The Port of Saldanha Bay Latitude S Longitude E

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1 D AND A Shipping West Coast (PTY) LTD 26 Beach Road SALDANHA BAY Cape West Coast, the Western Cape The Republic of South Africa VAT NO: Registration no: 2012/161559/07 Telephone: Fax Number: Operations operations@dashipwc.co.za The Port of Saldanha Bay Latitude S Longitude E Introduction In the 1960 s Saldanha Bay s natural potential again came to the fore by virtue of the levelling off of our country s gold assets and the economic value of deposits of approximately million tons of high grade iron ore in the vicinity of Sishen and Postmansberg. Feasibility studies for a comprehensive iron ore export project were started in These studies led to Saldanha Bay being selected as an export harbour. Construction of the harbour commenced in May 1973, and the first iron ore was loaded in September The development of the iron ore export and oil transfer and storage facilities in the late 1970 s brought a limited amount of development. The construction of a general cargo quay in the harbour allowed for other cargo handling, including exports of lead, zinc and copper concentrates since The completion of the Sishen-Saldanha line provided a major upgrade from the original railway line and included the construction of marshalling yards inland of the harbour by Transnet After the completion of the iron ore export facilities development again largely stagnated except for Mariculture industries which established themselves in the Saldanha Bay area. In contrast, Vredenburg has continued to develop steadily because most of its income is derived from agriculture and from the farming community. The Port of Saldanha is operated on a common-user basis. All activities within the port limits are governed by the Harbour regulations and charges are as per the Port Tariff Book. The pilotage and tug services and infrastructure is the responsibility of the National Ports Authority.

2 Port Layout Port of Saldanha is located on the west coast of South Africa about 60 nautical miles north of Cape Town. The Port was developed from a fishing harbour to a deep-water port in the early 1970 s; primarily for the export of iron ore sourced from the ore fields of the Northern Cape 860 km. from Saldanha. Other cargoes handled include lead, copper and zinc ore concentrates, steel products, fish, granite, pellets, anthracite, pig iron, crude oil and iron ore. Aerial layout view of Port of Saldanha Bay Ore Terminal This includes two ore berths. The jetty consists of twenty five caissons joined by a platform some m long and is joined to

3 the north shore of the harbour by a 3100m causeway. The semi-automatic bulk handling facility is equipped with state of the art tippler of the Tandem rotary type capable of handling 170 t per tip at a rate of 8000 t/h. The Iron Ore Stockpile has a capacity of three million tons. It includes three stockpiles, allowing two grades with a total available stacking area of 13 ha. Loading operations are performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week all year round, weather permitting, with exception of high holidays such as 25 December, 1 January, and 1 May. Cargo Type(s) handled Covered Storage Facility Open Cargo Storage Facilities Terminal Equipment Method of Operation Major Problems and Issues Available Berths Expansion Draft for Docking Draft for Sailing Max. air draft Minimum beam Length DWT Age Saldanha Bay Bulk Iron Ore Terminal (BTS) Transnet Port Terminal Iron Ore in Bulk None 3 Million Tons Fresh Water supply Garbage disposal Accessible Taxi & Delivery Service by Road Electricity supply 2x 8000 tph semi-automatic luffing, slewing and travelling ship loaders 19 km conveyors 4 x 8000 tph stacker/reclaimers 2 x 8000 tph tipplers Iron Ore is transported by rail trucks which are off loaded by mechanical rail tippler. A conveyor system takes the iron ore to the stockpile or directly to the ship. To control the dust in such a way that it complies with the local environmental standards Berth Saldanha (OBS) & Langebaan (OBL) Provide 2x additional Bulk Iron Ore Berths for increase export volumes Expand Stock Pile area Restrictions 13.0m 19.0m. - Day Light Docking 19.5m and over - Tidal Docking 19.0m and over - Tidal Docking 22m 32m m- Day Light Docking Day Light Docking The maximum permissible age of vessels scheduled for loading at BTS is 20 years from ex dock-ya All vessels between 15 and 20 years will be inspected at least once a year. Requirements 1. All vessels must be classed under IACS. 2. Vessel to be gearless. 3. The berthing of vessels of less than 80,000 Dead Weight Ton (DWT) and/or vessels with mast poles will be permitted at the discretion of TPT 4. Vessels of less than 80,000 DWT the minimum hatch opening for loading holds need to be 20 m (length) x 14 m (width). 5. Vessels must not have centre beams or bulkheads in any holds or hatchways destined for loading. 6. Vessels must be single deck, self-trimming bulk carrier 7. Each vessel must have a minimum 3 star approved Right Ship rating for carrying iron ore in bulk. 8. Vessel hatches must be of the mechanical type and of such a design and construction so as not to impede the operation of the Terminal's ship loaders 9. Vessels must have sufficient de-ballasting capabilities to allow BTS to achieve the standard load rates 10. Vessels must be capable of loading iron ore at the rate of 8,000 tons per hour (tph) for a single loading operation and 15,000 tons per hour for a dual loading operation 11. The ISM code is applicable to all vessels and shipping companies. Multi-Purpose Terminal This includes four Break-Bulk berths, The quay of 201 is 250.0m long and the length of quay m long All cargo loaded by ships gear no fixed shore cranes are available. Cargo can be loaded/ discharged via Front End Loaders, Forklifts, Hoppers and various sized skips.

