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RAS TANURA PORT - CONTENTS

GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION

1. PORT DESCRIPTION & DEFINITION........................................1

1.1 HARBOR BOUNDARIES..............................................................1

1.2 TERMINALS...............................................................................1

2. NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION .............................................2

2.1 METEOROLOGY........................................................................2

2.2 CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS..................................................3

2.3 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS & WARNINGS...........................................3

2.4 ANCHORAGE & BEACHING AREAS............................................3

3. ARRIVAL COMMUNICATIONS .................................................5

3.1 VHF COMMUNICATIONS...........................................................5

4. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES...........................................................6

4.1 ARRIVAL DIRECTIONS................................................................6

4.2 PROCEEDING TO THE NORTHERN HOLDING ANCHORAGE ......6

4.3 PROCEEDING TO A SPECIFIED TERMINAL...................................6

4.4 PROCEEDING VIA THE RAS TANURA ARRIVAL CHANNEL............6

5. TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS & MANEUVERING..............................7

5.1 VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM..................................7

5.2 TRAFFIC RULES..........................................................................7

6. FACILITIES.............................................................................10

6.1 REPAIRS..................................................................................10

6.2 DIVERS....................................................................................10

6.3 BUNKERS................................................................................10

6.4 LUBRICATING OILS..................................................................106.5 PROVISIONS, STORES & CURRENCY.........................................10

6.6 FRESH WATER.........................................................................10

6.7 MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL SERVICES..........................................11

6.8 TRANSPORT, CREW CHANGES & SHORE LEAVE.......................11

6.9 DRY CARGO & FREIGHT...........................................................11

6.10 SHIPPING AGENTS...................................................................11

6.11 INSPECTION & SURVEY COMPANIES.......................................14

6.12 MARINE & ENGINE SURVEYORS..............................................14

6.13 INTERNATIONAL SHIP & PORT FACILITY SECURITYCODE - TERMINAL CONTACT...................................................15


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RAS TANURA PORTGENERAL RULES & INFORMATION

1. PORT DESCRIPTION & DEFINITION

The Port of Ras Tanura is situated in the Eastern Province of the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia on the shore of the Arabian Gulf.

1.1 HARBOR BOUNDARIES

The Limits of the Port of Ras Tanura are bounded by the followinggeographical coordinates:

1) 26 38.00N 50 09.00E2) 26 37.20N 50 09.00E3) 26 36.50N 50 12.50E4) 26 37.75N 50 14.70E5) 26 38.00N 50 16.60E6) 26 50.00N 50 13.00E7) 27 00.00N 50 23.00E8) 27 12.00N 50 23.00E9) 27 12.00N 50 11.00E

10) 27 01.00N 50 01.00E11) 26 49.50N 49 59.00E

1.2 TERMINALS

The following Saudi Aramco terminals form the Port of Ras Tanura:

1. RAS TANURA TERMINAL2. JUAYMAH CRUDE (SPM) TERMINAL

3. JUAYMAH LPG TERMINAL

These terminals are described in their own sections.


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2. NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION

2.1 METEOROLOGY

WINDS:

Winds in the area are not predictable for more than a few hours and maycome from any quarter at varying strength. The prevailing wind is fromthe NNW.

Winds of any strength tend to create short steep seas, which developquickly. Easterly winds however cause heavy seas and swell, which canlast for a considerable period. For more complete description of the windsof the Arabian Gulf, refer to Sailing Directions.

VISIBILITY:

Visibility in this area is generally fair to excellent but at times fine dust isheld in suspension in the atmosphere and visibility is reduced to a veryshort distance. This phenomenon is more deceptive than fog in thatmariners are apt to believe visibility to be greater than it actually is. Densefog with or without sand or dust may occur in the morning hours.

GENERAL CLIMATE:

The climate of Ras Tanura is comparatively favorable for the ArabianGulf. The exposed position of the Port permits the winds to mollify theheat of summer. Temperatures have been recorded in previous years asfollows: Absolute Maximum 45.6oC (114oF) in June, Mean Maximum38.4oC (101.1oF) in August, Mean Minimum 12.5oC (54.5oF) in January.Absolute Minimum 0.0oC (32oF) in January.

