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Service 04

Marine Terminal Services

The ship–shore interface, run to ISGOTT discipline — where terminal reliability is measured in laytime, not adjectives.

Operational Workflow

Integrated Terminal Ecosystem

From vessel arrival to customer delivery, every movement is scheduled, inspected, documented and released through a controlled operational workflow.

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1
Vessel Nomination
Vessel and cargo screened; technical fit confirmed.
2
Marine Berthing
Moored under ISGOTT; ship–shore checklist signed.
3
Custody Transfer
Opening quantities metered and surveyor-witnessed.
4
Product Sampling
Sealed samples drawn and sent for analysis.
5
Tank Allocation
Assigned to segregated tankage on a verified line-up.
6
Storage & Monitoring
Level, temperature and stock monitored daily.
7
Quality Verification
Laboratory-tested against grade specification.
8
Transfer Order
Authenticated instruction executes the movement.
9
Customer Delivery
Loaded, measured and fully documented at outturn.

Assurance

Operational Control Layer

C1

SCADA Monitoring

Real-time control of levels, flows and alarms.

C2

Laboratory Verification

Accredited testing confirms quality at each point.

C3

Inventory Reporting

Stock statements and reconciliation on an agreed cadence.

C4

Documentation Control

Signed, version-controlled, audit-ready records.

Executive Overview

Marine Terminal Services

The berth is where storage meets shipping, and where operational quality becomes financially visible: a disciplined terminal protects laytime, a sloppy one consumes it. Crude Tankers III AS operates its marine interface end to end under the ISGOTT framework — the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals — from pre-arrival vetting and information exchange, through the jointly executed ship/shore safety checklist, to agreed transfer rates, emergency shutdown criteria and continuous watch during cargo operations.

Berth specifications — draft, length overall, displacement, manifold arrangement and vapour-return capability — are published per facility and shared with schedulers, agents and vetting desks on request. Marine movements land directly in the same custody, measurement and documentation regime as our tank operations, so quantity and quality are established and evidenced at the point of transfer.

Whether you are discharging an import cargo, loading an export, breaking bulk into regional parcels or moving product between vessels via tankage, our marine services are engineered around laytime discipline, safety and clean, prompt documentation.

Typical Applications

Cargo receipt and delivery

Import discharge into tankage and export loading against sales — the terminal's core marine flows.

Break-bulk and consolidation

Split large parcels into regional cargo sizes, or build cargo-size parcels from smaller receipts.

Ship-to-shore-to-ship transfer

Move product between vessels via tankage where direct ship-to-ship transfer is impractical or restricted.

Bunker and feedstock handling

Marine handling of marine gas oil, fuel oil and feedstock parcels within the terminal's product families.

Coastal and short-sea distribution

Load coastal and short-sea vessels for regional distribution under coordinated scheduling.

Vetting-desk-ready calls

Provide berth data, terminal regulations and interface procedures in the format charterers' vetting teams expect.

The Ship–Shore Interface: ISGOTT in Practice

Marine transfers follow ISGOTT end to end. Before any transfer there is a pre-transfer conference; a jointly completed and signed ship/shore safety checklist; and agreement on transfer rates, watch arrangements and emergency shutdown criteria. During transfer, the terminal maintains continuous watch, repeats checks at agreed intervals, and both vessel and terminal hold stop authority.

Custody measurement brackets the operation — opening and closing gauges or meter readings with surveyor witness at every custody point. Rates ramp in stages; mooring tension and manifold pressures are monitored as draft changes; and vapour return is provided where the berth is so equipped. Every element exists to move cargo safely and without avoidable delay.

Berth Scheduling, Vetting & Documentation

A well-run call is won before lines go ashore. Vessels are nominated with particulars and questionnaire, screened against sanctions and acceptance criteria, and reviewed for technical fit against berth limits and manifold compatibility. Berth windows follow the berthing provisions of the storage agreement, with contracted customers receiving scheduling priority.

Each call produces a defined document set whose promptness is itself a quality signal: statement of facts, timesheet, custody quantity documents, sample receipts and any letters of protest, issued promptly to entitled parties. This is the paperwork discipline your demurrage desk and your counterparties depend on.

Infrastructure Features

Engineered Terminal Infrastructure

The systems behind every service — each maintained, monitored and operated to institutional standards.

Heated Tanks

Insulated tankage with heating coils and circulation keeps viscous grades — fuel oil, feedstocks and heavy crudes — at pumpable temperature and on-specification.

Floating-Roof Tanks

Roofs that ride on the product surface minimise vapour space, evaporative loss and fire risk for crude and volatile white products.

Fixed-Roof Tanks

Pressure-vacuum-controlled fixed-roof tankage for lower-vapour and heated services, with managed breathing and overfill protection.

Tank-to-Tank Transfers

Controlled internal movements on verified line-ups for grade management, blending and maintenance windows, measured and documented as custody events.

Marine Loading Arms

Articulated ship–shore loading arms and hoses operated to ISGOTT, with emergency release and continuous watch during cargo transfer.

Truck & Rail Loading

Multi-bay loading gantries with metered, additive-capable dispatch and per-lift ticketing for road and rail distribution.

Pipeline Interfaces

Custody-metered pipeline connections to refineries, terminals and grids, with batch scheduling and interface management on multiproduct lines.

Custody-Transfer Metering

Proved flow meters and calibrated tank gauging establish opening and closing quantities under API MPMS-based procedures.

Sampling Systems

Representative sampling at receipt, in storage and at redelivery; samples are sealed, labelled and retained under an agreed retention protocol.

Laboratory Services

Testing through accredited independent laboratories verifies product against specification and supports blend release and dispute resolution.

