19 Nov 2018 / Jebel Dhanna Ruwais, United Arab Emirates

Fire Wires or Fire Resistant Tow-Off Pendants

Effective 15 November 2018, the deployment of certified Fire Wires or Fire Resistant Tow-Off Pendants is no longer required whilst loading/discharging within the Petroleum Ports. This is in order to avoid recurrent delays and/or possible incidents caused by incorrect deployment.

However, it is Masters’ of visiting vessels discretion to appropriately deploy certified Fire Wires or Fire Resistant Tow-Off Pendants, in which case Port Control and Terminal Operator are to be advised.

(For information about operations in Abu Dhabi, contact GAC Abu Dhabi at [email protected])

Source: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Petroleum Ports Authority Port Marine Notice No.05/2018

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