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Prigorodnoye Export Terminal Port Regulations Rev 01
The ice is thin first year ice, less than 70 cms in thickness. The area does not normally experience
severe ice pressure.
The TLU and LNG marine facilities will be located off the north-eastern coast of Aniva Bay. The ice
that occurs in the general vicinity of the TLU and LNG jetty is normally quite thin, in the range of 0.1m
to 0.3m. Somewhat thicker ice that forms locally can also occur, with typical thicknesses between
0.3m and 0.7m. It is seen in varying concentrations and usually in small floe sizes. This ice should
not exert significant loads on the TLU and LNG jetty, and should not seriously impede ice capable
vessels.
7.1 Ice Management
The winter / ice season is defined as any period when light nilas ice (over 5-10cm thick) is
observed in Aniva Bay and / or La Perouse Strait in concentrations greater than 6/10 or when
the average daily (24 hourly) temperature at Prigorodnoye drops below 0°C. Based on hindcast
data the daily average temperature can drop below zero from mid November to early April and
ice can be present on route to Prigorodnoye from December to May.
The period is typically from mid January until early April, according to Korsakov port.
During this period ice class LU2 or below, or equivalent to Russian Register, is required.
7.2 Ice Breakers
Sakhalin Energy will provide transit ice breakers to assist all tankers movements through the ice
in Aniva Bay, to and from Prigorodnoye Export Terminal. The ice coverage can be from the La
Perouse Strait at the Western entrance to Aniva Bay, a distance of approximately 50 miles from
the terminal. The ice beakers will form a lead in the ice for the tankers to follow.
At the terminal, the terminal tugs will manage the ice at the loading facilities.
7.3 Ice Pilot
SEIC will provide the Ice Pilot to advise the master on the procedures required to navigate the
ice in convoy with the ice breaker escort. Exemptions may be obtained from SEIC for Masters
who have demonstrated competence in ice pilotage within Aniva Bay.
7.4 Ice Forecasting
SEIC will monitor the ice and Metocean conditions within Aniva Bay and provide an ice forecast
to all tankers to assess the optimum route for the vessel through the ice to be pre-determined.
The forecast can be made up to 72 hrs in advance, and will be forwarded to the vessel, with
subsequent updates by email of facsimile.
7.5 Ice Passport
All tankers are required to have an ‘Ice certificate' during the ice season. The requirement for
this Ice certificate for transit is however only limited to the duration of the ice/winter season.
These are issued by an institute approved by the Russian authorities and will provide the safe
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