(1) ETA off the port, as early as possible, updated as appropriate.
(2) At the time of the initial ETA: (a) ship’s name, call sign, IMO number, flag, port of registry; (b) loading or unloading plan, stating quantity of cargo, stowage by hatches, loading or unloading order and quantity to be loaded in each pour or unloaded in each stage of discharge; (c) arrival and proposed departure draughts; (d) time required for ballasting or de-ballasting; (e) length overall, beam, and length of cargo area from forward coaming of forward-most hatch to after coaming of aft-most hatch into which cargo is to be loaded or from which cargo is to be unloaded; (f) distance from waterline to first hatch to be loaded or unloaded and distance from ship’s side to hatch opening; (g) location of accommodation ladder; (h) air draught; (i) details and capacities of cargo-handling gear, if any; (j) number and type and size of mooring lines; (k) specific requests, such as for trimming or continuous measurement of water content of cargo; (1) details of any necessary repairs which may delay berthing, commencement of loading or unloading, or may delay the ship sailing on completion of loading or unloading; (m) any other information related to the ship requested by the terminal.
