Ruby Terminal Handbook Revision 6
Ruby Terminal Handbook Revision 6
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RUBY TERMINAL
HANDBOOK
DISCLAIMER
This Terminal Handbook has been compiled for the benefit of Masters, Vessel Owners and
their agents. While believing the information contained herein to be correct, PCVL makes
no warranties in respect of and accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness
(regardless of its purpose of use) or for any action or omission taken in reliance on the
information. As the Terminal Handbook may be amended from time to time, the user must
ensure that he has the latest edition issued by PCVL.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................................ 4
3. COMPLIANCE WITH VIETNAMESE LAWS .................................................................................................. 6
4. COMPLIANCE WITH TERMINAL HANDBOOK PROVISIONS..................................................................... 6
4.1
4.2
Vessel Size.................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2
Vessel Vetting................................................................................................................................ 7
6.3
6.4
6.5
Terminal Restrictions...................................................................................................................... 8
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
Accommodation.............................................................................................................................. 9
Advice of Arrival............................................................................................................................. 11
8.2
Anchoring ...................................................................................................................................... 11
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8.3
Draft requirements......................................................................................................................... 11
8.4
8.5
Pilotage.......................................................................................................................................... 12
8.6
Safe Access................................................................................................................................... 12
8.7
8.8
8.9
9.2
9.3
Watch............................................................................................................................................ 14
9.4
9.5
Deballasting................................................................................................................................... 14
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Ruby Oil Field is located in Blocks 01 & 02 offshore of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
approximately 155 km north-east of Vung Tau. Petronas Carigali Vietnam Limited (PCVL) holds an
85% equity share in the block and is the operator of the Ruby Oil Field and Ruby Terminal as well.
Another 15% of the equity is held by Petro Vietnam Exploration and Production (PVEP). To ensure the
orderly, safe, efficient and pollution-free operations at the Ruby Terminal, PCVL has compiled this
Terminal Handbook which must be strictly observed by all Trading Tankers (Vessels) visiting for Ruby
crude oil lifting purposes.
This document describes the crude oil offshore loading terminal (Terminal) and requirements,
regulations and conditions applicable to Vessels visiting the Terminal. It includes all Annexure attached
thereto and formed an integral part of the Terminal Handbook. Annexure A provides general
descriptions and some information relating to the Facilities which Masters, Vessel Owners and their
agents may find useful.
Annexure A provides general descriptions and some information relating to the Facilities which
Masters, Vessel Owners and their agents may find useful.
The FPSO located at the Ruby Oil Field for tandem loading of crude oil onto Lifting
Tankers. Determination of the applicable Terminal shall be at the discretion of
PCVL.
"Terminal
Handbook
The Ruby Terminal Handbook and all Annexure and diagrams which are attached
hereto and made an integral part of the Terminal Handbook including any
amendments made from time to time.
"Terminal
Operator"
PCVL acting in that capacity under the Production Sharing Contract in respect of
Blocks 01 & 02 dated 9th September 1991.
Lifting Party
The party, which lifts crude oil from Ruby Terminal in accordance with the Joint
Marketing Agreement and Lifting Agreement for Ruby Crude Oil in respect of the
Blocks 01 & 02 PSC (Ruby Oil Field - Offshore Vietnam).
"Lifting
Coordinator
A person is appointed by the Lifting Parties to act in coordinating the lifting of Ruby
crude oil between Lifting Parties, Marketing Agent and Terminal Operator.
"MEZ
Maritime Exclusion Zone for Ruby Oil Field as declared in the Maritime Notice
issued on 27th May 2009 by the Vietnam National Maritime Administration, (as
shown in Diagram E-1).
"FPSO"
The Floating Production Storage and Off-loading unit at the Ruby Oil Field
"Platforms"
Drilling-Production Platforms (or Well Head Platforms) at the Ruby Oil Field,
named RBDP-A, RBDP-B, PLDP-A and TPDP-A.
"FSV
"Facilities"
The FPSO, Platforms, Drilling Rigs plus any dedicated support vessels, (including
the FSV) located within the Ruby MEZ.
"Facility
Services"
means all and any services of any description and nature provided or performed
by or on behalf of PCVL at or about the Facilities and/or the Vessels
within 05 nautical miles of the Terminal directly or indirectly in connection with
lifting crude oil from the Terminal including, without limitation, pilotage, navigation,
berthing, mooring, loading/off-loading, communications, watch or other services,
assistance, direction, advice, instruction or conduct whatsoever.
"IMO"
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"ICS"
"ISGOTT"
"ITF"
"ITOPF"
"MARPOL"
"SOLAS"
International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea 1974 and its Protocol of
1978.
"OCIMF"
STCW
"DWT"
Total cargo plus bunkers and stores that a ship can carry up to her Plimsoll Line or
Marks, here stated in metric tons.
"SWL"
"ETA"
Estimated date and time of arrival at the Terminal of the Vessel in question.
