Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
CARGO OPERATIONS:
Floating and Submarine Hoses: Two lines of floating hoses for discharge provide the oil flow connection between the tanker and each SPM. Also 2 lines of submarine hoses connect the bottom of the buoy to the pipeline ending manifold. The outer floating line of Buoy 1 consists of 16 sections of 16 in. hose and 5 sections of 12 in. hose. Its inner floating line consists of 15 sections of 20 in. hose and 5 sections of 12 in. hose.
The outer floating line of the Buoy 2 consists of 21 sections of 20 in. hose, and its inner line consists of 20 sections of 20 in. hose and 5 sections of 16 in. hose.
The total length at Buoy 1 is 220 m. and at Buoy 2 is 240 m. Both lines can support a working pressure of 7 kg./sq.cm.
Pumping flow rates for oil viscosity 60 SSU are 5,500 cu.m./hr. (34,500 bbl./hr.) at Buoy 1 with 228 in. pipelines and 212 in. floating lines. At Buoy 2, pumping flow rates are of 7,660 cu.m./hr. (48,100 bbl./hr.), with 216 in. floating lines and 234 in. pipelines. Hose Connection: The Mooring Master will guide the Terminal’s workmen in lifting, connecting and lowering the hoses.
Immediately after the vessel is securely moored, the 16 in. (Buoy No. 2) and 12 in. (Buoy No. 1) floating hoses (derived from the main 20 in. hose by means of a ‘‘Y’’ piece) must be individually lifted to the rail by the ship’s gear (5 ton minimum). Sundry hose securing and connecting equipment (strops, gaskets, nuts, bolts, wrenches, etc.) will be supplied by the Terminal and put aboard the ship just after arrival.
Hoses will be lifted by ship’s derrick preferably on the port side. Note: When wind force reaches about 8 on the Beaufort Scale, and waves are 3.5 m. high, emergency disconnecting operation will take place, even at night-time.
Unloading: At the beginning of and during the unloading operation, tankers are requested to observe the following:
(a) Pumping must not be started without permission of the Mooring Master.
(b) The maximum allowable pressure is 7 kg./sq.cm.
(c) While the vessel is moored, the vertical angle formed by the nylon hawsers and the sea level should not exceed 30␥, for safety of the SBM’s turntable. When due either to excessive pitching or for being trimmed too much by the stern (uneven keel condition) because of oil that has been discharged from the fore tanks, pumping of ballast must be concentrated in these tanks, even if interruption of unloading becomes mandatory. So the Mooring Master may require cargo to be discharged, in certain stages, either from aft or for’d compartments.
(d) As a rule, when unloading is over, the ship should have on board at least 40% of her total d.w.t. tonnage.
(e) A lookout by a responsible crewman on the forecastle head and at the manifold area to keep watch on the mooring and connections. (f) Besides the Mooring Master himself, some Terminal workmen stay aboard ship during the whole operation time. Therefore, rooms and meals for one officer and 6 crewmen should be supplied. (g) During inclement weather conditions, unloading must be stopped
according to Mooring Master.
(h) Upon completion of discharge, the Mooring Master will require the ship to pump sea water through the submarine pipelines to displace the remaining oil.
BALLAST: No slop facilities are available for dirty ballast. Brazilian laws
are very strict with regard to the pollution of coastal waters. Vessels are not allowed to discharge dirty ballast into the water. Heavy fines are imposed for violations.
Tramandai is the largest Rio Grande do Sul seaside resort and any pollution of the sea in this area will cause damage to the beaches. Hence, no dirty ballast or any oily residues must be pumped overboard within a range of over 50 miles, if no safer alternative exists.
POLLUTION: Brazilian Laws are very strict with regard to the pollution
of coastal waters. Vessels are not allowed to discharge dirty ballast into the water. Heavy fines are imposed for violations. All overboard discharge valves from cargo tanks and bilges are to be secured before discharge starts. Transferring cargo is to be conducted with the greatest care and vigilance in order that errors or delays in handling cargo valves may not result in overflows.
All deck scuppers should be plugged so as to avoid contamination of water if such an oil spill occurs.
Similarly, any hull leakages will be subject to equal restrictions. Tramandai being the largest Rio Grande do Sul seaside resort, any pollution of the sea in this area will cause damage to the beaches with disastrous effects.
Therefore, vessels are requested to avoid any possible pollution of the local waters by crude oil, bunker, diesel or bilge pumped or spilled overboard. Hence, no dirty ballast or any oily residues must be pumped overboard within a range of over 50 miles, if no safe alternative exists. The scope is the complete elimination of the willful and intentional operational pollution of the seas by oil and noxious substances other than oil and the minimisation of accidental spills.
Remark: Pollution presently is foreseen by Law (7347 of 24107185) as crime, subject to reclusion and heavy fines.
FRESH WATER: Not available. FUEL: Not available.
CONSULS: No consular representatives are reported to exist in the area;
however, there are consulates of most maritime nations in Porto Alegre.
SURVEYORS: There are no Classification Societies surveyors in
Tramandai, but they may attend the vessel if requested by the Agent. Petroleum Inspectors: Petroleum inspectors are not available in Tramandai. Nevertheless, if arranged in sufficient time, they may be requested from the foregoing addresses:
SGS (Rio Grande), Av. Atalaia 1822, Rio Grande – RS, CEP 96203-000. Tel: (0532) 302200. Fax: (0532) 302236.
SGS (Poa), Rua Largo Visconde do Cairu, 12-14 andar, Porto Alegre – RS, CEP 90030-110. Tel: 227-5711. Fax: 226-0033.
