COVENAS PORT'S INFORMATION 

LOCATION:

LAT 09 Deg 30' N, LONG 75 Deg 46' W

Pilot assistance: Pilotage is compulsory for all mooring and unmooring operations except for anchorage. Vessels are not allowed to enter the restricted area shown on B.A. Chart No 1277 without a pilot on board.

Pilot Position: LAT 09 Deg 32' 30" N, LONG 75 Deg 50' 00" W. Pilots board usually starboard side and remain on board throughout the entire cargo operation.

Anchorage Area 

* LAT 09 Deg 31' 42" N; LONG 075 Deg 48' 48" W
* LAT 09 Deg 33' 18" N; LONG 075 Deg 48' 48" W
* LAT 09 Deg 33' 18" N; LONG 075 Deg 50' 30" W
* LAT 09 Deg 31' 42" N; LONG 075 Deg 50' 30" W

Quarantine Area 

* LAT 09 Deg 34' 00" N; LONG 075 Deg 51' 00" W
* LAT 09 Deg 34' 00" N; LONG 075 Deg 51' 30" W
* LAT 09 Deg 33' 00" N; LONG 075 Deg 51' 30" W
* LAT 09 Deg 33' 00" N; LONG 075 Deg 51' 00" W

Tugs Assistance 

The assistance of two tugs (Supply vessels) with sufficient power to moor and unmoor large vessels are used. One tug required for pushing to position the ship's bow at the SPM Buoy, the other is made fast through a center fairlead aft, using ship's line (150m Length) where it remains throughout the loading operation.

General Information 

* Local Time Zone: GMT minus 5 Hours.
* Berthing night and day, weather permitting, in open waters in Gulf of Morrosquillo.
* Prior arrival 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours ETA notices required.
* Port Authorities and Agent board vessel prior approaching maneuver.

- The following Documents are required for free pratique:
* Original Last Port Clearance
* 4 Copies of Crew List and
* 2 Copies Ship's stores Declaration
* Maritime Declaration of Health
* Personal Effects
* Vaccination List
* Bonded Stores
* Ship's particulars
Note: the number of copies of each document required may vary, depending on which officials come aboard.

- Authorities also check for the following certificates:
* Class
* Safety Radio
* Safety Construction
* Safety Equipment
* IOPP
* Cargo Gear Book (at least 10 tones SWL)
* De-rating
* ISPS

* A safety inspection by cargo loading master prior to berthing is compulsory.
* Vessels must have a VHF Radio at the Cargo Control Room for use at all times during the loading operation, otherwise cargo loading master could suspend the operation.
* A hawser will be made fast to the tanker and the maneuver will be handled by crew members.
* A shore team will assist with the connection of the floating hoses to the tanker's manifold and remain on board at all times during the loading operation.
* Manifold connections on port side. Ship's derrick / crane required for hoisting hoses.
* Vessels are required to be inerted (Less than 8% oxygen).
* Water Density 1015-1025, depending of Sinu River which empties into the gulf.
* Accommodation cabins are to be provided for pilot, loading master, agency representative, pollution inspector and 2 cargo surveyors. Additionally, the shore rigging crew for hose handling and connections, will rest in the deck house keeping manifold watch during loading operation.
* Shore Leave not permitted.
* Emergency medical services are available if needed but not on a routine basis.
* Repatriation can be arranged only at emergency situations.
* Fresh water not available locally but could in an emergency be barged from Cartagena.
* No Bunkers available locally but can be barged from Cartagena.
* Garbage Disposal not available.
* Waste oil and slops disposal can be arranged via barge from Cartagena.
* No port radar service.
* No dry dock facilities.
* Minor repairs can be carried out at Cartagena.
* Surveyors: ABS, BV, LR and DNV, available from Cartagena and Panama with sufficient notice.
* Cargo Inspectors: Inspectorate, SGS, Saybolt, Caleb Brett.
* As of July 1st 1998 all tankers arriving to Colombian ports must comply with SOLAS A.741 (18) ARTICLE III "DOCUMENT COMPLIMENT "INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGER CODE (ISM CODE) Issued and registered by Class Society. 

TLU 1  (TANKERS LOADING UNIT 1)

A catenary anchor 6 lagged SPM used mainly as the loading berth for Cano Limon and Vasconia Crude Oil exportations; it is also eventually used for loading Cusiana and Cupiagua Crude Oil.