"Turret
Mooring
The single point mooring at bow of the FPSO, which permanently anchored at the
Ruby Oil Field and equipped with a single product swivel to receive crude oil from
RBDP-A platform.
"Vessel
A Crude Oil Carrier (Trading Tanker) which requires the facility services to be
provided or performed in connection with crude oil lifting from the Ruby Terminal.
"Shall"
a mandatory instruction
"Should"
a recommended instruction
"Operations
Manager
Based at PCVL Office, the Operations Manager has overall responsibility for all
respects of production operations in the Ruby Oil Field.
"Mooring
Master
"Field
Superintendent
Based on the FPSO as the PCVL Representative at the Ruby Oil Field. The Field
Superintendent has legal responsibility for the hydrocarbon production activities
on the platforms (RBDP-A, RBDP-B, PLDP-A and TPDP-A).
"OIM
Based on the FPSO, the Offshore Installation Manager is responsible for all safety
and operational aspects of the FPSO RUBY II.
"Surveyor"
"Master"
"Vessel
Owners"
Mean jointly and severally the Vessel (Lifting Tanker), its owners, charterers
(demise or otherwise), owners of cargo and/or bunkers aboard the Vessel, and
their respective directors, officers, employees, servants (including Master, crew
agents and contractors), as applicable.
In case of ambiguity or dispute with respect to the meaning of any words, phrases or provisions of this
Terminal Handbook excluding the Conditions of Use (Annexure B) such ambiguity or dispute shall be
resolved by the Operations Manager or, in his absence, the Mooring Master and his interpretation shall
be final and conclusive.
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4.2
Obtain from PCVL or ensure that he has a copy of the latest edition of the
Terminal Handbook and conversant with its provisions;
4.2.1.2
4.2.1.3
Transmit or pass the signed Conditions of Use to the Mooring Master for
his signature on behalf of PCVL.
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A Vessel whose Master fails to comply with the procedures specified in this Terminal
Handbook shall be refused permission to approach or berth at the Terminal. All and
any costs incurred by such refusal shall be to the Vessel Owner's account.
6. STANDARD OF VESSELS
6.1
Vessel Size
The Terminal normally only accepts Vessels between 60,000 and 120,000 DWT. Vessels are
required to carry out tandem mooring lifting. As a general guideline the minimum parcel size is
depending on arrangement between Lifting Party and Operator, based on Terminal conditions
(including weather). The maximum export parcel size is of 500,000 barrels.
6.2
Vessel Vetting
Vessel Owners (or Vessel Master) shall complete the Vessel Questionnaire (Annexure C),
including a clear copy of the forecastle plan which shall be signed as correct by the Vessel
Owner or his representative and transmitted to the Lifting Party. The plan shall conform in
terms of detail and clarity to OCIMF - "Mooring Equipment Guidelines".
The Lifting Party is responsible for transmitting the completed Vessel Questionnaire to the
Terminal at the following address:
Petronas Carigali Vietnam Ltd.
Petronas Tower, Royal Centre, 235 Nguyen Van Cu Street,
District1, Ho Chi Minh City, S.R. Vietnam.
Attn.: Lifting Coordinator and Marine Coordinator
Telephone: (84-8) 3830 9966
Facsimile: (84-8) 3833 3589 / 38309988
The PCVL Vessel Vetting process includes technical review of the completed Vessel
Questionnaire and submitted plan as described. A detailed Vessel database is maintained and
Vessel management review is also performed. The review results are coordinated by the
Lifting Coordinator, as are Vessel surveys if required.
Within twenty four (24) hours of receipt of a Vessel nomination for a lifting which includes a
correctly completed Vessel Questionnaire and the required plan, the Terminal shall advice the
Lifting Party whether PCVL accepts or rejects the Vessel. The O.B.O type vessels are not be
accepted for loading crude oil at Ruby Terminal.
In compliance with the ISPS Code, a vessel that is not in possession of a valid International
Ships Security Certificate shall not be accepted to load the crude oil at the Ruby Terminal.
Upon arrival at the Terminal, the Mooring Master shall conduct a final inspection to confirm the
Vessel's acceptability. This final acceptance by PCVL is a condition, which shall be satisfied
before the Vessel may approach, berth and lift crude oil from the Terminal.
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If the particulars given in the Vessel Questionnaire change in any respect or otherwise
become inaccurate, the Master or Vessel Owner shall promptly notify the Terminal in writing.
Without prejudice to any other consequence of such inaccuracy or change, failure to so notify
may cause delay or rejection at the Terminal, and all costs incurred shall be to the Vessel
Owner's account.
6.3
Vessel Age
Vessel of twenty (20) years old and above shall have undergone and passed physical
examination by a professionally qualified surveyor acceptable to PCVL within the previous six
(6) months. If required, Vessel survey shall be arranged by PCVL liaising with the Lifting Party
via the Lifting Coordinator.
