry of 99% < 1.0 mm, around 9% of moisture and angle of repose of 20°;

o There are two paths to the stockyard area: one leads to stockyard “A” and the other to

stockyard “B” by means of their respective conveyor belts and stackers; o The design stacking rate capacity is 4,000 MT/h; o The nominal stacking rate capacity is about 3,400 MT/h; o The static capacity of each stockyard is 1,000,000 MT (one million metric tons). The iron

ore is reclaimed from each stockyard through a single reclaimer which may face both stockyards “A” and “B” and also feed the conveyor belt system (with their respective transfer chutes) to the loading pier. At the loading pier the shiploader can properly load the ship by pouring the cargo into its cargo holds with its own conveyor belt and boom following the good practice and the operational procedure required as per the BLU Code;

o The project loading rate capacity is 13,000 MT/h; o The nominal loading rate capacity is about 10,000 MT/h.

4. T-ORE RULES

o All Vessels entering T1 shall be deemed to be aware of and to have accepted the existence of the Iron Ore Priority Rights, i.e., berthing and unberthing priority rights granted to Iron Ore Vessels over other Vessel traffic. The Iron Ore Priority Rights are applicable in all cases when an Iron Ore Vessel is ready to berth or unberth and has issued a NOR. Under these circumstances, the Iron Ore Vessel shall be permitted to berth or unberth, as the case may be, irrespective of the order of Vessel arrival at the Anchorage Areas, and so as long as a T-ORE Berth is vacant and prepared to receive such Iron Ore Vessel before Start of Maneuvers of Berthing and Unberthing by other Vessels, as the case may be;

o For the purposes of the Iron Ore Priority Rights provided above, the following definitions shall apply:

Anchorage Areas => locations outside the T1 Shared Infrastructure designated for vessel anchoring;

Iron Ore Vessels => A Vessel carrying, or that is to carry, iron cargoes;

Pilot Boarding Point => The location where the pilot waits to embark/disembark on/from Vessels. The exact geographical location is informed in the nautical charts covering the approaches to Terminal T1;

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Start of Maneuvers of Berthing or Unberthing=> (1) Incoming Vessels: pilot on

board and anchor lifted; (2) Incoming Vessel (no anchorage): pilot on board at the Pilot Boarding Point; (3) Departing Vessel: pilot on board and mooring lines released;

T-ORE Berth =>Any berth (that includes, for the avoidance of doubt, the quay wall,

the water space immediately adjacent to the quay wall and the seabed beneath the water space immediately adjacent to the quay wall) that forms part of the T-ORE infrastructure;

Vessel => Any marine construction, including Iron Ore Vessels, floating platforms

and, when towed, jack-up platforms, in each case susceptible to locomotion in water, whether or not powered by its own steam, transporting persons or cargo.

4.1 Vetting o All vessels are subject to vetting procedure by the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION upon their

nominations when they shall present the Vetting Questionnaire (ANNEX 5) filled in as appropriate.

4.2 Arrival and departure procedures

4.2.1 First reports o Vessels are required to report updated ETA on minimum timeframes below to Agents who

will pass the information on to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION and the VTS Centre as follows:

10 days before arrival 07 days before arrival 05 days before arrival 04 days before arrival 03 days before arrival 02 days before arrival 01 day before arrival

o Vessels shall establish communication with the VTS Centre via VHF channel 16 as soon as possible to update arrival time and also report the following information: Agents’ contact details, official arrival time/position (NOR), arrival draughts and maximum cargo air draught, time/position of first anchoring and occasional changes, anchor aweigh time, time crossing first pair of buoys, time and description of first line ashore, berthing (all fast and ladder down) and unberthing times, Pilot boarding/away times, occasional anchoring details after sailing (if so requested) and finally the official port departure details;

o The entry and departure of vessels are subject to clearance by the VTS Centre. Masters

(or Pilots on their behalf) shall request clearance upon heaving up anchor or letting go their lines. This will trigger the VTS Centre to assure that all maneuvering areas including the access channel are clear for the ship to pass. The VTS Centre will monitor and guide all ships anchored, underway or berthed at all times.

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4.2.2 Maneuvering requirements o In the access channel, all inbound/outbound ships are required to observe and follow the

contents of COLREG – PART B – STEERING AND SAILING RULES – Rule 6 (Safe Speed);

o All ships must have support from tugboats (with or without lines as required) whenever

crossing out of the turning basin either way; however always under her own engines as main propulsion;

o Rules including operational limits and general conditions established by the Harbor Master

(on behalf of the Maritime Authority) for inbound/outbound vessels as follows:

Applied for ships with draught up to 16.00 m:

Maneuverings during daylight time:

Wind speed up to 20 knots; sea wave up to 1.6 m; sea current up to 1.3 knot;

Use of 04 ASD tugboats being 2 of 80 ton BP + 2 of 70 ton BP;

Maneuverings during dawn and/or twilight periods for inbound ships only:


Applied for ships with draught over 16.00 m and up to 18.50 m (maximum allowed

sailing draught irrespective of tide condition):

Maneuverings during daylight time:


Use of 04 ASD tugboats being 2 of 80 ton BP + 2 of 70 ton BP.

Applied for all ships regardless of their draughts and tide condition:

02 ASD tugboats with minimum of 60 ton BP available full time for emergency as

far as any vessel remains alongside; 01 Pilot on standby full time ashore while vessel remains alongside.