Vapour Recovery

Vapour recovery and management systems, where installed, reduce emissions and evaporative loss during storage and loading.

Fire Protection Systems

Foam, cooling and detection systems sized to the tank-farm risk profile, with resources matched to credible fire scenarios.

SCADA Monitoring

Supervisory control and data acquisition provides real-time monitoring of levels, temperatures, flows and alarms across the terminal.

Control-Room Operations

A staffed control room coordinates movements, monitors instrumentation and holds authority over line-ups and emergency response.

Emergency Shutdown Systems

Independent emergency shutdown logic can safely halt transfers and isolate systems on demand or on defined trip conditions.

Customer Workflow

From Inquiry to Final Documentation

A clear, coordinated path — every stage owned, scheduled and documented.

01

Commercial Inquiry

You submit a storage requirement — product, volume, tenor and timing — through the Commercial Request Center or your account manager.

02

Qualification

Our commercial team assesses technical fit, capacity availability and commercial alignment, and confirms next steps.

03

NDA

A mutual non-disclosure agreement is executed so terminal specifications and commercial terms can be exchanged in confidence.

04

Storage Proposal

We issue a proposal setting out the structure, indicative terms, service levels and the measurement and reporting basis.

05

Terminal Scheduling

Berth windows, tank allocation and receipt timing are scheduled and coordinated with your logistics and any connected parties.

06

Product Arrival

Product arrives by vessel, pipeline, rail or road; marine calls proceed under ISGOTT with pre-transfer conference and ship/shore checklist.

07

Inspection

Independent surveyors witness opening gauging and sampling; quantity and quality are established at the custody point.

08

Tank Allocation

Product is assigned to tankage within its segregation family, with the tank formally recorded in the stock system.

09

Storage

Product is held to its service envelope — level, temperature and quality monitored, with daily reconciliation against book stock.

10

Inventory Reporting

You receive stock statements on an agreed cadence, movement confirmations per event and audit support on request.

11

Transfer Orders

Authenticated instructions initiate internal transfers, blends or evacuation, executed on verified line-ups.

12

Loading

Product is loaded to vessel, pipeline, truck or rail under metered, ticketed control with surveyor witness where appointed.

13

Final Documentation

Closing custody measurement, quality documentation and a final reconciliation statement complete the movement.

Commercial Advantages

What You Gain

Laytime discipline

Planned berth windows, agreed rates and prompt documentation protect your demurrage exposure.

ISGOTT alignment

The global reference for tanker–terminal safety, applied on every call — not selectively.

Integrated custody

Marine movements land directly in the same measurement and documentation regime as tank operations.

Vetting-desk friendly

Berth specifications and interface procedures presented the way charterers' vetting teams require.

Why Clients Choose Us

Why Choose Crude Tankers III AS

Independent Storage

A neutral operator with no trading desk — your position, volumes and timing stay confidential and unconflicted.

Secure Custody

Authenticated release control, measurement and documentation designed so ownership is provable at every step.

Product Integrity

Three-layer segregation, verified line-ups and laboratory verification protect specification and value.

European Operational Standards

Norwegian-incorporated governance and European operating discipline applied consistently across every service.

Experienced Terminal Operators

Qualified operators and surveyor access underpin every custody figure, line-up and vessel call.

Commercial Flexibility

Term, spot, throughput and dedicated structures matched to trading strategies and refinery programmes.

Transparent Reporting

Stock statements, movement confirmations and reconciliation you can audit against your own records.

Dedicated Account Management

A single commercial and operational point of contact who owns your relationship end to end.

Compliance-Driven Operations

KYC, sanctions screening and HSSE governance built into every stage — not bolted on afterwards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marine Terminal Services — FAQ

What vessel sizes can you accommodate?+
Berth limits — draft, length overall and displacement — are defined per facility and confirmed at nomination against the specific vessel's particulars.
How are marine services charged?+
By negotiation as part of the storage or throughput arrangement, reflecting cargo, vessel and scope. Indicative terms follow qualification.
Do you accept independent surveyors during cargo operations?+
Yes. Surveyor access for gauging, sampling and calculation witness is standard at every custody point on marine calls.
Can SGS or other inspections be arranged?+
Yes. You may appoint your own inspection company or we can arrange accredited independent inspection.
How are berth windows allocated?+
Scheduling follows the berthing provisions of the storage agreement; contracted customers receive priority over spot calls.
What documentation follows a vessel call?+
Ship/shore checklist, statement of facts, timesheet, custody measurement documents and any protest letters — issued promptly to entitled parties.
Can you handle vapour return?+
Vapour balancing and return capability is berth-specific and provided where the berth is so equipped; state the requirement at nomination.
Is ship-to-ship transfer via tankage possible?+
Yes, product can be moved between vessels via tankage where direct transfer is impractical or restricted, subject to policy and capacity.
How is laytime protected?+
Through planned berth windows, agreed transfer rates, continuous watch and prompt documentation — the operational discipline that keeps calls on schedule.
How often are inventory and movement reports issued?+
Marine movements are confirmed per event and consolidated into stock statements on the agreed reporting cadence.
Can truck or rail evacuation follow a marine receipt?+
Yes. Multi-modal evacuation is coordinated through centralised scheduling so onward road, rail or pipeline movements follow the receipt cleanly.
Do you operate to ISGOTT?+
Yes. The ISGOTT framework governs every marine call, including the ship/shore safety checklist and agreed emergency shutdown procedures.

Request Marine Terminal Services

Submit a requirement — product, volume and tenor — and our commercial team responds within two business days. Inquiries are subject to counterparty screening.