ARUBA

VHF: Shore station with 24-hour service. VHF Channel 16, 156.80 MHz
Aruba (calling); Channel 11, 156.55 kHz (working channel).
TUGS: 2 tugs available, 2,200 h.p. and 3,500 h.p. Both fitted with VHF
GENERAL: (See Plan) Channel 16 (working Channel 11).
BERTHING: In total there are 4,070 ft. of dock length available to
GEO-POLITICAL: accommodate ocean-going vessels and 1,090 ft. of dock for small craft,
Capital City: Oranjestad. of which:
Nationality: Aruban. 1,720 ft. with 36 ft. of water alongside
Population: 69,500. 2,350 ft. with 34 ft. of water alongside
COMMUNICATIONS: 460 ft. with 16 ft. of water alongside
International Direct Dial Code: 297. 230 ft. with 10 ft. of water alongside
Number of Internal Airports: 2. 400 ft. with 6 ft. of water alongside
Major Languages Spoken: Dutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish. CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: 30 acre container terminal in
ECONOMY: operation. Length of quay 255 m., depth alongside 12.0 m. 1␺50 ton
Currency: 1 Aruban Guilder (AWG) of 100 Cents. container crane. 2␺35 ton forklifts. 1 back-up mobile crane of 140 tons
Main Industries: Tourism; transshipment facilities; oil refining. available.
ENVIRONMENT: STEVEDORES: Stevedoring is performed at a fairly fast rate compared
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. with other ports in the Caribbean area. All cargoes are handled by shore
Coastline Extent: 68 km. cranes. The terminal has extensive electrical installations for refrigerated
Climate: Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation. container cargoes.
MEDICAL: Excellent medical and dental attention is available at any
hour of the day or night to crew members of all vessels.
BARCADERA: 12.29 N. 70.00 W. (See Plan) BALLAST: Vessels must arrive with sufficient ballast to permit safe
handling. All vessels should enter port with clean ballast that can be
LOCATION: The industrial harbour of Aruba is situated 3 miles S.E. of pumped over board when alongside, as it is prohibited to pump dirty
Oranjestad. ballast into the harbour.
DOCUMENTS: Documents and all general information, refer to FRESH WATER: Boiler and drinking water of purest quality is supplied
‘‘Oranjestad’’. by hose from the docks at a rate of 200 t.p.h. (in special cases 400 t.p.h.).
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. FUEL: Various grades of bunker oil available by barge from Coastal
RESTRICTIONS: Harbour open day and night. Depth of water in Fuels Marketing. A minimum of 48 hours advance notice is required.
entrance is 36 ft. Depth of water alongside is 36 ft. Swinging basin width CONSULS: The following countries have consular representatives on
1,000 ft. Aruba:
MAX. SIZE: Max. LOA 225 m., max. draft 32 ft. Brazil Chile Colombia
TUGS: Available. Costa Rica Denmark Dominican Republic
BERTHING: 1,150 ft. of dockside accommodation. El Salvador Germany Guatemala
FRESH WATER: Not available. Haiti Italy Lebanon
FUEL: Can be supplied. Liberia Nicaragua Norway
AUTHORITY: See ‘‘Oranjestad’’. Panama Peru Portugal
Spain Sweden Switzerland
United Kingdom Venezuela
ORANJESTAD: 12.31 N. 70.02 W. (See Plan) Necessary for Masters of Panamanian and Italian flag vessels to
visit Consulates at Oranjestad to present documents and receive
DOCUMENTS: despatches. Other Consulates have similar requirements. Masters
Clearance from Last Port. may check with Agent for clarification.
Derat Exemption Certificate. REPAIRS: There are no facilities at Aruba for major ship repairs. Local
Ship’s Register. workshops can do repairs of minor nature. Preliminary advice regarding
Manifest of Cargo (or ballast), or Bills of Lading for import goods and such minor repairs should be included in ETA messages and work
transit goods separately. requisitions for repairs should be prepared for handing to the Agent’s
Crew List (4 copies). representative immediately upon arrival.
List of Stores on Board (2 copies). Radar, radio and gyro repairs can be carried out. However, it is
Consignee Mail (if cargo for discharge) (2 copies). important that Masters radio in their requirements as early as possible
Passenger List (if any passengers) (2 copies). and give a brief reference as to the nature of the breakdown or fault of
The Passenger List must carry full names, date of birth, sex, nationality the equipment concerned.
and occupation of passengers landing at Aruba. The ultimate destination While alongside vessels must be prepared to move at 1 hour’s notice.
of in-transit passengers must also be shown on the Passenger List. Engine repairs to the effect of demobilising the vessel may only be carried
Derat Exemption Certificates can be renewed at Oranjestad, out with special permission.
