Vetting Company Requirements

6.1 Exception Form (known safety, environmental risks, or regulatory deficiencies)

Appendix II

The referenced vessel __________ has been selected for charter by CITGO or nominated to
call at CITGO facilities at the direction of 3rd Parties.

CITGO's Marine Department has determined by way of a Marine Vetting evaluation that vessel has
deficiencies that would make usage of this equipment unacceptable.

Comments by Marine Department:

Your approvals are required, which would allow an "Exception" as called for in the Marine Vetting Policy,
dated January 15, 2007, permitting this equipment to be chartered or call at CITGO facilities.

Vice-President (Cargo Business Unit)

Vice-President (Facility Business Unit), if applicable _________

Manager Marine Technical Services

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CITGO

Additional Informatio n

An overview of the Vetting and Clearance Process

CITGO does not have a website with these guidelines. Owners should refer to the vetting policy for any details.

Officer's Matrix Requirements

CITGO requires an officer matrix to be supplied during physical inspections of vessels. We do not require a
matrix to be presented for an administrative vetting.

How CDI and/or SIRE reports are utilised

CITGO does not utilise CDI reports. CITGO accesses SIRE reports as necessary if a vessel has been identified
with a technical issue and we need to review further.

TMSA Requirements
TMSA is not used during CITGO's clearing process.

Vessel Age Limitations

CITGO's requirements on vessel's age are outlined in the preceding pages.

CAP Certification Requirements

No specific requirements at this time.

Electronic copies of ISM Audits, Reports and Ship's Trading Certificates

Paper copies of audits, reports and trading certificates are required onboard the vessel during a CITGO physical
vetting.

Contact details

Captain Tom Fanning

Marine Technical Services Manager
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Houston, TX

Tel: + 1 832 486 1558

Email: Tfannin@citgo.com