General ARUBA

GENERAL (See Plan) reserved for the use of vessels carrying out repairs and underwater hull
cleaning. Special permission for anchoring is to be obtained from Direktie
Scheepvaart (Tel: +297 (8) 35192. Fax: +297 (8) 35221).
GEO-POLITICAL: PRATIQUE: The Port Doctor will visit an arriving ship only if there is a
Capital City: Oranjestad. case of quarantinable disease on board, if the ship has no clean Bill of Health
Nationality: (noun) Aruban, (adjective) Aruban; Dutch. or if one of the preceding ports of call has been declared to harbour a
Population: 103,065. quarantinable disease.
COMMUNICATIONS:
International Direct Dial Code: 297. VHF: Shore station with 24-hour service. VHF Channel 16 (calling);
Number of Internal Airports: 1. Channel 11 (working).
Major Languages Spoken: Papiamento (a TUGS: 1␺2,200 h.p. and 1␺3,500 h.p. tugs. Both fitted with VHF
Spanish-Portuguese-Dutch-English dialect) 66.3%, Spanish 12.6%, English Channel 16 (working Channel 11).
(widely spoken) 7.7%, Dutch (official) 5.8%, other 2.2%, unspecified or
unknown 5.3% (2000 census). BERTHS: In total there are 4,070 ft. of dock length available to
ECONOMY: accommodate ocean-going vessels and 1,090 ft. of dock for small craft, of
Currency: 1 Aruban Guilder (AWG) of 100 Cents. which:
Main Industries: Tourism, transshipment facilities and oil refining. a) 880 ft. with 36 ft. of water alongside
ENVIRONMENT: b) 840 ft. with 32 ft. of water alongside
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. c) 460 ft. with 24 ft. of water alongside
Coastline Extent: 68 km. d) 590 ft. with 34 ft. of water alongside
Climate: Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation. e) 426 ft. with 34 ft. of water alongside
Natural Resources: NEGL and white sandy beaches. f) 590 ft. with 34 ft. of water alongside.
Natural Hazards: Hurricanes; lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt CONTAINER FACILITIES: 30 acre container terminal in operation.
and is rarely threatened. Length of quay 255 m., depth alongside 12.0 m. 1␺50 ton container crane.
Terrain: Flat with a few hills; scant vegetation.
2␺35 ton forklifts. One back-up mobile crane of 140 tons available.
STEVEDORES: Stevedoring is performed at a fairly fast rate compared
BARCADERA: 12␥ 29' N 070␥ 00' W (See Plan) to other ports in the Caribbean area. All cargoes are handled by shore cranes.
The terminal has extensive electrical installations for refrigerated container
LOCATION: The industrial harbour of Aruba is situated 3 miles SE of cargoes.
Oranjestad. Opening/Closing Hatches: This work is normally carried out by the crew.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Oranjestad’’. BALLAST: Vessels must arrive with sufficient ballast to permit safe
MAX. SIZE: LOA 225 m., draft 32 ft. handling. All vessels should enter port with clean ballast that can be pumped
RESTRICTIONS: Harbour open day and night. Depth of water in entrance over board when alongside, as it is prohibited to pump dirty ballast into the
is 36 ft. Depth of water alongside is 36 ft. Swinging basin width 1,000 ft. harbour.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory.
TUGS: Available. MEDICAL: Excellent medical and dental attention is available at any hour
of the day or night to crew members of all vessels.
BERTHS: 1,150 ft. of dockside accommodation.
FRESH WATER: Not available. FRESH WATER: Boiler and drinking water of purest quality is supplied
FUEL: Can be supplied. by hose from the docks at a rate of 200 t.p.h. (in special cases 400 t.p.h.).
AUTHORITY: See ‘‘Oranjestad’’. FUEL: Various grades of bunker oil available by barge from Coastal Fuels
Marketing. A minimum of 48 hours notice is required.

ORANJESTAD: 12␥ 31' N 070␥ 02' W (See Plan) REPAIRS: There are no facilities at Aruba for major ship repairs. Local
workshops can do repairs of minor nature. Preliminary advice regarding such
minor repairs should be included in ETA messages and work requisitions for
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 702. repairs should be prepared for handing to the Agent’s representative
DOCUMENTS: immediately upon arrival.
Clearance from Last Port Radar, radio and gyro repairs can be carried out. However, it is important
2 Consignee Mail Lists (if cargo for discharge) that Masters radio in their requirements as early as possible and give a brief
4 Crew Lists reference as to the nature of the breakdown or fault of the equipment
Derat (Exemption) Certificate concerned.
2 Lists of Stores on Board While alongside, vessels must be prepared to move at 1 hour’s notice.
Manifest of Cargo (or ballast), or Bills of Lading for import goods and Engine repairs to the effect of demobilising the vessel may only be carried
transit goods separately out with special permission.
2 Passenger Lists (if any passengers)
Ship’s Register. SURVEYORS: Representatives of the American Bureau of Shipping, the
The Passenger List must carry full names, date of birth, sex, nationality Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and the Norske Veritas are resident in the area.
and occupation of passengers landing at Aruba. The ultimate destination of Masters may request the surveyors’ services through the Agent.
in-transit passengers must also be shown on the Passenger List.
Derat (Exemption) Certificates can be renewed at Oranjestad, Barcadera POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Oranjestad Tel: +297 (8) 11100,
and St Nicholas. 24555. Ambulance Oranjestad Tel: +297 (8) 24200, 21234. Fire Alarm
Outward Clearance, cargo documents and list of outgoing passengers are Tel: 115.
delivered on board by the Agent’s representative, thereby making it SECURITY/GANGWAY: An efficient and continuous watch must be
unnecessary for Masters to visit the Customs Office to obtain outward maintained on deck and in the engine-room of all ships while in port, and a
clearance. sufficient number of men must be on board at all times to move vessels either
MAX. SIZE: The harbour itself has a depth 36 ft. (MLW). The safe salt for harbour operations purposes or in emergency situations.
water draft approved for docking at the Long Pier is 30 ft. and in the two
Western Basins is 28 ft. Vessels normally enter via the west channel and TIME: GMT minus 4 hours. Vessels are requested to use local time in ETA
depart via the east channel. messages and when dealing with their Agents.