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4.2.3 Most usual trackings

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4.2.4 Maximum ship air draught EAST BERTH = 21.00 m WEST BERTH = 21.00 m

4.3 Loading plan, sequence and operation

o Masters are required to report the Cargo Plan/Loading Sequence using T-ORE standard forms, preferably no less than 10 days or at worst never less than 5 days prior to vessel´s arrival at the port. For the sake of good order and/or better operational performance, the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION might require adjustments as necessary;

o Masters must present Bending Moment and Shear Force figures on the Loading Plan/Sequence always related to Sea Conditions for all pours. In case the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION understands the need to also have such figures in Port Conditions, it will advise and request accordingly;

o In order to perform a smooth and safe watch on the vessel during load operation, Masters are required to observe and comply with the STCW rules (mainly on its Chapter VIII/2), with regards to the need of having one Deck Officer capable of discussing with the foreman on duty, any changes on loading/sequence plans or other situation that may occur during the loading operation (BLU Code);

o Unless a specific channel is established prior to berthing, VHF channel 16 (156.800 MHz) shall be used for the first contact and then another channel shall be chosen as appropriate; however all means of communication must be settled as per Ship/Onshore Safety Checklist presented upon berthing;

o In case of any main deck obstruction, the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION must be informed accordingly;

o All vessels shall be suitable and capable to load according to the loading rate established by the terminal as follows:

Nominal Loading Rate:10,000 MT per hour; Average Loading Rate: 7,000 MT per hour;

o Deballasting must be performed simultaneously to the loading operation and properly done to balance the loading rate previously settled, otherwise the foreman on duty must be immediately advised for appropriate actions required;

o Deballast operation must not be a cause for loading interruption, otherwise any delays arisen from that will be at the ship´s account;

o Unless otherwise instructed, cargo required for trimming must never be less than 4.0 % of the total intended cargo and yet preferably be taken into the cargo holds #2 & #8 for Capesizes and #2 & #6 for Panamaxes; in addition, Masters must bear in mind the figures of 300 m/t are the minimum amount of cargo to be requested by the ship for completion of the total cargo otherwise the loading operation has to be declared as finished;

o Concerning pour sequence, unless otherwise previously agreed, 2 equal steps in quantity per hold (normal operation) + 2 additional steps (for trimming purposes) are highly required;

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o It is not the terminal’s duty to clean the main deck and its housings, fittings, equipment, hatch coamings, hatch covers, structures, superstructures, masts or any other places of the vessel prior, during and after loading operation;

o Bearing in mind that for the sake of operational safety the maximum allowed sailing draught is 18.50 m as per item 4.2.2, Masters are required to avoid that at any given moment during loading the maximum draught exceeds the mark of 19.00 m.

Warning 1: Upon berthing, all vessels must have their main decks clean and free of previous leftover cargoes, especially coal or similar cargo that may eventually cause seawater pollution in case of rain occurrences, resulting in pollution which is subject to heavy fines by The Government Environmental Administration besides compromising the next vessel´s nomination to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION.

Warning 2: In order to avoid any loading interruption by vessel request due to air draught restrictions, the loading sequence and/or deballasting plan must be fully controlled in all respects at all times prior and during the loading operation as per the BLU Code and Port Information.

4.4 Holds & hatch covers o Unless otherwise established by the governing charter party, all cargo holds are required

to be free from previous cargo, clean, dry and ready for loading; therefore Masters are required to avoid ballast water inside the floodable holds upon berthing;

o All hatches are required to be widely open upon berthing for visual inspection of the cargo

holds except in case of moderate to heavy rains as applicable and agreed;

o After cargo holds inspection and clearance given by the foreman, and unless otherwise provided, only two cargo holds are required to be kept open at loading time: the one being loaded and the following one. All other cargo holds are required to be kept temporarily closed until their turn comes as per the previously settled loading sequence;

o In case of heavy rains, loading operation is subject to interruption as necessary and agreed.

4.5 Draught survey, draught checks, trimming & stoppages o Draught Survey shall be carried out in two steps: initial draught survey and final draught

survey;

o Regardless of the reason, any loading stoppage by ship´s request (including draught checks for trimming or additional draught readings) will be at the ship´s account;

o Loading Plan shall have all trimming details, which will take place just once.

4.6 Shiploader boom travelling / opening & closing of cargo holds

o The shiploader boom may take a few minutes to move over the several hatches; therefore it is highly advisable that all persons stay out of its reach, walking always on the sea side to avoid jumping over the tensioned lines across the main deck pier side;

o Any delay for opening/closing hatches will be at the ship´s account.

4.7 Loading operation working hours o 24/7.

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4.8 Certificates’ validity o The Masters, Owners, Charterers, Operators, Managers and/or Ship´s Agents must bear

in mind that any delay to the port operations caused by the need of renewal of any ship´s document/certificate that might affect her entrance/berthing or unberthing/departure during vessel´s stay in port, will be solely at its own account.