Barcadera and St. Nicholas. SURVEYORS: Representatives of the American Bureau of Shipping, the
Outward Clearance, cargo documents and list of outgoing passengers Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and the Norske Veritas are resident in the
are delivered on board by the Agent’s representative, thereby making it area. Masters may request the surveyors’ services through the Agent.
unnecessary for Masters to visit the Customs Office to obtain outward GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: An efficient and continuous watch
clearance. must be maintained on deck and in the engine-room of all ships while
PILOTAGE: Masters are requested to advise Agents of their expected in port, and a sufficient number of men must be on board at all times
time of arrival at least 48 hours in advance. Arrival messages should to move vessels either for harbour operations purposes or in emergency
include advice regarding cash or other requirements. This information situations.
is particularly necessary in order to give prompt attention to vessel’s OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: This work is normally carried out by
requirements and to avoid delay after arrival. the crew.
Pilots are government employees and pilotage is compulsory for AIRPORT: The Port of Oranjestad – the commercial and tourist harbour
vessels from 50 g.r.t. upward entering or leaving the harbour. Pilots board of Aruba – is only 5 miles by road from the airport. The connection by
inbound vessels within 2 miles of shore. The Agent’s representative will air with the U.S.A. and Europe is very good and frequent (Air Aruba,
arrange for Pilots to board vessels as necessary. Inbound vessels should KLM, VIASA); other airlines operating in Aruba are: ALM, LAV, Avensa
close the West entrance of the harbour as near as prudently possible and Avianca.
and make a lee to facilitate the Pilot’s boarding. TIME: Local time is 4 hours behind GMT. Vessels are requested to use
Every vessel arriving or departing must provide and properly secure local time in ETA messages and when dealing with their Agents.
a pilot ladder which conforms with the standards of construction normally POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Oranjestad, Tel: 11100/24555;
accepted by international safety standards. Failure to provide such a Ambulance, Oranjestad, Tel: 24200/21234; Fire Alarm, Tel: 115.
ladder may result in the Pilot’s refusal to board a vessel. SHORE LEAVE: Under normal circumstances no restrictions are
ANCHORAGES: Anchorages, suitable even for deepest draft vessels, imposed by the Government Immigration Authorities on shore liberty.
are located 7-8 miles South of Orangestad, where the depth is 45 m. Masters are requested to endeavour to have all crew members on board
Restricted Anchorage: The limits are shown on B.A. Chart No. 702. prior to departure time, so that the ship will have no delay in sailing.
Anchorage extends West of the coast, and is reserved for the use of GENERAL: Customs Guards: Local authorities assign 1 or more
vessels carrying out repairs and underwater hull cleaning. Special Customs guards to each vessel during its stay in port; the charges for
permission for anchoring is to be obtained from Direktie Scheepvaart guarding are for the account of the vessel.
(Tel: 297-8-35192. Fax: 297-8-35221). AUTHORITY: Aruba Ports Authority N.V., L. G. Smith Boulevard 23,
MAX. SIZE: The harbour itself has a depth of 36 ft. at MLW. The safe Oranjestad, Aruba. Tel: 2978-26633. Telex: 5120 Hafar NA.
salt water draft approved for docking at the Long Pier is 30 ft. and in the FAX: (2978) 32896. Contact: Managing Director – Aruba.
two Western Basins is 28 ft. Vessels normally enter via the West channel
and depart via the East channel.
Minimum Drafts: For tankers arriving or sailing in ballast the following SAN NICOLAS: 12.26 N. 69.55 W. (See Plan)
minimum drafts are required for manoeuvring under normal weather
conditions: Also see ‘‘Oranjestad’’.
G.R.T. Forward Aft.
16,600 8 ft. 18 ft. APPROACHES: Report: 1982. The predominant wind in the area comes
18,000 8 ft. 18 ft. from an Easterly direction and the main ocean current sets in a Westerly
27,000-30,000 10 ft. 20 ft. direction. The tourist industry is an important economic factor in Aruba,
30,000-36,000 14 ft. 22 ft. and to avoid the possibility of vessels being erroneously accused of
37,000 14 ft. 24 ft. contributing to oil pollution of the North Coast and resort beaches, it is
46,000 16 ft. 26 ft. recommended that vesels, when practical, approach San Nicolas from
HEALTH: The Port Doctor will visit an arriving ship only if there is a the West.
case of quarantinable disease on board, if the ship has no clean Bill of PILOTAGE: (Inner Harbour) Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards
Health or if one of the preceding ports of call has been declared to 1.5 miles S.W. of the West Entrance Buoy.
harbour a quarantinable disease. Anchoring off the Terminal is normally not permitted.

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ANCHORAGES: There are 3 anchoring areas off Aruba. EE Number of manifold connections required (10 in.).