HUMIDITY :

During most of the year, the relative humidity is high during late summerand early autumn it frequently exceeds 85%.

TIDAL RANGE & FLOW:

The datum used by Saudi Aramco is based on LOWEST ASTRONOMICAL

TIDE and all depths are quoted in meters. Locally the diurnal tide rise isapproximately 2.44 meters at Springs and 1.52 meters at Neaps. Moredetailed descriptions of tides and currents in the locality can be found inSailing Directions.

Due to the configuration of the coastline, a system of tidal currents prevailwith flood tide setting toward South or SSE and ebb setting toward Northor NNW.


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2.2 CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS

The following charts are available for the Port of Ras Tanura andits approaches:

British Admiralty charts:3777, 3776, 3788, 3812.United States Coastguard charts:62414, 62415, 62416.

Vessels proceeding to the Port of Ras Tanura should be in possession ofthe latest issues of the charts or their equivalent, corrected to reflect allpublished changes.

Sailing Directions, List of Lights and Tide Tables should also beavailable onboard.

2.3 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS & WARNINGS

The buoyage system for the Port of Ras Tanura is the I.A.L.A. System,Region A.

NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS:

Navigational Warnings are broadcast by Saudi Aramco HZY Radio and byCommercial Radio Stations in the Arabian Gulf.

2.4 ANCHORAGE & BEACHING AREAS

HOLDING GROUND:

The Port of Ras Tanura is an open roadstead, but some protection isafforded by shoals and land to the extent that vessels do not experienceheavy movement. Holding ground in all anchorages is fair and it isrecommended that anchored vessels lie to a long scope of chain wheneverthe weather is unfavorable.

NORTH HOLDING ANCHORAGE:

The Northern Holding Anchorage is located on the north side of the Ras

Tanura Separation Scheme, west of the Entry Buoy and north of GharibaBeacon (Racon). This anchorage covers an area of approximately 30square miles, with depths between 25 and 46 meters. It is intended as aninitial holding area for incoming vessels, which, because of poor berthingprospects, congestion or other reasons will not be berthed on arrival.


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TERMINAL ANCHORAGES:

Anchorages for the individual terminals are described in the relevantsections for each terminal.

BEACHING AREAS: (See ANNEX II)

The following are the suggested beaching areas in case of emergency:

Ras Tanura Terminal: HAYR KHAURAH Shoal, 4.5 Miles East of SeaIsland #4.

Juaymah NGL Terminal: HAYR AS SAFRA Shoal, 4.5 Miles North Eastof berth #51.

Juaymah SBM Terminal: HAYR GARIBAH Shoal, 2.0 Miles East of J2

Buoy.


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3. ARRIVAL COMMUNICATIONS

Refer to COMMON RULES & INFORMATION, section 6.0 RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS & MESSAGES, and in particular section 6.4 THE

STANDARD MESSAGES.

3.1 VHF COMMUNICATIONS

Ras Tanura Port Control maintains a listening watch on VHF channel 16and 10. VHF channel 16 is used as the calling channel, and VHF channel10, the working channel for arrival & departure vessels from all Terminals,without a pilot onboard. When a Saudi Aramco harbor pilot is onboard avessel VHF channel 13 will be utilized.

EARLY CONTACT:

VHF contact with Ras Tanura Port Control should be established within100 miles of the Port (or more in good propagation conditions) andmaintained when anchored.

Tankers calling Ras Tanura Port Control shall provide the followinginformation:

1. ETA at Ras Tanura Entry Buoy2. Last Port of Call3. Oxygen content in cargo tanks4. Status of previous defects if any.5. Current defects.

ARRIVAL AT THE PORT;

Vessels shall call Ras Tanura Port Control on VHF channel 16 and 10 when

passing the Entry buoy at which time information relating to berthing oranchoring will be confirmed.

ANCHORING AFTER ARRIVAL:

If the vessel is required to anchor on arrival, then as soon as the vesselis anchored, the Master should advise Ras Tanura Port Control on VHFchannel 10.

