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Prigorodnoye Export Terminal Port Regulations Rev 01
15.4 Bow Loading
In the ice season the hose will be connected to the bow loading valve connection. The
connection arrangement will be different to the OCIMF requirements and additional
preparations will be required. This will require the rigging of a pick up wire from the ship’s
winch of sufficient length to be passed over the bow of the tanker and be connected to
the end of the hose. The hydraulics of the ship’s loading valve should be tested, and any ice
removed from the moving parts of the valve face and assembly prior to the hose being picked
up.
A Pusnes patent bow loading connection will be fitted by the owners of the tanker for winter
operation and correct connection procedure will be advised by the Loading Master.
16 TLU Berthing Approach
The berthing approach at all times will be from a position against the prevailing wind and current.
The Loading Master is to test the operation of the tanker engine, in ahead and astern mode, prior to
making the approach to the TLU.
The Loading Master will board the vessel in a position approximately 3 miles distance from the TLU -
See the pilot boarding position in 5.13. The initial course is to a position where the tanker can turn
towards the TLU and be down wind at one mile distance from the TLU for the final approach.
17 TLU Mooring Boat
The mooring boat is used for a variety of purposes during the port stay of the tanker, including
terminal personnel transfer, equipment transfer, TLU preparation, hawser and hose connecting
assistance, as well as oil spill response. During the ice season, mooring boat availability will be
limited.
18 TLU Pull Back Tug
The pull back tug is able to provide a bollard pull of approximately 70 tonnes. The tugs are fitted with
a bow towing reel, in addition to a stern towing bollard.
The tug will be attached to the stern of the tanker once the tanker is on the approach course and
approximately one mile distance from the TLU. At the time of connecting the towing line, the speed
of the tanker is to be less than 3 knots, with the engine stopped to allow the connection of the tow
rope. The tug will be made fast to the stern of the tanker at a distance of approximately 1 mile from
the TLU. Each tanker will be required to be fitted with a ‘strong’ point at the stern to connect the tow
line. This is in line with recent OCIMF recommendations. The towing line will be supplied by the tug.
19 TLU Mooring Procedure
The mooring boat remains in a position approximately 250 metres down current from the TLU as the
tanker makes the approach.
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BM Code: EP.14.03.01.09