1. About 3 miles W.S.W. of Noordwest Point. FF Estimated ballast time required at completion of discharge.
This anchorage can be affected by swell so equipment and (c) Dirty Ships to Load Dirty Products:
personnel changes can be risky in poor weather. Because of the AA Cargo nomination (grades, volumes at 60␥F).
changeable weather this anchorage is not recommended for BB Last cargo carried, if crude oil, what grade (source of origin)
vessels staying for long periods or for VLCCs. When anchoring, and what cleaning done.
care should be taken to avoid the submarine cable in this vicinity. CC Grade and quantity of any transit cargo on board.
2. About 6 miles S.W. of Oranjestad.For use by vessels calling at DD Quantity of dirty ballast to pump ashore, estimated time to
San Nicolas. deballast.
This anchorage is generally quieter than the one described EE If more than one grade to be loaded, can grades be loaded
above, however, transport to the shore may take longer. This area simultaneously, if not, why not and preferred sequence of
is suitable for all ship sizes and with many years of experience loading.
there have been no reported problems of anchors dragging. GG Maximum loading rate.
3. The ‘‘Restricted Anchorage’’. HH Maximum sailing draft.
There is a Restricted Anchorage about 2 miles off-shore and Note: The inner harbour deballast and slop system can handle only low
some 4 miles N.W. of Oranjestad. This anchorage is only to be Mercaptan crude slops. If previous cargo was a ‘‘sour’’ crude, (all Arabian
used by vessels engaged in operations requiring assistance from Gulf crudes are ‘‘sour’’), it may be necessary for slops to be retained on
the shore. Operations would include repairs, hull cleaning or tank board.
cleaning. Vessels proceeding to this anchorage will be specially (d) Dirty Ships to Discharge Dirty Products:
advised by Charterers or Owners. For anchoring Masters are AA Bill of Lading quantity, gravity, temperature of each grade to
recommended to take a Pilot. be discharged.
Also see ‘‘Tankers – Reef Berths’’. BB Any discrepancy in Bill of Lading and ship’s figures at loading
It should be noted that in all the anchorages described above inward port.
clearance and other formalities are not necessary, as long as there is CC Grade and quantity of any transit cargo on board.
no direct contact with the shore. If crew changes or other direct contact DD Number of ship’s pumps available and estimated discharge
with the shore is to take place then normal procedures have to be time.
followed. EE Quantity of ballast which can be loaded simultaneously with
Tug and launch services are available at all the anchorages for stores discharge if agreed by Coastal.
or personnel reasons. FF Estimated residual ballasting time required.
Whilst waiting for orders or acting as floating storage, vessels are (e) Crude/Dirty Ships to Load Crude Oil:
required to take every precaution to avoid all forms of pollution including AA Cargo nomination (grades, volumes at 60␥F).
dumping of floating garbage. BB Last cargo carried, if crude oil, what grade of crude (source
Prohibited Anchorage: Lat. 12␥ 25.83' N., Long. 69␥ 55.52' W., in the of origin).
vicinity thereof. CC Quantity and grade of any transit cargo on board.
Report: 1982. DD Quantity of dirty ballast to pump ashore, estimated time to
Due to the high aesthetic value and pollution sensitivity of the West deballast.
and S.W. coast, it is prohibited for vessels to anchor in the area bounded EE Quantity and type of slops onboard, to LOT, segregate on
on the North by a line drawn with California Light (Noord Westpunt) board or pump ashore.
bearing 025␥ True and on the South by a line drawn with Hooiberg Peak FF If more than one grade to be loaded, preferred sequence of
bearing 090␥ True. loading.
Loaded ULCC’s should not anchor off the coast of Venezuela. GG Maximum loading rate.
The ‘‘Reef Anchorage’’ off the Terminal is restricted. Vessels wishing HH Maximum sailing draft.
to use this anchorage must first obtain permission from Coastal Marine. (f) Crude Ships to Discharge Crude Oil:
RESTRICTIONS: The port is open for day and night navigation. The Crude:
safe salt water draft approved for entering is 40 ft. and 41 ft. for leaving. AA Bill of Lading quantity, gravity, temperature of each grade to
Maximum beam for entrance to inner harbour finger pier is 135 ft. be discharged.
Vessels normally enter via the West channel and depart via the East BB Any discrepancy in Bill of Lading and ship’s figures at loading
channel. port.
Tides: Diurnal with max. amplitude of 18 in. Datum used is MLW., water CC Grade and quantity of any transit cargo on board.
level never falls more than 6 in. below MLW. DD Number of pumps available for discharge, estimated time of
MAX. SIZE: Reef Berths: Tankers of any tonnage. No. 2 Reef berth, discharge.
depth alongside, 105 ft. MLW. Also see ‘‘Tankers – Reef Berths’’. EE Does ship require crude washing of tanks during discharge,
Inner Harbour: 90,000 d.w.t. if so, reply to crude wash check list, see Appendix 7 or VIM
RADIO: ETA Requirements: All ships shall advise their ETA at Coastal, Section 3, Page 1, CW, and see Section C7.