Minimum Drafts: For tankers arriving or sailing in ballast the following CONSULS: The following countries have consular representatives on
minimum drafts are required for manoeuvring under normal weather
conditions: Aruba:
Size Forward Aft Brazil Chile Colombia
(g.t.) (ft.) (ft.) Costa Rica Denmark Dominican Republic
16,600 8 18 El Salvador Germany Guatemala
18,000 8 18 Haiti Italy Lebanon
27,000 – 30,000 10 20 Liberia Nicaragua Norway
30,000 – 36,000 14 22 Panama Peru Portugal
37,000 14 24 Spain Sweden Switzerland
46,000 16 26 UK Venezuela
It is necessary for Masters of Panamanian and Italian flag vessels to
PILOTAGE: Masters are requested to advise Agents of their expected visit Consulates at Oranjestad to present documents and receive
time of arrival at least 48 hours in advance. Arrival messages should include despatches. Other Consulates have similar requirements. Masters may
advice regarding cash or other requirements. This information is particularly check with Agent for clarification.
necessary in order to give prompt attention to vessel’s requirements and to
avoid delay after arrival. NEAREST AIRPORT: Reina Beatrix International, 5 miles.
Pilots are government employees and pilotage is compulsory for vessels SHORE LEAVE: Under normal circumstances no restrictions are
from 50 g.t. upward entering or leaving the harbour. Pilots board inbound
imposed by the Government Immigration Authorities on shore liberty. Masters
vessels at Lat. 12␥ 31' N, Long 070␥ 04' W, within 2 n.m. of shore. The Agent’s
representative will arrange for Pilots to board vessels as necessary. Inbound are requested to endeavour to have all crew members on board prior to
vessels should close the west entrance of the harbour as near as prudently departure time, so that the ship will have no delay in sailing.
possible and make a lee to facilitate the Pilot’s boarding. GENERAL: Customs Guards: Local authorities assign one or more
Every vessel arriving or departing must provide and properly secure a pilot customs guards to each vessel during its stay in port; the charges for guarding
ladder which conforms with the standards of construction normally accepted are for the account of the vessel.
by international safety standards. Failure to provide such a ladder may result
in the Pilot’s refusal to board a vessel. AUTHORITY: Aruba Ports Authority NV, LG Smith Boulevard 23,
ANCHORAGES: Anchorages, suitable even for deepest draft vessels, Oranjestad, Aruba. Tel: +297 (8) 26633, 31881. FAX: +297 (8) 32896.
are located 7 – 8 miles south of Oranjestad, where the depth is 45.0 m. Email: aruports@setarnet.aw Contact: Captain JH Serahs, Port
Restricted Anchorage: Anchorage extends west of the coast, and is Captain – Aruba.

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SAN NICOLAS: 12␥ 26' N 069␥ 55' W (See Plan) 7. Arrival and estimated sailing drafts (SW, FW)
8. Is vessel ready to load upon arrival (if not state time required and
reasons), and max. loading rates (tonnes/hr.)
Also see Oranjestad 9. Quantity of cargo to be loaded, average constant and loading sequence
10. Maximum height from waterline to hatch coaming during load
LOCATION: On the southern coast of the island. 11. Is vessel fitted with self-trimming hatches, if not state method for
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 702 and 1412. trimming cargo
MAX. SIZE: Outer Harbour: Tankers: Unlimited d.w.t., draft 106 ft., 12. Type and quantity of transit cargo, if any
min. bow to manifold 225 ft. and parallel body length 220 ft. 13. Last three cargoes carried (state last cargo first)
Inner Harbour: 100,000 d.w.t., beam 135 ft. 14. Type and quantity of slops (engine room), if any
Bulk: 75,000 d.w.t., LOA 800 ft., draft 40 ft., air draft 55 ft., beam 115 ft. 15. If applicable, quantity and grades of bunker requirement; size and
Tankers: 90,000 d.w.t., LOA 900 ft., draft 40 ft., bow to manifold 450 ft. distance bow to bunker manifold
16. Is vessel familiar with Coastal Aruba’s Jetty Regulations and Port
RESTRICTIONS: The port is open for day and night navigation. The safe Information (Revised Edition October 1997)
salt water draft approved for entering is 40 ft. and 41 ft. for leaving. Maximum
17. Are the vessel’s steering and propulsion systems operational and in
beam for entrance to inner harbour finger pier is 135 ft. Vessels normally
good working order
enter via the west channel and depart via the east channel.
18. Does vessel have any defects, non-conformities which may affect safe
Vessels of LOA greater than 650 ft. berth during daylight hours only.
and efficient cargo or manoeuvring operations
Also see ‘‘Weather/Tides’’.
19. Vessel’s ISM, SMC Certification date and certifying authority
APPROACHES: See ‘‘Report’’ dated January 1982. 20. Does vessel have ISO 9002/14001 Accreditation?
PILOTAGE: Inner Harbour: Compulsory.
Coastal Aruba Terminal pilot station is located in position Lat. 12␥ 25.60' N, All vessels calling at Coastal Aruba Terminal please note:
Long. 069␥56.3' W. ⌻ vessel’s with bunker requirements must co-ordinate in advance
Pilotage is provided by Coastal and is compulsory for all vessels when between Coastal Marine Sales
entering or leaving Coastal’s marine terminal or mooring therein except for ⌻ on arrival vessels to have ready and present either original or copy
small launches and other craft regularly plying within Coastal’s marine of the following documents to Coastal Aruba Terminal Representative
terminal. ⌻ Vessel’s Loading: Loading Plan in sequence / Harbour Stability
Masters of ships anchoring or leaving the Reef Anchorage may do so Condition (SF/BM), completed most recent Vessel Particulars, Ballast
without the assistance of a Pilot but those unfamiliar with the anchorage are Water Reporting Form (IMO Res A 868 (20)).
strongly advised to use the services of a pilot prior to anchoring. Coastal HDS Pier: General Cargo/Container/Ro-Ro vessels loading and/or
does not provide a Pilot for anchoring at the outer anchorage. discharging at the HDS Pier should note that the questionnaire is the same
Masters must sign the Pilots Indemnity Certificate prior to pilotage as the above except for the following:
commencing. 5. Type of vessel, general cargo (geared, gearless, tween decker),
container (geared, gearless), Ro-Ro, breakbulk (geared, gearless) etc.
Pilot Boarding: All Pilots shall be boarded or landed from a ship not located 10. Quantity of cargo to be loaded, discharged, hatch, bay and loading,
alongside a berth by means of a pilot ladder when the freeboard does not
discharging sequence as per Storage Plan
exceed 30 ft. or a combination of accommodation ladder and pilot ladder
11. For Ro-Ro vessels only, is vessel fitted with stern ramp/side shell door
when the freeboard exceeds 30 ft. All pilot ladders shall conform to the
or bow door and max windage area
requirements of SOLAS 1974 Chapter V, Regulation 17.
