Subject: Re: MT. DUNE /// STS OPERATION
From: Abuali <[email-masked]>
To: Dune <[email-masked]>
Cc: ebadi <[email-masked]>, mosayebi <[email-masked]>, mo-fathi <[email-masked]>, [email-masked], [email-masked], Nezami <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 22:32:40 +0330

Dear Master
Please perform  a risk assessment .
Please consider day light passage and high tide and re-assess .
Please check and advise Min UKC at critical points .
Please consider speed reduction down to safe speed in order to improve UKC .
Need to adjust abour two hours before HE with tidal current against at critical points .

Please  re-assess and revert .

Meanwhile please check the followings :
1.Are navigational charts for the option of Lombok available on board ?
2.What is additional and extra distance  via Lombok ?
3.Is the route via Lombok you have considered  via west of Brunei or east of Brunei ?
Shortrer distance is via west of Brunei but on this route considering navigational features particularly at Karimata strait consiering present draft , it has it's own risks .

Best Regards

Farshad Abuali
Senior Marine Superintendent
Technical & Ship Management Department
NITC Shipping Company
Tel   : +98 21 2380 3155
M.P : +98 912 810 4978
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> On Mar 3, 2025, at 21:09, Dune <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
> Dear Captain Abuali
> Good Evening Sir
>  
> Warmest Greetings from MT. DUNE!
>  
> Your below message safely received and understood with many thanks
>  
> We’ve laid down the route from E.OPL Anchorage to RV position through SOMS on the ECDIS and on the Paper Chart, as well.
> Kindly note
> I’ve surveyed the whole route point to point and came to the point that on the west bound passage through SOMS, there are various points between Horsburgh up to OFB in which the vessel will pass the charted wrecks
> or will be close to the safety counter with distance less than 2 cables, specially near the batu berhanti area, off buffalo rock, near raffles area, and at the OFB.
> Considering the fact that the height of tide in mentioned area are variable and as the vessel’s draft is 20.5 m E.K, at above mentioned points the company’s UKC policy might not be met.
> And with due regard to the fact that the SOMS is a congested area with high traffic density, there isn’t enough sea room in order to deviate from charted track in case of emergency
> in addition
> as the case is exceptional and not routine in the fleet
> looks like that the west bound passage through SOMS is prone to risks for safe navigation
>  
> I’ll be obliged if you would kindly share your valuable advise in this regard with many thanks.
>  
> Dear Captain Abuali R.I.C:
> Good Evening Sir.
>  
> I’ll be obliged if you would advise whether the option of passage through Lombok strait is on the table or not.
> The distance to KEDAH YAN PBG via Lombok strait is around 3200 NM
> Vessel is in possession of enough fuel to perform loaded passage from E.OPL anchorage to KEDAH YAN via Lombok Strait and to return to PG with adequate R.O.B of fuel.
>  
> Sincerest gratitude for your kind co-operation, indeed.     
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> Heartiest wishes
>        Master
>    MT. DUNE
> GSM:     +98 915 145 0364
> Direct:    + 98 21 91081830
>               + 98 21 91081834
> Email: [email-masked]
> ship's email system is not being monitored on line
> for urgent matters please call on ship's GSM/Direct phone.
> From: Abuali [mailto:[email-masked]] 
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 8:44 PM
> To: Dune <[email-masked]>
> Cc: ebadi <[email-masked]>; mosayebi <[email-masked]>; mo-fathi <[email-masked]>; [email-masked]; [email-masked]; Nezami <[email-masked]>
> Subject: Re: MT. DUNE /// STS OPERATION
>  
> Dear Master
> Please note , as the route and the traffic lane is different compared to when proceeding east bound , then please check entire route thoroughly for safe navigation considering vessel's present draft .
> Company UKC policy should be satisfied .
> All navigational precautions in the straits need to be taken .
> Crossing traffics should be considered .
