Port stay matrix for Offshore Support Vessels

04 Nov 2020 / Ras Laffan, Qatar

Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) at Ras Laffan should plan according to the below port stay matrix advised by the port authorities:

  1. Provisions/crew change: 4 hours berth stay is allowed.
  2. Provisions/FW supplies & crew change: 6 hours berth stay is allowed.
  3. Bunkering/provisions/FW supplies & crew change: 8 hours berth stay is allowed.
  4. Cargo ops/bunkering/provisions/FW supplies & crew change: 12 hours berth stay is allowed.
  5. Bulk cargoes/cargo ops/bunkering/provisions/FW supplies & crew change: 18 hours berth stay is allowed.
  6. Maintenance subject to berth availability: Port stay not to exceed 24 hours.
  7. Any vessel that needs to stay more than 245 hours shall require port management approval.

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