Vessel of twenty-five (25) years old and above (from date of delivery) shall not be considered
for vetting/inspection and not to be accepted to load crude oil at Ruby terminal.
6.4
6.5
Terminal Restrictions
6.5.1 Access terms
Right of access to the Terminal shall be restricted at Mooring Masters sole discretion
to Vessels meeting the following conditions:
Be of such size, draught, equipped and manned as to be in every way fit to enter,
secure to FPSO, load at and leave safely and without delay and always safely
afloat.
Crew to comply with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping as
per STCW 1995.
Be manned and maintained to fully comply with the guidelines set out in the
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminal (ISGOTT).
Comply with the latest SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions, specifically regarding
fire fighting capabilities and oxygen content in inerted cargo tanks.
Be classed and maintained as certified and comply with all laws, regulations,
codes, requirements and directives of all relevant governmental authorities having
jurisdiction.
Comply with and, as the case may be, be approved in accordance with all
applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations, instructions and requirements
applying on the approach to and departure from the mooring, including without
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limitation all environmental, safety and other regulations existing at the time of
presentation of the Vessel for loading.
Be seaworthy, with all winches for mooring lines and anchors in full operating
condition and prepare at all times to be able to safely vacate the Terminal.
6.6
Any time when weather conditions do not allow for safe berthing operations.
6.7
6.8
6.9
Accommodation
It is preferred that Vessels should be covered by a current ITF certificate to ensure a basic
standard for crew working and living conditions. While at the Terminal, a Vessel shall be
required to provide accommodation, where available, for all of the following personnel,
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Vessel Vetting process. The management of such Vessel, if nominating any Vessels to PCVL,
shall be subject to similar careful review prior to Vessel acceptance.
Advice of Arrival
Immediately after having received instructions (Loading Order) to proceed to Terminal, Master
of the Vessel is required to notify his local agent and PCVL of Ruby ETA seventy two (72),
forty eight (48), twenty four (24) and twelve (12) hours in advance.
The first message from the Master shall include:
Vessel name and Masters name
ETA, date and local time (UTC + seven (7) hours) and estimated time of NOR tender
Last port of call / next port of call.
Whether the vessel is in possession of a valid ISS certificate
The current security level of the vessel
Whether any additional security measures
Grade and quantity of cargo on arrival (if any) or in ballast . Cargo quantity to be loaded at
Terminal. Maximum loading rate on one manifold.
The Vessel Master shall promptly notify the Terminal of the new arrival time if the ETA
changes by more than three (3) hours following the twelve (12) hour ETA notice.
On approaching within twenty (20) nautical miles of the Terminal, the Vessels Master shall
contact the Ruby Cargo Control Room (CCR) via VHF Channel 08 or Ruby FSV via VHF
Channel 16 for further instructions.
8.2
Anchoring
No anchoring is permitted therein or within the Ruby Maritime Exclusion Zone. If a Vessel
cannot moor on arrival at the Terminal and wishes to anchor, it shall be at the nominated
anchorage area. The anchorage area is a circular area with a radius of 01 nautical mile
centred at position:
Latitude :
Longitude:
8.3
0
10 22 00 N
1080 37 00 E
Draft requirements
Only the Vessels fitted with segregated ballast tanks are permitted to visit Ruby Terminal. Due
to the exposed location of Ruby Terminal, Vessels are required to arrive with maximum
amount of ballast for safe handling. The Vessels trim shall never exceed 0.015 L, where L is
the length of the Vessel.
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A Vessel shall not be allowed to moor to the Terminal if it is found by the Mooring Master that
to be not adequately ballasted.
8.4
Notice of Readiness
The buyer, its representative or the Master of the Vessel (who shall deemed to be acting on
buyers behalf) will inform the Terminal a tender of Notice of Readiness for the Vessel to
load. The Notice of Readiness shall not be given until the Vessel has crossed limits of the
Ruby MEZ and is ready in all respects to load.
Notice of Readiness given within last two (2) hours in which the Terminal is open on any day
(between 06:00 and 17:00 hours local time) shall be deemed given to the Terminal in the next
opening day.
If not withstanding having tendered the Notice of Readiness, the Vessel is found by Terminal
not to be ready to load, such Notice of Readiness will be disregarded and buyer shall be
obligated to give new Notice of Readiness when it is in fact ready to load.
Notice of Readiness will be received and accepted by the Mooring Master after safety check
and pre-berthing inspection as per Articles 7 and when prevailing weather conditions and
daylight are sufficient to permit safe mooring.
8.5
Pilotage
Pilotage is mandatory in the Vietnamese water. The Vietnamese Pilot shall act as an adviser
to the Master while piloting the Vessel however overall responsibilities remain under the
command of the Master.
Vietnamese Pilot and Offtake Personnel Group will usually embark the Vessel at a position
two (2) Nautical Miles from stern of FPSO RUBY II as instructed by the Mooring Master.