4.9 Pilotage o Pilotage is compulsory for all inbound/outbound ships through the T1 access channel as

per NORMAM 12 (Maritime Authority Regulation);

o To safely guide and berth all ships throughout the access channel, unless permanently

otherwise provided, Pilots are required to await them about 2 nautical miles out of the first pair of buoys in the following POB position as per Harbor Master decision for each inbound vessel: Lat 21° 50.14’ S and Long 040° 49.95’ W;

o All pilots associated to the Rio de Janeiro State Pilotages for attending the T-ORE must be

fully certified and authorized by The Brazilian Maritime Authority; o Pilotage service is available 24/7 (Sundays and Holidays included) and to be requested by

ships´ Agents provided with minimum 24 hours advance notice; o Pilots will contact vessels through VHF radio channels 16 and 12 before boarding; o As per the ICS, seafarers can recognize the Pilot Boat by its red hull and white structure

and, at nighttime, by the vertical white and red lights on its top. In addition, unless otherwise provided, Pilots will not permit access to the Pilot Boat by anybody except themselves and employees of the boat.

o According to Maritime Authority Regulations, all vessels shall provide a safe pilot ladder or

combination ladder (pilot ladder + accommodation ladder) as necessary and applicable, correctly and safely rigged and positioned besides being properly lighted during night time to improve safety conditions for pilot boarding and release;

o As per NORMAM 01 - Chapter 4 – item 4.13, a life buoy provided with a heaving line no

less than 30 m and a white strobe light, must be kept in sight, hung in the main deck railings close to the pilot ladder, ready to go during pilot boarding or release;

o Pilotage service tariffs shall be settled between Shipowners, their Agents and the Pilots´

Associations; o For further information or more details, visit the IMPA – International Maritime Pilots

Association site at http://www.impahq.org

4.10 Tugboats o Present available fleet of ASD tugboats and their BP: 01 of 85, 01 of 83 and 02 of 70 ton

BP = 04 units altogether; o Tugboats are required to be provided with AIS and to be fully operational 24/7;

http://www.impahq.org/

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o The use of tugboats is mandatory for all vessels; o Tugboats must be requested by the ship´s Agent and their service tariffs are to be settled

among Shipowners, their Agents and the tug provider Company.

Important Remark: For the sake of good order, it is highly recommended to restrain from boarding/disembarking to/from tugboats at any place at sea for any reason unless they are safely moored and alongside the tugboat pier. The T-ORE ADMINISTRATION strongly discourages this practice besides stating that it shall not be liable for noncompliance with such warning and whatsoever consequences that may arise from it.

4.11 Service boat o A service boat to attend the terminal sheltered area will be available 24/7 while the ship is

alongside. Requests for use of the boat must be made via the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION.

4.12 Free Pratique, Port Health Authorities and Quarantine o Free Pratique shall be requested via Agents according to the Port Health Regulation (RDC

10 2012 - ANVISA). All vessels must be in Free Pratique prior berthing, but even after being granted, they will always be subject to a visit/inspection by the Port Health Authorities (ANVISA) either at the anchorage or at the berth according to availability and Authority’s discretion;

o Quarantine Flag (yellow flag) must be kept hoisted (even during night time) until Free

Pratique is granted or the ship receives a clear instruction from the Port Health Authorities to lower it;

o Whenever a ship is not in a satisfactory condition under the Port Health Authority judgment,

the Shipmaster will be required to anchor under the VTS Centre guidance, as per Maritime and Port Health Regulations in force. In such case, neither the cargo can be loaded nor can any crewmember sign in/off;

o Furthermore, Agents are required to send a Free Pratique scanned copy to the T-ORE

ADMINISTRATION as soon as the Port Health Authority releases it.

4.13 Customs and Immigration (The Federal Police) o Ship´s Agents must inform the Masters about the set of required forms to be filled in plus

original documents and copies to be presented to Customs and Immigration upon berthing in order to grant clearance for the cargo to be loaded, crew, passengers, subcontractors on board, access of terminal staff, visitors, shore subcontractors, workshops and suppliers as appropriate;

o Immigration, Customs and Port Health Authorities might occasionally board the ship at the

anchorage place as necessary although the most common practice is to pay an official visit upon berthing;

o Except for the Pilots, nobody is allowed to board or leave the ship before clearance is

granted from all Authorities concerned;

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o In case of urgent matters at the anchorage place or berths such as non-infectious disease, severe sickness, accidents, lack of foodstuff and fresh water or any other urgent matter, exceptions might be applied for appropriate support with aids of the ship´s Agents under special permission by the Port and other Authorities concerned.

4.14 Mooring arrangements, requirements and operation o T-ORE will previously recommend a Mooring Plan to the Master. Once agreed, any further

deviation during berthing time, Master, Pilot and a terminal representative shall discuss it immediately for a reasonable solution. Once moored, change of position of any line during loading operation must be previously reported and discussed between Master and the terminal representative;

o The Master is strongly advised to follow strictly the recommended Mooring Plan proposed by T-ORE;

o Except under extraordinary reasons and conditions, the vessels shall normally berth always with their head faced northwards regardless of the side of the berth;

o All ship lines must be in good condition and follow the requirements below:

20 pieces available on board with 16 for equal covering of forward and aft stations plus

02 extra ones as safety precaution for reinforcement and use at forward station as

appropriate plus 2 spare ones available at all times for eventual replacement of any

nature as necessary;