72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours in advance of arrival via Telex or Fax, FF Quantity of ballast which can be loaded simultaneously with
and be able to communicate with ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ on VHF Channels 16 discharge if agreed by Coastal.
and 8, when within range. See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information Required’’ on (g) Speciality Ships:
cargo, bunker and ballast operations. If a ship has received damage (1) Ships to Discharge Butane:
and/or is leaking oil, this must be advised in the ETA advice, so that the AA Bill of Lading quantity, quality and temperature of gas.
ship can be inspected by Coastal before entering the port. BB Any discrepancy between Bill of Lading and ship’s figures
Pre-Arrival Information Required: All ships scheduled to load or at loading port.
discharge at Coastal’s Marine Terminal should, at least 48 hours prior CC If temperature of gas is much below ambient, what is
to arrival, radio, fax or telex the following information to Coastal Aruba, maximum temperature gas can be raised to on discharge
attention Marine Despatcher. If passage from last port is less than (minimum discharge temperature acceptable is 60␥F).
24 hours, this information should be transmitted to ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ on DD What is minimum discharge pressure (maximum at
VHF as soon as in range. manifold 150 p.s.i.).
Note: See ‘‘Berthing – Classification of Petroleum’’. Note: The Terminal does not have a return gas line
(a) Clean Ships to Load Clean Products: system.
AA Cargo Nomination (grades, volumes at 60␥F). EE What is estimated discharge time.
BB Proposed cargo layout. FF What is size of ship’s manifold connection.
CC Last 3 cargoes carried in each tank. (2) Acid Ships to Discharge Sulphuric Acid:
DD Cleaning done (hot wash, cold wash, descaling, draining, AA Bill of Lading quantity, quality and temperature of acid.
mopping) since last grade and between previous 2 grades. BB Any discrepancy between Bill of Lading and ship’s figures
EE Condition of coating, if any. at loading port.
FF If gas-gree (Tanks of ships scheduled to load kerosene and CC Size of ship’s manifold connection at manifold.
turbo fuel must, unless those tanks of last cargo were also DD Does ship have acid hoses on board, if so, what number
kerosene or turbo fuel and have not carried ballast, be and size.
gas-free for entry and tanks scheduled to load No. 2 diesel EE Maximum discharge rate at 100 p.s.i. at manifold.
oil must be gas-free to below 40% of (LFL) – Lower explosive (3) Ships to Discharge Strong Caustic or Spent Caustic:
limit (Lower flammable limit). AA Bill of Lading quantity, quality and temperature of cargo.
GG Number of cargo tanks in which ballast will be carried on BB Any discrepancy between Bill of Lading and ship’s figures
arrival. at loading port.
HH Estimated time to deballast and prepare ballast tanks ready CC Quantity and grade of transit cargo on board.
for loading. DD Size of ship’s manifold connection.
II Any slops on board, if so, quality and quantity. EE Estimated time required for discharge (maximum
JJ Any transit cargo on board, grade, volume, tank numbers. pressure at manifold 100 p.s.i.).
KK Preferred sequence of loading, grades which can be loaded VHF: See ‘‘Radio’’.
simultaneously. TUGS: Up to 4 diesel-powered tugs are used for berthing and
LL Number of manifold connection (from forward) to be used for unberthing. For vessels over 60,000 d.w.t., a third tug is used. Tugs on
each grade. VHF Channel 8.
MM Maximum loading rate. BERTHING: The max. limitations for vessels using San Nicolas facilities
NN Maximum sailing draft. are:
(b) Clean Ships to Discharge Clean Products: Salt Water Bow to
AA Bill of Lading quantity, gravity, temperature of each grade to Berths Length Max. Draft Manifold Approx. D.W.T.
be discharged. (ft.) (ft.) (ft.)
BB Any discrepancy in Bill of Lading and ship’s figures at loading 1 South 745 38 376 50,000
port. 1 North 740 38 350 50,000
CC Quantity and grade of any transit cargo on board. 2 South out of service
DD Number of ship’s pumps available and estimated discharge 2 North out of service
time. 3 South 900 40 450 90,000

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Salt Water Bow to Generally, clean ballast which has any oil floating on it should not be
Berths Length Max. Draft Manifold Approx. D.W.T. discharged overboard after the tops of the suction pipelines in the tanks
(ft.) (ft.) (ft.) are uncovered. The responsibility of avoiding pollution during discharge
3 North 850 40 397 80,000 of clean ballast overside remains with the ship. The shore deballasting
HDS Pier 650 31.5 UNL 30,000 (Coke system has a check valve in every lateral to prevent flow back. The ship
and dry cargo should advise the berth’s Loading Master and ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ at least
only) 30 minutes before completion of deballasting, so that tank inspection
Petcoke Pier 800 40 70,000 can be arranged without delay.
