Version1: Applicable from 1 April 2011 - Transnet

7.1.2.10. Bulk ore loading is undertaken by means of two luffing, slewing and
travelling ship loaders, fed by conveyor belts at a loading rate of up to
eight thousand (8,000) tons per hour (tph), per ship loader, with peaks of
ten thousand (10,000) tph per ship loader.
7.1.2.11. Vessels presented for loading at the BTS are subject to the following port
and terminal limitations:
7.1.2.11.1. The maximum air draft is twenty two (22) meters;
7.1.2.11.2. The minimum beam is thirty two (32) meters;
7.1.2.11.3. The maximum draft in the channel is twenty point five (20.5)
meters and all deviations to this will be managed at the discretion of
the Harbour Master.
7.1.3. Vessel requirements
7.1.3.1. All vessels must be classed under the IACS.
7.1.3.2. All vessels calling at the BTS for loading cargo are subject to TPT’s approval
and will only be accepted for loading if the proposed vessel meets the
following minimum requirements:
7.1.3.2.1. vessels must be gearless;
7.1.3.2.2. the berthing of vessels with mast poles will be permitted at the
discretion of TPT, whose written authorisation for such berthing is
required. Detailed information of such a vessel is a required from
the Customer or representative and such information must be
presented to TPT, and a period of one (1) working day must be
allowed for confirmation of the acceptance of such vessel. The
decision to proceed will be effective immediately.
7.1.3.2.3. the minimum vessel cargo uplift is restricted to eighty thousand (80
000) tons;
7.1.3.2.4. vessels must not have centre beams or bulkheads in any holds or
hatchways intended to be loaded;
7.1.3.2.5. vessels must be single deck self-trimming;
7.1.3.2.6. each vessel must have a minimum 3 star “Rightship” rating for
carrying iron ore in bulk;
Terminal Operating Guidelines: Version 3 – Transnet Port Terminals Ro-Ro, Break-bulk, Bulk and Agricultural Terminals: 1 April 2013
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