Serpentina Offshore Terminal (3°48'N., 8°05'E.) is located about 3.5 miles SW of Zafiro Offshore Terminal and is under the jurisdiction of Equatorial Guinea.

The terminal consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offshore (FPSO) facility (Serpentina), which is moored to an SPM. It is situated in a depth of 475m and can handle vessels up to 350,000 dwt.

The terminal is situated within the restricted area surrounding Zafiro Offshore Oil Terminal.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring masters, can be contacted by VHF and board about 2 miles W of the terminal or about 4 miles N of Zafiro Offshore Oil Terminal.

Pilots may also board by helicopter. Berthing is carried out by daylight only but vessels may depart at any time. Vessels berth in tandem with the stern of the FPSO.

Vessels must send an ETA to the terminal 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance. Changes of 6 hours or more to the ETA must be reported immediately. Changes of 1 hour or more to the ETA following the 24-hour message must be reported immediately.

Vessels should contact both the FPSO (Zafiro Producer) and the terminal FPSO (Serpentina) when within VHF range.

Vessels must fly the Equatorial Guinea national ensign during daylight when moored at the terminal.

Vessels may anchor in the designated area, with a depth of 64m, lying about 6 miles N of Zafiro Offshore Oil Terminal or in a similar depth about 2 miles W of the FPSO (Serpentina).

Vessels must not pass through the restricted area when proceeding to the anchorage.

Caution.—Thunder and lightning are common during the rainy season and may delay cargo operations.

Vessels approaching the terminal from the W must remain clear of the Nigerian offshore terminals an the restricted area located in the vicinity of Odudu Oil Terminal prior to adjusting course for the terminal.

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