PONTA DA MADEIRA PORT INFORMATION

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1 PONTA DA MADEIRA PORT INFORMATION Summary 1. Introduction History and Port Development Ponta da Madeira Panoramic View Port Infrastructure Location Nautical Chart Weather Conditions Currents, Tides and Wares Communication and Services VHF Communication Channels Pilotage and Tugs Anchorage Access Channel Turning Basin Berths Pier Pier Pier Pier 4 South Environment Security... 8 Last update: Sep 23 rd, 2015.

2 1. Introduction The information contained herein is merely intended to acquaint agents, ship owners, operators and masters with the facilities and general conditions at Vale s Ports. This information neither substitutes nor alters other regulations included in official Brazilian or international publications referring to navigation. The Terminal is not responsible for any accident or damage resulting from the information given herein. While the information given herein is based on design data and field surveys, the Terminal is not responsible for any errors or omissions. 2. History and Port Development In the year 1967 were discovered deposits of iron ore at Carajas in Para, following the construction of the North System, which in 1984 was marked by the construction of the Carajas railroad, and in 1985 with the start of the Carajas Project and operations at Pier 1 of Ponta da Madeira. In 1994 the operations began at Pier 2, general cargo, and in 2003, with the increased demand for iron ore, the start of operations at Pier Ponta da Madeira Panoramic View PIER 4

3 4. Port Infrastructure 4.1. Location Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal is located on the eastern shore of São Marcos bay, in the island of São Luís. It comprises two piers, with the following coordinates: Píer 1: Latitude: 02º 34,0 South Longitude: 044º 23,0 West Píer 2: Latitude: 02º 34,5 South Longitude: 044º 22,3 West Píer 3: Latitude: 02º 33,7 South Longitude: 044º 22,75 West It is loated about 8 km. south of the city of São Luís, capital of Maranhão State, to which it is linked by a road Nautical Chart The access channel, the anchorage areas, the basins, and the mooring places are shown in the following charts: - Charts 400, 410, 411, 412, 413 and 414 published by Diretoria de Hidrografia e Navegação do Brasil (DNH); - Charts 24,270 and 24,271 published by the United States Hydrographic Service (HO). - British Admiralty Charts 3958 and Weather Conditions The region has a tropical climate with intense rainfall. There is a single rainy season (from December to June) and a moderate dry season. Temperatures range from 23ºC to 31ºC throughout the year, usually staying around 27º C. The relative air humidity is equally high all year long, the monthly averages ranging from 75% and 85%. The yearly average rainfall is 1,944 mm. In the rainy season, it is 325 mm per month with approximately 15 rainy days a month. During the dry season the average rainfall is 50 mm and there are about 5 rainy days a month. The prevailing wind, 25% of the time is from the northeast Currents, Tides and Wares The circulation of water in São Marcos bay is ruled by tide variations. Winds, which are mostly mild in the region, only cause small deviations on the circulation produced by tides. The minimum current speeds occur near the slack water and the maximum ones occur 3 to 4 hours after high water, during the ebb tide, and 2 to 3 hours after low water, during flood tide. The currents are reversed and flow north and northeast during the ebb tides and, after the slack waters, invert their direction to south and southeast during flood tide. In the access channel, the direction of the currents ranges from 40º-220º to 60º-240º and can reach the speed of 2,5 knots. The currents are amplified near the basin of TMPM. The tide in Baía de São Marcos is the semi-diurnal. The tide at the entrance of the channel - buoys 1 and 2 - occurs 75 minutes before and with amplitude of about 60% of observed at Pier 1 TMPM. Waves are produced by local winds. In the basin, waves 1,10 meters high with 6,0 second periods may occur Communication and Services VHF Communication Channels General Call CHANNEL 16 Pilot Station CHANNEL 11, 12 and 13 Communication Between Ship/Terminal CHANNEL Pilotage and Tugs The pilot and tugs application are mandatory during maneuvers at Ponta da Madeira Port.

