PSB Channel

The channel is 800 metres long and 80 metres wide. It is dredged to 8 metres below Chart Datum
The channel is marked with 2 lighted port hand buoys # 16 and # 18 with flashing red light every 3 seconds and visible at a distance of 5 nautical miles (Fl R 3s 3m)

The General Administrative Office covers an area of 2,000 Sq Metres. It comprises the Operations Centre, offices, meeting rooms and a clinic. It also houses the Customs and Immigration offices

In addition to the land line PSB uses for its onshore communication, it also uses Radio and Satellite communication system for its offshore operations

  Emergency Power Supply

Electrical power for PSB is supplied by the Provincial Electricity Authority (Songkhla). The 33kv high voltage is supplied to the base through transformers. PSB has two 500 KVA 400 KW (50Hz 230/400 V) generators capable of supplying the required power in the event

The jetty has a total length of 380 metres and is divided into six berths, each 65 metres in length. The berths are numbered from 1 to 6. The deck level of the jetty is +2.3 metres above sea level. The water depth at the jetty is 8 metres below chart datum. Each berth has four 50-ton pull and two 30-ton capacity bollards. The jetty is protected by circular fender spaced at 4 metres interval.

  Bulk Pant

Silos for Cement, Bentonite and Barite are located close to the jetty on specially built platforms. These materials are piped directly to the jetty via pipes installed in trenches.

There are four platforms for installations of silos and tanks:
Platform # 1 – 232 M2
Platform # 2 – 232 m2 (Blended cement)
Platform # 3 – 697 m2 (Barite / Bentonite)
Platform # 4 – 856 m2 (H2S scavenger)

  Base Oil

Base oil is stored in tanks installed in an area with bund a wall. This is also piped directly to the vessel via a pipe installed in the trench.


  H2S Scavenger

H2S scavenger is stored in three 100 m3 tanks. This is piped directly to the vessel via a pipe installed in the trench.

  Lighting

The jetty is fitted with normal street lighting. During night operations, the jetty is lit up by 4 sets of high mast lights.
 

  Marshalling Yard

The Marshalling area is approximately 4,000 m2. Cargoes arriving by trailers or other vehicles are to park at the Marshalling Yard until approval is obtained to proceed to the jetty area. This is to avoid congestion at the jetty which may be hazardous to on-going operations.

  Weigh Bridge

A 60,000 kilogram (tolerance ? 20 kilogram) Kubota Electronic Truck scale is located at the Marshalling Yard adjacent to the water tank.

  Water Tank

A water tank with a capacity of 3,000,000 litres is located at the marshalling yard. Water is pumped to the base and jetty by pumps located at the pump rooms through a series of underground pipes.

  Toilet Facilities

Contractors or ship’s crew may utilize any one of the two toilets located at the jetty and marshalling area. The toilet at the Administrative Building is out of bound to all contractors and ship’s crew.

  Material Handling Equipment

The ollowing material handling equipment are available at Songkhla Logistics Base and PSB:
2 x 45-Ton Carrier-Mounted Crane
2 x 5-Ton Forklift
1 x 5-Ton Crane-Mounted Lorry
2 x Prime Mover (30-Ton)
4 x Trailer (30-Ton)

 

  Environmental Protection

PSDB is ISO 14001 certified and takes protection of the environment very seriously.
The jetty is built with the necessary drainage and spill interceptors to prevent oil and chemical spillage into the waterways. Normal waste water and contaminated effluent will pass through underground septic tanks before being discharged into the sea.

  Oil spill containment equipment

Oil containment booms, petroleum absorbent pillows and booms, and dispersant are available in the event of a spill into the waterways.

  Bomb pit

A lead shielded pit is available for temporary storage of radioactive sources.

  Diesel pump station

A diesel pump station is available at the Marshalling Yard for fueling PSB vehicles

  Supply Outlets

Water, base oil, bulk materials (Cement, Bentonite and Barite) and fire fighting outlets are housed at the jetty. There are a total of 3 such outlets and these are positioned in between adjacent berths. The diameter of the outlet couplings is 3-inch. The pipes of these outlets are painted with the international colours corresponding to their class.