4 Loading operations are performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week all year round, weather permitting (Monday to Thursday 8 hour shifts and Friday to Sunday 12 hour shifts, with exception of high holidays such as 25 December, 1 January, and 1 May. Cargo Type(s) handled Covered Storage Facility Open Cargo Storage Facilities Terminal Equipment Saldanha Bay Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT) Transnet Port Terminal Method of Operation Available Berths Berth 201, 202, 203 & 204 Expansion Break-Bulk (Magnese Ore, Coal, Steel Coils, Heavy Equipment, Yachts, Concrete Slaps, Zinc, Led, Bagged Nitrate, Zircion, Granite, Pig Iron, Chloride Slag, Sulphate Slag, Rutile, Coke, etc. ) 1x Primarily used for coil storage, fitted 4 off overhead cranes, load cap=36 tons/ 3 157m^2 Nil Fresh Water supply Garbage disposal Accessible Taxi & Delivery Service by Road 8x Stockyard O/head Cranes (Load Capacity=40/35tons) 7x Forklifts (Load Capacity=12/42 tons) 2x Spreaders (Load Capacity=40/40 tons) 14x Tractors (Load Capacity=30/60 tons) 14x Trailers (Load Capacity=30/60 tons) 4x Hoppers (Capacity = 20tons) All cargo loaded by ships gear assisted by Terminal Equipment Provide 1x additional Break Bulk Berths for increase export and import volumes Expand Stock Pile area Restrictions Drafts Berth Maximum Draft 12.0m Berth Maximum 13.5m Bow or Stern thrusters No bow or stern thrusters to be used within fifty (50) meters from the quay. Cargo Restriction Vessels carrying hazardous cargo (especially explosive cargo) may be restricted to daylight sailing Length Suitable for Panamax vessels (Average 250m) DWT Requirements 1. The nomination of bona fide vessels for which specific cargo has been fixed is a pre-requisite for effective port planning and any nominations established to be speculative will be void and of no force and effect 2.Where it is a requirement for a nominated bulk vessel to present a hold cleanliness certificate before cargo working can commence 3. It is imperative that 100% of liner and non-liner export cargo be made available by the Customer/ Agent prior to the berthing of a vessel so as not to delay vessels, impede other users of port and/or terminal facilities and to expedite the rotation of vessels on a berth. 4. Where a vessel has berthed and it is not ready to load within two (2) hours of such berthing, or if it needs to further clean, prepare, survey and/ or examine hatches before being able to load or is waiting on cargo, TPT, may after a delay of four (4) hours, in its discretion, order the vessel off the berth and all costs and expenses incurred thereby shall be for the account of the vessel. 5. Produce a Class Certificate for its gear/derricks/cranes 6. Submitting a detailed Material Safety Data Sheet in advance of the planning and the delivery of dangerous cargo 11. The ISM code is applicable to all vessels and shipping companies. Oil Terminal This comprises of one oil berth. Bulk crude oil is loaded/discharged by means of three hydraulic arms, placed 11 m apart on the jetty. The port amidships derrick/crane is required on berthing. Special spooling pieces are bolted onto the ship s manifold to enable the arm to be attached. The maximum freeboard is 23.0 m. The arms have a limited ranging capacity and are fitted with audible alarms to warn of their limits. The storage tanks are about 8 km away. A discharge / loading rate of up to cu.m/h can be obtained, allowing for a maximum of 4000 cu.m/hr per arm, or 10 bar backpressure on the shore manifold. SFF Terminal Saldanha Bay Oil Terminal