In the case of adverse weather condition at offshore terminal, the Pilot Boarding Area would
be in port of Vung Tau, at the location selected by Vung Tau Maritime Administration, as
follows:
Latitude:
Longitude:
o
10 16 02 N
107o 04 08 E
The Mooring Master Assistant and other personnel, as described in clause 6.9, may also
board the Vessel with the Mooring Master. Suitable accommodation shall be provided for
these personnel remaining onboard the Vessel until completion of the offtake operation.
8.6
Safe Access
The Master shall provide safe access to and from his Vessel at all times in accordance with
the SOLAS convention and IMO recommendations. Failure to comply may result in delay of
berthing or sailing, and all and any costs incurred shall be to the Vessel Owner account.
8.7
Pre-Offtake Meeting
After completion of pre-berthing inspection and prior to approaching to the Terminal, the
Mooring Master shall hold a pre-offtake meeting onboard the Vessel with attendance of all key
personnel involved. In the meeting, the Mooring Master shall brief on operational criteria, work
procedures, safety check-list, emergency plan, and safety regulations of the Terminal. He shall
hand-deliver a copy of Terminal Handbook and ensures the master sign the Condition of Use
for receipt of the Terminal Handbook.
8.8
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A dedicated FSV as of the Anchor Handling Tug and Supply (AHTS) vessel configuration is
permanently on located at the Terminal. The use of FSV for mooring and/or floating export
hose handling are compulsory and under supervision of the Mooring Master. For control and
static tow function, the FSV shall be working as a static-tow tug.
The tug shall make fast at the stern of the Vessel for the entire lifting operation from approach
and mooring until crude oil transfer has been completed and the Vessel has finally un-moored.
During crude lifting operation another support vessel should be present at location to provide
operational support (i.e handling of floating export hose, transfer of personnel) and standby
function for emergency response.
8.9
Static-tow assistance
Any service or facility provided by Terminal, including but not limited to Field Support
Vessels and their crews or berthing and hose equipment, is solely at the Vessels risk
as defined by the Disclaimer Clause in the Terminal Handbook.
8.9.2
Preparation of Mooring
For approach control reasons, a static-tow tug shall be made fast at the stern of the
Vessel when the Vessel is at position approximately 1.5 miles astern of the FPSO.
The Vessel shall provide two mooring ropes (80mm dia.) that may be used to connect
with towing wire on board the static-tow tug.
8.9.3
Mooring
The general mooring pattern is as follows:
8.9.4
When the Vessel has been positioned at a distance of 40-60m astern FPSO the
tandem hawser/chafe chain assembly shall be heaved aboard. Then the chafe
chain shall be finally homed and secured at the Vessels chain stopper.
During mooring operation, the Laser Range Finder shall be operated at the FPSO
stern to monitor movement (distance and speed) of the Vessel.
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Engines on Standby
While the Vessel is made fast, it shall always be ready to respond to requests for engine
movements immediately.
The Mooring Master shall be informed immediately of a main engine failure.
9.2
Static Tow
As stated in 8.8, the FSV shall take the Vessel on stern - to - stern static tow in order to
prevent unwanted movement of the Vessel and to provide extra control during Vessel mooring
and unmooring operations.
9.3
Watch
A deck crew of the Vessel (with handheld radio) shall keep a bow watch continually for the
period the Vessel is made fast. Reliable radio communications shall be established and
maintained at all times with the Vessel CCR and Mooring Master or his assistant. All
communications shall be in English.
9.4
9.5
De-ballasting
The Vessel's de-ballasting plan shall be approved by the Mooring Master. The Vessel shall
not commence de-ballasting operations without prior consultation with, and agreement of, the
Mooring Master. At no time shall the propeller immersion be allowed to become less than on
arrival.
9.6
Discharge of Bilge
Discharge of engine and pump room bilge is not allowed while alongside.
9.7
Dumping of Waste
Dumping of waste, dangerous, toxic or other hazardous material within the Ruby Terminal
area is strictly prohibited.
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9.10
9.11
Actions in an Emergency
The Facilities have in place an Emergency Response Plan which is coordinated with ECC at
PCVL Office in Ho Chi Minh City. Through this plan, shore based emergency support can be
initiated and controlled. Nonetheless, the Vessel Master remains ultimately responsible for the
Vessel, its crew and passengers at all times.
If an emergency situation arises on the Facilities, the Mooring Master (or his delegate) shall
inform the Vessel Master of the situation and advice of actions the Vessel should take.
If an emergency situation arises on the Vessel, the Master shall immediately inform the
Mooring Master of the situation and the actions being taken, who shall advise the Facilities.
The FPSO emergency alarm signals are:
Fire alarm: continuous ringing of alarm bells.
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Each such Facility shall follow the Emergency Response Procedures already in place for that
Facility, but retaining internal coordination so as not to prejudice the safety of any other
Facility, if applicable.
