On completing this chapter you will have an understanding of the ship or Shore
formalities regarding documentation on discharged quantity pre-departure
checklist the purpose of the checklist the tasks and who is doing what the
obligation to report to superiors when any negative items are observed
departure
a process of port clearance the standard procedures for a crude oil tanker when
departing the discharge port who is responsible for the various activities
what are the routine reasons for a terminal issuing a letter of protest to
a tanker after discharge when the discharge has been completed without any
expenses due to abnormal delays or damage to the shore facility the
completion documentation may include only a few routine letters of protest
like the following examples cargo quantity discrepancy when the loading
master has received information on quantity received into the shore tanks
he boards the vessel and signs the reception documents for the chief
officer if the received quantity is short compared to the arrival quantity
and the difference is bigger than an acceptable limit a letter of protest
will be issued and presented to the master suspended water in cargo
if the shore facility has observed water or water traces in the received cargo
this will also lead to a letter of protest
what is the purpose of the pre-departure check
lists and the main concerns that they address the purpose of the checklist is
to verify that the vessel in all respects is prepared and seaworthy for
the upcoming sea passage this includes the vessels draft-free board trim and
water tightness should not exceed safe limits for the departure or unused
valves and the sea chests must be secured navigational preparedness must
be confirmed by testing controls checking all required charts and
equipment engine and steering systems must be warmed up and tested in close
coordination with the bridge security checks for stowaways and contraband
items must be done thoroughly
who completes the free departure checklist and what should be done when
any fault is found the junior officers are as for the pre-arrival checklist
involved in most of the preparations and checks prior to departure any negative
answers in the list are to be reported immediately to the superior officers and
the master in turn will coordinate and communicate with the shore officers as
necessary
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what is the standard sequence of departure
procedures after the cargo documentation is completed when the cargo
documentation is completed the master receives the port clearance that is
permission from the government authorities to legally leave the port
the vessel then passes through the standard activities for departure the
agent and cargo surveyors disembark the pilot comes onboard
lures and leaves the terminal assisted by tugboats
she then steams out from Harbor and disembarks the pilot when parting the
sea boy who is responsible for the various activities click on the button
to find out
which major concern become during the various activities in the
departing port and what precautions can help in addressing this in addition to
the Masters and chief officers preparations with the documentation and
formalities the pomp man checks the cargo system and the bosun with deck
crews prepare the vessel for the sea passage and the watch system is changed
from Harbor to sea watches crew fatigue is the biggest concern and the departing
port all crew members have been in a heightened state of alertness and
undertaken strenuous work over the past several days and the temptation to take
shortcuts and go to sleep is easy yet unwilling pilotage and navigation in
rough weather and dense coastal traffic are dangerous activities that one must
be constantly aware of for this reason it is important that as many crew and
officers as possible and especially those that have to stand the first watch
at sea must be fresh and well-rested