4 4.6. Anchorage Outside Anchorage If all Anchorage areas (Inner and Outer Anchoring Areas) are occupied, the vessels must anchor in the Outside Anchorage Area, located north-northeast of buoy 2, in the entrance of the channel. Anchorage Area This area, called area I, is between buoys 6 and 10. It is reserved for vessels bound for TMPM in part cargo having a draft above meters. It is also for vessels that are subject of dispute and those under extensive repairs. This area is limited by a rectangle in the following coordinates: A) Latitude: 01º 58,5 South Longitude: 44º 07,0 West B) Latitude: 01º 55,5 South Longitude: 44º 09,0 West C) Latitude: 01º 49,2 South Longitude: 43º 58,4 West D) Latitude: 01º 51,8 South Longitude: 43º 56,5 West Anchorage Areas For Awaiting Tide Conditions Area 2 This area is away from the eastern edge of the channel, between buoys 16 and 18. It is intended for loaded vessels with draft above 20,00 meters awaiting for tide conditions to pass buoys 14 and 10, and also buoys 4 and 2. It is limited by the polygon in the following coordinates: for tide conditions to pass buoys 14 and 10, and also buoys 4 and 2. It is limited by the polygon in the following coordinates: A) Latitude: 02º 02,9 South Longitude: 044º 03,4 West B) Latitude: 02º 05,4 South Longitude: 044º 03,4 West C) Latitude: 02º 06,0 South Longitude: 044º 07,2 West D) Latitude: 02º 04,4 South Longitude : 044º 06,1 West Area 3 This area is located near the eastern edge of the channel, between buoys 18 and 15. It is intended for loaded vessels with draft above 20,00 meters, awaiting for tide conditions to pass buoys 14 and 10, and also buoys 4 and 2 when area 2 is occupied. It is limited by the polygon in the following coordinates: A) Latitude: 02º 08,3 South Longitude: 044º 08,7 West B) Latitude: 02º 10,9 South Longitude: 044º 09,0 West C) Latitude: 02º 12,1 South Longitude: 044º 10,0 West D) Latitude: 02º 12,1 South Longitude: 044º 11,0 West Anchorages Area Area 4 This area is reserved for vessels with a maximum draft of 11,00 meters awaiting berths. The north area is away from the eastern edge of the channel and located abeam of buoys 20 and 22.The south area is located between buoy 22 and the lighthouses of São Marcos and Araçagi and is limited by the following coordinates: A) Latitude: 02º 19,25 South Longitude: 044º 12,2 West B) Latitude: 02º 21,4 South Longitude: 044º 09,6 West C) Latitude: 02º 24,4 South Longitude: 044º 12,8 West D) Latitude: 02º 27,4 South Longitude: 044º 17,2 West E) Latitude: 02º 26,6 South Longitude: 044º 19,4 West On the top of this north area is composed of mud and fine sand, with depths ranging from 11,30 to 16,00 meters. On the bottom of this south area is composed of fine sand with depths ranging from 15,00 to 27,00 meters.

5 Area 5 This area is reserved for vessels with a maximum draft of 11,00 meters awaiting berths. It is located west of the channel next to the pair of buoys 17 and 22 and is limited by the following coordinates: A) Latitude: 02º 22,2 South Longitude: 044º 20,3 West B) Latitude: 02º 25,0 South Longitude: 044º 21,3 West C) Latitude: 02º 24,4 South Longitude: 044º 22,2 West D) Latitude: 02º 20,1 South Longitude: 044º 20,4 West The bottom of this area is composed of gravel and coarse sand with depths ranging from 14,50 to 34,00 meters Area 6 This area is for vessels with draft less than 11,00 meters and Displacement of metric tons. REMARK: To anchorage on that area it is necessary the Habour Master Authorization (Capitania dos Portos - MA) and additional precautions will be determined when the authorization was confirmed. A) Latitude: 02º 26,6 South Longitude: 044º 24,5 West B) Latitude: 02º 29,2 South Longitude: 044º 24,0 West C) Latitude: 02º 30,6 South Longitude: 044º 25,4 West D) Latitude: 02º 29,8 South Longitude: 044º 26,0 West Area 7 This area is for vessels with draft less than 11,00 meters and Displacement of tons. REMARK: To anchorage on that area it is necessary the Habour Master Authorization ( Capitania dos Portos - MA) and additional precautions will be determined when the authorization was confirmed. A) Latitude: 02º 33,6 South Longitude: 044º 25,0 West B) Latitude: 02º 34,0 South Longitude: 044º 23,6 West C) Latitude: 02º 35,5 South Longitude: 044º 24,3 West D) Latitude: 02º 34,8 South Longitude: 044º 25,7 West Area 8 This area is used for loading and unloading explosives and fuel. Its use must be authorized by the local Port Authorities ( Habour Master - Capitania dos Portos) and its limited by the following coordinates: A) Latitude: 02º 35,4 South Longitude: 044º 26,0 West B) Latitude: 02º 34,8 South Longitude: 044º 25,7 West C) Latitude: 02º 35,5 South Longitude: 044º 24,3 West D) Latitude: 02º 36,8 South Longitude: 044º 24,8 West E) Latitude: 02º 36,2 South Longitude: 044º 26,0 West 4.7. Access Channel The access channel starts around 12 nautical miles south of coordinates: Latitude 01 34,9 South Longitude : 43º 50,8 West. The width of the channel is 1.000,00 meters along almost all its extension, except in the bellow parts - where the minimum width is 500,00 meters: Between light buoys nr 1 / 2 and 3 / 4; Between light buoys nr 5 / 10 and 9 / 14 Between light buoys nr 17 and 22. The minimum depth of the channel is 23,00 meters in the narrowest sectors, except between light buoys 17 and 22, where it was dredged to 25,00 meters Turning Basin

