On receipt of the ship's initial
notification of its ETA, the terminal should
give the ship the following information as soon
as possible:
The name of the berth at which loading
or unloading will take place and the
estimated times for berthing and
completion of loading or unloading;
Characteristics of the loading or
unloading equipment, including the
terminal's nominal loading or
unloading rate and the number of
loading or unloading heads to be used;
Features of the berth or jetty the master
may need to be aware of, including the
position of fixed and mobile
obstructions, fenders, bollards and
mooring arrangements;
Minimum depth of water alongside the
berth and in approach or departure
channels;
Water density at the berth;
The maximum distance between the
water line and the top of cargo hatch
covers or coamings, whichever is
relevant to the loading operation, and
the maximum air draft;
Arrangements for gangways and access;
Which side of the ship is to be
alongside the berth;
Maximum allowable speed of approach
to the jetty and availability of tugs,
their type and bollard pull;
The loading sequence for different
parcels of cargo, and any other
restrictions if it is not possible to take
the cargo in any order or any hold to
suit the ship;
Any properties of the cargo to be loaded
which may present a hazard when
placed in contact with cargo or residues
on board;
Advance information on the proposed
cargo handling operations or changes to
existing plans for cargo handling;
If the terminal's loading or unloading
equipment is fixed, or has any limits to
its movement;
Mooring lines required;
Warning of unusual mooring
arrangements;
Any restrictions on de-ballasting;
Maximum sailing draught permitted by
the port authority; and
Any other items related to the terminal
requested by the master.
Information on estimated times for
berthing and departure and on minimum water
depth at the berth should be progressively
updated and passed to the master on receipt of
successive ETA advices.
The terminal representative should be
satisfied that the ship has been advised as early
as possible of the information contained in the
cargo declaration as required by chapter VI of
SOLAS 1974, as amended.
The terminal should furnish as applicable:
The expected maximum and average
loading/unloading rates may be discussed
and clarified during completion of the
ship/shore checklist at the arrival meeting
between the terminal representative and
the master.
Information regarding draught survey
requirements where applicable.
Information regarding any draught
surveys to be carried out, usually
requesting ballast tanks to be either full or
empty, containing clean seawater ballast
where possible.
Usual anchorage and pilot embarkation
area.
Whether ships may berth/depart at any
time, or if it is necessary to wait for
certain tidal conditions.
If ship or shore gangway is to be used,
clarification of responsibility for ensuring
that it is maintained in a safe manner
throughout the ship's stay in port.
Information on precautions regarding
strong tides or currents, swell, "stand-off"
effect at piled jetties, passing traffic, or
high winds.
Arrangements for immobilization of
ship's engines alongside.
Information on the characteristics and
properties of the cargo to be loaded.
The shipper of the cargo is responsible for
ensuring that this information is provided to the
master in good time.
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