The maximum beam for entrance is 135 ft. Ship-To-Ship Transfers at Dock: When it becomes necessary to transfer
The max. entering draft is 40 ft. even keel salt water. cargo directly from one ship to another via headers and pipelines, it is
HDS (Dry Cargo Pier): Note: The maximum beam is based on reach of essential that a proper communication system is set up between the
coke shiploader. Also the maximum clearance under the shiploader 2 ships, so that the receiving ship can regulate the flow of oil it is receiving
spout to mean sea level is 95 ft. and stop it when necessary. Because of language and radio channel
The following is the suggested ballast draft for vessels. difficulties between ships, Coastal will set up a communication system,
Fore Aft stationing on each ship a Loading Master with a radio on a special
MDWT (ft.) (ft.) frequency which cannot be interrupted. These will remain during the
10 – 20 8 18 entire transfer operation.
20 – 30 10 20 BULK CARGO FACILITIES:
30 – 40 14 22 Loading of Bulk Sulphur: Bulk sulphur is loaded at Coastal’s Marine
40 – 50 14 24 Terminal only at the HDS Berth, East of the Inner Harbour. The sulphur
50 – 90 16 26 is loaded at an average rate of about 250 t.p.h. by conveyor belt into a
Capability of Berths to load/discharge products: telescoping chute or spout. The maximum height to which the chute end
Product Finger Pier can be raised is 26 ft. above water line. The swivel centre of the chute
No.1-S No.1-N No.3-S No.3-N is fixed and therefore to load different holds the ship will have to be
(Loading) shifted along the berth by means of warping with the assistance of tugs
Huy SR, Run Gasoline X X if necessary.
Lt. St. Run Gasoline X X Ships are normally berthed starboard side to berth, so that the
Kero/Jet A X X prevailing wind will carry the sulphur dust away from the ship’s
Gas Oil/No.2 Diesel X X accommodation, therefore ships have to be swung before berthing. As
V.G.O. X X X the HDS has a tight turning area of about 1,000 ft. diameter, and is
No.6 Fuel Oil X X X exposed to the prevailing wind, ships should arrive with ample ballast
Asphalt X X on board. Tugs are made fast alongside port side, and ship should ensure
Bunker Fuel X X X X that towing bitts of adequate strength are available and clear of
(Discharge) obstructions. If they are not, this should be drawn to the attention of the
Cutterstock X X X Pilot before entering the HDS Channel. Ships should arrive with holds
50 Be’ Caustic X X clean and dry, and the hatchcovers off the hold to be loaded first, unless
Imported Fuel Oil X X X it is raining. Moorings are taken ashore by heaving line and hand-hauled.
Maximium Allowable Pressure at Manifold: Never exceed the maximum On completion of mooring, ship is to provide gangway and its type
allowable back pressure, as indicated below, at ship’s rail, and make and location should bear in mind that ship will have to shift up to a
sure the loading rate is fully agreed. distance of that between its forward and after holds to be loaded.
Crude and Oil Products: 150 p.s.i. Derricks/booms/cranes must be swung outboard of the port side and all
Butane: 175 p.s.i. rigging, aerials, etc., which can obstruct the loading gear, should be
Sulphuric Acid and Caustic Soda: 100 p.s.i. lowered or removed.
Classification of Petroleum: The following classifications of petroleum It is the ship’s responsibility to provide its crew with goggles and
are established at Coastal’s Marine Terminal: respirators for use on those parts of the ship exposed to sulphur dust.
Clean Products: Gasolines, Kerosenes, Turbo Fuels, Gas Oil, The eyes and throat will be badly affected if these are not worn.
Heating Oils, light Diesel Oils. The ships which Loading is normally carried out by day and night, weekdays and
carry these products are designated ‘‘Clean holidays. Coastal can only accept ships to load sulphur which are
Ships’’. self-trimming or can be spout trimmed as a maximum.
Dirty Products: All grades of Fuel Oil, Asphalt, Vacuum Gas Hand-trimming is not allowed on account of men’s safety and hygiene,
Oils, Cutter Stock. The ships which carry these and ships which cannot effectively be trimmed without hand-trimming
products are designated ‘‘Dirty Ships’’. should not be assigned to load at Coastal’s Marine Terminal, Aruba.