After anchoring, vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF channel16 and 10.

WHEN AT BERTH:

Saudi Aramco Terminal Planners monitor VHF channels 16 and 13 and canalso be contacted via Ras Tanura Port Control.

Use of VHF at the berths in the Port of Ras Tanura to contact Saudi AramcoTerminal Planners, Ras Tanura Port Control or Agents is permitted.


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4. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

4.1 ARRIVAL DIRECTIONS

Vessels arriving should make for a position approximately 2 miles northof the Ras Tanura Light float in position 27 05.6N 50 57.5E. Fromthere they should proceed to enter the inward channel of the separationscheme passing north of the Approach and Entry buoys. Vessels shall thenproceed as instructed.

4.2 PROCEEDING TO THE NORTHERN HOLDING ANCHORAGE

A vessel with no special instructions or with instructions to proceed to the

Northern Holding Anchorage shall, after passing the Entry Buoy, go to theNorthern Holding Anchorage and anchor.

After anchoring, the vessel should immediately advise Saudi Aramco byradio and Ras Tanura Port Control on VHF channel 10 of the anchoringtime. Thereafter, they should monitor VHF channel 16 and 10 for furtherinstructions.

4.3 PROCEEDING TO A SPECIFIED TERMINAL

A vessel with instructions to proceed directly to Ras Tanura Terminal,Juaymah Crude Terminal or Juaymah LPG Terminal shall, after passing theEntry Buoy, proceed as directed by Ras Tanura Port Control.

4.4 PROCEEDING VIA THE RAS TANURA ARRIVAL CHANNEL

For vessels proceeding to the Ras Tanura Terminal, the maximum permittedarrival draft is 16.30 meters, plus the rise in the height of tide above L.A.T.at the time of transit, up to a maximum of 18.00 meters.

CHANNEL PILOTAGE:

Pilotage is not provided for any of the channels in the port of Ras Tanura.


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5. TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS & MANEUVERING

5.1 VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) has been established to

improve navigational safety for all vessels within the Port of Ras Tanura. Itachieves this by:

Identifying, tracking and monitoring of all vessel movements to andfrom the terminal areas.

Providing an information and advisory service.

THE RAS TANURA VTMS OPERATORS WILL NEVER, UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES, ASSUME CONTROL OF, OR RESPONSIBILITY FORVESSELS NAVIGATING IN THE AREA. THE PORT CAPTAIN MAY ISSUESPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

THE SERVICE PROVIDED TO MASTERS:

The VTS Operator will provide the following information service forMasters:

Information on channel and port conditions, congestion, weather,tides, navigational aids, etc..

Information on the movement of other vessels, dangerousmaneuvering situations, vessels violating port rules and regulations,berthing prospects and anchoring conditions.

Advice on port rules regarding the movement of deep draft vesselsand the priorities of vessels movements.

(It may be necessary for vessels arriving in ballast to reduce speed to permit

safe passage for outgoing deep draft vessels).

SPECIAL ORDERS AND EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

Whenever a potentially dangerous or hazardous situation exists within thePorts of Ras Tanura, the Port Captain or his Deputy may issue orders. Suchorders will normally relayed through the VTMS and will be preceded bythe phrase. BY ORDER OF THE PORT CAPTAIN.

The purpose of these special temporary orders is to limit, reduce or preventdamage or injury to persons, property or the environment.

5.2 TRAFFIC RULES

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Tanura or Dammam by way of the Ras Tanura Channel. The separationzones and routes shown on the charts of the Ras Tanura Channel areapproved by IMO. Violators of the routing recommendations will bereported to their Owners/Operators Agents/Charterers.

GENERAL;

All ships shall monitor VHF channel 10 when underway in theApproach and Departure Channels to the Ras Tanura Port, in the areaof Juaymah Crude Terminal and Juaymah LPG Terminal.

Ships maneuvering in the area between the south extremity of theRas Tanura Tanker Anchorage and the entrance to the DepartureChannel (Buoy H) shall limit their speed to a maximum of 5 knotsor minimum safe maneuvering speed.