> Please engage pilot for the transit and get his necessary advice for laden transit west bound .
> 
> Best Regards
>  
> Farshad Abuali
> Senior Marine Superintendent
> Technical & Ship Management Department
> NITC Shipping Company
> Tel   : +98 21 2380 3155
> M.P : +98 912 810 4978
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> On Mar 3, 2025, at 19:36, Dune <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
> 
> Dear Captain Ebadi
> Good Evening Sir
>  
> Warmest Greetings from MT. DUNE!
>  
> Your below message safely received and understood with many thanks
> I’ll get in touch with Respectful Marine Superintendent and will get his advise regarding Charterer’s recent instruction.
>  
> Dear respectful Marine Superintendent Captain Abuali R.I.C:
> Good Evening Sir
>  
> Refer to below trailing messages
> Please kindly note
> MT. dune arrived and is at anchor at S’Pore E.OPL Anchorage.
> We just received Charterer’s instruction to proceed to RV position (05 54.2 N --- 100 03.80 E).
> As the case is exceptional
> And with due regard to the fact that Vessel is in loaded condition (Draft: 20.5 m E.K) and shall bound toward the RV position through SOMS (Strait of Malacca and Singapore) west bound
> I’ll  be obliged if you would kindly share your valuable advise in this regard with many thanks
>  
> Meanwhile, We’ll prepare the passage plan to New STS position via SOMS and will share the details with you for your further advise.
>  
> Please find attached file for your kind perusal
>  
> Sincerest gratitude for your kind co-operation, indeed.     
>  
>  
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>                  
> Heartiest wishes
>        Master
>    MT. DUNE
> GSM:     +98 915 145 0364
> Direct:    + 98 21 91081830
>               + 98 21 91081834
> Email: [email-masked]
> ship's email system is not being monitored on line
> for urgent matters please call on ship's GSM/Direct phone.
>  
> From: ebadi [mailto:[email-masked]] 
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 5:45 PM
> To: 'Dune' <[email-masked]>
> Cc: 'mosayebi' <[email-masked]>; 'mo-fathi' <[email-masked]>; [email-masked]; [email-masked]; [email-masked]
> Subject: RE: MT. DUNE /// STS OPERATION
>  
> Dear master 
>  
> pls before proceeding  check with the concerned marine superintendent for the safe navigation to the given position area and if pilot is required pls let the charterer to arrange.
>  
>  Kindly for now give the ETA of position area to the charterer and when all was safe  after checking with the tec dept pls before proceeding get the charterer departure confirmation too.
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> Beast Regards
> Ebadi
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> -------- Original message --------
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> From: Dune [mailto:[email-masked]] 
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 5:12 PM
> To: [email-masked]' <[email-masked]>
> Cc: 'mosayebi' <[email-masked]>; 'ebadi' <[email-masked]>; 'mo-fathi' <[email-masked]>; [email-masked]' <[email-masked]>
> Subject: RE: MT. DUNE /// STS OPERATION
>  
> Dear Sir
> Good Afternoon
>  
> Warmest Greetings from MT. DUNE!
>  
> Your below message safely received and noted with many thanks
>  
> Kindly note
> The distance to KEDAH YAN PBG is around 500 NM
> And
> Considering Charter Party speed of 11.0 Knots, it will take around 2 days to reach the new STS position.
> However
> With due regard to the vessel’s draft and our company policy, vessel shall transit SOMS under pilot’s advise.
>  
> I’ll be obliged if you would kindly announce pilot’s detail (once nominated) in order to liaise with him to perform safe passage through SOMS
>  
> Meanwhile, We’ll prepare the passage plan to New STS position and will share the details with you for your further advise.
>  
> Awaiting yours!
>  
> Sincerest gratitude for your kind co-operation, indeed.     
>  
>  
>  
>  
>                  
> Heartiest wishes
>        Master
>    MT. DUNE
> GSM:     +98 915 145 0364
> Direct:    + 98 21 91081830
>               + 98 21 91081834
> Email: [email-masked]
> ship's email system is not being monitored on line