12. For container vessels only, height of highest stack from main deck level
A Pilot may refuse to board a ship if the means of access does not conform
13. Type and quantity of transit cargo (include dangerous cargo), if any
to the above. If the Pilot agrees, a pilot hoist may be used in lieu of an
accommodation ladder and pilot ladder but a standard pilot ladder shall be 14. If applicable, quantity and grades of bunker requirement; size and
immediately available in the event of a failure of the pilot hoist. As it may be distance bow to bunker manifold
necessary for ship’s engines to be stopped whilst the pilot is transferring 15. Is vessel familiar with Coastal Aruba’s Jetty Regulations and Port
between pilot boat and ship, ships’ Masters should not approach the coast Information (Revised Edition October 1997) onboard
too closely for boarding the Pilot. As a general rule, pilots board approximately 16. Are the vessel’s steering and propulsion systems operational and in
1 – 2 n.m. WSW of the inner harbour entrance for vessels berthing at the inner good working order
harbour. For vessels bound for the reef berths, the Pilots will board in a 17. Does vessel have any defects, non-conformities which may affect safe
position approximately 2 – 2.5 n.m. west of the reef berths with the ship on and efficient cargo or manoeuvring operations
an easterly course and a speed of approximately 2 knots. For vessels bound 18. Vessel’s ISM, SMC certification date and certifying authority
for HDS and the coke berth, the Pilot boards 1.5 – 2 n.m. SW of the HDS 19. Does vessel have ISO 9002/14001 Accreditation?
harbour entrance. All vessels calling at Coastal Aruba Terminal, please note:
Anchoring off the terminal is normally not permitted. On arrival vessels to have ready and present either original or copy of the
ANCHORAGES: If for any reason, a ship is required to anchor prior to following documents to Coastal Aruba Terminal Representative:
or after berthing at Coastal, the normal anchorage (known as the outer Discharging: Complete set of consignee, receivers documents, to include
anchorage) for the port of San Nicolas is centred in approximate position Load Port Cargo Stowage Plan (container vessels include Planner’s report),
Lat. 12␥ 20' N, Long. 070␥ 04' W, approximately 11 n.m. SW of San Nicolas Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, Dangerous Cargo Manifests, etc,
in depth of approximately 120 ft. Should Coastal Marine by VHF advise to Statement of Facts, Time Log, etc.
anchor on arrival, it is this anchorage and no other. A second anchorage Loading: loading plan in sequence, harbour stability condition (SF, EM).
known as the Reef Anchorage is controlled by Coastal and ships should only For all vessels: completed most recent Vessel Particulars, Ballast Water
anchor in this anchorage with the agreement of Coastal Marine. It is situated Reporting Form (IMO Res A 868 (20)).
off the reef between the eastern exit and western entrance to the inner Inner Harbours and Barcadera (Arugas): All LPG vessels loading and
harbour, has a deeply shelving and uneven bottom with water depths ranging discharging at the Inner Harbours and Barcadera (Arugas) should note that
from 66 – 328 ft. within 1,640 ft. of the reef. the questionnaire is the same as dry bulk vessels except for the following:
The anchorage is suitable for a maximum of 3 – 4 ships of up to 5. Type of LPG carrier (press, semi press, fully ref, semi ref) and type of
approximately 100,000 d.w.t. The anchorage positions are numbered tanks (A, B, C)
1 – 3 from east to west and, generally, a ship should anchor in the eastern 6. a) g.t.
most vacant spot. b) n.t.
Care must be taken not to obstruct the entrance to and exit from the inner c) S.d.w.t.
harbour. The Reef Anchorage is used mainly by ships which Coastal requests d) LOA
to anchor for tank inspection, re-ullaging, clearance papers, e) distance bow to centre of manifold
embarking/disembarking lightering equipment and other ships which, with the f) moulded breadth
agreement of Coastal, wish to carry out repairs requiring shore labour or the g) moulded depth
attendance of shore representatives or surveyors and for ships storing. h) Summer draft
Prohibited Anchorage: Lat. 12␥ 25.83' N, Long. 069␥ 55.52' W, in the 8. a) Is vessel ready to load discharge upon arrival (it does not state
vicinity thereof. time required and reasons), max. loading or discharge rates and
Also see ‘‘Report’’ dated February 1982. max. load discharge manifold pressures (state bbls./hr.,
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: All ships shall advise their ETA at cu.m./hr./psi)
Coastal, 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours in advance of arrival via Telex or b) if applicable, is vessel capable of loading or discharging more than
Fax, and be able to communicate with ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ on VHF one grade simultaneously and maximum loading or discharging
Channels 16 and 8, when within range. See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Questionnaire’’ on rates for each grade
cargo, bunker and ballast operations. If a ship has received damage and/or for vessels loading are cargo tanks conditioned or under IG
is leaking oil, this must be advised in the ETA advice, so that the ship can 9. Number size and product line up from forward to aft of vessel’s manifold
be inspected by Coastal before entering the port. connections, also include number, size of reducers available onboard.
Pre-Arrival Questionnaire: Dry Bulk Vessels Loading Petcoke/Sulphur at Distance between manifolds (hoses: terminal 2␺6 in., Barcadera
HDS Pier and Coke Berth: All vessels are required to submit the following 1␺6 in.)
information, via their ship’s Agent to Coastal Aruba Terminal a minimum of 10. Maximum height from waterline to manifold during load or discharge
48 hours prior to arrival. Please answer all questions. Reply N/A to those 11. Product temperature (terminal requires propane to be heated to a
questions which are not applicable. minimum 60␥F), and maximum discharge pressure
Ships arriving to load bunkers need only answer questions 1 – 7 and 15 – 20. 12. Type and quantity of transit cargo, if any
1. Vessel’s name and call sign 13. Type and quantity of ballast. Can vessel ballast/deballast concurrently
2. Vessel’s ETA Coastal Pilot Station with discharging load
3. Nationality and Class Society 14. Last three cargoes carried (state last cargo first)
4. Previous names 15. State MARV’s, both IMO and USCG
5. Type of bulk carrier (geared / gearless) 16. Are ESD’s deck sprays in operational condition, and date last tested
6. a) g.t. 17. Dates air lock tested, heat exchanger tested fusible plugs tested, gas
b) n.t. detecting monitor calibrated
c) S.d.w.t. 18. If applicable, are void spaces under IG or dry air and under positive
d) LOA pressure
e) moulded breadth 19. If applicable, quantity and grades of bunker requirement; size and
f) moulded depth distance bow to bunker manifold
g) Summer draft 20. Is vessel familiar with Coastal Aruba’s Jetty Regulations and Port
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21. Are the vessel’s steering and propulsion systems operational and in Bow to
good working order Berths Length Max. Draft Manifold Size
22. Does vessel have any defects, non-conformities which may affect safe (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (d.w.t.)
and efficient cargo or manoeuvring operations Petcoke Pier 800 40 75,000
23. Vessel’s ISM, SMC Certification date and certifying authority Reef I** Unl 75 210x 300,000
24. Does vessel have ISO 9002/14001 Accreditation? Reef II†† Unl 106 225x Unl
* Maximum beam for entrance is 135 ft.
