Location

Girassol Terminal (7°39'S., 11°41'E.) is situated about 80 miles W of Ponta da Musserrais in a depth of 1,360. This terminal consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility and an SBM moored 1 mile NNEof it. The FPSO (Girassol) is equipped with a racon and surmounted by a conspicuous flare. Vessels up to 400,000 dwt can moor to the SBM, which is the primary berth. Vessels up to 250,000 dwt can moor in tandem bow-to-bow with the FPSO, which is the secondary berth.

Girassol FPSOPilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring masters, can be contacted by VHF and board in the waiting area. Berthing is carried out only during daylight hours but vessels may depart at any time.

Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance. They should then contact the terminal by VHF 4 hours prior to arrival.

A designated waiting area, with a radius of 2 miles, lies centered about 4 miles WSW of the FPSO.

A restricted area, with a radius of 10 miles, lies centered on the FPSO. Vessels are prohibited from entering this area without prior permission from the terminal.