SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VESSELS AND THEIR CREW VISITING THE ECT TERMINALS ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VESSELS AND THEIR CREW VISITING THE ECT TERMINALS ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS Emergency telephone numbers ECT Delta Terminal +31 (0) ECT City Terminal +31 (0) Euromax Terminal +31 (0)

2 Safety is of paramount importance at the terminals of ECT Delta Terminal B.V., ECT City Terminal B.V. and Euromax Terminal C.V. (hereinafter: ECT). To achieve safe operations, the instructions mentioned below (hereinafter: instructions) are mandatory for all deep-sea vessels, feeders and barges (hereinafter: vessels), and their crew members or third parties acting on their behalf (hereinafter: crew). Owners or operators of all vessels (hereinafter: vessel operators) should instruct all their crew members in accordance with these instructions and insure their compliance with these instructions. The proper exchange of information pertaining to operations and the areas where these operations are carried out is essential for ensuring safe working conditions. In terms of operations, this document refers to the basic risks during the loading and discharging of vessels and the related safety instructions. The instructions are to be considered part of the working procedures as agreed upon between ECT and the vessel operator. The vessel operator and its crew should at all times follow these instructions as well as any other instructions or directives issued by ECT or any of its employees. The latest version of the instructions is available at and/or at the porter s lodge at the entrance of the terminals of ECT (hereinafter: ECT terminals). In terms of liability, the general starting point is that the captain has authority over and is responsible for the crew of the ship. With these instructions, ECT intends to give substance to its inherent duty of care (Dutch: passieve zorgplicht ) towards the crew. The safety requirements for container vessels as listed in appendix 1 are also part of the safety instructions. General information of the terminals The department and telephone number of your direct contact at the terminal is: Terminal/Quay Telephone number ECT Delta Dedicated North (DDN) +31 (0) ECT Delta Dedicated West (DDW) +31 (0) ECT Delta Dedicated East (DDE) +31 (0) ECT City Terminal +31 (0) Euromax Terminal +31 (0) Delta Barge Feeder Terminal (DBF) +31 (0) Hartelhaven +31 (0)

3 monitored by means of safety inspections. The vessel operator and its crew should cooperate and allow these inspections aboard the vessel at all times. The results of these inspections will be shared with the Chief Officer and/or the vessel operator. Before commencing operations After the vessel has been safely and securely moored, a secure gangway or accommodation ladder should be placed for the stevedores to board the ship. Before commencing operations, steps, ladders, railings etc. should be in good condition and walkways should be free of lashing materials. If there is damage to walk ways, stairs etc. which cannot be repaired immediately, these areas should be distinctly marked (by means of a red/white ribbon, for example) and ECT staff or their representatives (hereinafter: ECT staff) should be informed of these risks upon boarding the vessel. Cranes fixed on board of ships should be positioned outside the loading areas and face the waterside. Twist lock bins should be stored on flat racks designed for this purpose. Flat racks and bins should be well maintained. You can exchange information concerning the loading and discharging of cargo or report unsafe situations or behaviour on the terminal with the manager on duty via the telephone numbers listed above. Damages to ship and/or cargo during operations should immediately be reported to the manager on duty. Safety Inspections During operations, the working conditions and behaviour of ECT staff and crew members are During cargo operations Only crew which have been properly trained and are necessary for the operations in question will have access to the work area of the quay cranes. Crew entering the deck, outside the accommo dation area, should at all times: Wear helmets, safety shoes and high-visibility clothing; Never work or pass under containers during handling; Stay clear of the bay and adjacent bay where containers are handled;

4 Follow the instructions of ECT staff on deck; Use the main corridor on the waterside as much as possible. The vessel operator and its crew will ensure that: Open hatches and bays which could potentially be dangerous are protected by means of either fixed railings or temporarily rigged safety ropes/ wires (non-permanent safety devices); Manholes in areas in the hold where cargo operations take place should be unlocked so that they can be opened if necessary; Engine exhaust emission is reduced to a minimum to avoid health risks for the crane drivers working in the vicinity of the funnel. Maintenance on deck. During operations, maintenance on deck can be carried out if: The location is outside the work area of quay cranes and the ECT staff; No dangerous situations are created for ECT staff; No open-fire activities such as welding are to be carried out without prior approval of the management of ECT terminals. Maintenance on vessels can only be carried out after permission from the port authorities. Permission from the port authorities can be obtained through your agent. Crew entering the ECT terminal Maintenance or inspection from the quay can be carried out following the approval of ECT if: All crew members wear helmets, safety shoes and high-visibility jackets and comply with all safety instructions issued by ECT staff; No work is carried out under the quay cranes; No materials are left unguarded on the quay and the work area is cleaned afterwards; The road is not blocked. It is always prohibited to: Use ladders and chairs on the quay side; Enter the working area with automated vehicles; Enter the quay cranes; Smoke on the quay; Park cars within the working area. The use of bicycles is only allowed on the quay of the Delta Terminal. Cyclists have to wear a helmet, safety shoes and a high-visibility jacket and should never hinder the operations (all traffic). During situations with limited visibility (night time, fog etc.) bicycles should be equipped with a working head and rear light. The vessel operator and/or its crew should park their cars in front of or behind the vessel in the designated lanes. Crew members on shore leave Crew members should stay onboard until their pickup car arrives. Unless a crane is operational near the gangway, the pickup car can stop near the gangway to pick up or deliver crew members. Vessel cranes and supplies The use of gantry or other cranes on board of the vessel to load or unload supplies, spare parts etc. may only take place following the approval of ECT. During the loading or unloading of supplies, cars can park near the gangway, unless a crane is in operation in the immediate area. Further Information Please feel free to contact the ECT safety department with any questions you may have about safety at the ECT terminals. Telephone: +31 (0) safety@ect.nl