9.12
Pollution Control
The Vessel shall fully comply with all relevant provisions of the MARPOL Convention, and with
all applicable Vietnamese environmental laws.
Any oil leakage or spillage shall be immediately reported to the Mooring Master. All loading
operations shall be suspended until the cause of the spill is established and remedied, and
cleaning completed to the satisfaction of PCVL and any relevant Vietnamese governmental
agency. All and any cost incurred by the Vessel by such suspension of operations shall be to
the Vessel Owners' account.
Without derogating from the Terminal Handbook provisions, liability for any pollution caused by
oil which has passed the first flange of the inlet manifold of the Vessel shall be for the account of,
and recoverable from, the Vessel Owners.
The Vessel Owners and Masters are responsible to observe International Convention laws
and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam regulation concerning Pollution of the Sea. Any incident
of pollution from the tanker within the Ruby Terminal is contravention of the Socialist Republic
of Vietnam Regulations.
In the event of escape of oil or oily water from any source, operations must be suspended
immediately and every effort made to identify, stop, contain and clean up the pollution. The
ECC must be informed via the Mooring Master in order that the Oil Spill Contingency Plan can
be initiated.
In the event of a major spill, the Terminal Operator reserves the right to mobilize and coordinate, on behalf of the Vessel Owner, the National or International Oil Pollution Response
Providers. Crude loading operations will not be resumed until such time as the Mooring Master
and the ECC are satisfied that the cause of pollution no longer exists and that the effected
area is sufficiently cleaned and safe.
Oil pollution incidents that occur within the Ruby Terminal area will be fully documented and
the necessary documents signed by the Master before transfer is resumed.
The Masters are warned that any breach of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam regulations will
render themselves liable to prosecution.
9.13
9.14
Unmooring
The Mooring Master shall advise the Master in unmooring procedures, which is dependent on
prevalent weather, current conditions and the position of the platforms in relation of the
direction of the mooring spread.
The general unmooring pattern however is as follows:
The Vessel eases the tension from the mooring chain assembly by using her engine, to
allow release of the mooring chain from chain stopper. The static-tow tug as still moored to
the stern of the Vessel shall tow the Vessel clear from the FPSO, inclusive floating hose,
mooring assembly and the platforms.
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Cargo document and samples will normally be transferred from the Terminal to the Vessel
via a messenger prior to commencement of unmooring. Otherwise, documents shall be
transferred by means of the FSV.
The Master should make a written request for EDP and present this to the Mooring Master on the
arrival of the Vessel.
The Master shall issue a Letter of Authority to the Agent, with copy to the Mooring Master,
authorizing the Agent to sign the Bill of Lading and other cargo documentation for and on behalf
of the Master once the Bill of Lading and other cargo documentation has been completed.
After departure of the Vessel, the final density, sediment and water content of the Vessel's cargo
shall be determined by PCVL and witnessed by an independent surveyor. This shall be derived
from the analysis of the representative sample taken from the metering unit.
A sealed portion of this sample shall be placed on board the Vessel before departure.
The Mooring Master shall inform the Master of the gross and net cargo (gross vessel cargo less
o
base sediment and water at 15 C) quantity loaded. This will usually be in the form of a faxed,
unsigned, non-negotiable Bill of Lading pro forma.
The Master shall as promptly as possible inform the Agent to sign cargo documentation on his
behalf or give such other instructions, as he deems necessary.
When the cargo documents have been signed by the Terminal and the Agent (on behalf of the
Master), a complete set of cargo documents shall be faxed to the Master. These will be:
Bill of Lading
Certificates of Origin
Certificates of Quantity
Certificates of Quality
Cargo Manifest
Tanker Loading Time Report
Notification of Departure
Receipt for Documents and Samples
Notice of Protest (if applicable)
It should be noted that the FPSO metering unit figures are those which shall be inserted on the Bill of
Lading and other cargo documentation. However, an independent survey shall still be conducted on
board the Vessel to act as back-up should a technical fault occur in the metering unit.
Terminal Charge
This is nominal charge, to be made for berthing/loading services supplied by PCVL.
Effective from 1st April 2009, the terminal charge is thirty thousand (30,000) dollars of USA.
(It is referred to Decision No.: 98/2008/Q-BTC of Vietnam Ministry of Finance).
The terminal charge will be subject to periodical review and may be varied.
11.2
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Visitors who are not PCVL personnel or normally required to attend the offtake operations,
regardless of their purposes for the visits, shall reimburse or pay PCVL for all costs incurred in
connection with the visits.
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ANNEXURE A
INFORMATION RELATING
TO RUBY TERMINAL
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1 DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
Ruby Marine Exclusion Zone
Ruby Maritime Exclusion Zone (MEZ) is a Restricted Area of maritime shipping activities for
Ruby Oil Field. This is the water area bordered by polygon with co-ordinates of vertexes as
(shown in diagram E-1):
A.
1002154.86 N
10802723.11 E
B.