5 Cargo Type(s) handled Covered Storage Facility Open Cargo Storage Facilities Terminal Equipment Method of Operation Available Berths Crude oil discharge / loading Storage Tanks are about 8 km's from Terminal. Oil is delivered or received from Terminal via Pipe line. Tanks Fresh Water supply Garbage disposal Accessible Taxi to gate near Terminal Stores are delivered via Barge and not possible during Loading Operations 3 Hydraulic Arms which are connected to vessels Manifold Midships All Crude Oil is discharged or loaded via Pipline Tanker Berth Restrictions Drafts Max Free board 23 m's Max Draft m Permission can be requested via Harbour Master for max sailing / berthing draft of m's Tankers are restricted to day light berthing however sailing day or night Length DWT Restrictions for berthing SFF Restrictions for berthing Min LOA is 264 m to VLCC Permission can be requested via Harbour Master for max sailing/berthing draft of m's Tankers are restricted to day light berthing however sailing day or night 1. if swell exceeds 2.0 m then load/disch operations stop 2. If swell exceeds 2.5 m then load/disch arms gets disconnected 3. If swell exceeds 3.0 m then vessel to vacate the berth. 4. If wind velocity exceeds 45 knots then load/disch arms get disconnect 1. Vessel to be ISPS Cleared 2. Vessel to be in pratique 3 Chemist will attend the vessel prior to discharging / loading Requirements General Maintenance Quay This quay is used for fender maintenance, buoy maintenance and is available for other purposes on request. Fishing Harbour This is administered by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and consists of: 1.) The Government Jetty, located on the southwestern side of the Harbour. The northern end is derelict and not used. 2.) Slipway Jetty. 3.) A Slipway is situated to the north west of the Government Jetty. The maximum dimensions of a vessel using this facility is 1200 t. maximum length 70 m, maximum beam 11 m and maximum draft 5 m. 4.) The Sea Harvest Jetty. (Private, on lease from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.) Berths All Berths are equipped with suitable fenders the ore and oil terminals are equipped with Yokohama type fenders. Ships are required to use their own gangway. Oil terminal: Hydraulic gangway from terminal Ore terminal: Use ships gangway supplemented by shore brow MPT: Ships gangway. Berthing gangs are provided by Transnet National Ports Authority, and the use of this service, is compulsory. Port Jurisdiction

6 The Harbour jurisdiction area of National Ports Authority includes the area between Long Point to the north of North Head extending 3 nautical miles seaward on a bearing 244 and Vondeling Point to the south of South Head extending 3 nautical miles seaward on a bearing of 231. Customs and Immigration Customs and Immigration Officers will board all vessels arriving from foreign ports. No persons are allowed ashore until the above officers grant permission. Vessels should fly the international code flag I during daylight hours until permission is granted. ISPS All vessels need to be ISPS cleared prior to entry as per International ISPS Regulations. Bunkers There are no facilities for bunkering heavy fuel at the Port of Saldanha. Diesel and lubricants are available by road tanker or in drums Fresh Water & Electricity Fresh water supplies are available ex pipeline at the ore / tanker jetty, the Multi-Purpose Terminal, Small Craft Harbour and The pumping rate is 35 t / h and arrangement are made through Port Control. This can be made available at the Ore and Multi-Purpose Terminal. Rates on application. Garbage Removal Provision is made for general garbage to be landed off ships. Arrangements to be made through the Pollution Control Officer. Services A fully equipped diving service is available for ship inspection. There is a modern marina at the small craft basin. Water sports and recreational facilities are available in the harbour at reserved places. The closest International Airport (Cape Town International Airport) is ±150km from Saldanha Bay Hotel Accommodation is available within close reach of the Port Various Malls, restaurants and a Casino is within close reach of the Port Marine Craft Tug attendance is compulsory. Tugs will meet an incoming vessel about 1 mile seaward of the entrance channel. The Port of Saldanha has four Voith Schneider propelled tugs available, each with 3980 bhp. (42 t bollard pull) equipped with synthetic wire rope and pennant. The tugs are maintained and manned according to S.A.M.S.A.s standards and are equipped with radar, echo sounder radiotelephone, VHF, firefighting and salvage equipment. NO. OF TUGS DRAFT LENGTH DWT 2 (loaded tankers 3) Less than 15.0 m. Less than 300 m. Less than (loaded tankers 4) 15.0 m 19.0 m m (loaded tankers 4) 19.0 m and over m. Over Saldanha Port Control, under the Harbour Master, is designated the rescue sub centre for the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, covering the area seaward of Yzerfontein to the area seaward of the Orange River. In practice any operation which is beyond the organizational scope / capacity of Saldanha Port Control is handed over to MRCC

7 Functions Charterers, Port, Protective Agenc Husbandry Agents Cargo Working vessels (Discharge / Loading) Repair Vessels Tanker Vessels Loading / Discharging Heavy Lift Vessels Physical Address and Contact Details D AND A Shipping West Coast (PTY) LTD 26 Beach Road SALDANHA BAY Cape West Coast, the Western Cape The Republic of South Africa VAT NO: Registration no: 2012/161559/07 Telephone: Fax Number: Operations operations@dashipwc.co.za Team Mark Topass Business Manager mark@dashipwc.co.za Cimone Julius Administrator admin@dashipwc.co.za Dane Topass dane@dashipwc.co.za