All vessels calling at Coastal Aruba Terminal, please note: ** Minimum parallel body length 220 ft.
⌻ Coastal Terminal does not accept slops without prior co-ordination, † Maximum entering draft is 40 ft. even keel salt water.
contact vessel agent/ for details. No slop reception facilities available †† Minimum parallel body length 440 m.
at Barcadera Harbour x Minimum bow to manifold length.
⌻ no vapour return facilities available both at inner harbour and
Barcadera. Berth 2 North and South is out of service.
Discharging: Complete set of consignee / receivers documents, to include HDS (Dry Cargo Pier): The maximum beam is based on reach of coke
Load Port Cargo Inspectors Reports, Cargo Manifest, Cargo Analysis Report, shiploader. Also the maximum clearance under the shiploader spout to mean
OBQ and Ullage Reports, Bunker Survey and Statement of Facts/Time sea level is 95 ft.
Log, etc. Reef Berth Approach:
For Loading: Load Plans Stowage plan. Pier Heading Approach Angle
Loading: Completed most recent edition of Vessel Particular Questionnaire RB I 130␥ (T) 15␥
(OCIMF), Ballast Water Reporting Form (IMO Res A 868 (20)), TVE (USCG) RB II 114␥ (T) 10␥
or LOC which ever applicable. Draft Requirements: Each of the berths within the inner harbour, HDS and
Questionnaire: For all product and crude vessels loading and discharging at coke berth is dredged and the Pilot will advise the max. allowable draft. It
Inner Harbours and Reef Berths, and for vessels lifting bunkers only. shall be recognised that loaded ships may be draft-restricted at the next
The questionnaire is the same as dry bulk vessels except for the following: scheduled port after Aruba. For safe handling of tankers in all normal weather
5. Type of hull (DH, SH, DS or other) and type of vessel (OBO, Probo, conditions and at all Coastal’s marine terminal berths the following minimum
O.O or product tanker) drafts are recommended:
6. a) g.t.
b) n.t. Size Draft Forward Draft Aft
c) S.d.w.t. (d.w.t.) (ft.) (ft.)
d) LOA 10,000 – 20,000 8 18
e) distance bow to centre of manifold 20,000 – 30,000 10 20
f) moulded breadth 30,000 – 40,000 14 22
g) moulded depth 40,000 – 50,000 14 24
h) TPC 50,000 – 90,000 16 26
7. Arrival and estimated sailing drafts (SW, FW)
8. a) Is vessel ready to load /discharge upon arrival (if not state time Note: Ships arriving or sailing with part cargo only are also recommended to
required and reasons), and max. loading and discharge rates (state conform to the above minimum draft and maximum of 10 ft. trim by the stern.
bbls/hr.) In special circumstances and in very good weather conditions it may be
b) if applicable, is vessel capable of loading or discharging more than possible to safely handle ships with less drafts and/or a different trim than
one grade simultaneously and maximum loading or discharging that recommended above, in these cases ship’s Master should consult with
rates for each grade the duty Marine Dispatcher.
c) for vessels arriving for discharge: number of tanks with cargo for Use of Anchors: If an anchor is used during the berthing manoeuvre, it
discharge shall be hove home on completion of mooring. No ship may lie alongside a
d) method of sampling (closed or Open hatch) berth with an anchor on the bottom. Loaded ships should not drop an anchor
9. Number size and product line up from forward to aft of vessel’s manifold within the inner harbour, HDS pier or coke berths unless in an extreme
connections, also include number/size of reducers available onboard emergency, as bottom clearance is limited with the danger of running over
distance between manifolds (terminal has 4␺10 in., inner harbour the anchor, which could result in breaching the hull.
4␺16 in. at reef berths) Security of Buoyancy: When entering or leaving Coastal’s marine
10. Maximum height from waterline to manifold during load or discharge terminal in a loaded condition, it is important that the tanker’s buoyancy is
11. a) is vessel fitted with operational IG system and secured against ingress of water duo to damage. Forepeak and foredeep
b) date filters were last changed covers and ventilators, cargo, bunker cofferdam and pumproom openings,
12. For loadings, if applicable: time required to inert tanks prior to loading including all ullage plugs must be securely closed during the entire inward
13. Type of or outward passages.
a) tank coatings, and MOORING: Ships berthing at the inner harbour, outer harbour, HDS and
b) heating coils, if any coke berths shall have an adequate supply of heaving lines available for use.
14. Type and quantity of transit cargo, if any The forward springs are usually the first lines ashore. At the reef berths,
15. Last three cargoes carried (state last cargo first) head, stern and breast lines are taken to the mooring dolphins by a mooring
16. If applicable what type of tank cleaning performed by vessel, for present boat, so the eyes should be lowered to water level. Mooring lines, which do
cargo not float, should be kept well slackened down after connection to the mooring
17. Type of ballast onboard, SB, CB etc. and can vessel ballast, deballast boat’s hook until it has run all other lines to the dolphins.
concurrently with load/discharge operations, if not state time required Safety of Moorings: All ships must be securely moored to the satisfaction
for it. Does vessel comply with IMO Res A 868 (20)) of the Pilot. No cargo or bunker arms or hoses will be connected until the
18. Type and quantity of slops, if any ship is securely moored. Mooring winch drums shall be securely braked off,
19. Can vessel discharge slops concurrently with load, discharge. Distance self-tensioning devices are not allowed. Moorings of a different character
bow to slops manifold (wire and fibre) shall not be sent out to the same dolphin or set of
20. If applicable, quantity and grades of bunker requirement. Size and hooks/bollards.
distance bow to bunker manifold Moorings shall be monitored and kept taut by the ship’s crew and the ship
21. Is vessel familiar with Coastal Aruba’s Jetty Regulations and Port maintained in her correct position and in contact with the berth fendering
Information (Revised Edition October 1997) onboard throughout loading, discharging, ballasting, deballasting or bunkering
22. Are the vessel’s steering and propulsion systems operational and in operations. The berth’s Loading Master is fully authorised to stop operations
good working order and disconnect cargo/bunker arms, if moorings are seen to require attention
23. Does vessel have any defects, non-conformities which may affect safe or if the ship is not kept in its position and in contact with the fendering or if
and efficient cargo or manoeuvring operations the ship violates any other safe mooring practice.
