Deck Documentation

"Remarks: As per MARPOL at least 25% of the Cargo tanks must be Crude Oil washed for Sludge control. This must include the Heavy weather ballast tank which must be full-washed."

Remarks:
Is each hose must be marked with :
Max working pressure/ temperature
Test date and Serial number
Date of manufacture
The name of each product for which the hose may be used: for Oil products ”OIL SERVICE” or for Hazardous Material-“HAZMAT SERVICE SEE LIST” followed by a letter, number or symbol that corresponds to a list on board which identifies the products that may be transferred through that hose as per CFR 154.5.

Remarks: Often vessel's cranes may not be certified specifically for personnel transfer.

If so, ensure all precautions and checklists complied with as per company procedures before using the crane for the transfer of personnel. Confirm the company procedures regarding the same are being complied with.

Remarks:

Following STS documentation to be checked for compliance:-
1. STS Checklists as per latest ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO/CDI guidelines edition 2013
2. The JPO (Joint Plan of operations) as provided by the service provider
3. Risk assessment as submitted by the Service Provider
4. Detailed Mooring Plan of participating vessels.
5. Copies of certificates of fender and hoses
6. Notification to coastal authorities
7. Details of Drills associated with the specific STS Operation
8. Records of Crew Experience Post feedback/ assessment by the Master.
The vessel must request for evidence of suitable qualifications of the POAC before any STS operations.

Remarks:

For Tankers: Confirm quick sampling ports are available on Ballast tanks.
In case the forepeak tank is completely separated from cargo tanks without any common bulkhead, there is no need to check Ballast unless there are hydraulic lines passing through it.
If it is required to enter a void space in order to sample the water in the Forepeak tank, this will be an observation.
If ballast tank domes have butterfly nuts, separate Quick sampling ports are not needed.

As per VIQ: For ship staff, the use of LSA FFA must be given not later than 2 weeks of joining. Detailed training on LSA FFA to be done not later than 2 months which must be repeated every 2M. (This is not familiarisation, it must be carried out for all crew every 2 months in rotation) For visitors who are on the ship for a short period, basic familiarisation to be completed not later than 24 hours of joining.

For ship staff, the use of LSA FFA must be given not later than 2 weeks of joining. Detailed training on LSA FFA to be done not later than 2 months which must be repeated every 2M. (This is not familiarisation, it must be carried out for all crew every 2 months in rotation) For visitors who are on the ship for a short period, basic familiarisation to be completed not later than 24 hours of joining.

Note: Tankers above 20000 T DWT built after 1st Jan 2012 must-have fixed Gas detectors in all ballast tanks and void spaces including Forepeak tank and other spaces next to Cargo tanks.

Remarks: Safety officer to be in charge of Risk Assessments review and preps.

VIQ states: Vessel can use generic RA s for low-risk jobs, which are to be prepared vessel specific and reviewed regularly; However, for high-risk Non-routine jobs like Enclosed space entry and Working aloft a more thorough RA is to be prepared by the personnel who are directly involved in the job.

Remarks: Safety officer to be in charge of Risk Assessments review and preps.

Vessel can use generic RA s for low-risk jobs, which are to be prepared vessel specific and reviewed regularly; However, for high-risk Non-routine jobs like Enclosed space entry and Working aloft a more thorough RA is to be prepared by the personnel who are directly involved in the job.

Remarks: Safety officer to be in charge of Risk Assessments review and preps.

VIQ states: Vessel can use generic RAs for low-risk jobs, which are to be prepared vessel specific and reviewed regularly; However, for high-risk Non-routine jobs like Enclosed space entry and Working aloft a more thorough RA is to be prepared by the personnel who are directly involved in the job.

Remarks: Safety officer to be in charge of Risk Assessments review and preps.

The vessel can use generic RAs for low-risk jobs, which are to be prepared vessel specific and reviewed regularly; However, for high-risk Non-routine jobs like Enclosed space entry and Working aloft a more thorough RA is to be prepared by the personnel who are directly involved in the job.

Remarks: As per VIQ, It is considered safe for entry if Hc concentration is below 1% LFL, and toxic gases not exceeding 50% of the OEL.

These values of TLV-TWA of gas and OEL and actual gas reading must be clearly mentioned in the permit. The operator may have lower value requirements. If in any emergency, space that is not cleared has to be entered, the operator permission is required.

Remarks: It is considered safe for entry if Hc concentration is below 1% LFL, and toxic gases not exceeding 50% of the OEL.

These values of TLV-TWA of gas and OEL and actual gas reading must be clearly mentioned in the permit. The operator may have lower value requirements. If in any emergency, space that is not cleared has to be entered, the operator permission is required.