General Information
 

Location: LAT 09 29' 46" N., LONG 075 44' 15" W.
Max Displacement : 145,000 tones
Max LOA : 300m
Max Draft : 17.07m
Water depth 25m at the berth
2x16” 150 ANSI flanged hoses on port side. No reducers maintained at the terminal.
10 Tons SWL ship's derrick / Crane.
Average loading rate: 40,000 bph
Topping off rate: 15,000 bph
Max height of manifold above sea level is 15.0m.
Max distance bow to manifold is 140.0m
Min 15 ton SWL Bow Capstan
AKD Bow Stopper 200 SWL, For Chafe Chain " B " ( 76 mm Stud Link Chain)
Bow fairlead(s) require an opening of 600 mm X 450 mm .
SBT Compulsory
Vessel must arrive inerted with a max 8% oxygen content in cargo tanks and be capable of closed loading operation.
Vessel must inform if ballast was not changed during sailing nor tanks were gas free for inspections / repairs.
Max Stern Trim 0.015L
Propeller fully submerged
Full Cert. & Insurances (SOLAS, MARPOL, LIABILITY)
Full Compliance with ISGOTT / OCIFM

Pre-arrival Information For Vessels Loading at The TLU1  

A. Vessel's name, previous names, state flag, date built, distance manifold to bow, number and diameter of manifolds connections / reducers 12" / 16" available.
B. Arrival / sailing draft, propeller fully submerged with a trim not exceeding 8"
C. Ballast qty. Position and specification ( sbt-dbt ) expected deballasting time.
D. Cargo to be loaded and numer of cargo tanks
E. Max loading rate and topping off rate
F. Previous cargo, api, and last loading/discharging ports
G. Destination port
H. Is i.g.s. fully operational, and oxygen content in the c.o. tks bellow 8%
I. Is vessel c.l.s. operational
J. Vsl comply with ocimf standars for oil tanker manifold and associated equipment
K. Vsl comply with ocimf standars for oil tanker equipment employed in the mooring of ship at spm buoys
L. Vsl has a swl 10 tons capacity cargo boom / crane operational and capable of handling 16" floating hoses
M. Vsl fire fighting system/equipment is in good working condition
N. Vsl cow system is in good working condition
O. Vsl has closed fair leadids for all mooring
P. Vsl class and type of classification, port registry number, class society. Vsl has oil water separator in good working conditions
Q. Vessel pandi club name & expire date
R. Type of oil pollution policy & expire date
S. Vessel's eta 72-48-24 hrs
T. Scac code for this cargo if destination is u.s.a.
U. Cnfm vsl has been cleared out to covenas. If no, pls advise exact date applicable desviation telex
V. Please advise port register and imo numbers
W. Master full name
X. Number of cargo tanks, and cargo tanks to be used for loading. H2s p.p.m. content in cargo tanks ( max accepted 10 p.p.m. )
Y. Master warrants that vessel conforms to the requirements of the i.s.m. code.
Z. Please advise grt / nrt / loa / beam

TLU3 (TANKERS LOADING UNIT 3)  

A Catenary anchor 6 lagged SPM used mainly as the loading berth for Naphtha exportations.

General Information 

Location: LAT 09 31' 45" N, LONG 075 47' 11" W.
Max Displacement : 145,000 tones
Max LOA : 300m
Max Draft : 17.07m
Water Depth is 35m at the berth
1x16'' 150 ANSI flanged hoses port side. No reducers maintained at the terminal.
10 Tons SWL Ship's derrick/Crane
Max. Loading Rate : 18,000 bph
Topping off Rate : 10,000 bph
Max height of manifold above sea level is 15.0m.
Max Distance bow to manifold is 140.0m
Min 15 ton SWL Bow Capstan
AKD Bow Stopper 200 SWL, For Chafe Chain " B " ( 76 mm Stud Link Chain )
Bow fairlead(s) require an opening of 600 mm X 450 mm .
SBT Compulsory
Max Stern Trim 0.015L
Propeller fully submerged
Full Cert. & Insurances ( SOLAS, MARPOL, LIABILITY )
Full Compliance with ISGOTT / OCIFM

