DDW Paxocean Shipyard
DDW Paxocean Shipyard
DDW Paxocean Shipyard
PILOTAGE GUIDELINES
1. DOCKING/UNDOCKING (DAY)
No restriction
2. BERTHING/UNBERTHING (DAY)
No restriction
3. NO NIGHT MOVEMENT
4. Berthing Clearance
The table below is the guidelines for the minimum distance to dead end or
corner berth such as YPFPE or YPFPW.
The table below is the guidelines for the minimum overall clearance
between vessels under own power during berthing and unberthing
movements.
The table below is the guidelines for the minimum overall clearance
between vessels under tow during berthing and unberthing movements.
1. The table provides for the number of tugs to be assigned to a vessel when
berthing/unberthing or shifting at the shipyard.
2. For vessels proceeding to a Floating Dock or Graving Dock, the shipyard may
assign an additional tug.
3. For jack-up oil rigs, 3 suitable big tugs are recommended and for semi-
submersibles 4 suitable big tugs are recommended.
4. The pilot may in consultation with the master, cancel or order additional tugs if
necessary. For vessels equipped with a suitable thruster in good working
condition, one tug at that position may be dispensed with.
5. The shipyard may arrange its own tugs for the movement. Please consult the
respective shipyard for advice when ordering tugs.
101 to 130 metres 1 small and 1 medium tug 2 small and 1 medium
201 to 260 metres 1 medium and 2 big tugs 2 medium and 2 big tugs
261 metres and above 3 big tugs 2 medium and 3 big tugs