Crude Oils: All grades of crude oil, including ‘‘Spiked’’ Crude. The measurement of bulk sulphur loaded at Coastal’s Marine Terminal
‘‘Sour Crudes’’ are those crudes which contain is carried out by contract inspectors who will need the cooperation of
appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide the ship’s officers for information on quantities of ballast and bunkers,
and/or Mercaptans. All Arabian Gulf Crudes are boiler and drinking water on board before commencement of loading
classified as ‘‘Sour Crudes’’. Ships which carry and at various stages of loading, floatation and trim information, etc.
crude oil are designated ‘‘Crude Ships’’. ‘‘Crude Loading Petcoke: New Petcoke Pier: 3 telescopic shiploaders
Ships’’ and ‘‘Dirty Ships’’ may be (approximately 1,000 tonnes/hr.) with 105 ft. reach. No shifting
interchangeable. necessary.
Speciality Products: Butane, Sulphuric Acid, Naphthenic Acid, Ships are normally berthed starboard side alongside, so that the
Caustic Soda, Coke, Sulphur, Spent Caustic,
prevailing wind will carry the petcoke dust away from the ship’s
TEL, Anti Icing. Ships which carry these
accommodation, therefore ships have to be swung before berthing. As
products are designated ‘‘Gas Ships’’, ‘‘Acid
Ships’’, ‘‘Napacid Ships’’, etc., as the case may the HDS has a tight turning area of about 1,000 ft. diameter and is
be. exposed to the prevailing wind, ships should arrive with ample ballast
Low Flash Petroleum: Flash point below 60␥C (140␥F) as determined on board. Tugs are made fast alongside port side, and ship should ensure
by the closed up method of testing. that towing bitts of adequate strength are available and clear of
High Flash Petroleum: Flash point of 60␥C (140␥F) or above as obstructions. If they are not, this should be drawn to the attention of the
determined by the closed-up method of testing. Pilot before entering the HDS Channel. Ships should arrive with holds
Manifold Requirements: Ships whose cargo and bunker manifolds clean and dry and the hatchcovers off the hold to be loaded first, unless
conform to the OCIMF ‘‘Standards for Tanker Manifolds and Associated it is raining. Moorings are taken ashore by heaving line and hand-hauled.
Equipment’’ will have no difficulty at Coastal’s Marine Terminal. Any ship On completion of mooring, ship will be provided with a shore gangway.
which has a manifold constructed of other than steel or has valves Derricks/booms/cranes must be swung outboard of the port side and
outboard of the supporting stool must advise ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ by VHF all rigging, aerials, etc., which can obstruct the loading gear, should be
prior arrival, so that the manifold can be examined by Coastal lowered or removed.
Supervision and suitable precautions taken before and during connecting It is the ship’s responsibility to provide its crew with goggles and
of arms. Basic requirements for manifolds at Coastal’s Marine Terminal respirators for use on those parts of the ship exposed to petcoke dust.
are: Loading is normally carried out by day and night, weekends and
Ships for Inner Harbour (where ship may be port side or starboard holidays. Coastal can only accept ships to load petcoke which are
side to berth): All clean, dirty and crude ships of up to 100,000 d.w.t. self-trimming or can be spout trimmed as a maximum.
Cargo manifold 4␺10 in. ASA made of steel. Hand-trimming is not allowed on account of men’s safety and hygiene,
Bunker manifold 1␺6 in. ASA made of steel situated abaft of cargo and ships which cannot effectively be trimmed without hand-trimming
connections. should not be assigned to load at Coastal’s Marine Terminal, Aruba.
Distance from rail minimum 8 ft., maximum 15 ft. The measurement of bulk petcoke loaded at Coastal’s Marine Terminal
All valves to be inboard of support stool or otherwise supported. is carried out by contract inspectors who will need the cooperation of
Distance apart of manifolds, including bunker, flange edge to flange the ship’s officers for information on quantities of ballast and bunkers,
edge minimum 36 in., maximum 60 in. boiler and drinking water on board before commencement of loading
If spill tank under manifold extends more than 30 in. outboard of and at various stages of loading, floatation and trim information, etc.
connecting flange, the arm jacks will have to land on it. TANKERS: Reef Berths: Operator: Coastal Aruba Refining Co.N.V.
Minimum height of lower edge of flange above spill tank (where fitted, VLCC Anchorage: If, for any reason, a ship is required to anchor prior
or above deck if not fitted) 24 in., maximum height 50 in. to or after berthing at Coastal, the normal anchorage (known as the
If ship’s connecting flanges are not made of steel, maximum allowable Outer Anchorage) for the port of San Nicolas is centred about 10 miles
unsupported cantilever length of 24 in. will apply. Terminal Supervision S.W. of San Nicolas, having water depths of about 20 fathoms. Should
should be consulted. ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ by VHF advise a ship to anchor on arrival, it is this
Deballasting: Ships must not commence deballasting overside until the anchorage, and no other, which is meant. A secondary anchorage,
clean ballast has been inspected by a Coastal representative. If any oil known as the ‘‘Reef Anchorage’’, is controlled by Coastal and ships
is seen on top of the ballast, the Coastal representative will advise on should only anchor in this anchorage with the agreement of ‘‘Coastal
what quantity of water may be discharged overside and what quantity Marine’’. Ships are normally requested to anchor at the offshore
has to be discharge ashore. anchorage.