1002345.63N
10802723.11 E
C.
1003214.72 N
10803449.33 E
D.
1002655.75 N
10804052.05 E
E.
1001813.21 N
10803305.79 E
This MEZ, which encompasses the Ruby Oil Field and Facilities, was established by PCVL
and granted by Vietnamese Nation Maritime Administration to protect the Facilities avoiding
risks of collision cause by passing traffic in the offshore seaway and the fishing boats. Drilling
rigs, construction / installation work barges and associated support vessels may be working in
the Ruby MEZ.
The coordinates of Facilities at the Ruby Oil Field are as following:
Name of Facility
FPSO RUBY II
Latitude
10o2309.18 N
Longitude
108o3028.30 E
Platform RBDP-A
10o2300.05 N
108o2923.01 E
Platform RBDP-B
10o2416.86 N
108o3029.73 E
Platform PLDP-A
10o2049.58 N
108o3244.70 E
Platform TPDP-A
10o2645.48 N
108o3802.25 E
Vessels shall also remain alert on planning of seaway traffic to ensure that will be NOT
passing the Ruby MEZ.
FPSO RUBY II
FPSO RUBY II is fixed with External Bow Turret Mooring which is permanently anchored at
2000m Eastern of platform RBDP-A. The FPSO is a converted from Crude Oil Tanker: 100
024 DWT.
The FPSO is continually receiving crude oil from platforms through multi-pipelines and product
risers for processing then storage onboard. Total crude oil storage capacity of FPSO is
745,000 barrels with maximum processing capacity of 45,000 barrels/day. The mooring
system is of tandem configuration and capable of handling offtake tankers ranging from 60,000
up to 110,000 DWT (Aframax size).
Tandem berthing performed with the FPSO by utilization of a mooring hawser and chafe chain
assembly configuration of 200 tons SWL. Crude oil is offloaded by means of a 270 m x 16
floating export hose with manifold connection of 150# ANSI calm-lock at the tankers end.
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:
:
:
:
:
:
Vessel's communication with the Terminal shall be made to the Ruby CCR on VHF Ch.08
(Cargo Control Room) or with the Ruby FSV on VHF Ch.16 in the first instance.
Contact by VHF should be established as early as possible. Vessels should report their
bearing and distance relative to the FPSO as well as their course and speed.
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1
Charts
International Chart Series Pacific Ocean - South China Sea INT 508 and British Admiralty
Chart 3986 and 3987 (Earstern Sea, Southern part) both cover the general area.
2.2
Time
The time zone at the Facilities is UTC plus 7 hours.
2.3
Vessels instructed to wait on anchor for crude oil lifting at Ruby Terminal shall only be in this
designated anchorage area.
A summary of the soil stratigraphy of the area is given below:
Reference level
: below mud line
From 0 to 0.6 meters: very loose dark greenish gray, very silty clayed sand
From 0.6 to 6.8 meters: firm light brown very silty
2.4
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Navigation Aids
2.5.1 Ruby field fixed structure lights have been located onboard all platforms: RBDP-A,
RBDP-B, PLDP-A and TPDP-A.
Omni-directional light: White, range 10 nautical miles,
U-morse (short-short-long) every 15second
FPSO RUBY II:
Fog horn:
Environmental Conditions
2.6.1 Weather seasons
Two monsoon seasons dominate the weather patterns of the location:
Northeast monsoon: November - February
Southwest monsoon: May - September
The weather during the northeast monsoon to be more dominant
2.6.2 Operational criteria for the FPSO (One hundred year survival condition):
14.7 m
07.5 m
11.1 s
50.0 m/s
39.0 m/s
3.5 m
32 knots
2.6.4 Criteria for the Vessel remaining tandem moored to the FPSO
6.2 m
38 knots
120 tons
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Medical Services
Medical services are limited at the Facilities. In emergencies, medical evacuation to shore can
be arranged, which may take three (3) hours or more. The FPSO crew includes a qualified
Medic, who can provide Masters with guidance on medical matters. In good weather conditions
and if the circumstances are warranted a request may be made to the Field Superintendent for
the Medic to visit the Vessel.
2.9
Repairs
Repairs to critical shipboard systems and hot work are not permitted whilst a Vessel is moored at
the Terminal. Under no circumstances are the main engines to be disabled for any period of
time while the Vessel is tandem-moored to the Terminal.
2.10
Firefighting
The Facilities have only fire-fighting equipment required for their own purposes. Only limited aid
may be given to Vessels in the event of fire.
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CONDITIONS OF USE
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CONDITIONS OF USE
The followings are the Terms and Conditions of Use of the Facility Services provided by PCVL at the Ruby
Terminal as agreed
BETWEEN:
AND
................................................................................................................................................
Master of the ("Vessel"), acting for and on behalf of the Vessel Owners.
