Directive 2001/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 December 2001 establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for the safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 96)

ANNEX V U.K. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TERMINAL TO THE MASTER(as referred to in Article 7(2)(a))

1. The name of the berth at which loading or unloading will take place and the estimated times for berthing and completion of loading or unloading(1). U.K.

2. Characteristics of loading or unloading equipment, including the terminal's nominal loading or unloading rate and the number of loading or unloading heads to be used, as well as the estimated time required to complete each pour or — in the case of unloading — the estimated time required for each stage of the discharge. U.K.

3. Features on the berth or jetty the master may need to be aware of, including the position of fixed and mobile obstructions, fenders, bollards and mooring arrangements. U.K.

4. Minimum depth of water alongside the berth and in approach and departure channels(2). U.K.

5. Water density at the berth. U.K.

6. Maximum distance between the water line and the top of the cargo hatch covers or coamings, whichever is relevant to the loading or unloading operation, and the maximum air draught. U.K.

7. Arrangements for gangways and access. U.K.

8. Which side of the ship is to be alongside the berth. U.K.

9. Maximum allowable speed of approach to the jetty and availability of tugs, their type and bollard pull. U.K.

10. The loading sequence for different parcels of cargo, and any other restrictions if it is not possible to take the cargo in any order or any hold to suit the ship. U.K.

11. Any properties of the cargo to be loaded which may present a hazard when placed in contact with cargo or residues on board. U.K.

12. Advance information on the proposed loading or unloading operations or changes to existing plans for loading or unloading. U.K.

13. If the terminal's loading or unloading equipment is fixed, or has any limits to its movement. U.K.

14. Mooring lines required. U.K.

15. Warning of unusual mooring arrangements. U.K.

16. Any restrictions on ballasting or de-ballasting. U.K.

17. Maximum sailing draught permitted by the competent authority. U.K.

18. Any other item related to the terminal requested by the master. U.K.

(1)

Information on estimated times for berthing and departure and on minimum water depth at the berth shall be progressively updated and passed to the master on receipt of successive ETA advice. Information on minimum water depth in approach and departure channels shall be provided by the terminal or the competent authority, as appropriate.

(2)

Information on estimated times for berthing and departure and on minimum water depth at the berth shall be progressively updated and passed to the master on receipt of successive ETA advice. Information on minimum water depth in approach and departure channels shall be provided by the terminal or the competent authority, as appropriate.