24. Vessel’s ISM, SMC Certification date and certifying authority Emergency Towing Wires: On completion of mooring, each ship at
25. Does vessel have ISO 9002/14001 Accreditation? Coastal’s marine terminal shall rig towing wires, secured to the offside bow
and quarter bollards with the eyes run out and maintained at or near the
On arrival, vessels to have ready and present either original or copy of the
waterline. On ships at any of the finger piers in the inner harbour, the aft
following documents to Coastal Aruba Terminal Representative: emergency towing off wire shall be led through the centre aftermost load.
a) for discharges complete set of consignee, receivers documents, to
include Load Port Cargo Inspectors Reports, Cargo Analysis, OBQ Emergency Pilot Ladder: As soon as vessels are berthed, each vessel
must put a pilot ladder over the offside just forward of the poop and keep
and Ullage Reports, Bunker Survey, VEF and Statement of Facts,
the end just above water level throughout their stay alongside, so that in an
Time Log, etc
emergency a pilot could board the ship.
b) for all vessels completed most recent edition of Vessel Particular
Questionnaire (OCIMF), Ballast Water Reporting Form (IMO BULK FACILITIES: Loading of Bulk Sulphur: Bulk sulphur is
Res A 868 (20)), TVE (USCG) or LOC which ever applicable. loaded at Coastal’s marine terminal only at the HDS berth, east of the Inner
Harbour. The sulphur is loaded at an average rate of approximately 150 t.p.h.
VHF: See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’. by conveyor belt into a telescoping chute or spout. The maximum height to
TUGS: Tugs are provided by Coastal and their use is compulsory, towlines which the chute end can be raised is 26 ft. above the waterline. The swivel
are provided by the tugs. Ship’s Master must sign the tug’s Indemnity centre of the chute is fixed and therefore to load different holds the ship will
Certificate presented by the Pilot on boarding before tugs are made fast. have to be shifted along the berth by means of warping with the assistance
Communications between ships and tugs during manoeuvring is normally of tugs if necessary.
conducted on VHF Channel 8, in English. In case of a loss of VHF contact, Ships are normally berthed starboard side to berth, so that the prevailing
vessels should use their whistle. wind will carry the sulphur dust away from the ship’s accommodation,
BERTHS: The max. limitations for vessels are: therefore ships have to be swung before berthing. As the HDS has a tight
Bow to turning area of approximately 1,000 ft. diameter, and is exposed to the
Berths Length Max. Draft Manifold Size prevailing wind, ships should arrive with ample ballast on board. Tugs are
(ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (d.w.t.)
made fast alongside port side, and ship should ensure that towing bitts of
adequate strength are available and clear of obstructions. If they are not, this
1 South*† 745 38 376 50,000 should be drawn to the attention of the Pilot prior to entering the HDS Channel.
1 North*† 740 38 350 50,000 Ships should arrive with holds clean and dry. Moorings are taken ashore by
3 South*† 900 40 450 90,000 heaving line and hand-hauled.
3 North*† 850 40 397 80,000 On completion of mooring, ship is to provide gangway and its type and
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that between its forward and after holds to be loaded. Derricks/booms/cranes No.1-S No.1-N No.3-S No.3-N RB I RB II
must be swung outboard of the port side and all rigging, aerials, etc., which Bunker fuel X X X X
can obstruct the loading gear, should be lowered or removed. Light sulphur diesel X
It is the ship’s responsibility to provide its crew with goggles and respirators Crude X X
for use on those parts of the ship exposed to sulphur dust. The eyes and Discharge:
throat will be badly affected if these are not worn. Cutterstock X X X
Loading is normally carried out by day and night, weekends and holidays. 50 Be’ caustic X
Coastal can only accept ships to load sulphur which are self-trimming or can Propane/butane X X
be spout trimmed as a maximum. Sulphuric acid X X
Hand-trimming is not allowed on account of men’s safety and hygiene, and
ships which cannot effectively be trimmed without hand-trimming should not Loading Overall: Loading overall (through an open tank hatch or ullage
be assigned to load at Coastal Marine Terminal, Aruba. plug) of any product is prohibited at Coastal’s ,marine terminal.
The measurement of bulk sulphur loaded at Coastal Marine Terminal is OBO Ships – Precautions in Cargo and Ballast Handling: Due to the
carried out by contract inspectors who will need the cooperation of the ship’s problem of the effect of large free surfaces on the stability of OBOs there
officers for information on quantities of ballast and bunkers, boiler and drinking should only be a minimum number of slack tanks during loading, discharging
water on board before commencement of loading and at various stages of
or ballasting maintaining positive stability at all times, same will be governed
loading, floatation and trim information, etc.
by the vessel’s stability booklet and conditions. Generally, when ballast and
Loading Petcoke: New Petcoke Pier: Petcoke is loaded at Coastal Marine cargo are being handled simultaneously the loading rate shall be regulated
Terminal’s Petcoke Berth, east of the Inner Harbour. The petcoke is loaded accordingly. If a ship’s Master can demonstrate that the ship’s stability is
at an average rate of approximately 1,500 tonnes/hr. by a telescoping ship adequate without such stringent precautions he should consult with Coastal
loader with maximum outreach is 95 ft. No shifting necessary. supervision on this and all free surfaces problems. If a list develops during
Ships are normally berthed starboard side alongside, so that the prevailing loading or discharging, operations will be stopped and arms disconnected
wind will carry the petcoke dust away from the ship’s accommodation, and remain so until the free surface in the ship has been reduced and the
therefore ships have to be swung before berthing. As the HDS has a tight list corrected.
turning area of approximately 1,000 ft. diameter and is exposed to the
prevailing wind, ships should arrive with ample ballast on board. Tugs are Dry Certificates: Coastal supervisors will not sign dry certificates on
made fast alongside port side, and ship should ensure that towing bitts of presentation but they are instructed to endorse them with observations of
adequate strength are available and clear of obstructions. If they are not, this any free water or previous cargo seen and to the effect that the contents of
should be drawn to the attention of the Pilot prior to entering the HDS Channel. the pipelines are unknown. Coastal does not accept any liability as to the
Ships should arrive with holds clean and dry. Moorings are taken ashore by actual condition of the cargo tanks inspected.
heaving line and hand-hauled. Commencement Of Loading: On being advised by Coastal’s tank
On completion of mooring, ship will be provided with a shore gangway. inspector that the ship’s tanks are satisfactory to load, all tank lids and tank
Derricks/booms/cranes must be swung outboard of the port side and all cleaning plates must be closed and secured, unused manifold connections
rigging, aerials, etc., which can obstruct the loading gear, should be lowered blanked off and the ship’s system, with the exception of the manifold valves,
or removed. lined up for loading. Flame screens must be in place in each ullage port.