(ii)
loss of or damage to any property of any person (including particularly the Vessel and all property
and cargo on board);
the Vessel fails, or is likely to fail, to comply with any provision or requirement of the Terminal
Handbook or the OCIMF standards; or
(b)
the Vessel is not, or is likely not to be, fit to berth or load at the Terminal due to a likely compromise
of the safety and/or environmental integrity of the Terminal, or the Vessel is likely to adversely
affect the operational efficiency or capability of the Terminal.
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(c)
(d)
the weather or other safety conditions exceed, or are likely to exceed, normal limits for safe
operations; or
(e)
PCVL shall not be liable for any and all costs, losses and damages arising therefrom which shall be to the
Vessel Owners' account.
6. PERSONNEL
All personnel employed or contracted by PCVL in connection with the provision or performance of Facility
Services are supplied upon the condition that in so providing or performing, each shall be deemed a
servant or contractor of the Vessel in every respect and not the servant or contractor of PCVL. The
presence of such personnel in or about the Vessel and their provision or performance of Facility Services
in no way relieves the Vessel (and in particular the Master of the Vessel) of any obligation, responsibility
or liability in connection with the safety, condition, operations or proper navigation of the Vessel or of its
personnel, property and cargo.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR VESSEL
Vessel Owners (and in particular the Master of the Vessel) shall at all times remain solely responsible for
the safety, condition, operations and proper navigation of the Vessel and its crew, and all property and
cargo on board the Vessel. Without limiting the generalities of the foregoing, the Master is solely
responsible for navigation, berthing, mooring and unmooring, manoeuvring, connecting and
disconnecting the Terminal's floating hose to the Vessel's manifold, ballasting, prevention and control of
pollution or contamination, pollution or contamination remediation, and safety.
8. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLLUTION
Vessel Owners shall at all times:
8.1
remain responsible for any liability for pollution or contamination or the direct or indirect
consequences of same (including, without limitation, death, injury or illness of any person, loss or
damage to property, statutory and civil liability for penalties and/or damages, liability to all persons
having a claim against the Facilities, PCVL and/or the Vessel Owners) where such pollution or
contamination occurs as a result of the escape, for whatever reason, of crude oil or any other
pollutant from the Vessel; and
8.2
indemnify and hold PCVL harmless against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses of whatsoever nature arising in connection with any
pollution or contamination occurring as a result of the escape of crude oil or other pollutants from
the Vessel.
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(i)
that the Vessel, all its crew and passengers shall strictly observe, perform and comply with all
applicable Vietnamese laws while they are in Vietnamese territorial waters; and
(ii)
to indemnify and keep PCVL indemnified and harmless against all actions, suits, proceedings,
claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses of whatsoever nature rising as a
result of a breach of Vietnamese laws by the Vessel or any of its crew or passengers.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to or in connection with these
Conditions of Use, including without limitation any dispute as to the construction, validity,
interpretation, enforceability or breach of these Conditions of Use, shall be exclusively and
finally settled by arbitration in London by three (3) arbitrators, in accordance with the
Conciliation and Arbitration Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce.
(b)
The right to arbitrate disputes, controversies or claims shall survive the expiration of these
Conditions of Use.
is authorised by the Vessel Owners to bind the Vessel Owners and to accept, observe, perform
and comply with the Terminal Handbook provisions including these Conditions of Use for and on
behalf of the Vessel Owners;
(ii)
(iii)
has read and understood the Terminal Handbook including these Conditions of Use; and
(iv)
accepts and agrees to observe, perform and comply with the Terminal Handbook provisions.
(v)
while the Vessel is at or in the vicinity of the Terminal, shall grant an Independent Surveyor access
to the Vessel's cargo tank gauging system for purposes of verifying the volume of cargo loaded at
the Terminal.
(vi)
shall grant access to the Vessel for any or all of those persons and officials required to attend the
Vessel for purposes associated with crude lifting operations at the Terminal, listed in clause 6.9 of
the Terminal Handbook.
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13. EFFECTIVENESS
These Conditions of Use take effect on signing by the Master and expire when the Vessel no longer
requires Facility Services to be provided or performed, departs and is at least 10 nautical miles from the
Terminal.
For the avoidance of doubt, the parties confirm that the signing of these Conditions of Use does not
obviate the need for the Vessel to be vetted and accepted by PCVL in accordance with the Terminal
Handbook provisions.
EXECUTED as an agreement on this day......................................................
ACCEPTED by the
Master for and on behalf
of the Vessel Owners
)
)
)
_________________________
ACKNOWLEDGED by the
Mooring Master for and on behalf
of Petronas Carigali Vietnam Ltd.
)
)
)
___________________________
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Date/Time of arrival:
.........................................................
- in the case of a negative answer, the operation shall not be carried out without the
permission
of the Mooring Master
Code
Have the procedures for cargo and ballast handling been agreed?
Are fire hoses and fire fighting equipment on board positioned and
10
Are the sea and overboard and discharge valves closed and lashed?