Diameters of 72 mm and MBL of 707 KN (72 ton); Polypropylene or similar material. Wires will not be accepted; Free of oily residues, visually not worn out or deformed and also free of fatigue

evidences such as burrs, grooves, twists, kinks etc.; One single piece (without tied-up pieces of broken lines); Eyes protected with heavy duty canvas and correctly made without improvised knot; Provided with a short rope (1” diameter / 1.5 m long) tied up to their eyes for easy

handling; Provided with rat guards while vessel is moored/berthed;

o Service boats may eventually be used to support berthing/mooring operation;

o Handset maritime VHF radios shall be used by all parties directly involved to speed up and assure the smoothest berthing/mooring execution as possible, preferably via channel 13 or else on a specific channel previously agreed on by the Master, Pilot and terminal personnel;

o Personal safety equipment must always be used;

o In order to avert accidents, whenever throwing heaving lines towards, either the tugs or pier, the ship crewmembers are strongly requested to warn all persons around engaged in such activity immediately before throwing their heaving lines. They must also be safely positioned at all times, well sheltered and clear from any tensioned line (especially towlines) to protect themselves against sudden occurrences of broken ropes;

o Once moored, vessels are required to keep all lines equally and properly tensioned at all times to avoid isolated line stress (overload tension) and ruptures in a row followed by spontaneous unberthing;

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o While berthed, the automatic mooring winch tension system shall not be used; in addition, instructed by the Master, ship crewmembers are strongly advised to check frequently every related deck equipment and mooring fittings to prevent mooring ropes from suffering unwanted friction caused by stuck deck fittings or hard structures that may lead to early wear, fray and cause the lines to rupture abruptly without previous notice;

o Masters must never forget that events such as breaking of lines may jeopardize the safety of persons around, compromise the operability of terminal equipment besides significantly increasing the tension in other lines close by in use and thus compromise the safety of the vessel itself. Therefore, if the ship experiences such event entailed from poor conditions of the lines whatsoever and consequently requires tugboat assistance as an additional measure to keep the vessel properly and safely docked alongside, all costs will be at the ship´s account or her contractor, regardless of who first calls tugboats for such assistance;

o The breakwater laying parallel to the right side of the iron ore pier (both with true direction 165° 345°) offers a safe shelter to berthed vessels. Nevertheless, Masters must always guarantee sufficient ropes, of good quality, shape, positioning and equalized tension to keep the ship well moored and docked at all times including with regards to local weather conditions during the year as described in item 2.6.1 above. In this sense, any tug assistance required due to noncompliance with this paragraph or any other related one herein, all costs entailed will be at the ship´s account or that of her contractor, regardless of who first calls tugboats for such assistance;

o Conditions of the mooring carried out, such as quantity, positioning, tension, suitability and visual/physical quality of the lines will be subject to random inspections by terminal personnel in order to preserve the safety of the ship and enhance the operational conditions;

o BLU Code and OCIMF must be continuously observed while vessel remains berthed.

4.15 Vessel boarding means o Ship´s access ladder at the pier side must be duly ready and already provided with safety

net upon completion of mooring to avoid unwanted delays at commencement of loading operation;

o Any access ladder in use as well as its extension must always be provided with safety net to prevent from having men overboard;

o Crew must pay good attention to the mooring lines and keep them properly tensioned to refrain from vessel´s longitudinal and transversal movements which might cause serious damage to the access ladders and their extensions (boards/planks);

o Regardless of the ladder extension provider, the Master shall assure that his crew will pay good attention on the most probable causes for damages such as (but not limited to) shiploader movements, draught and tide variation, currents, winds, waves and/or swells that may cause the ship to move, mainly when the extension ladder is near the bollards along the pier;

o Masters are required to guarantee good watchkeeping (STCW) for the fittings with projections beyond hull limits such as provision cranes or other devices;

o Should any of the ship´s lines need to be temporarily released or slacked away, foreman on duty must be immediately contacted;

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o In the event of any damage to the pier fittings or terminal facilities caused by a vessel, Masters will receive a “Damage Report Letter” and/or a “Letter of Protest” as applicable from the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION.

4.16 Walking on the pier o The crew is not allowed to walk under the shiploader on the pier. The noncompliance with

this rule may cause loading interruption for safety reasons and, in such case, any time lost will be at the ship´s account as well as any accident and costs arisen therefrom;

o To prevent from walking under the shiploader boom and also jumping over tensioned lines at the main deck, a safe walkway connecting the superstructure to the upper accommodation ladder platform must be provided by the Master, by any available means such as painting, balustrades, hand railings and/or zebra tapes (black and yellow color), always through the main deck sea side in order to persuade and guide all persons to walk through a safer way;

o As part of the safety requirements, the Master shall guarantee that any crewmember or person under ship’s responsibility who may access the pier (for draught readings or other purposes) is properly wearing “Personal Protective Equipment” such as safety helmet, goggles and safety shoes, ear protections, cotton gloves and lifejackets with reflexive tapes besides to always be accompanied by the Foreman on duty or person designated by him;

o The shiploader will always sound an alarm about 03 seconds before moving;

o The shiploader may continuously travel over its rails, stop and back to move on at any time as necessary without previous notice, except the sound alarm above mentioned. Therefore, it is FORBIDDEN to remain close to its crane, to step up and/or walk on its railway, whatsoever;

o In case of emergency, the foreman on duty must be contacted immediately by any available means.

4.17 Persons under ship´s responsibility o All Crew and their families/visitors, passengers and/or any other person directly or indirectly

under vessel’s responsibility such as (but not limited to) Agents, Shipowners Representatives, Surveyors, Subcontractors or Service Providers, Suppliers and Ship Chandlers will be permitted to temporarily board and leave the ship provided the he Master makes all necessary and legal arrangements (supported and coordinated by the ship´s Agents including previous communication to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION in due time), bearing in mind that all persons must wear the “Personal Protective Equipment” as mentioned above (including approved Lifejackets with reflexive tapes) whenever walking on the pier;

o Regardless of the citizenship, all crewmembers, passengers and extra equipage (sub-contractors, others) may sign on/off the vessel provided the Master makes all necessary and legal arrangements supported and coordinated by ship´s Agents including previous notice to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION no less than 72 hours’ in advance .

