FACILITIES

THE TERMINAL

The terminal comprises an all weather jetty capable of berthing ships of 25,000 to 75,000 tons dwt, a four km long trestle and three marine loading arms of 16" diameter. The trestle, which is designed to accommodate six product pipelines , allow vehicular access to the berth through a 3.5 meter wide road suitable for 12 tons axle load  trucks.   Presently two product pipelines handling Heavy Furnace Oil , Diesel and Crude have been laid.

Terminal Information  -   Terminal Requirement

                                                      TANKER DISCHARGE IN PROGRESS

FIRE & SAFETY

Fire protection at jetty is ensured by means of a most modern and sophisticated Automatic Fire Sensing / Extinguishing System comprising of ultra violet and infrared sensors, smoke detectors, fire pumps 2x 3500 GPM, foam concentrates storage / proportioners and pump set, water / foam monitors, deluge water curtains, hose reels and portable fire extinguishers. Depending on the type of fire this equipment can be jointly or individually operated.

                                                    FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM AT JETTY

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

FOTCO is located in an area where abundant flora and fauna exists. It has a dense growth of mangroves and a large variety of commercial and coastal fish and shrimp species. It is also an important destination for migratory birds during the winter. Mangroves are critical to the ecosystem of this area and provide breeding ground for marine life. FOTCO is extremely conscious of the importance of ecosystems preservation. During last nine years of operations it has maintained a zero spill record. An oil spill control boom is in position at all times. Strict measures are taken to ensure that no solid or fluid waste is disposed off into the sea. FOTCO continues to take special care to avoid disturbing mangroves growth pattern. Its efforts to protect the mangroves has resulted in accelerated rate of re-colonisation in the area. FOTCO aims to become one of the most environmental friendly petroleum handling facility in the region under the guidance of international organizations like IUCN and WWF. FOTCO regularly undertakes mangrove rehabilitation projects in coordination with IUCN and plans to continue close cooperation with such organizations for addressing the long term environment management issue of Port Qasim so that the area remains undisturbed in the years to come.

FLAMINGOES ENJOYING FOTCO'S HOSPITALITY