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<strong>Prigorodnoye</strong> <strong>Export</strong> <strong>Terminal</strong> <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> Rev 01<br />

equipment to be assured.<br />

• Mooring and anchoring equipment - Mooring equipment to be capable of operation at -25°C<br />

with 20ms-1 wind speed. Means to keep working areas and equipment clear of ice to be<br />

provided.<br />

• Fire fighting equipment - To be operable at temperatures down to-25°C with 20ms-1 wind<br />

speed. This includes the water spray systems. Consideration to be given to running systems<br />

in the under deck pipe passage, heating systems or continuously draining systems or the<br />

ability to drain and dry systems. Exposed spray nozzles to be heated.<br />

• Lifeboats - Lifeboats to be enclosed and heated. Quick release gear and lifeboat release to be<br />

confirmed as able to operate in -25°C with 20ms-1 wind speed. Consideration to be given to<br />

heating the access doors. Means to keep access walkways clear of ice to be provided.<br />

• Liferafts - To be insured that they can be launched in cold conditions. Release mechanism to<br />

be trace heated or assured of operation at -25°C.<br />

• Accommodation - Adequate heating system is to be provided when the ambient outside air<br />

temperature is -25°C and the wind speed is 20ms-1. Precautions to prevent ventilators<br />

blocking to be taken and consideration of where bunks situated to be taken. Additional<br />

heating in control stations to be considered. Arrangement to prevent freezing of access doors<br />

to be taken. Recommended that provision be made in the arrangement of changing rooms,<br />

cabins, lobbies to cabins and public spaces to adequately provide for the stowage and<br />

hanging of cold weather clothing.<br />

• Accommodation access - Consideration to be given to heating of access arrangements to the<br />

accommodation especially the emergency accesses. Alternatively arrangements can be<br />

provided to break initial seal. Means to keep access ways clear to be provided.<br />

• Intake and exhaust louvers - All intake and exhaust louvers for accommodation and<br />

machinery spaces shall be provided with means to prevent snow blockage or icing.<br />

• Pilot boarding - Each vessel will require an ice pilot when transiting the ice. A combination of<br />

pilot ladder and accommodation ladder is required for safe transfer of pilots from a icebreaker<br />

or launch. Operation of the pilot boarding arrangement to be suitable for -25°oC with 20ms-1<br />

wind speed. A helicopter winching area meeting the requirements of IAMSAR (International<br />

Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue) manual and ICS (International Chamber of<br />

Shipping) Helicopter/Ship Operations is also to be provided for emergencies. Means to keep<br />

the winching area and pilot boarding area clear of snow and ice to be provided.<br />

8 Weather<br />

8.1 Weather Conditions<br />

The general weather in Aniva Bay is good with the terminal being sheltered from all directions<br />

other than the South-West. The wave and currents are more wind driven than under oceanic<br />

influence.<br />

8.2 Weather Seasons<br />

The area is subject to two weather seasons:<br />

• Summer Season May – September<br />

This is a warm period with winds from all directions. The wind<br />

force is typically less than 12 m/sec, although this can be<br />

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BM Code: EP.14.03.01.09

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