4.18 Vessel´s exercises o Exercises such as (but not limited to) operation of lifeboats, rescue boats, external

firefighting, pollution prevention and response shall be reported to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION provided with an advance notice of at least 72 hours for authorization purposes, and will take place (if so authorized) during daylight only and finished at least 4 hours prior completion of loading operation;

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o With regards to rescue or lifeboat exercise, besides the above-mentioned 72 hours’ notice in advance, the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION can only allow it under presentation of formal communication to the Harbor Master no less than 24 hours prior the intended exercise. Furthermore, Ship´s Master shall acknowledge, agree and comply with additional instructions given by the Navigation Department otherwise permission will not be granted;

o Exercises must never interfere or compromise loading operation, whatsoever.

4.19 Degassing o All ships are required to be fitted with appropriate instruments for measuring concentration

of gases without requiring entry into the cargo holds’ spaces. These instruments shall be regularly serviced and calibrated and the crew duly trained for their correct use;

o All O/O, OBO and bulk carrier ships engaged in carrying petroleum and its refined products or high volatility coal in the last three voyages must present the following document:

A certificate issued by an independent Surveyor (no more than 48 hours before berthing schedule time) stating that the atmosphere in all ship’s compartments is free from flammable, toxic and inert gases (gas-free condition), being whatsoever, one copy sent by any available means to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION no less than 12 hours before berthing time and the original one presented to the foreman on duty upon berthing and before beginning of loading operation;

o Before loading, Masters shall ensure that all cargo holds and adjacent areas (bilge areas, cofferdams and void spaces) were checked and found clean, dry, free of previous cargoes residues and with breathable atmosphere (gas-free-for-man condition);

o Regardless of the previous cargoes, for every single call all ships must present a Gas-free-for-man Certificate by an independent Surveyor or alternatively a declaration issued by the Master himself, stating that the atmosphere in all cargo holds and adjacent areas is in good condition for breathing, being also one copy sent by any available means to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION no less than 12 hours before berthing time and the original presented to the foreman on duty upon berthing and before commence of loading operation;

o Degassing operation or checks for the presence of flammable, toxic or inert gases must always be carried out prior berthing and never with the ship alongside, whatsoever.

4.20 Firefighting o The firefighting system on board the ship must be ready for use at all times.

4.21 Emergency medical assistance o Should any medical assistance be required at the terminal on emergency bases,

regardless of the reason, First Aid shall take place onboard and at the same place of the occurrence instead of removing the patient inadvertently from the ship without express authorization from the terminal.

Warning: Failure to comply with the above General Safety Precautions, the Master will be held the sole responsible and therefore the ship will be subject to penalties imposed by the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION and/or Authorities concerned especially in the event of human injury or loss of life, time, material and/or related damages, being any delay and costs directly or indirectly involved at the ship’s account.

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4.22 Deballast operation o Vessels are required to carry out a mid-ocean ballast water exchange prior to arriving in

Brazilian Waters. The purpose of this exchange is to avoid transferring of non-indigenous microorganism species into the Açu Port sheltered waters;

o It is highly recommended to keep an updated and detailed record of the water exchange

as per concerned regulations in force;

o It is strictly forbidden to discharge dirty ballast water. Noncompliance to this rule may entail

heavy fines and penalties as per Brazilian Law with regards to the environmental protection and port operations;

o Vessel Masters must closely watch the deballasting performance: if for any reason it falls

below expectations, any delays, lost time and demurrages will be at the ship´s account;

o Discharge of clean ballast water is allowed within Port area provided compliance to the

procedures below are observed:

Masters must be fully certain regarding the good quality of the ballast water which must be free from any kind of oil, chemicals, pathogenic organisms, bacteria and/or exotic and unwanted species;

Special attention must be given to the ballast water management which must be in compliance with IMO Resolution A.868(20), BWM Convention/2004 (International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments), Brazilian Federal Law 9966/2000, Port Health Authority (ANVISA) Regulation RDC 217 and also with the Brazilian Maritime Authority Regulation NORMAM 20;

Ballast water cannot be discharged directly at the pier since it may cause damages to the shiploader’s electrical equipment and others; therefore, Masters must assure that the vessel is provided with an appropriate device to avoid direct discharge from the topside tanks outlets that may cause failure and/or severe damage to the shiploader power equipment followed by loading interruption.

Warning: Vessels that do not comply with all above requirements are subject to heavy fines imposed by the Brazilian Federal Law 9605/1998.

4.23 MARPOL & potential pollution sources o Brazil is a signatory of MARPOL. The Law enforces environmental protection and special

attention must be given to Federal Law nº 9605/98 and 9966/00, which may punish environmental crimes with heavy fines. All costs arising from any pollution caused by vessels, will be at the account of the responsible party, whether the Vessel, Master, Owners, Charterers, Managers, Operators and/or their Agents’ as the case may be;

o Discharge of any kind of garbage (including dirty ballast water) at sea within the port limits

IS NOT PERMITTED and will subject the ship to the fines applicable under Brazilian Law, which may be extremely high;

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o The crew must identify and manage potential sources of oil leakage located on the main deck especially from drums/cans with oily garbage, hydraulic/lubricant oil or liquid/melted grease from deck equipment, devices or fittings such as wires, oil pipelines, windlass, winch drums, gears, hydraulic jacks among others;

o All oily garbage in drums, tins or cans must be properly covered and/or sheltered to avoid

oily water overflow caused by rain which may reach the sea; o Sawdust bags must be always available (SOPEP) for use in the event of oil spillage or oily

water produced by rain in contact with these sources; o Oily sawdust on any deck (particularly on main deck) must be collected immediately as

soon as its use is finished, properly packed away and stored appropriately; o Main deck drains must always be kept plugged up but must be quickly unplugged to drain

clean water without any kind of trash or oil, whatsoever;

o Oily water must never overflow to the sea. Therefore, any presence of it on the main deck must be pumped out immediately to a slop tank or other appropriate compartment.