11
12
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14
15
Are the Vessel's main radio transmitter aerials earthed, the VHF on
16
from power?
17
18
Are all air conditioning intakes which may permit the entry of cargo
vapours closed?
19
20
Are the requirements for the use of galley and other cooking
21
22
23
24
Declaration:
We have checked, where appropriate jointly, the items on this checklist, and have satisfied ourselves that
the entries we have made are correct to the best of our knowledge and arrangements have been made to
carry out repetitive tests as necessary.
For Vessel
For Terminal
Name
: .......................................
Name
Rank
: .......................................
Position : .....................................
Signature: ........................................
Signature: .....................................
Date/Time: ........................................
Date/Time: .....................................
: .....................................
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VESSEL QUESTIONNAIRE
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ATTN.:
FAX:
FROM:
__________________________________
DATE:
__________________________________
The following vessel details are required prior to acceptance to lift crude oil by tandem mooring from
Ruby Terminal, offshore Vietnam.
NOTES:
1)
A legible copy of the forecastle deck arrangement plan shall be supplied showing
the proposed mooring lead from the bow fairlead to the winch drum.
The plan shall be signed by an Owners representative with the company name
noted and dated to acknowledge that the plan is accurate and that all equipment
shown is operable and in service.
(Hand drawn sketches or drawing revisions are not accepted).
2)
3)
The completed Questionnaire and the forecastle (or other) plan shall be copied to
the Master of the Vessel.
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2.
Type of vessel: (Crude Oil Tanker, Product Oil Tanker, Oil/Bulk/Ore, Bulk/Oil Carrier)...
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Does the Vessel comply with the requirements of the ITF agreement?
11.
12.
What is the Pollution Liability Insurance limit (Include supplementary limit)? ............................................
13.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
(b) Does the Vessel have a valid Civil Liability Convention Insurance certificate
that is valid through loading date and may be inspected at the terminal?
14.
Does the Vessel operate a management system certified to ISO 9001 or equivalent?
15.
Does the Vessel have in place a Drug and Alcohol Policy complying with
the OCIMF guidelines for the Control of Drugs and Alcohol Onboard Ship?
16.
YES
YES
NO
NO
17.
What were the last three cargos? (Which was carried out by SPM or tandem mooring method)
1) Cargo, Port and Date: ..
2) Cargo, Port and Date: ................................................................................................................
3) Cargo, Port and Date: ................................................................................................................
18.
What will be the Vessels last port of call prior to the Ruby Terminal?.......................................................
19.
YES
NO
20.
YES
NO
21.
Has the Vessel been inspected by Petronas Maritime Services Sdn Bhd?
YES
NO
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All information stated on this drawing is accurate at the date of completion shown below;
Signed ......................................................................Dated .......................................................................
Position ....................................................................Name .......................................................................
BM
L
MH
MI
FB
L
BM
FB
MI
MH
Length
Bow to centre of manifold
Arrival Freeboard
Distance inboard of manifold
Manifold height above deck
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Diameter of manifold: .
2.
YES
NO
4.
5.
6.
7.
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Can the drum of windlass/winch have capacity to accept one pick-up line of
200m (length) x 80 mm (diameter) polypropylene rope?
YES
NO
SECTION 3:
1.
YES
TANDEM MOORING
Has Vessel a bow fairlead on the forecastle for acceptance of the mooring chain?
Dimensions of the bow fairlead that shall be used for the mooring chain
2.
Has Vessel a chain stopper that complies with the latest editions of OCIMF
Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the mooring of ships at SPM?
3.
What is the certified Safe Working Load of the Bow chain stopper? ..................
4.
5.
6.
What is the lifting capability of the windlass / mooring winch (tons)? ............
7.
Does the lead of the pick-up rope of mooring chain allow it to be hauled from
bow-fairlead via the chain stopper onto an empty drum (not drum end) of
windlass/winch by a direct route without acute angles (less than 90) and all
8.
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Does the Vessel have a winching area suitable for a Super Puma Mark.2
(as shown in Figure 2 on page 38)?
2.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
f)
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
i)
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
If NO, can an area on the Vessel be identified and set aside for the
above winching area?
3.
4.
Obstructions:
a) Plot all obstructions within Maneuvering Zone on figure 2 and state their heights.
b) b) Are obstructions in the MZ marked with bright contrasting colours?
5.
Is the following fire fighting equipment or its equivalent available for operations?
a) At least two dry powder extinguishers with capacity of not less than 45Kg
b) Foam application system (fixed or portable) capable of delivering
a foam solution at a rate of 6 litters per minute, for at least five minutes
c) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers with capacity of not less than 18Kg
d) Deck water system capable of delivering at least two jets of water to any
part of the helicopter operating areas?
6.
7.
YES
NO
9.
Does the P & I insurance mentioned in Section 1 cover the aviation operations?
YES
NO
10.
How many helicopter operations has the Vessel handled in the last 12 months? ..............................
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DIAGRAMS
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