It is the ship’s responsibility to provide its crew with goggles and respirators When the shore indicates it is ready to load, open the appropriate manifold
for use on those parts of the ship exposed to petcoke dust. valves and advise the shore that you are ready to load by gravity. If loading
Loading is normally carried out by day and night, weekends and holidays. more than one grade, start each crack off separately. Do not ask for a pump
Coastal can only accept ships to load petcoke which are self-trimming or can to be put on line until you are sure the cargo is flowing into the intended
be spout trimmed as a maximum. tanks. Agree with the berth’s Loading Master on the number of pumps to be
Hand-trimming is not allowed on account of men’s safety and hygiene, and put on and on the stand-by time he requires for pumps to be cut out.
ships which cannot effectively be trimmed without hand-trimming should not
be assigned to load at Coastal Marine Terminal, Aruba. Topping-Off Operations: When topping off cargo and bunker tanks, the
The measurement of bulk petcoke loaded at Coastal Marine Terminal is ship’s officer in charge shall be in control of the operation, having the berth’s
carried out by contract inspectors who will need the cooperation of the ship’s Loading Master standing by to reduce the loading rate or stop loading as
officers for information on quantities of ballast and bunkers, boiler and drinking required. If you require a reduction in loading rate for topping off, arrange in
water on board before commencement of loading and at various stages of advance with the berth’s Loading Master.
loading, floatation and trim information, etc. Checks on Tanks After Topping-Off: Cargo and bunker tanks that have
TANKER FACILITIES: Reef Berths: Operator: Coastal Aruba been topped up must be checked frequently during the remainder of the
Refining Co NV. loading or bunkering operation to avoid an overflow clue to an improperly
Notice Of Readiness (NOR): NOR will be signed for receipt only by the shut or leaking valve.
Oil Movement and Shipping Loading Master after inspection and calculations Discharging: All deck openings shall be sealed and tanks under positive
are completed and the vessel is in all respects ready to load or discharge. pressure. If, for any reason, the vessel temporarily stops discharging or
If it is subsequently found that the ship was not, in all respects ready to drastically reduces the discharging rate, the vessel must advise the berth’s
load or discharge; in the case of loading, due to excessive deballasting time Loading Master.
or unsuitability of tanks which, on inspection, require further cleaning or
preparation for the nominated cargo; or in the case of discharging due to Cargo Measurement: Vessel Experience Factors (VEF) are used by
unavailability of pumps or inadequate temperature of cargo, a Note of Protest Coastal in computing ship’s cargo quantities. Where slops from a previous
will be delivered to the ship which will automatically cancel Coastal’s initial cargo are retained on board they will be measured and, unless commingled,
acceptance of the NOR. In such cases the ship must prepare a revised NOR, with Coastal’s agreement with incoming cargo, be messured again after
cancelling the first one and stating a time tendered in accordance with its completion of loading. In cases of discrepancies of greater than 0.5% (without
actual readiness. VEF being applied) and 0.3% (with VEF applied) between the computed
Docking: Always port side to, with starboard anchor ready. ship’s cargo loaded or discharged and the shore computed quantities the
ship will in the case of loaded cargoes, be held at berth or anchorage for
Mooring Launch: Used for all lines, except for the spring lines fore and re-ullaging and examination until the reason for the discrepancy is discovered
aft. Forward moorings first, after moorings second. or some other agreement with the cargo owner is reached.
Mooring Capstans: All mooring and breasting dolphins are equipped with
capstans, 2 ton pull capacity, 100 ft./min. line hauling capacity. Remaining on Board (ROB): ROB quantities will be computed from tank
dips. Trim correction will not be applied when the liquid does not entirely
Manifold Requirements: Ships whose cargo and bunker manifolds cover the bottom of the tank. In cases of large discrepancies between ship
conform to the OCIMF Standards for Tanker Manifolds and Associated
and shore quantities, the quantity of oil floating on the top of ballast taken
Equipment will have no difficulty at Coastal’s marine terminal. Any ship which
into cargo tanks might be measured to determine a more accurate ROB. A
has a manifold constructed of other than steel or has valves outboard of the
ship’s officer will be required to sign for the quantity computed as ROB without
supporting stool must advise ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ by VHF prior arrival, so that
correction for trim the actual quantity ROB will he agreed upon later. A Note
the manifold can be examined by Coastal Supervision and suitable
of Protest will be served on a ship, which has an excessive pumpable ROB,
precautions taken before and during connecting of arms. Basic requirements
and a claim filed. In cases of large ship/shore discrepancies and/or cargo
for manifolds at Coastal’s Marine Terminal are:
contamination, a ship’s Master may wish to appoint an independent inspector
Ships for Inner Harbour (where ship may be port side or starboard side to
or utilise the services of P&I.
berth): All clean, dirty and crude ships of up to 100,000 d.w.t.
Cargo manifold 4␺10 in. ASA made of steel. Ship-To-Ship Transfers at Dock: When it becomes necessary to transfer
Bunker manifold 1␺6 in. ASA made of steel situated abaft of cargo cargo directly from one ship to another via headers and pipelines, it is
connections. essential that a proper communication system is set up between the two
Distance from rail minimum 8 ft., maximum 15 ft. ships, so that the receiving ship can regulate the flow of oil it is receiving
All valves to be inboard of support stool or otherwise supported. and stop it when necessary. Because of language and radio channel
Distance apart of manifolds, including bunker, flange edge to flange edge difficulties between ships, Coastal will set up a communication system,
minimum 36 in., maximum 60 in. stationing on each ship a Loading Master with a radio on a special frequency
If spill tank under manifold extends more than 30 in. outboard of connecting which cannot be interrupted. These will remain during the entire transfer
flange, the arm jacks will have to land on it. operation.
