Cargo Notification & Delivery Requirements Shell U.K. Limited

Cargo Delivery Requirements (Direct Ship-via AOB):

  • High Cost Rental/Vendor Toolboxes must be notified21 days prior to shipment date delivered to Altens Operation Base by 1500 before day of Vessel Departure.
  • Both Loose Material Off Hold and On Hold in SAP (Direct Ship), for Picking/Packing by Altens Operations Base (AOB), must be delivered to AOB21 working days before Vessel Departure with a physical copy of the filled out ‘Shell UK E-Packing Slip’ attached.

Delivery Address:

Altens Operations Base

Minto Avenue

AB12 4JZ, Aberdeen

United Kingdom

Please note: SAP Material Deliveries for pick/pack by Peterson Warehouse do not require prior notification. Anything outside of this requires a completed copy of the ‘Shell UK E-Packing Slip’ this must be sent via email to Peterson (IAW HMRC Union Customs Code).Or call: +441224884503 or +441224883568

Upon Delivery to AOB, all Equipment and Material must be accompanied by:

The completed Shell UK E-Cargo Booking Form/Packing listand Delivery Note (as applicable).

Where applicable:

Vendor/Contractor must provide Multi Modal Dangerous Goods Declarations (ADR & IMDG) to cover full journey of Cargo to designated End Destination (Offshore Location). Air Cargo is covered below.

Cargo Delivery Requirements (direct Ship via TMB):

  • Notification of all containers must be given 7 days prior to the shipment date, via the ‘E-cargo Booking Form’ sent to Peterson Shipping ().
  • Heavy/Abnormal Loads and Lifts – at least 14 days before Vessel Sailing. (Abnormal loads are over 4 tonnes or items requiring special/controlled lift from/to vehicle & vessel.)
  • Materials must be delivered by 1900 the day before the sailingand must be accompanied by the ‘E-cargo Booking Form’, along with cargo summary ticket and any other relevant paperwork.

Delivery Address:

Torry Dock
Sinclair Road
Aberdeen, AB11 9PR
United Kingdom

Contact Peterson Shipping team by phone +441224288622or +44 1224 288623by email or Vessel Sailing Schedule information and Material Delivery requirements.

Cargo Packaging Requirements:

In accordance with the Oil & Gas UK ‘Best Practice for the Safe Packing & Handling of Cargo to & from Offshore Locations’. The Vendor/Packer is responsible for ensuring:

  • Material is Safely Packaged/ Secured and Suitable for Transport to End Destination (Offshore Location).
  • Weights and Dimensions are clearly identified on Packaging (where weights and dimensions may cause handling issues or item is >25kg).
  • Dangerous Goods are packed, documented and identified according to relevant DG practice regulations (IMDG/ADR/IATA) for shipment to Offshore locations.
  • All packaging must be in according to the Shell packaging requirements, as per the terms and conditions. (see packaging requirements document)

For all other information on these guidelines, please download a copy for free from:

Packing List / Delivery Note Requirements:

  • Purchase Order
  • Safety Notices (Heavy, CoG, DG etc)
  • Vendor Contact Details (email/phone)
  • Item Number(s)
  • Descriptions
  • Weight/Dimensions
  • Delivery Address/End Destination (Offshore Location)
  • Quantity

Packing List/Delivery Note must be visible and clearly identified in a Packing Slip on the outside of the Package.

Airfreight Requirements:

  • Airfreight should be delivered to AOB atleast 24 hours before scheduled flight departure along with all relevant paperwork and marked for the relevant installation.
  • If airfreight is going direct to ACE it must be delivered at least 2 hours before the flight delivery time.
  • Maximum weight for airfreight shall not exceed 25Kg.
  • All Dangerous Goods must be packaged and labelled in accordance with IATA regulations.
  • Foam packaging chips must not be used as packaging media.
  • Queries should be directed to the Buyer detailed within the Purchase Order, as well as contacting the Peterson Warehouse by phone:+441224884503 or +441224883568

or by email .

Cargo Rejection:

Peterson (on behalf of Shell UK Ltd) reserve the right to reject cargo if deemed unsuitable for safe Offshore movement or storage, or if cargo does not comply with the aforementioned standards and regulations.

These reasons may include but are not limited to the following points:

  • Lack of Delivery Note with package/cargo.
  • No Destination, Purchase Order or Consignee on Paperwork.
  • Packaging is damaged or unsuitable or considered unsafe for offshore transport.
  • Dangerous good deliveries that are incorrectly packaged, labelled or marked.

Points of Note/References:

It is the Vendor/Contractors responsibility to ensure they are compliant with Union Customs Code regulation as set by HMRC and the Government. For more information on UCC, please see following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/introduction-of-the-union-customs-code-ucc

For any queries regarding Cargo Notification/Delivery (including UCC), please contact Peterson Shipping or Warehouse on the details provided previously.

The following links contain information on Dangerous Goods regulation.