> for urgent matters please call on ship's GSM/Direct phone.
>  
> From: [email-masked] [mailto:[email-masked]
>  
> From: [email-masked]
> Date: 03/03/2025 3:45 pm (GMT+03:30)
> To: 'Dune' <[email-masked]>
> Cc: 'mosayebi' <[email-masked]>, 'ebadi' <[email-masked]>, 'mo-fathi' <[email-masked]>, [email-masked]
> Subject: RE: MT. DUNE /// STS OPERATION
>  
> Dear sir,
> Greetings,
>  
> Kindly please be informed the STS position changed to the KEDAH YAN area, please check the positions in attached file and advise on ETA.
> Please let us know if the ship needs to navigate under the pilot's advice so that we can make the arrangements.
>  
>  
> Best Regards,
> Ops Dept
>  
>  
>  
> From: Dune <[email-masked]> 
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 9:10 AM
> To: [email-masked]
> Cc: 'mosayebi' <[email-masked]>; 'ebadi' <[email-masked]>; 'mo-fathi' <[email-masked]>; [email-masked]
> Subject: MT. DUNE /// HENG LI GENERAL TRADING LLC---TCP 11.DEC.2024 --- NOON REPORT --- 03.MARCH.2025
>  
> Dear Sir
> 
> Good Day
> 
>  
> 
> Hoping all goes well with you
> 
>  
> 
> Please find below as CHARTERER NOON REPORT dated as 03rd March 2025 for your kind perusal:
> 
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> 
> 1.      TIME SAILED FROM LAST LOAD PORT:                                           Khark Island – 26th January 2025/ 1200 LT.
> 2.      TENTATIVE ETA TO DISCHARGE PORT:                                         N/A
> 3.      DEPARTURE DRAFT/ PRESENT DRAFT:                                           FWD:20.48 M/AFT: 20.48 M // FWD: 20.48  M/AFT: 20.48 M
> 4.      CARGO ON BOARD:                                                                            B/L FIG:2,003,681 BBLS IHCO/ SHIP FIG:2,002,531 BBLS IHCO
> 5.      BILL OF LADING DATE:                                                                       26.January.2025
> 6.      NOON POSITION:                                                                                 LAT: 02 2.4 N   LONG: 104 44.9 E.
> 7.      TENTATIVE ETA TO MALACCA:                                                       N/A
> 8.      WEATHER CONDITION:                                                                      NE’ly*3
> 9.      AVERAGE SPEED LAST 24 HRS :                                                       8.71  KNOTS (Maneuvering Mode)
> 10.  TOTAL AVERAGE SPEED:                                                                   12.20 KNOTS (Steaming Mode)
> 11.  DISTANCE TO DISCH PORT:                                                              20.0 N.MILES
> 12.  AVERAGE ENGINE RPM (In last 24 Hours):                                    35.0
> 13.  FUEL ROB/CONS:                                                                                 HFO: 2035.6 / 0.0 MT // LSFO: 375.0 / 23.1 MT // DO: 0.0 / 0.0 MT // LSMGO: 57.3 / 0.0 MT
>  
> 
> REMARKS: 
> v SMT=GMT+0800
> 
> v Onboard Cargo Details: 2,003,681 BBLS BL Figure.
> 
> v Vessel is at anchor at S’Pore E.OPL Anchorage, ready in all aspects to discharge her cargo, awaiting for charterer’s discharging instruction
> v 02nd March 2025 / 1800 LT: Vessel arrived at S’Pore E.OPL Anchorage
> 
> v 02nd March 2025 / 1800 LT: Notice of Readiness Tendered
> 
> v As per instructions received from our Principals at HO
> & in accordance with IMO guideline regarding maximum period of retaining VLSFO on board which shall not be more than 3 months
> therefore Vessel is consuming VLSFO.
> v  
> 
>  
> ALL TIMINGS IN SMT=GMT+0800 HRS
>  
> 02nd March 2025
> ----------------
> 1800: Vessel arrived at S’Pore E.OPL Anchorage
> 1800: Notice of Readiness Tendered
> 1830: Commenced paying out anchor
> 1900: Vessel Brought up on her anchor At S’Pore E.OPL Anchorage
> 1900: F.W.E
>  
> Will keep you posted accordingly
>  
> Sincerest gratitude for your kind co-operation, indeed.     
>  
>  
>  
>  
>                  
> Heartiest wishes
>        Master
>    MT. DUNE
> GSM:     +98 915 145 0364
> Direct:    + 98 21 91081830
>               + 98 21 91081834
> Email: [email-masked]
> ship's email system is not being monitored on line
> for urgent matters please call on ship's GSM/Direct phone.
>  
>  
> 
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