Q. Can I use your jetty for any type of operation?

A. Generally, we do not encourage the use of PSB Jetty for operations other than those related to oil and gas activities.  However, we may allow other operations on a case by case basis from time to time.

 

Q. Is pilotage compulsory?

A. Yes, but a vessel may request for exemption.

 

Q. Can I use my own or hired material handling equipment for operations at your jetty?

A. No, except under certain circumstances.  Written authorization is required from PSB Management. The user is to provide a letter of indemnity to PSB.

 

Q. Is there any documentation or certification required if authorization is granted?

A. You will need to submit your request in writing at least 24 hours prior to use, and also attach the following material handling certificates and operators’ data:

 

1. Equipment certificate;

2. Valid test certificate;

3. Operator’s valid license.

4. Any other documentation as required by Thai laws

 

Q. Can vessels use their own crane for operations at PSB Jetty?

A. No, except under certain circumstances.  Written authorization and a letter of indemnity are needed.

 

Q. Can I used my own or hired stevedoring gang to work on your jetty?

A. No, except under certain circumstances.  Written authorization and letter of indemnity are needed.

 

Q. How much advance notice should I give prior to use of the jetty?

A. Preferably, advance notice should be given as early as possible to ensure berth availability. However, vessel may request a berth at any time and entry is subject to availability at time of request.

 

Q. Can a vessel call at PSB jetty at short notice?

A. The agent for a vessel requesting a berth at PSB should give as much advance notice and estimated time of berthing as possible. The application to PSB Operations Centre for a berth should be made in writing and in the prescribed manner. The agent needs to specify the name of the vessel, its size, the date and estimated time of arrival, the date and estimated time of departure as well as the nature and quantity of the cargo, if any, to be loaded or discharged. 

 

          PSB Jetty cannot always accommodate requests for berths made at short notice.

 

Q. Is there a maximum time limit vessel can remain alongside your jetty?

A. Vessels are assigned a berth based on their requirements and length of stay. Vessel may be moved to another berth if the vessel needs to stay longer than the period originally scheduled.  

 

If a vessel does not berth at the preferred berth within 2 hours of the scheduled ETA, PSB may reassign the vessel to another berth, if the preferred berth has to be assigned to another applicant.

 

PSB reserved the right to assign berths for the optimal utilization of PSB Jetty space.

 

Q. Can I request a particular berth?

A. Vessels are assigned a berth based on their requirements and length of stay. 

 

Vessel can request a particular berth.  However, if vessel which has been assigned a preferred berth and is unable to adhere to her established arrival scheduled and this conflicts with berth assignments previously made, the original vessel may be assigned an alternative berth or may have to wait for the preferred berth to become vacant again.  

 

PSB reserved the right to assign berths for the optimal utilization of PSB Jetty space.

 

Q. Can I apply for credit facilities?

A. Yes. These will be subject to PTTEPI management approval.

 

Q. Can I use your jetty if I do not have credit facilities with your company?

A. Yes, but you may be required to pay an estimated amount as deposit and to fully pay up any excess after the operation and prior to vessel’s departure.

 

Q. What is the maximum vessel draft permitted to berth at PSB jetty?

A. Maximum draft permitted is 6.5 metres.  Channel is dredged to -8 metres below Chart Datum with isolated high spots of 7.0 metres.

 

Q. Can I use PSB as an agent for importing goods into Thailand?

A. Yes.  The charge is cost plus 15% of total cost incurred.

 

Q Can I berth a work barge or any oil & gas related vessel at your jetty?

A. Yes, subject to maximum LOA of 120 metres, moulded breadth of 40 metres and maximum draft of 6.5 metres.  Pilotage and assisting tugs are required.

 

Q. Can I negotiate the rates published in your Tariff?

A. No. The charges and rates published in the Tariff apply equally to all users.

 

Q. Can I discharge any type of cargo at PSB jetty?

A. No. PSB is not obliged to accept any cargo, either inbound or outbound, which is not compatible with the accepted objectives of the Base and the established assurances to the surrounding community. Please check if you are unsure.

 

Q. Can I make payment in currency other than Thai Baht?

A. Yes.  However, only certain currencies are acceptable.  The exchange rates used shall be an average of the last 30 day period.

 

Q. Are there any items or goods which are prohibited for entry by crew or passengers?

A. Yes.  Firearms, weapons, intoxicating alcohols, illegal and controlled drugs, dangerous and hazardous substances, endangered animals, lighters and matches, uncooked food products, contraband and any items/products deemed dangerous or hazardous by PSB.

 

Q. Are the crew or passengers allowed to use PSB Jetty as an embarkation and disembarkation point?

A. Yes, provided prior arrangement has been made and that crew or passengers are not illegal aliens. 

 

Q. Can a vessel carry out repairs and/or maintenance work alongside the jetty?

A. Repairs and/or maintenance work on the vessels are allowed if such repairs would not immobilize the vessel for any period of time.

