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- Russia, Novorossiysk – New port requirements
- South Africa, all ports – Ports Cargo Handling Code of Practice
- Singapore, Singapore – Dredging at Benoi Basin
- Brazil, Sao Sebastiao – Spill from terminal affecting beaches
DATE: April 08, 2013 – COUNTRY: Russia – PORT: Novorossiysk – New port requirements
A new Marine Risk Management Policy will come into force from 1 May for vetting all tankers calling at Sheskaris Oil Terminal, IPP Terminal (piers 26 and 27) and Fuel oil Terminal (pier Nr 25, 25a).
The main purpose of the new policy is to minimise risks during the loading of crude oil, products and liquid fertilizers at Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port.
With effect from 1 May 2013, all tankers calling at Novorossiysk are subject to preliminary vetting to confirm their suitability for loading crude oil, products or liquid fertilizers.
The risk assessment and vetting procedure will be based on data from SIRE reports, OCIMF, Lloyd’s Marine Intelligence Unit and other sources.
All tankers to be inspected for compliance with international standards OCIMF.
Vetting inspection will be carried out by International Risk Assessment Service of the ahip on behalf of Primorsk Oil Terminal (as a member of OCIMF).
The following regulations and criteria will be taken into considerations for risk assessment: – International and national legislations, rules and requirements: – Port State Control, BS MOU, Paris MOU, etc. – Classification societies’ requirements – IMO, OCIMF, ICS Recommendations, etc.
Particular attention will be paid to the following: * Vessel’s age * Crew manning * Accidents and incidents statistics * Actual conditions of ship’s cargo system, exhaust àíä inert gas system.
To avoid possible arrival of non-compliant ships, it is recommended to provide full pre-arrival information (Q88 questionnaire) 14 days before arrival/loading. This information can be provided to Terminal via Agent.
For information about operations in Russia contact GAC Russia at russia@gac.com
DATE: April 08, 2013 – COUNTRY: South Africa – PORT: all ports – Ports Cargo Handling Code of Practice
The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued guidance about which regulations are in force governing the safe handling of cargo at the country’s ports.
Recently, there has been some confusion as to whether the South African Ports Cargo Handling Code of Practice or the Code of Safe Working Practice for Ships Handling Cargo in South African Ports is in effect.
In its Marine Notice No.11 of 2013, the Maritime Safety Authority states that the Amended Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations 2007, which seeks to replace the South African Ports Cargo Handling Code of Practice with the Code of Safe Working Practice for Ships Handling Cargo in South African Ports, has NOT YET been promulgated by the Department of Transport.
Therefore, the South African Cargo Handling Code of Practice is still in effect and must be complied with.
For information about operations in South Africa contact GAC South Africa at southafrica@gac.com
DATE: April 08, 2013 – COUNTRY: Singapore – PORT: Singapore – Dredging at Benoi Basin
From 10 April to 9 October, dredging works will be carried out at Benoi Basin.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.42 of 2013, the works will be conducted 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum): A) 1° 18.509’N / 103° 40.839’E B) 1° 18.509’N / 103° 40.861’E C) 1° 18.411’N / 103° 40.874’E D) 1° 18.410’N / 103° 40.856’E
Dredging works will be carried out by the grab dredgers. The grab dredgers will be held by 4-point anchoring system.The dredgers, with hopper barges in attendance, will have a circular safety working zone of 50-metre radius centred at the dredgers. Dredged materials will be transported to the designated dumping ground by the hopper barges.
During the operation, the dredgers will be attended by tug boat. The tug boats will be used to shift the dredger.
A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of the project.
Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.
When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to: (a) keep well clear and not to enter the working area; (b) maintain a proper lookout; (c) proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution; (d) maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 21( Jurong Control); and (e) communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 21 for assistance, if required.
For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com
DATE: April 08, 2013 – COUNTRY: Brazil – PORT: Sao Sebastiao – Spill from terminal affecting beaches
Fluids from an oil terminal have reached several beaches in Sao Paulo state, forcing authorities to close off the area.
The spill of unspecified petroleum derivatives occurred on Friday afternoon at the Almirante Barroso Terminal, or Tebar, in the city of Sao Sebastiao. The municipal environmental agency has asked citizens to stay away from nine area beaches and officials are still trying to determine the extent of the spill.
The Tebar terminal handles nearly 55% of the petroleum consumed in Brazil.
Ships berthed at the terminal on Friday and during the weekend are operating normally and cargo operations are as normal today (8 April).
For information about operations in Brazil contact GAC Brazil at shipping.brazil@gac.com