5 Appendix 1 Safety requirements for container vessels Subject Gangway or accommodation ladder Minimum requirements ILO Gangways should: Have a closely boarded walkway of at least 550 mm (22 inches) wide; Be fitted with transverse treads at suitable stepping intervals; Be fitted with upper and intermediate guard rails; Be fitted with devices enabling it to be properly secured to the ship; Never be used at an angle of more than 45 degrees; Always land on a clear and unobstructed area of the quay. Rollers or wheels on a gangway should be fitted or guarded in such a way as to prevent a person s foot from being caught between them and the quay surface; there should be a gap of at least 50 mm between the bottom of the gangway and the quay. ILO (5) A safety net should be rigged wherever a person may be at risk of falling between the ship and the quay from a means of access to the ship. Acces to catwalks and hatch covers ILO Access aboard ships: Safe means of access on the ship should be provided for port workers between the gangways or other main access routes and the holds, deck cargoes, winches and cranes that are involved in the operations; All access routes should be kept tidy and clear of obstructions. If especially constructed, they may consist of wooden grating or steel plates of at least 600 mm (24 inches) wide. They should be raised some 100 mm (4 inches) above deck; If access is required in conditions of poor visibility, the routes should be lit with a minimum of 10 lux on access routes and 50 lux in working areas, taking into account the fact that certain activities may however require additional lighting Ladders and steps ILO All ladders should be made of steel. Rungs or treads of ladders should: - Be equally spaced at intervals of not less than 250 mm (10 inches) or not more than 350 mm (14 inches); - Provide foothold not less than 150 mm (6 inches) deep and 350 mm (14 inches) wide; - Extend at least 1 m above the landing place; if this is not practically feasible, then an adequate handhold should be provided above the platform; - Be opened out above the platform to give a clear width of 700 (28 inches) to 750 mm (30 inches) to enable a person to pass through them; - Have a clear space of not less than 750 mm (30 inches) on each side for the user s hand; - Be fitted with devices enabling it to be properly secured to the ship; Where a landing platform is provided, it should: - Have a minimum dimension of 750 mm (30 inches) in either direction, enabling the person to stand safely on the platform; - Be protected on any open side by a firm guard rail 1m above the platform, an intermediate rail 500 mm (20 inches) above the platform and a toe board extending to a height of not less than 150 mm (6 inches) above the floor of the platform; - Have a floor with a non-slip surface; - Have a minimum headroom of 2.1 m (6.9 feet).

6 Subject Lashing platforms Guard rails and fencing Access to the holds Reefers and there connections Minimum requirements ILO Deck operations: Shore-side management should ensure that safe access is provided by the ship to any place on the ship where stevedores have to work, and that the place of work is safe at all times. The placing and removal of lashing equipment on the ends of containers should be carried out in the athwart-ship gaps between container stows; The space provided between the container stows for port workers to carry out such work should provide: - A firm and level working surface; - A working area, excluding lashings, of preferably 1 m wide and not less than 750 mm (30 inches) wide to allow clear sight of twist lock handles and the handling of lashing gear; - Sufficient space to permit the lashing gear and other equipment to be stowed without causing a tripping hazard. ILO Hatches: Hatches should be protected by coaming of sufficient height to prevent accidental falls into the hold; Port workers should not work on cargo on deck or between decks that are over an opened hatch; The fencing should be 1 m (3.3 feet) high and have an additional rail at a height of approx. 50 cm. This rail may consist of suitable wire rope or a chain, provided that: - There are means to keep the ropes or chains as taut as possible; - Wire ropes have sufficient wires per stand to be flexible; are free from broken wires; and any loose ends are fitted with ferrules or other means of protection to prevent injury; - Sufficient stanchions are provided. Deck sockets into which stanchions fit should be equipped with locking devices and should be sufficiently deep and designed in such a way as to prevent the stanchions from moving or being accidentally displaced; The fencing should form a permanent part of the ship s equipment and be kept in place at all times, except: - When hatches are being opened or closed. ILO Access to holds: Holds should be accessed by means of permanently fixed stairs or ladders; Access hatches and other openings giving access to holds should be protected by coaming. There should be a clear space of at least 400 mm around the coaming to allow easy access. If openings are too small, the lower edges should be coated with foam rubber or another elastic material to prevent the occurrence of head and shoulder injuries; The approach to a hold and an access hatch should be kept unobstructed to reduce the risk of falls and to enable holds to be evacuated quickly in an emergency; Where such openings have lids, these should be secured to prevent them from accidentally closing during access. Cables and boxes should be in good working order, clean and properly maintained in order to prevent electrocution of personnel. JET/ /2.000ex.