Minimum height of lower edge of flange above spill tank (where fitted, or Inert Gas Systems (IGS): All ships with IGS, prior to entry to the terminal
above deck if not fitted) 24 in., maximum height 50 in. shall confirm that the plant working correctly. All tanks shall remain in positive
If ship’s connecting flanges are not made of steel, maximum allowable pressure with oxygen content less than 8% by volume. On arrival vessels
unsupported cantilever length of 24 in. will apply. Terminal Supervision should will be asked to depressurize tanks sufficiently to allow up to three ullage
be consulted. ports to be open at any one time for the purpose of gauging, sampling,
Capability of Berths to Load/Discharge Products: water-finding, temperature reading, tank inspection, etc. Ullage ports must
No.1-S No.1-N No.3-S No.3-N RB I RB II be resecured prior to cargo or ballast handling commencing.
Loading: Emergency Stopping Of Pumps: To stop shore pumps in an emergency
Huy SR, run gasoline X X X X use the UHF radio provided by the terminal identifying ship’s name and berth
Lt. St run gasoline X X X X prior to requesting ‘‘stop pumps emergency’’ several times. All ships at the
Kero/Jet A-1 X X X terminal are on the same UHF channel.
Gas oil/No.2 diesel X X X X
VGO X Tank Cleaning, Gas-Freeing Alongside: Permission to tank clean
No.6 fuel oil X X X and/or gas-free alongside a berth must be obtained from the Oil Movements
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Maximium Allowable Pressure at Manifold: Never exceed the FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The port of San Nicolas is very well equipped
maximum allowable back pressure, as indicated below, at ship’s rail, and with modern equipment for firefighting and fire prevention.
make sure the loading rate is fully agreed. The ship’s fire main should, where practicable, remain fully pressurised
Crude and oil products: 150 p.s.i. and ready for use with fire monitors trained on the cargo manifold area and
Butane: 175 p.s.i. other vulnerable locations during the entire ship’s stay alongside. If a ship is
Sulphuric acid and caustic soda: 100 p.s.i. not fitted with fire monitors in the manifold area, hoses with nozzles shall be
Loading Arms: RB I; 4␺16 in. cargo arms with 16 in. bolted flange connected to the fire main and run out forward and aft of the cargo manifold
connections. 1␺8 in. bunker arm (No. 5 arm, the most westerly arm). RB II; and at other strategic locations such as the pumproom top. Where it is not
5␺16 in. cargo arms with 16 in. connections. practicable to keep the fire main pressurised, the fire pump shall he ready
Discharge/Loading Lines: RB I: 36 in. ␺ 3,000 ft. RB II 56 in. ␺ 4,000 ft. for immediate use. The position of the ship’s international shore connection
Manifold Restrictions at Finger Piers: The distance from the tanker’s shall be conspicuously marked. Portable fire extinguishers, preferably of the
most forward underwater point to centre of manifold has to be known dry chemical type, shall be placed in the vicinity of the cargo manifold.
accurately by Coastal to ensure that there is sufficient length of deep water Fire Alarm: In the event of a fire involving Coastal’s marine terminal or any
at the berth forward of the loading arm position. Due to the position of the ship or other craft at the terminal, the signal shall be eight short blasts on
loading arm structures and the angle of the piers with the shoreline each the fire siren repeated three times. The terminal fire alarm will be tested on
side of finger pier has a different limitation. All ships using the inner harbour the first Monday of each month at 1100 hrs.
must advice Coastal Marine their accurately measured horizontal distance REGULATIONS: Strict compliance with Harbour Safety Regulations is
from extreme bow (including the bulb bow) to the centre of their manifold mandatory. Stringent regulations prohibit the transportation of alcoholic
connections so that each ship is allocated a berth with sufficient length of beverages through the refinery and harbour area. No liquor or beer may be
deep water forward of the loading arms. taken on board or removed from vessels except only bonded stores ordered
Ship – Shore Communications: The Loading Master will provide a by the Master.
hand-held UHF radio to remain on board throughout the stay alongside. WEATHER/TIDES: Tides: Diurnal with max. amplitude of 18 in. Datum
Adequate Deck Watch, Communications with Shore: The ship shall used is MLW, water level never falls more than 6 in. below MLW.
maintain an adequate deck watch during all cargo, bunkering and ballasting Current: The current is influenced by the trade winds. It generally runs
operations. The communications system between ship and shore should be WNW – NW, parallel to the coast of Aruba of 0.5 – 2 knots but a counter current
regularly checked. of uncertain rate sometimes runs close to the coast and this has to be guarded
against, particularly when entering the inner harbour, the entrance to which
Bunkers: Not available at RB I or RB II. is across the current direction.
Water: Not available. Electrical Storms: Severe electrical storms are rare in Aruba but should
Provisions: By launch, using ship’s lifting gear from the port quarter. one pass in the near vicinity then all cargo operations, ballasting into non
Shore Leave: No pedestrian traffic allowed between ship and main gate. gas-free tanks, inert gas purging, tank cleaning and gas freeing shall be
Arrangements for crew transportation can be made with Agent. suspended and all tank openings and vent line valves closed until the storm
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. has passed.
Lightering Operations Off Aruba: Lightering operations, i.e. transferring Heavy Rain Storms: Should a heavy rain storm, usually of short duration,
crude oil from ULCCs/VLCCs into MSTs approved for this operation by occur during the topping off operations, the berth’s Loading Master should
Coastal and also from MSTs into ULCCs/VLCCs are carried out from time be asked to stop the loading until the heavy rain has stopped.
to time off Aruba. Coastal has all the lightering equipment necessary for this Strong Winds: When mean wind speeds exceed 30 knots on the terminal
operation and also has Lightering Masters, Chief Officers and a rigging crew anemometer, ships will, depending on the wind direction and general weather
for supervising and carrying out the operation. The equipment, including synopsis, be alerted that cargo/deballasting/bunker operations may have to
fenders, is transferred to the MST at the Reef Anchorage or whilst underway be suspended and chicksans disconnected.
in the vicinity and after going alongside the ULCCs/VLCCs whilst underway, Hurricanes: While no hurricane has passed over Aruba within living
the ULCCs/VLCCs then anchors within the designated area which is bounded memory, they frequently pass along tracks which could, and sometimes do,
by the following coordinates: come close enough to Aruba to affect the weather and sea conditions.
1. Lat. 12␥ 25' N, Long. 070␥ 22' W NEAREST AIRPORT: Reina Beatrix International Airport, 12 km.
2. Lat. 12␥ 30' N, Long. 070␥ 22' W
3. Lat. 12␥ 30' N, Long. 070␥ 07' W SHORE LEAVE: As all ship’s personnel when going ashore have to pass
4. Lat. 12␥ 22' N, Long. 070␥ 04' W through the docks and the company’s concession, every seaman must carry
It is emphasised that MSTs ordered to load by lightering from a ULCCs/ an identity card to check off against ship’s Crew List at main gate. Seamen
must have special pass to use any other gate than refinery main gate.