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Pilot Station: 2 miles to 3 miles West of San Nicolas Harbour entrance. deadweight as dirty ballast requiring to be pumped ashore (e.g. a
When Pilot is boarding, the vessel should be on an Easterly course with 50,000 d.w.t. tanker should have no more than 4,000 long tons of dirty
a speed of not more than 2 knots. ballast). The remaining ballast needed to conform to the minimum draft
Embarking Pilot: Loaded VLCCs: On the port side with either pilot hoist requirements must be clean for pumping overside without causing
or conventional pilot ladder. pollution. Ships may be required by their Operators/Charterers to arrive
Ballast VLCCs: On the port side with a combination of accommodation with clean ballast and consolidated slops.
ladder and conventional pilot ladder, or with only accommodation ladder. FRESH WATER: There is no natural fresh water in Aruba, it is distilled
Disembarking Pilot: Loaded VLCCs: On the starboard side with either from sea water. Ships planning on replenishing fresh water at Coastal’s
pilot hoist or conventional pilot ladder. Marine Terminal should start taking fresh water as soon as ship is
Ballast VLCCs: On the starboard side with a combination of docked.
accommodation ladder and conventional pilot ladder, or with only FUEL: All grades of bunkers available.
accommodation ladder. Bunkers available for offshore delivery via bunker vessel. Contact
Tugs: Normally 4 tugs used for tankers over 300,000 d.w.t. 1 tug centre Coastal Aruba or Coastal Miami (Tel: ␣1 (305) 551-5288).
lead aft, 1 tug port bow, 1 tug starboard bow, 1 tug starboard quarter. Also the following considerations apply:
Tug’s lines used. 1. Vessels working cargo have priority over vessels bunkering.
Docking: Always portside to, with starboard anchor ready. 2. In assigning tugs, vessels working cargo take priority. (2 to 3 hours
Mooring Launch: Used for all lines, except for the spring lines fore and tug service required at the sea berth.)
aft. Forward moorings first, after moorings second. 3. Vessels using the Reef Berths must have at least 12 good mooring
Mooring Capstans: All mooring and breasting dolphins are equipped with lines. All mooring winches and equipment will be inspected and
capstans, 2 ton pull capacity, 100 ft./min. line hauling capacity. must be in good order. Vessels may not be docked if equipment
Max. Size: is faulty.
Max. Max. Max. Max. Pier Approach 4. In the event of marginal weather, deep draft vessels calling for
MDWT LOA Beam Depth Draft Heading Angle bunkers may not be docked.
(ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (T) Shipmaster’s Report: November 1992 (Updated 2002).
RB I 35,000-300,000 1,100 UNL 80 75 130␥ 15␥ Offshore Bunker Supply:
RB II 55,000-UNL UNL UNL 105 95 114␥ 10␥ 1. Advise Coastal Marine of ETA, 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours
Sailing Draft Ballast VLCCs: about 25 ft. fore and 35 ft. aft. prior to arrival.
Lines and Winches: Mooring lines assumed to be 1.625 in. diameter Coastal Marketing Telex: 5244 Comar Aw
steel wire with a breaking strength of 90 – 100 tons. Coastal Marine VHF: Channels 16 and 8
Mooring winches assumed to have about 25 metric tons heave Telephone: ␣297 (89) 8450
capacity and 55 metric tons brake holding capacity (minimum). Fax: ␣297 (89) 4554
Combination of a wire and a synthetic line to a single dolphin will not Telex: 5241
be permitted. 2. When sending ETA, advise Coastal of size of manifold and location.
Mooring lines must not be stressed beyond 55% of their breaking 3. The bunkering vessel ‘‘Irini K’’ (17,200 d.w.t.) is fitted with
strength. Yokohama fenders. The bunker location is Lat. 12␥ 29.5' N.,
Self-tensioning is not permitted. Automatic winches should be used Long. 70␥ 07.5' W.
on manual brake. The vessel may be contacted by Telex No.1334160.
Synthetic tails on wires should have a higher breaking strength than FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The Port of San Nicolas is very well equipped
the wire to which they are connected. The eyes of the tails should be with modern equipment for firefighting and fire prevention.
protected from abrasion with suitable coverings, and tails should be REPAIRS: A local workshop can do minor repairs.
connected to wires with suitably designed shackles. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Dial 8131 on jetty telephone. Call
A maximum of only 2 layers of line to be allowed on working or tension ‘‘Coastal Marine’’ on UHF set which is supplied to every ship whilst
drum of split drum winches. alongside.
