Marine Terminal Particulars Questionnaire 2 Release update Nov. 2021

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MTPQ2 Release

 
The Ship-Shore Interfaces Expert Group are pleased to announce the release of the new MTPQ2 templates into production on 22 November 2021.
 
This release includes the following changes:
 

  • A separate Port Index has been created to reduce duplication against terminal particulars and provide a central source of Port data, providing an index of terminals at each port.
  • The reduction in questions is designed to reduce the management burden upon terminal operators and to reduce the duplication of questions now included in the Terminal Information Booklet.
  • The Vessel-Berth Comparison Tool (VBCT) has been developed that compares jetty published MTPQ2 data uploaded within MTIS, to vessel’s published HVPQ data from the SIRE database and provides a comparison output. 

 
Existing MTPQ1 data has been migrated across to the new template where possible, but Terminal Operators will need to populate the following information prior to publication of the MTPQ2:
 

  • Terminal and Berth - Type of Product Handled – currently stored as free text in each Berth document.  This is now a multiple choice tick box selection that determines which questions are available in the Berth Questionnaire.
  • Berth - 2.2 Frequency - next survey is due (Date of latest hydrographic/bathymetric survey from which transit depth has been determined) this is currently stored as days, but this should now be stored as years.
  • Berth – 3.3  Frequency - next survey is due (Date of latest hydrographic/bathymetric survey from which alongside depth has been determined) currently stored as days, but this should now be stored as years.
  • Port Authority Contact Details – this is currently stored in each terminal document as free text.  This is now part of a central Port record and should be updated accordingly.

 
In order for the MTPQ2 to be republished, Terminal Operators will need to;

•             Upload a TIB document – see guidelines in the Terminal Attachments grid.
•             Select ‘Type of Product Handled’ at both the Terminal and Berths.
•             Complete all mandatory Berth questions.
•             Republish the MTPQ2 when all mandatory information is complete.
 
For further information, please view the updated MTIS user guide available in the the Resources area of your MTIS account.
 
Regards,
 
OCIMF

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