PUNG TERMINAL, BERTH AND TOWAGE INFORMATION

Question 1

Where would you find TERMINAL, BERTH AND TOWAGE INFORMATION?

Answer 1

PUNG SECTION 4

Question 2

Details of ship assist tugs authorised for use within the Port of Southampton are available on Local Notice to Mariners No._________

Answer 2

Details of ship assist tugs authorised for use within the Port of Southampton are available on Local Notice to Mariners No.02

Question 3

The recommended number of tugs to be used will be dependent on:

Answer 3

1. The manoeuvrability of the vessel and its draught.
2. Wind and tidal conditions.
3. The disposition of other vessels and port infrastructure.
4. Agreement between the Master, Pilot, individual company, and Harbour Master.
5. Additional towage guidance as set out against specific berths and terminals.
6. Traffic density.
7. The method in which the tug will assist.

Question 4

Outbound vessels that have been laid up for a period of __________ days or more will take an accompanying tug until clear of the _______________ Buoy.

Answer 4

Outbound vessels that have been laid up for a period of 30 days or more will take an accompanying tug until clear of the Prince Consort Buoy.

Question 5

How do you calculate Required bollard pull in kilogrammes?

Answer 5

Required bollard pull in kilogrammes = 0.08V2 * A.

Where: V = wind speed in metres/second and A = Lateral wind area in square metres

PUNG - 5.5 Estimated Bollard Pull Required (Chart)

Question 6

Non-Routine towage is defined as:

Answer 6

“Any commercial activity that involves towing or pushing of a vessel, barge or other object that is not covered within Local Notice to Mariners No.02 – Ship Assist Towage.”

Question 7

Storm bollards and additional mooring lines should be used when where wind speeds are forecast to exceed…………..

Answer 7

28 knots (force 7)

Question 8

A berth MUST be ready for an inbound vessel before they reach which buoy?

Answer 8

South Ryde Middle

Question 9

Large vessels proceeding to Fawley Marine Terminal are not to enter the Thorn Channel on a ______ tide when the wind is in excess of ______ knots.

Answer 9

Large vessels proceeding to Fawley Marine Terminal are not to enter the Thorn Channel on a flood tide when the wind is in excess of 30 knots.

Question 10

What is the Static UKC requirement for tankers greater than or equal to 60,000
dwt

Answer 10

0.5 metres

Question 11

Vessels greater than _________DWT berthing at FMT should normally be scheduled to pass the Hook Buoy at a time of ______ minutes before the 1st high water and berth __________ side to quay.

Answer 11

Vessels greater than 60,000 DWT berthing at FMT should normally be scheduled to pass the Hook Buoy at a time of 30 minutes before the 1st high water and berth Starboard side to quay.

Question 12

Vessels greater than __________ DWT shall not be planned to pass the Hook Buoy between 2nd high water and _______ minutes before low water.

Answer 12

Vessels greater than 60000T DWT shall not be planned to pass the Hook Buoy between 2nd high water and 30 minutes before low water.

Question 13

What is the required UKC for George V berth?

Answer 13

Static UKC equal or greater than 0.90 meters.