 

Master of Vessel shall ensure that the vessel is at all times ready to sail on being instructed to do so by PSB. This is a requirement of our Emergency Evacuation Procedure. PSB is authorized to move any vessel at owner's or agent’s risk and expense, in order to enforce this instruction.

 

 

Q. Can a vessel carry out hot work whilst alongside PSB jetty?

A. Yes. The Master of Vessel must apply for a Hot Work Permit and must attach the company's own work permit and procedure.  The vessel is responsible for its own safety whilst carrying out the hot work.  PSB Safety personnel reserve the right to check on the vessel and stop the work if correct safety procedures are not being followed.

 

Q. Do we need to apply for a permit to carry out hot work onboard the vessel whilst alongside the jetty?

A. Vessels, their owners or agents, and all other users are to ensure that the following operations are not carried out at PSB Jetty or support facilities without valid hot Work Permits issued by PSB Safety Department:

 

Q. Does PSB jetty operate 24-hours a day?

A. The jetty operation staff works in shifts. The Jetty Officers are provided with cellular phones and are contactable round the clock.  Contact numbers can be found at the Contact Section of this website.

 

 PSB Operations Centre is manned 24 hours.

 

Q. Is there sufficient lighting for night operations to be carried out at PSB jetty?

A. Yes.  The jetty is fitted with 4 high mast lights. 

 

Q. Are operations at PSB affected by the weather i.e. during NE monsoon?

A. No.  PSB Jetty is protected by a man-made breakwater and operations can be carried out throughout the year. The wind is generally north easterly and maximum wave height is 0.5 metres, with maximum current strength at 2 knots.

 

Q. Are diving operations for general inspection of vessel’s hull, propellers etc. permitted whilst vessel is alongside PSB jetty?

A. Yes, provided these are carried out by certified divers and that PSB procedures are complied with.  A Work Permit is required from PSB prior to commencement. 

 

Q. Does PSB jetty have ISPS Code compliance?

A. Yes.

 

Q. Does PSB jetty have bunkering facilities and if so, what type of bunker?

A. No.  Bunkering is provided at PTT Oil Terminal which is only 500 metres from PSB jetty.  See the Contact Section of this website.

 

Q. In a major national or local power failure, does PSB have back-up or an alternative power supply?

A. Yes.  PSB is equipped with 2 X 500 KVA generators.  See section on Base Facilities of this website.

 

Q. Is fresh water available at PSB and is there a limit a vessel can take on fresh water?

A. PSB has a 3 million litres fresh water tank with its own pumping facility.  Water is provided from the government water department.

 

There is no limit to the amount of fresh water the vessel can take on board, unless national water restrictions are in force.

 

Q. Does PSB jetty have the infrastructure for oil containment as required under Thai Environmental Law?

A. Yes. See the section on Base Facilities of this website.

 

Q. Is it safe for a vessel to berth at PSB Jetty during the night or in conditions of poor visibility?

A. Yes.  The entrance and passage to PSB Jetty is clearly marked by lighted navigation buoys.  PSB jetty is also well lighted during the night and when visibility is poor. 

 

Q. What other facilities can PSB provide besides discharging and loading operations?

A. See Base Facilities Section of this website

 

Q. How can I contact PSB after official working hours?

A. PSB Operations Centre is manned 24 hours.  Jetty Officers are provided with cellular phones and are contactable round the clock.  Contact numbers can be found in the Contact Section of this website.

 

Q. Does PSB work on Saturday, Sunday or Public Holidays?

A. PSB Jetty operates on 24-hour shifts daily throughout the year.  The office and administrative staff, however, work from Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1700 hours. The administration staff will also observe all major Thai Public Holidays.

 

Q. Can vessel load bunker (MGO) using road tankers whilst alongside PSB jetty?

A. No. This practice is strictly prohibited.  Bunker (MGO) is available at PTT Oil Terminal, which is only 500 metres from PSB jetty.

 

Q. In the event of an oil spillage during bunkering, does PSB have the facility to contain the spillage?

A. Yes.  See the section on Base Facilities of this website.

 

Q. Will a vessel having difficulty maneuvering be allowed to berth at PSB Jetty?

A. Yes, provided she is assisted by tug boat(s).

 

Q. Are tug boats available to assist vessels with maneuvering difficulties to berth at PSB Jetty?

A. Yes.  Songkhla Port Authority has 2 tug boats which can be hired.

 

Q. What is the designed load bearing (deck loading) at PSB Jetty?

A. PSB Jetty's construction complies with a load bearing (deck loading) of 3 tons per square metre.  This is designed to meet the load requirement of a standard highway bridge.

 

All equipment, vehicles with single or combined loads in excess of the permissible load of 90 tons are strictly prohibited from entry to PSB Jetty.

Vessel owners or agents and all other users are required to request permission from PSB for one-time access to the jetty for equipment, vehicles or loads in excess of the 90 tons limit.  Such requests must be made in writing in advance.

 

Vessels, their owners or agents and all other users are required to submit the necessary calculations to show proof that their equipment, vehicles and loads are within the designed limit and are safe to travel on PSB Jetty. 

 

PSB reserves the right to refuse entry to any equipment, vehicles and any cargo in excess of the 90 tons limit.

 

Q. What is the maximum cargo load that can be loaded or discharged at PSB jetty?

A. PSB jetty is designed with a deck loading of 3 tons per square metre, which meets the load requirement of the standard highway bridge.

 

PSB has 2 X 45-ton cranes at its jetty. A crane or cranes of higher lifting capacity can be hired by prior arrangement. The maximum capacity allowed on the jetty is 2 x 120 tons truck mounted cranes for combined lift.  No crawler type crane is permitted on the jetty. 

 

Maximum load permitted for a single load is 50 tons. Any load above the 50 tons limit must be made in writing in advance to PSB for consideration.

 

All equipment, vehicles with single or combined loads in excess of the permissible load of 90 tons are strictly prohibited from entry to PSB Jetty.

Vessel owners or agents and all other users are required to request permission from PSB for one-time access to the jetty for equipment, vehicles or loads in excess of the 90 tons limit.  Such requests must be made in writing in advance.

 

Vessels, their owners or agents and all other users are required to submit the necessary calculations to show proof that their equipment, vehicles and loads are within the designed limit and are safe to travel on PSB Jetty. 

 

PSB reserves the right to refuse entry to any equipment, vehicles and any cargo in excess of the 90 tons limit.

 

Q. Is there a height restriction for cargo allowed to be discharged or loaded at PSB Jetty?

A. Yes.  This applies to cargo meant for locations other than PSB premises because of the overhead cables and bridges on the public roads.

 

Q. Does PSB allow temporary storage of cargoes at its jetty or warehouse?

A. No.  All cargo discharged from a vessel shall be removed immediately from the jetty.  Vehicle with cargo for loading onto a vessel shall wait at the marshalling yard and will only be permitted to proceed to the jetty when the vessel is ready to receive the cargo.

 

Q. Can a work barge with anchor racks protruding over the sides be allowed to berth at PSB jetty?

A. Yes, provided the protrusion is no greater than 2.5 metres.  PSB shall provide Yokohama fenders (Diameter 3.5 metres) along the jetty for protection against damage to the supporting piles.

 

Q. Can dangerous cargo like explosives and radioactive sources be temporarily stored at PSB?

A. Explosives are not permitted to be stored or remain at PSB premises at any time.  Explosives can only be brought onto PSB premises for loading onto a vessel one hour prior to the vessel’s scheduled departure.  Explosives discharged from a vessel shall be removed from the jetty and PSB premises immediately upon completion of discharged.  

 

            Radioactive sources may be permitted to be temporarily stored at the Bomb Pit located in the marshalling yard.  The responsibility for the safe storage of the radioactive source rests with its owner.

 

Q. Is fumigation permitted at PSB jetty?

A. Fumigation may be carried out whilst a vessel is alongside PSB Jetty but written approval and permission from PSB is required.

 

Q. Are private vehicles permitted to enter the jetty?

A. It is strictly prohibited for private vehicles to enter the jetty except when they are carrying heavy items for loading onto a vessel and for crew / passenger with heavy baggage using the jetty as an embarkation or disembarkation point. 

 

Drivers of private vehicles permitted onto the jetty shall ensure that they do not park their vehicle in any restricted area or loading zones for any longer period than necessary to load or discharge cargo or drop off or take on passengers and crew.

 

Q. Can a vessel carry out tank cleaning whilst alongside PSB jetty? 

A. Cleaning of a vessel’s tanks whilst alongside PSB Jetty is strictly prohibited.

 

Q. Can a vessel transfer fuel and/or hazardous substances whilst alongside PSB jetty?

A. Any form of transfer of fuel or hazardous substance, be it from tank to tank onboard the vessel or from vessel to vessel whilst the vessel is alongside PSB Jetty, is strictly prohibited.

 

Q. Can I anchor in the vicinity of PSB jetty to await entry to the jetty?

A. All vessels, boats, barges or other watercraft of any kind are strictly prohibited to anchor in the turning area or channel to PSB or otherwise obstruct navigation, except in cases of actual emergency.   

 

Vessel can anchor at the designated anchorage at the entrance of Fairway Buoy which is approximately 5 nautical miles from PSB.

 

 

Q. Is there any speed limit impose on a vessel entering PSB?

A. Yes.  In view of the fish farms and PTT Oil Terminal, all vessels or other watercraft shall proceed at a speed consistent with safe navigation and which will not endanger other vessels or structures or cause any wake damage.