OCIMF OIL COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL MARINE FORUM
PORT AND TERMINAL INFORMATION
Port ____________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS
This Port and Terminal Information sheet is intended to be a
document for the uniform presentation of basic important port
and terminal data, in an easily available and easily consulted
format. It is not intended to replace the information booklet
published by most terminals and/or ports which gives detailed
information of the facilities available. It presents the
information in a consistent summarized form for easy and
immediate reference by ships personnel, shipowners/operators,
charterers, and others.
Terminals are invited to copy this document for their own
use and although it may be necessary for some terminals to
make alterations to the format it is strongly recommended
that, for the sake of uniformity, departures from the format
be kept to the absolute minimum.
It is recommended that berth limitation be indicated by
maximum displacement, LOA, beam, draft, freeboard, and/or
other physical characteristics of importance. It is strongly
recommended not to use summer DWT as this may not
necessarily indicate the true size of the ship.
Information that should be provided, includes where relevant:
Section 4.2 Derrick SWL, closed loading, venting
requirements, gauging requirements, berthing trim etc.
Section 4.3 This should give the datum point against which the
water depth alongside is measured.
Section 4.4 Indicate any tidal limitations, shoal water etc.
Notice of Terms of Use
While the advice given in this guide has been developed using the best information currently available, it is intended purely as guidance to be used at the users own risk. No responsibility is accepted by the Oil Companies International
Marine Forum, or by any person, firm, corporation or organisation who or which has been in any way concerned with the furnishing of information or data, the compilation, publication or authorised translation, supply or sale of this
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Section 4.5 Should include any minimum limitations in Section 6.5 Turning Basin: Diameter, depth, any restrictions,
physical dimensions etc: include any air draft restrictions. etc.
Section 6.6 Fog Signals: Characteristics and position.
Section 4.7 Mooring Arrangements and Procedures: Type and
Section 7 Pilotage: Pilot/mooring master boarding area,
layout of moorings, maximum angle/velocity of approach,
embarkation method, access requirements, if he serves as a
requirements for SPM equipment, requirements on number size
loading master etc.
and type of mooring lines, brake holding capacity, etc.
Section 8 Towage: Number, power/bollard pull of tugs,
Section 4.8 Hoses and Arms: Give details of number types and
requirements etc.
size of arms/hoses, size of connection, any special requirements
Section 9 IGS and COW: Terminal requirements and
at manifold (eg hydraulic connection, sampling spools etc.).
regulations.
Section 4.9 Cargo Handling: Give details of
Section 10 Communications: ETA requirement, radio/telex
maximum/minimum rates/pressures, any special cargo handling
numbers, VHF channels for port authority, terminal, pilots, etc.,
requirements.
pre-arrival checklists, important telephone numbers, etc.
Section 4.10 Ballast & Slop Handling: Give details of dirty
Section 11 Emergency Procedures: Action in case of an
ballast reception capacity, maximum rates, hose/arm size,
emergency.
advise if segregated ballast has to be discharged ashore, details
Section 12 Safety Procedures: Port/terminal requirements.
of slop handling capability.
Section 4.11 Other items: Ship/shore gangway, early departure Section 13 Pollution: Port/terminal requirements/capabilities.
Section 14 Compliance with Regulations/Safety Guidelines:
procedure, etc.
Section 6.1 Charts and sailing directions covering the terminal Requirement to comply with international, local and terminal
regulations and operating guidelines, compliance with ISGOTT,
and/or port and its approaches.
Section 6.2 Tidal Information: diurnal/semi-diurnal, reference etc.
Section 15 Other: Include brief details as to whether stores
datum, tidal range (neap/spring), any tidal restrictions on entry,
berthing, or departure. handling permitted over jetty or alongside, bunker handling ex
jetty or by barge, etc.
Section 6.3 A brief description of anchorages and their
locations.
Section 6.4 Approach/Departure Channel: Least depth,
minimum width, any restrictions, etc.
guide, for the accuracy of any information or advice given herein or for any omission herefrom or for any consequences whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from compliance with or adoption of guidance contained herein even if
caused by a failure to exercise reasonable care.

PORT AND TERMINAL INFORMATION DATE: ___________________

(1) PORT: ________________________________ COUNTRY: ____________________________________ (2) TERMINAL: ____________________________

(3) LOCATION: LAT: _________________________________________________________ LONG: _______________________________________________________
(4) BERTH INFORMATION:
(4.1) (Under Type of Berth advise if sbm, cbm, jetty, pier, wharf etc.)

Name of Type of Depth Max Max Max Max Max height of Max bow Products Ballast &
berth berth Alongside LOA beam draft displace- manifold above to centre handled slop
(4.3) (4.4) ment sea level manifold (4.6) reception
(4.10)

(4.2) Additional requirements:

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(4.3) Depth alongside refers to: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(4.4) Draft limited by: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4.5) Other limitations (including minimum) of any kind: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4.6) Product handled: CR = Crude: CL = Clean: BL = Black: K - Chemicals: NG = Natural Gas: PG = Petroleum Gas

(4.7) Mooring Arrangements: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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(4.8) Hoses/Arms: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4.9) Cargo Handling: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4.10) Ballast & Slop Handling: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4.11) Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(5) WEATHER: _______________________________________________________ (10) COMMUNICATIONS: _____________________________________________

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(6) NAVIGATION AND OCEANOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:
(6.1) Charts and sailing directions: _______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Approach: _______________________________________________
Sailing Directions:_________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Harbour: (11) EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: ______________________________________
(6.2) Tidal Information:____________________________________________
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(6.3) Anchorage(s): ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
(12) SAFETY PROCEDURES: ___________________________________________
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(6.4) Approach/Departure Channel: _________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

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(6.5) Turning Basin: _____________________________________________________ (13) POLLUTION: ____________________________________________________

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(6.6) Fog Signals: _______________________________________________________
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(7) PILOTAGE: _______________________________________________________
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(8) TOWAGE: ______________________________________________________
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(9) IGS AND COW: ___________________________________________________
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PLAN(S) OF TERMINAL BERTHING ARRANGEMENTS
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(14) COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS/SAFETY GUIDELINES: __________
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(15) OTHERS: ________________________________________________________
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N.B. The foregoing is a summary of important operational information. Full details
Of the port &/or terminal can be found in the port &/or terminal information
Booklet which should be referred to for definitive information.