4.24 Oil sludge, oily residues, oily mixtures, garbage and food waste removal o Not available.

4.25 Bunkering o Not available.

4.26 Air environment o Smoking and use of naked flames are not permitted in the cargo areas and their adjacent

spaces; o Soot blowing through the smokestack is not allowed during port stay; o Exhaust gases produced by ships under manoeuver must be reduced as much as possible

to refrain from excess of smoke emission in the air.

4.27 Fumigation & Deratisation o Not available.

Warning: Since all vessels are subject to Brazilian Port Health & Environmental Authorities inspections, in case of any air/water pollution, the relevant ship will be subject to the fines applicable under Brazilian Law, which may be extremely high, and may also compromise her future nominations to the T-ORE.

4.28 Diving o Not permitted for any reason.

4.29 Fishing o No fishing of any kind and under any circumstances is allowed.

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4.30 Repairs o Minor repairs while in port: Any repair in progress on vessel´s main deck or adjacent areas

that may affect and compromise the environment, maneuverings and loading operation must be ceased immediately;

o Clearance from a terminal´s representative must be granted before any use of oxyacetylene gases for repairs on main deck open area and vicinities;

o Regardless of the kind of repair in progress on board, in case of emergency, any ship berthed at the T-ORE must be ready to leave within 30 minutes as from the time of request, bearing in mind, the use/support of tugboats is mandatory in any case. Therefore, major routine repairs that may compromise an imminent unberthing shall not be carried out unless previously reported and duly authorized by both the Maritime Authorities and the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION;

o In the event of emergency repairs or major routine maintenance, even if already authorized by the Maritime Authority, T-ORE reserves itself the right to request the ship to leave the berth and proceed to a designed anchorage area for carrying out or resume its repairs as applicable;

o Furthermore, regardless of the previous announced line-up, being the ship under repair (authorized or not) at the anchorage and not ready by the time she is called in to berth or re-berth, the T-ORE reserves the right to postpone her entry and declare loss of line-up position, being all costs of delay and/or demurrage at the ship´s account.

4.31 Completion of all activities before end of loading operation o Masters must assure that any activity (as/if/when applicable but not limited to) such as

general supplying (provisions, spare parts, general goods, other materials), third party services (repairs, inspections, surveys, others), ship´s exercises, crew change, families and visitors embarkation/disembarkation or who else it may concern, must be finished no less than 4 hours prior the end of loading operation besides not to interfere with the same whatsoever.

4.32 Dry-docks o The T1 is not fitted with dry-dock facilities or related expertise therefore being incapable to

give support to major repairs.

4.33 Fresh water supply o Not available.

4.34 Supplying of general goods & laundry services o It is possible under request to Agents however always subject to permission by T-ORE

ADMINISTRATION;

o General supply of spare parts, provisions and other goods shall be made under Master and Suppliers arrangements, expenses and responsibility, provided 72 hours’ notice in advance is given to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION and after duly authorized by the relevant Authorities concerned as applicable;

o In order to guarantee those activities will occur during daylight period, all vehicles engaged on ship´s supply must be at the Ferroport main gate no later than 15:00 hs during the standard Brazilian Time or 16:00 hs during Daylight Saving Time, otherwise permission to access the terminal will not be granted;

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o Non-authorized vehicles, boats and pedestrians are not allowed to access or transit along

the terminal facilities and Customs bonded area.

Warning: In case of failure to comply with any of the requirements set forth above, the Master will be solely responsible for the damages caused to the T-ORE, Shared Infrastructure, T-ORE ADMINISTRATION and any third parties, especially in the event of human injury or loss of life, time, material and/or related damages, including but not limited to costs resulting from any delay and other costs derived from the relevant event. In addition, the ship may be subject to the penalties imposed by the applicable Brazilian Legislation, which may be extremely high, and may also compromise her future nominations to the T-ORE.

4.35 Security & safety

4.35.1 Security

ISPS Code The T-ORE will operate in compliance with the ISPS Code as per Resolution no. 2 of

December 12th, 2012 of the SOLAS edition in force; Any request to access the Port bonded area controlled by Customs shall be addressed

to the Port Security whose contact details can be found in item 5 below COMMUNICATION & FURTHER INFORMATION;

Masters and crew are required to cooperate and inform to the VTS Centre any

suspicious behavior around the ship (including at the anchorage area) or pier.