Current and Wind: Current is less than 0.5 of a knot 90% of the time. SHORE LEAVE: As all ship’s personnel when going ashore have to
Wind is less than 20 knots 50% of the time, and less than 25 knots 85% pass through the docks and the company’s concession, every seaman
of the time. must carry an identity card to check off against ship’s Crew List at main
Wind Direction Current Direction gate. Seamen must have special pass to use any other gate than refinery
␥ True % of Time ␥ True % of Time main gate.
20 – 40 2 40 – 70 24 GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Service can be provided with advance notice
50 – 60 6 100 – 110 17 through ship’s agent.
70 – 80 33 140 – 240 10 WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Ship’s dirty ballast and product slops may be
90 – 100 40 260 – 290 24 discharged ashore. Advance notice required.
110 – 120 13 320 – 340 25 SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
140 – 170 1 REGULATIONS: Strict compliance with Harbour Safety Regulations is
220 5 mandatory. Stringent regulations prohibit the transportation of alcoholic
Wind Tolerance: At 30 knots steady, loading will be discontinued, and beverages through the refinery and harbour area. No liquor or beer may
the loading arms will be drained, engine to be confirmed ready for use. be taken on board or removed from vessels except only bonded stores
At 35 knots steady, arms will be disconnected and tugs will be on ordered by the Master.
stand-by. GENERAL: Delivery of Stores over Coastal’s Berths: The normal method
Loading Arms: RB I; four 16 in. cargo arms with 16 in. bolted flange of storing ships laying alongside Coastal’s berths will be by stores launch.
connections. One 8 in. bunker arm (No. 5 arm, the most Westerly arm). Minor amounts of stores defined as ‘‘Dry goods (no alcoholic or soft
RB II; five 16 in. cargo arms with 16 in. connections. drinks) of a harmless nature in stout containers which can be safely
Discharge/Loading Lines: RB I 36 in., 3,000 ft. long. RB II 56 in., 4,000 ft. hand-carried up a ship’s gangway with a total quantity of not more than
long. 250 kg. or 4 cu.m.’’, may be allowed to be put onboard via the berth,
Radio Contact: Contact between Loading Master, control room, marine but the supplier must first obtain a written permit from the Oil Movement
office by VHF and UHF. Particulars will be given by Loading Master. Shift Supervisor. A shore crane will not be available for storing. The
Bunkers: Not available at RB I or RB II. supplier will be responsible for clearing away any debris on the berth
Water: Not available. caused by storing operation.
Provisions: By launch; to be taken on board by ship’s lifting gear on the AUTHORITY: Operator: Coastal Aruba Refining Co. NV, Lagoweg 1,
port quarter. P.O. Box 2150, San Nicolas, Aruba. Tel: ␣297 (89) 8450. FAX: ␣297
Shore Leave: No pedestrian traffic allowed between ship and main gate. (89) 4554. Telex: 5241 Comar Aw and 5241. Contact: Captain Jack
Arrangements for crew transportation can be made with Agent. Marshall, Marine Department Manager
Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. (Email: jack.marshall@elpaso.com).
Lightering Operations: Lightering Operations off Aruba: Lightering Also see ‘‘Oranjestad’’.
operations, i.e. transferring crude oil from ULCC’s/VLCC’s into MST’s
approved for this operation by Coastal and also from MST’s into
ULCC’s/VLCC’s are carried out from time to time off Aruba. Coastal has
all the lightering equipment necessary for this operation and also has
Lightering Masters, Chief Officers and a rigging crew for supervising and
carrying out the operation. The equipment, including fenders, is
transferred to the MST at the Reef Anchorage or whilst underway in the
vicinity and after going alongside the ULCC’s/VLCC’s whilst underway,
the ULCC’s/VLCC’s then anchors within the designated area which is
bounded by the following coordinates:
(1) Lat. 12␥ 25' N., Long. 70␥ 22' W.
(2) Lat. 12␥ 30' N., Long. 70␥ 22' W.
(3) Lat. 12␥ 30' N., Long. 70␥ 07' W.
(4) Lat. 12␥ 22' N., Long. 70␥ 04' W.
It is emphasised that MST’s ordered to load by lightering from a
ULCC’s/ VLCC’s off Aruba must arrive with all clean ballast for pumping
overside without causing pollution. ULCC’s/VLCC’s ordered to back load
crude oil from MST’s by lightering should arrive with a mean draft of
40 ft. for VLCC’s and 50 ft. for ULCC’s, with all the ballast this requires,
clean for pumping overside without causing pollution.
Also see ‘‘Berthing’’.
BALLAST: All dirty ballast must be discharged into shore tankage.
However, the capacity of the shore reception facilities is limited. All clean,
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 should have no more than 8% of their Summer

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