Caleb Brett (Pelotas), Av. Duque de Caxias 726, Pelotas – RS, CEP 96030-002. Tel: (0532) 71-2098.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Customs Requirements: Brazilian laws are
strict with regard to smuggling and Masters are requested to instruct their crews not to retain cigarettes in carton lots, cigars, tobacco, alcoholic drinks, drugs, souvenirs, etc. These should be collected prior to arrival, listed with the items in the slop chest and placed in the custody
of the Master for deposit in the chest or closet which will then be sealed for the duration of the vessel’s stay at the mooring.
By no means will any commercial transactions be tolerated, be it either among terminal employees, crew members or anyone else.
TIME: GMT minus 3 hours. GMT minus 2 hours in Summer. SHORE LEAVE: Not allowed.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Not available. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Not available. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
GENERAL:
Provisions and Stores: Provisions and stores are ordered through the ship’s Agent or direct through ship chandlers; the majority of items come from Porto Alegre, but some of them may be obtained in Tramandai or Osorio.
Lubricating Oil: Supplies of lub oil are expensive and available in emergencies and in very small quantities only.
Purchase and delivery are difficult. Ship’s Agent should be advised by radio as soon as possible.
Cash Advance: No cash advances are effected by the Terminal. As a rule, the Agent will be able to handle this service when previously requested by radio.
Mail: There is a post office in Tramandai. Letters should be sent care of the ship’s Agent. In turn, he will deliver the letters to the ship upon arrival.
Radio and Radar Repairs: Minor radar and radio repairs may be undertaken in Tramandai, provided that prior notice has been given to the ship’s Agent.
Laundry: Laundry facilities are available in Tramandai.
Bonded Stores: Cigarettes, beverages or other goods are not available in Tramandai.
Charts and Sailing Directions: No supply of charts, sailing directions or other publications are available in Tramandai. However, if orderd in advance to Agent, they may be obtained through him.
Visitors: Visitors to ships are prohibited, except for Company’s employees, Port Officials, Surveyors, etc., whose duties require their presence on board.
Watches: An efficient watch must be maintained on deck and in the engine room; a sufficient and qualified number of men must be able to move the moored vessel in emergency situations.
Seamen Left Ashore: In case of seamen left ashore for hospitalisation, repatriation or other reason, all expenses are for the ship’s account. General Information: Although vessels can safely discharge and disconnect hoses by night, so far the same does apply to mooring and connecting operations which may only be commenced at daylight. Nevertheless, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Terminal Superintendent.
Constant Readiness: Since moorings are in open roadstead, vessel’s engines and gear must be ready with full power for immediate use through the period the vessel is moored and the ship must be able to clear the mooring immediately on the advice of the Mooring Master or Superintendent of the Terminal.
Whenever necessary, vessels may use their own power to prevent riding upon the SBM.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: July 1994.
Berth: Petrobras/DT Sul – SBM. Cargo: Discharging naphtha. Connection: Hoses.
General: SBM very open to weather, and vessel may be delayed in berthing or may have to vacate berth (2 SBM’s operational).
AGENT’S REPORT: April 2000.
Location: This open sea Terminal is owned and operated by the National Oil Company Petrobras, located offshore of Tramandai, 135 km. East of Porto Alegre.
Geographical Position:
Buoy No. 1: Lat. 30␥ 00' 34" S., Long. 50␥ 05' 42" W. Buoy No. 2: Lat. 30␥ 01' 52" S., Long. 50␥ 04' 35" W.
Pilotage: Pilots board the vessel 3 to 5 miles East of the buoys, and outbound disembark East of the buoys, with the vessel heading for the open sea.
Petrobras charge either Owners, Charterers or Agents for mooring/unmooring gangs and Pilots used at their Terminal.
Approaches: There is a lighthouse and a radio beacon located at Lat. 30␥ 00' 27" S., Long. 50␥ 08' 04" W. The lighthouse is 25 m. above sea level and made of bricks with black and white losangles painted on it. The light beacon produces 3 white flashes every 12 sec. with a range of 15 miles.
Max. Size: Buoy No. 1: Max. 105,000 d.w.t., max. draft 16.0 m. Buoy No. 2: Max. 200,000 d.w.t., max. draft 19.0 m. Vessels of any length are allowed to operate in the basin.
Radio: The radio beacon transmits on frequency 300 kHz with range of 300 miles and the characteristic signal letters ‘‘FB’’. All incoming vessels, when approaching the Evolution Basin, must establish early contact with the Terminal, calling Petrobras-Tramandai on the following frequencies:
VHF Channel 14 2182/2182 2638/2638 4125/4125 4084.6/4379.1 8216.7/8740.7 Also see ‘‘Approaches’’.
Vessel’s Clearance: Master can request radio Free Pratique, addressing the cable 72 hours prior to arrival to the Agent. This will allow vessel to commence discharge without delay.
AUTHORITY: Petrobras/Detran/Dicop, Av. Republica do Chile 65,
2101 H, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, R.J., CEP 20035-900, Brazil. Tel:␣55 (21) 534-2470. FAX: ␣55 (21) 534-6301.
WWW:www.petrobras.com.brContact: Eugenio Koslinski, Manager Operations and Transport.
Terminal: Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A. – PETROBRAS, TEDUT, Rodovia Cristovao Pereira de Abreu 103, CEP 95520-000 Oso’Rio-RS, Brazil. Tel:␣55 (51) 627-1088. FAX: ␣55 (51) 477-3924.
WWW:www.refap.petrobras.com.brContact: Luiz Vicente M. Costa, General Manager.