4.35.2 Safety

Firefighting The T-ORE has a Fire Brigade equipped and trained for firefighting at the terminal and

other port facilities only. Although the terminal is provided with fire hydrants, the Fire Brigade as well as the terminal personnel are not trained or meant to fight fire on board vessels and therefore will not be liable for any damages or losses arising directly or indirectly from fires on board of vessels;

In the event of a fire on board while at berth, the vessel shall immediately contact both

the VTS Centre and T-ORE ADMINISTRATION and, in case of losing control during firefighting, it shall prepare to cast off by rigging the points defined for emergency towing among other vessel´s emergency procedures. The Vessel will be towed to an anchorage area and a position shall be designated by the VTS Centre in order to allow adequate firefighting as necessary. For this aim, while berthed, all ships are required to leave dedicated wires with eyes 2 metres from the waterline at the seaside forward and aft stations for emergency purposes;

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Are mandatory for everyone, including crewmembers leaving the ship for any reason.

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4.36 Masters’ duties o As the Masters are the mainly responsible for maneuverings of their vessels, they are

required to provide the VTS Centre with all relevant information and/or peculiarities about any specific restrictions, failures, malfunctions or deficiencies found but not limited to the ship´s structures, ballast & oil tanks, propellers, main & auxiliary engines and other relevant machinery, rudder, steering gears, S-band and X-band radars, ARPA, GPS, ECDIS (if so provided), gyrocompass and their repeaters, echo sounder, electrical boards & systems, firefighting system & equipment, anchoring system, mooring lines & equipment, suitable draughts & trim or any other items that may jeopardize the safety of navigation and/or compromise the approach, access, berthing, mooring, deballasting, unberthing and departure of the ship. Once moored, vessels should remain in conditions considered satisfactory by the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION. Additionally, Masters are strongly required:

To carry out the MPX (Master-Pilot Exchange Information) as per IMO Resolution A.960 dated 05 March 2004;

When entering the port in ballast condition, to guarantee that the ship is sufficiently ballasted with the propeller fully immersed to meet Pilotage requirements and, in addition, to be satisfactorily equipped and suitable for complying with required mooring arrangements;

To ensure the ship will never enter and navigate the access channel without Pilot on board and never discharge the Pilot inside the channel when leaving the port;

To warn his crew, passengers and any other persons on board to fully abide by Brazilian Legislation including averting civil and criminal wrongdoing, especially concerning smuggling of all kinds such as fire guns and ammunition, drugs, medications, chemicals, spirits, cigarettes and tobacco. It is highly recommended that the excess of spirits, cigarettes, cigars and tobacco be declared and placed in the bonded store room on board for Authorities’ appraisal and legal measures as necessary while in port;

To provide safe access to the ship as required, assuring that the access ladders, mainly those facing the pier, are provided with safety nets and ready to lower down immediately after finishing of mooring to avoid delays;

In case of ships older than 18 years as from her keel laying date such as bulk carrier, O/O or OBO vessels capable of carrying cargoes of 1,78 MT/cm3 or above, Master must guarantee that the ship will be surveyed by an authorized Classification Society (other than that of the vessel) for the issue of a Condition Survey Report on behalf of the Brazilian Maritime Authority representing the DPC (Costal and Ports Board of Directors) - Ministry of Defense, since any ship under this condition must always carry and present such valid Report to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION before getting alongside. Failure to comply with will subject the vessel to NOR suspension, berthing cancellation and loss of her line-up position;

To guarantee that all ship´s certificates are valid and will not expire within the 72 hours after ship´s departure;

To guarantee and cooperate for the most satisfactory, safe and smooth loading operation including the necessary caution and attention regarding cargo request for trimming, bearing in mind that vessels of any age with low performance or found in substandard condition are subject to be inserted in the Black List for future nomination reference.

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5. COMMUNICATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

5.1 T-ORE ADMINISTRATION (24/7)

Telephone: + 55 22 37221866 / + 55 22 37221886 for emergencies and routine works

Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 92067345 for emergencies and routine works E-mail: [email protected]

VHF Radio: Channel 16 for emergencies and general calls

5.2 Port Security (24/7) Telephone: + 55 22 37221991 / + 55 22 37221992 (CCOS) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 98257983 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

5.3 T-ORE Operations (24/7) Telephone: + 55 22 37221756 (Supervision) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 92143119 (Supervision) Telephone: + 55 22 37221846 (Shift P.i.c.) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 92242077 (Shift P.i.c.) E-mail: [email protected]

VHF Radio: Channel 16 for emergencies and general calls

5.4 T-ORE Port Captain Telephone: + 55 22 37221829 (working hours) Mobile phone: + 55 22 9 92082614 E-mail: [email protected]

5.5 VTS Centre (24/7) Telephone: + 55 22 21331223 Mobile phone: + 55 22 981193700 E-mail: [email protected] and/or [email protected] VHF Radio Channels: 16 (general call) & 10 (further traffic communication)

5.6 Harbor Master’s office (Brazilian Navy) Telephone: + 55 22 27414807 E-mail: [email protected] VHF Channel 16: general call Site: www.marinha.mil.br/ag%C3%AAncia-da-capitania-dos-portos-em-s%C3%A3o-jo%C3%A3o-da-barra

5.7 Pilotage office Locally not available except in Rio de Janeiro Downtown as follows: Telephone: + 55 21 25161416 (24/7) E-mail: [email protected] VHF Channels locally: 16 (general call) & 12 (pilot boat)

5.8 Post Office & fax services Operated by Companhia Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos at the São João da Barra City located 35 km from the Açu Port.