6 Pier 1 The basin of Pier I is limited on its eastern side by the mooring line, on its southern side by parallel 02º 34,5 South and on its western side by light buoys 23 and 25. It is approximately 0.8 nautical mile wide and 3 nautical miles Long. Depths range from 23,00 meters (by the mooring line) to 35,00 meters (close to buoy 25). Pier 2 The basin of Pier II is an extension of that of pier I. It is limited on its southern side by light buoy Cardinal North and on its eastern side by the mooring line. It has a crust instability - Guarapirá Island - which on its eastern side forms the cove of the Organized Port of Itaqui. The cove is 200,00 meters wide and 720,00 meters long. Pier 3 The basin of Pier III is an prolongation of Pier 1 limited on its eastern side by the mooring line, on its southern side by parallel 02º34,5 South and on its western side by light buoys 23 and 25. It is approximately 0,8 nautical mile wide and 6 nautical miles long. Depths range from 21,00 meters (by the mooring line) to 35,00 meters (close to buoy 25) Berths Pier 1 490,00 meters 342,00 meters Limit For Ships: Nominal Loading Rate: 365,00 meters 66,00 meters 23,00 meters + tide 16,000mt/hr. with one ship loader (Iron Ore)

7 Pier 2 280,00 meters 224,00 meters Limit For Ships: Nominal Loading Rates: 280,00 meters 45,00 meters 17,50 meters + tide 5,000mt/hr (Pig Iron). 2,000mt/hr (Soya Beans) Pier 3S Pier 3N 315,00 meters 252,00 meters 280,00 meters 224,00 meters Limit For Ships: Pier 3S Nominal Loading Rate: Pier 3N Nominal Loading Rate: 315,00 meters 48,0 meters 20,30 meters + tide 16,000mt/hr. with one ship loader (Iron Ore) 280,00 meters 45,0 meters 17,30 meters + tide 16,000mt/hr. with one ship loader (Iron Ore)

8 Pier 4S 510,00 metros 408,00 metros Limit For Ships: Preferential Berthing Deadweight: Equal to or Greater than DWT. Nominal Loading Rate: 408,00 metros 66,00 metros 23,00 meters + tide 16,000mt/hr. with one ship loader (Iron Ore) 5. Environment Marine Environment Vessels must observe the rules of coexistence and preservation of the marine environment described in the relevant legislation, during ships stay at port. Diving cleaning services for hull or propellers are not allowed. Ballast Water The dumping of ballast water is allowed inside the Port. Ship s deballast operations at Port assumes that ship s master complies with International Maritime Organization and local Health Authority exigency (ANVISA). This water should be free of oils and / or oily wastes as well as airborne pathogens and germs that may alter the microbial balance in the region, causing damage to marine fauna and flora, with negative impact on the local community and marine area of Port influence. Sewage The discharge of sewage directly into the sea is prohibited. The sewage treatment system should be kept operating during the ship's stay at Port. 6. Security The Port operates in accordance with international norms and standards of safety ISPS (International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code). Personal Protective Equipment The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is REQUIRED. The above informations were extracted from Vale webpage. SOURCE: