Bunker Fuels
Safe, reliable and swift delivery of quality marine fuels at competitive prices
Launch Services
Round-the-clock ship supply services
Contract Logistics
Specialised solutions to improve supply chain efficiency
GAC Mobile Directory App
You are currently on GAC Worldwide website.
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
16200 Central Green Blvd
GAC Regional Office, Asia Pacific 78 Shenton Way, #29-01
Group Vice President, Asia Pacific & Indian Subcontinent
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Leverage on our experience and expertise with integrated shipping, logistics and marine services tailored to meet your needs.
Safe, reliable and swift delivery of quality marine fuels at competitive prices
Round-the-clock ship supply services
Specialised solutions to improve supply chain efficiency
GAC Mobile Directory App
06 Oct 2022 / Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has issued a warning highlighting the serious dangers associated with restricting shore cargo flow by either closing the ship’s valve against the flow and/or by reducing the number of tanks available without notifying the berth supervising operator in ample time.
There is an increasing trend in the number of pressure surges and Emergency Shut Down (ESD) activation as a result of a ship restricting the shore flow.
Such practices have previously resulted in pressure surges and substantial damage to the pipeline system of the Terminal. Additionally, the entire Terminal loading system will shut down.
Any vessel contributing to a pressure surge and subsequent ESD will be subject to removal from the berth. Further, once removed, the vessel will be directed to anchorage until:
- A full and comprehensive investigation has been completed.
- An inspection of all pipelines and fittings has been completed, including subsea.
It is the Terminal’s policy to seek recompense to the full extent permitted by law for all costs incurred by negligence and fault of any party. Including:
- Charges for double berthing.
- All costs associated with inspection of all pipelines and fittings including subsea.
- All costs associated with pipelines and fittings’ repairs.
- Any other costs resulting from disruption to cargo operations.
Additionally, the vessel will be flagged in the Port & Terminal Management System on departure and subjected to stringent vetting requirements during future visits and potential banning if further serious safety or operational deficiencies are committed.
Ship Owners are encouraged to remind all vessels that they are mandated to take all actions in line with safe shipboard SMS practices and as stated by Saudi Aramco Ports and Terminals Rules and Regulations and ISGOTT relative to communications, valve operations, topping off procedures and pressure surges. These preventative actions are to be included in the vessel loading operations plan and followed throughout the vessel’s port stay.
For information about operations in Ras Tanura, contact GAC Saudi Arabia at [email protected]