5.9 Public telephone services Not yet available locally.

5.10 Medical assistance & dental care Available at Campos dos Goytacazes City located 47 km from Açu Port.

5.11 Consulates Not available locally but in Rio de Janeiro only. However, there may not be consulates in Rio for every country, for better guidance the following website shall be accessed: http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/servicos-do-itamaraty/enderecos-de-consulados-estrangeiros-no-brasil









http://www.marinha.mil.br/ag%C3%AAncia-da-capitania-dos-portos-em-s%C3%A3o-jo%C3%A3o-da-barra


http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/servicos-do-itamaraty/enderecos-de-consulados-estrangeiros-no-brasil

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6. FINAL REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS

o Masters of ships scheduled to call at T-ORE shall attach a copy of the documents below upon returning of the present one:

SOC – Statement of Compliance (Annex 1); T-ORE ADMINISTRATION ISPS Code Form (Annex 2); T-ORE ADMINISTRATION Operational Questionnaire (Annex 3); Loading Plan/Sequence (Annex 4); Ballast Exchange Water Report (or whenever available); Ports of Call List (last 10 ports); Complete Ship’s Particulars; Crew List; Passenger List.

o The compliance with the above requirements, procedures and guidance are essential to

avoid accidents, incidents, pollution, potential death risks, human body injuries, loss of time and delay to port operations;

o It is expected that all Masters additionally comply with all relevant International

Conventions in force, besides following common sense and good marine practice as applicable and possible;

o The use of this “Port Information” does not relieve the Master and his crew from their

responsibilities and commitment with legal requirements and good practices; o For any other matter not treated herein, Masters may consult the terminal´s Port Captain

or other member of the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION, through their Agents as necessary; o This document issued by the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION is given in good faith without

prejudice for further right of defense; o Regarding this document, Masters are required to proceed as follows:

To send to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION (via Agents) pages 33 (this one), 34 (DECLARATION) and 35 (ANNEX 1 - Statement of Compliance) scanned, duly stamped and signed by the Master;

Once berthed, to deliver to the T-ORE ADMINISTRATION (via Agents) the original pages 01, 33, 34 and 35 of this document duly stamped and signed by the Master.

By T-ORE ADMINISTRATION

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D E C L A R A T I O N

I, as Shipmaster, hereby state that all possible diligences, efforts and measures will be exercised on behalf of my Principals (Owners, Charterers, Managers and/or Operators), holders of the below mentioned vessel in order to fully comply with all above rules, requirements and guidance of the present Port Information mainly those related (but not limited to) all safety issues to protect human life, ship´s and terminal´s property such as items 4.14 (11th and 12th paragraphs), 4.21, 4.34 and 6. (2nd paragraph). Acknowledged by, Master’s Name: _____________________________________

Ship’s Stamp, date/time and Master’s Signature

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7. ANNEXES

ANNEX 1

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

From: (n a m e o f s h i p) IMO no.:

To: Ferroport Iron Ore Terminal

I, _ (n a m e o f M a s t e r) , Master of the above mentioned vessel, hereby declare that my ship is

covered with flag state statutory and class certificates in full term condition without critical outstanding items,

assuring good seaworthiness, suitability, safe operational conditions and performance when calling and operating

at the iron ore terminal (T-ORE), T1, Açu Port. This assurance applies to most but is not limited to ship´s

structures, ballast & oil tanks, boilers, incinerator, hatch covers including opening & closing devices, cargo holds

& other necessary fittings in the cargo space, deck gears & equipment, propellers, main & auxiliary engines and

other relevant machinery, rudder, steering gears, S-band and X-band radars, ARPA, GPS, ECDIS (if so provided),

gyrocompass and their repeaters, echo sounder, electrical boards & systems, electrical motors, firefighting system

& equipment, approved & suitable SOPEP including oil spill control system and accessories, anchoring system,

mooring lines & equipment, cranes, pumps, pipes, valves, ventilation systems, ballast system, crew certification

& training, suitable draughts & trim. I also declare that any deficiency found or failure to comply with any item

above-mentioned that may cause damages, demurrages, delays or extra costs, directly or indirectly to the ship or

third parties involved in, it will be solely at the ship´s account. I finally confirm that my ship is able to comply

with Ferroport Port Information and capable to perform deballast operation simultaneously with loading

operation according to the following:

T-ORE berth: ( ) East side / ( ) West side

Maximum loading rate: 10,000 MT/h

Average loading rate: 7,000 MT/h

Maximum Ship´s Air Draught: 21.00 m

Ship loader will change from one hatch to another with maximum 21m air draught. Is there any deck obstruction

between the first and last hatch? If yes, please attach photos.

( ) NO

( ) YES - Is there any possibility to lower it in order to avoid delays on loading operation? ( ) No ( ) Yes

Vessel is held fully accountable for the information provided and will be liable for any delays and costs arising

from misinformation provided.

List of certificates including expiry dates:

CERTIFICATES DATE OF ISSUE DATE OF EXPIRY

SHIP REGISTER CERTIFICATE

CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE

INTERNATIONAL LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE

IOPP / MARPOL CERTIFICATE

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT - (ISM)

P & I CLUB CERTIFICATE OF ENTRY

INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC)

DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The above statement is given in true words, good faith and free-will and issued by Owners and/or Shipmaster in

the ship’s interest

Date: month / day / year / hours.

Signed by: (name of person and function/rank / company) with stamp

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ANNEX 2

T-ORE ADMINISTRATION ISPS CODE FORM

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ANNEX 3

T-ORE ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE

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ANNEX 4

LOADING/SEQUENCE PLAN

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ANNEX 5

VETTING QUESTIONNAIRE

(Vessels to present it upon their nominations)

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