Under no circumstances shall inbound ships navigate in the RasTanura Departure Channel, nor shall outbound ships navigate in theRas Tanura Arrival Channel.

All inbound ships shall navigate with extreme caution and give way toships departing from berths and anchorages.

Vessels departing from the Ras Tanura anchorage shall advise RasTanura Port Control on VHF, channel 13, of their intentions thirtyminutes before weighing anchor.

CROSSING CHANNEL SEPARATION ZONES:

Vessels requiring to cross the Ras Tanura Channels for any reason shoulddo so only with the concurrence of and under the guidance of Ras TanuraPort Control. This includes, for example, entering the arrival channel fromthe Northern Holding Anchorage.

SHIPS BOUND TO AND FROM THE PORT OF DAMMAM:

Ships bound to and from the Port of Dammam shall keep to the easternpart of the Tanker Anchorage and avoid the maneuvering areas extendingfrom the anchorage to the Sea Islands and Piers.

Outbound ships from Dammam shall, when passing Dammam ChannelBuoy No.D11, alert Ras Tanura Port Control on VHF channel 13 oftheir estimated time of arrival at the southern extremity of the TankerAnchorage.


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RAS TANURA ARRIVAL CHANNEL RULES:

All inbound ships:

When passing the Entry Buoy report to, and monitor Ras Tanura PortControl on VHF channel 10.

Shall not overtake and shall maintain a distance of at least two milesfrom ships proceeding in the same direction after passing Buoy D.

Shall not exceed a speed of 5 knots or lowest safe maneuvering speedafter passing Buoy D.

RAS TANURA DEPARTURE CHANNEL RULES

All ships using the outbound channel:

Shall monitor Ras Tanura Port Control on VHF channel 13 after theHarbor Pilot disembarks.

Have an underkeel clearance of at least 1.5 meters. Shall not exceed 21.0 meters draft. Shall not exceed a speed of 5 knots before passing Buoy F. Shall not overtake and shall maintain a distance of at least two miles

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6. FACILITIES

6.1 REPAIRS.

Repair services are available from local business concerns. It is suggested

that Masters discuss repair charges with the ships agent prior to requestingor authorizing repair work.

Saudi Aramco will not assist with emergency repairs to vessels.6.2 DIVERS.

Deep-sea divers, operating from modern and well-equipped boats areavailable. Saudi Aramco must be contacted for this service.

6.3 BUNKERS.

Saudi Aramco fuel oil bunkers are available at all berths in the Port.

Vessels taking only bunkers are urged to call at Ras Tanura prior to loadingelsewhere to avoid delays caused by draft and berthing assignmentproblems.

Non-Aramco bunkering services are available. However, vessels employingthese services are not permitted to bunker within the operating area ofthe Port of Ras Tanura.

6.4 LUBRICATING OILS

Lubricating oils are available in drums in limited quantities if orderedthrough the ships agent well in advance.

6.5 PROVISIONS, STORES & CURRENCY

Ship chandlers are available for the supply of limited quantities ofprovisions, and may be contacted through the ships agent. The SaudiArabian unit of currency is the Saudi Riyal (SR) Exchange rate is 3.75 SRto 1 US Dollar.

6.6 FRESH WATER.

Drinking and boiler water are NOT available in the Port of Ras Tanura. Incases of emergency, ship agents may be able to arrange delivery of smallquantities by barge.


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6.7 MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL SERVICES.

Requirements for medical assistance or hospital services must be madethrough the ships agent, who can arrange treatment at one of thegovernment or private clinics or hospitals.

Minor injuries may be treated onboard the vessel by the Port Doctor ifarrangements are made through the ships agent.

Saudi Aramco medical facilities are made available in emergencies butonly when other facilities are not immediately available. A charge will bemade for any such service furnished by Saudi Aramco.The Saudi Aramco radio station HZY may be used at any time withoutcharge by vessels at sea to obtain medical aid.

6.8 TRANSPORT, CREW CHANGES & SHORE LEAVE

All matters relating to crew changes, repatriation, or shore leave are tobe arranged through the ships agent. There is no Seamans RecreationCenter in the Port of Ras Tanura.