Pre-Arrival Information For Vessels Loading at The TLU3 

A. Vessel's name, previous names, state flag, date built, distance manifold to bow, number and diameter of manifolds connections / reducers 12" / 16" available.
B. Arrival / sailing draft, propeller fully inmersed with a trim not exceeding 8"
C. Ballast qty. Position and specification ( sbt-dbt ) expected deballasting time.
D. Cargo to be loaded and numer of cargo tanks
E. Max loading rate and topping off rate
F. Previous cargo, api, and last loading/discharging ports
G. Destination port
H. Is i.g.s. fully operational, and oxygen content in the c.o. tks bellow 8%
I. Is vessel c.l.s. operational
J. Vsl comply with ocimf standars for oil tanker manifold and associated equipment
K. Vsl comply with ocimf standars for oil tanker equipment employed in the mooring of ship at spm buoys
L. Vsl has a swl 10 tons capacity cargo boom / crane operational and capable of handling 16" floating hoses
M. Vsl fire fighting system/equipment is in good working condition
N. Vsl cow system is in good working condition
O. Vsl has closed fair leadids for all mooring
P. Vsl class and type of classification, port registry number, class society. Vsl has oil water separator in good working conditions
Q. Vessel pandi club name & expire date
R. Type of oil pollution policy & expire date
S. Vessel?s eta 72-48-24 hrs
T. Scac code for this cargo if destination is u.s.a.
U. Cnfm vsl has been cleared out to covenas. If no, pls advise exact date applicable desviation telex
V. Please advise port register and imo numbers
W. Master full name
X. Number of cargo tanks, and cargo tanks to be used for loading. H2s p.p.m. content in cargo tanks (max accepted 10 p.p.m.)
Y. Master warrants that vessel conforms to the requirements of the i.s.m. code.
Z. Please advise grt / nrt / loa / beam
Isps requirements for maritime authority / port of covenas

  
TLU2 (TANKERS LOADING UNIT 2) 

A catenary anchor 6 lagged SPM used mainly as the loading berth for Cusiana Crude Oil exportation and is also eventually used for loading Cupiagua Crude Oil.

General Information 

* Location: LAT 09 29' 36" N., LONG 075 45' 36" W.
* Max DWT : 160,000 tons
* Min DWT : 50,000 tons
* Max LOA : 320m
* Max Draft : 17.3m
* Water Depth is 30m at the berth
* 3 x 16in ANSI 150 B16.5 / 150 Flanged Hoses on tanker's port side.
* Min 15 Tons S.W.L. Ship's derrick/Crane required on Port Side
* Max. Loading Rate : 60,000 bph
* Topping off Rate : 15,000 bph
* Max height of manifold above sea level is 15.0m.
* Max Distance bow to manifold is 140.0m
* Min 15 ton SWL Bow Capstan
* AKD Bow Stopper min 200 SWL, For Chafe Chain " B " ( 76 mm Stud Link Chain)
* Bow fairlead(s) require an opening of 600 mm X 450 mm .
* Max 5 ppm H2S in the Cargo tanks
* Closed loading capability fully operational
* Wet deck seal type vessels only
* SBT Type vessels Only
* Minimum arrival draft with propeller fully submerged.
* Max Stern Trim 0.015L
* Propeller fully submerged
* Full Cert. & Insurances policies must be presented on arrival
* Full compliance with ISGOTT/OCIMF Requirements
* Officer of the watch and deck watchmen must be proficient in the English language.
* Safe combination Ladder rigged on starboard side 5ft above the water
* Contact VHF Radio channel 16 / 77

Pre-Arrival Information For Vessels Loading at The TLU2 

A. Eta ocensa covenas terminal anchorage area
B. Arriving / sailing draft
C. Are available on port side 3 x 16", ansi 150 connections
D. Is vessel equiped with a.k.d. bow stopper for chain " b " 76 mm
E. Grade of previous cargo ( api )
F. Quantity of permanent segregated ballast
G. Position of permanent segregated ballast
H. Last port of call
I. Destination
J. High level / overfill alarms tested within 24 hrs before operation
K. Is inert gas sistem fully operational and cargo tanks inerted
L. Oxygen level in cargo tanks / pressure in the tanks
M. Cargo requirements in g.s.v.
N. What is the requested maximun loading rate
O. What is the requested topping-off rate
P. What is the summer deadweight of the safety construction ( lt )
Q. Is the vhf radio at cargo control room operative
R. Scac code asigned ( if any )
S. Consignor/consignee owners instructions
T. Captain's name
U. Number of cargo tanks

Isps Information Questionaire 

A. Vessel's name
B. IMO number
C. Isps certificate number, issuer, country, dates of issue and expiration.
D. Continue synoptic register number and issuer
E. Vessel's isps officer name and contact numbers
F. Company isps officer name and contact numbers
G. Vessel's owner
H. Vessel's isps level of protection
I. Crew list
J. Name of terminals and last five (5) ports of call prior covenas
K. Cargo type. If dangerous pls specify u.n. code number and quantity
L. Eta covenas
Additional information for dimar:

Mm. Class society and register number.
Nn. p & i club
Oo. Pollution certificate nbr and expiration date.
Pp. Load line and exiration date
Qq. List of previous ports (since one month period)
Rr. List of crew changes (since one month period)
Ss. Report of any case or suspicion of "sars" symptoms on board.
Note: within the range of 20 nm vessel must establish vhf ch16 contact with covenas port control and pilot.