VLCCs off Aruba must arrive with all clean ballast for pumping overside
without causing pollution. ULCCs/VLCCs ordered to back load crude oil from GENERAL: Gangways: It is the ship’s responsibility to provide and
MSTs by lightering should arrive with a mean draft of 40 ft. for VLCCs and maintain a safe means of access. At the Inner Harbour berths the ship must
50 ft. for ULCCs. provide rig and tend a safe gangway or accommodation ladder, normally
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. abaft amidships. The use of a shore hoist, where available, to assist in putting
out or taking in a ship gangway, is only allowed with permission of the berth’s
BALLAST: All dirty ballast must be discharged into shore tankage. Loading Master and if a Coastal employee is available to operate the hoist.
However, the capacity of the shore reception facilities is limited. All clean, All ship accesses to be rigged as per SOLAS requirements.
oil free, ballast should be discharged overside, the responsibility for avoiding
oil pollution rests with the ship. As a general guideline, ships arriving in ballast
Craft Alongside Ships at Berth: Except in an emergency or when
ordered to assist in berthing or unberthing or maintaining a ship alongside,
should have no more than 8% of their Summer deadweight as dirty ballast
tugs are forbidden to lie alongside any ship at a berth within Coastal’s marine
requiring to be pumped ashore (e.g. a 50,000 d.w.t. tanker should have no terminal. When a tug is alongside to assist, all tank lids, ullage plugs and
more than 4,000 long tons of dirty ballast). The remaining ballast needed to tank cleaning openings must be securely closed and must not be opened
conform to the minimum draft requirements must be clean for pumping until the tug is clear.
overside without causing pollution. Ships may be required by their No other boat, launch, barge or other craft may lie alongside the cargo
operators/charterers to arrive with clean ballast and consolidated slops. tank deck of any ship which is loading or discharging of such cargo unless
Ballasting: A discharging ship should not start ballasting into cargo all such operations are stopped and all deck openings securely closed. Where
compartments during or on completion of discharging unless authorised to possible, stores, lube oils and other material must be taken on board from
do so by a Coastal representative. a position abaft the funnel.
Deballasting: Ships must not commence deballasting overside until the Delivery of Stores Over Coastal’s Berths: The normal method of
clean ballast has been inspected by a Coastal representative. If any oil is storing ships laying alongside Coastal’s berths will be by stores launch. Minor
seen on top of the ballast, the Coastal representative will advise on what amounts of stores defined as ‘‘dry goods (no alcoholic or soft drinks) of a
quantity of water may be discharged overside and what quantity has to be harmless nature in stout containers which can be safely hand-carried up a
discharge ashore. ship’s gangway with a total quantity of not more than 250 kg. or 4 cu.m.’’,
Clean ballast which has any oil floating on it should not be discharged may be allowed to be put onboard via the berth, but the supplier must first
overboard after the tops of the suction pipelines in the tanks are uncovered. obtain a written permit from the Oil Movement Shift Supervisor. A shore crane
Responsibility of avoiding pollution during discharge of clean ballast remains will not be available for storing. The supplier will be responsible for clearing
with the ship. The shore deballasting system has a check valve in every away any debris on the berth caused by storing operation.
lateral to prevent flow back. The ship should advise the Loading Master and REPORT: January 1982
‘‘Coastal Marine’’ at least 30 minutes before completion of deballasting, to The predominant wind in the area comes from an easterly direction and
avoid delay in tank inspection. the main ocean current sets in a westerly direction. The tourist industry is
WASTE DISPOSAL: Service can be provided with notice through Agent. an important economic factor in Aruba, and to avoid the possibility of vessels
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Ship’s dirty ballast and product slops may be being erroneously accused of contributing to oil pollution of the north coast
discharged ashore. Notice required. and resort beaches, it is recommended that vesels, when practical, approach
FRESH WATER: There is no natural fresh water in Aruba, it is distilled San Nicolas from the west.
from sea water. Ships planning on replenishing fresh water at Coastal Marine REPORT: February 1982
Terminal should start taking fresh water as soon as ship is docked. Due to the high aesthetic value and pollution sensitivity of the west and
FUEL: It is essential that the Master includes bunker requirements in the SW coast, it is prohibited for vessels to anchor in the area bounded on the
pre-arrival questionnaire through the Agent. All grades available. north by a line drawn with California Light (Noord Westpunt) bearing 025␥(T)
Bunkers available for offshore delivery via bunker vessel. Contact Coastal and on the south by a line drawn with Hooiberg Peak bearing 090␥(T).
Aruba or Coastal Miami (Tel: +1 (305) 551 5288). Loaded ULCCs should not anchor off the coast of Venezuela.
Loading of Bunkers: When possible, bunkers will be loaded The Reef Anchorage off the terminal is restricted. Vessels wishing to use
simultaneously during cargo operations. The ship’s officer in charge of this anchorage must first obtain permission from Coastal Marine.
bunkering should contact the berth Loading Master as soon as possible after SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1992 (Updated 2002)
arrival alongside to arrange a convenient time for bunkering, topping off Offshore Bunker Supply:
requirements and any requirements for samples and/or sighting bunker meter 1. Advise Coastal Marine of ETA, 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours prior
readings. to arrival.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated November 1992. Coastal Marketing Telex: 5244 Comar Aw
REPAIRS: A local workshop can do minor repairs. No repairs or underwater Coastal Marine VHF: Channels 16 and 8 Tel: +297 (89)
hull cleaning/inspection etc, which will make the ship unable to move under 8450 Fax: +297 (89) 4554 Telex: 5241
its own power, may be commenced without the written consent of the Oil 2. When sending ETA, advise Coastal of size of manifold and location.
Movements and Marine Managers or his authorised deputy. 3. The bunkering vessel ‘‘Irini K’’ (17,200 d.w.t.) is fitted with Yokohama
fenders. The bunker location is Lat. 12␥ 29.5' N, Long. 070␥ 07.5' W
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Dial 8131 on jetty telephone. Call The vessel may be contacted by Telex: 1334160.
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AGENCY: No ship is allowed to enter Coastal’s marine terminal unless it
has a duly appointed Agent through whom all disbursements and ship’s
business can be accessed.
OPERATOR: Coastal Aruba Refining Co NV, Lagoweg 1, PO Box 2150,
San Nicolas, Aruba. Tel: +297 (89) 8450. FAX: +297 (89) 4554.
Telex: 5241 COMAR AW. Contact: Captain Jack Marshall, Marine
Department Manager (Email: jack.marshall@elpaso.com).

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