6.9 DRY CARGO & FREIGHT.

There is no dry cargo facility in the Port of Ras Tanura. All Saudi Aramcofreight is handled through Saudi Arabian Government Ports in the area.

6.10 SHIPPING AGENTS

The following companies are available to act as ships agents at the SaudiAramco Terminals.

1. YUSUF BIN AHMED KANOO.

P.O.Box-71, Ras TanuraVia Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Telephones: 667-1868, 667-0792, 667-1876.Telex: 851012 KRTN SJ.Fax : 667-3093E-Mail: [email protected]@GNCOMTEXT.COM

2. GULF AGENCY COMPANY SAUDI ARABIA.

P.O. Box 72, Rahima, Ras Tanura,Via Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaCable Address : CONFIDENCE RAS TANURA.Telephones : 667-0632, 667-0636, 667-3180.


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Telex: 851011 GAC RT SJ851059 AHG RT SJ

Fax: 667-2248

3. ORRI NAVIGATION LINES

Orri Building, King Khalid Street,P.O. Box : 1804, DAMMAM 31441Via Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Cable Address : ORRILINESTelephones : 834-869, 832-6644, 834-9809, 832-5762.Telex : 801444 OULCO SJ.Fax : 834-1316

4. ARABIAN ESTABLISHM ENT FOR TRADE AND SHIPPING LTD:

For Dammam:P.O. Box 299, DAMMAM 31411Via Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaCable Address : MEYASSER DAMMAM.Telephones : 833-7144, 832-1036, 832-4979, 834-6326Telex : 801051, 803008 AETDM SJFax : 833-4943

For Ras Tanura:P.O. Box 389, Ras Tanura 31941Via Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaCable Address : MEYASSER RAS TANURATelephones : 667-0680, 667-3860 (24Hours)Telex : 851123 AETRT SJFax : 667-3864

5. A.H. AL GOSAIBI AND BROS.

P.O. Box 106, DAMMAM 31411,Via Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Cable Address : AHMAD ALGOSAIBI DAMMAM.Telephones: 832-8762, 832-8763, 832-8764.Telex: 801016 AHAS SJFax: 832-3035

6. HAJI ABDULLAH ALIREZA AND COMPANY LTD.

For Dammam:P.O. Box-8, Dammam,Via Dhahran, Saudi Arabia


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Cable Address: ZAINALREZA DAMMAM.Telephones: 832-3728, 832-3729, 832-4133, 832-6387, 832-4134.Telex: 801008 ZAINAL SJ.

For Ras Tanura:

P.O. Box-202, Rahima-31941,Ras Tanura,Via Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaTelephones: 667-0656, 667-2491.Telex: 851013 ZAINAL SJFax: 667 2495

7. BARWIL AGENCIES LTD., FOR TRADING AND SHIPPING.

P.O. Box-174, Ras Tanura 31941Via Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaCable: BARWIL RAS TANURATelephones: 966-3-667-3364Fax: 966-3-667-3364

8. AL KHOM ASIA ESTABLISHMENT (BAKRI COS.).

For Dammam:P.O. Box-3748, Dammam 31481,Saudi Arabia.Cable Address: ALBAKRITelephones : 8340182, 8330734Telex: 802892 BAKRI SJFax : 834-9135

For Ras Tanura:P.O. Box-267, Rahima 31941, Ras Tanura,Via Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaTelephones: 667-2105

9. ORIENTAL COMMERCIAL AND SHIPPING CO., LTD.

For Dammam:P.O.Box 1060 - Dammam 31431Saudi Arabia.

Cable Address: OverseasTelex: 801253 Bokhari SJTel: 966-3-826 0529Fax: 966-3-826 0661


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6.12 MARINE AND ENGINE SURVEYORS

Marine and Engine Surveyors of various Companies are available locally.They may be contacted through the ships agent.

6.13 INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE

CONTACT INFORMATION, RAS TANURA ASSISTANT PFSO:

Tel: 00966 3 6731152 24hrs contact.00966 3 6730080 24hrs contact.

Fax: 00966 3 6734574E. mail: senior harbor pilot (pcc)@aramco.com.sa

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