On completing this chapter you will have an understanding of the standard
procedures when a crude oil tanker arrives at port but formalities when
port authorities and terminal representatives embark a process for
cargo tank survey and sampling by independent cargo surveyors
the process concerning connecting cargo hoses arms the terminal requirements
they agreed discharge plan
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how can pre birthing information exchange
master the agent and the terminal helped the ship's crew to prepare and be well
ahead of scheduled operations when the vessel arrives at port she precedes
through the standard activities pilot on board entering into port and moving
alongside the terminal or SPM boy assisted by tugboats if discharged by
ship to ship operation C CB T number oh one eight one
as soon as information on which side along side is received the bosun and
crew make ready the moorings and together with the pump man prepare
the cargo manifolds note because of improved communication systems SATCOM
email etc exchange of pre berthing information between the vessel agent and
terminal enables the vessel to make good use of the time and be well ahead of
schedule when birthed examples preparing manifolds on the correct side fitting
reduces of the correct size to the manifolds preparing the gangway security
register and visitors briefing cards on the correct side updating the discharge
plan to allow for last-minute requests from the terminal such as a slower
receiving rate or a line displacement quantity of cargo for changing over a
receiving tank ashore etc
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who are the first visitors to normally board a vessel once she has birthed and
what do they do when well moored and the pilot and tugboats are off the security
checkpoint is established at the gangway and the vessels port watch system enters
into force depending of the country and port the normal procedure will be that
the quarantine and customs officers board the vessel first in order to clear
the vessel an issue free pratik before any other persons are allowed to board
the vessel this means that the conditions on board do not pose a threat
of medical infections and epidemics to the port and that all goods on board are
known and their transfer ashore is allowed under lawful control
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once cleared by the government authorities who are the first
who come on board for the ship's main business and what is their function when
the vessel is cleared by quarantine and customs authorities the loading master
or Terminal representative and cargo surveyors bought the vessel the loading
master meets the chief officer and together with him coordinates the
functioning of the terminals crew and systems with the ship this includes
connection of hoses agreeing on the final discharge plan safety and other
arrangements for the actual physical transfer of the cargo the cargo surveyor
is representing the receivers and cargo owners or charterers his function is to
make an accurate measurement of the quantity and quality of the cargo being
transferred
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what information do the Contra surveyors require in order to calculate the cargo
arrival figures as soon as the cargo surveyors have received a copy of the
cargo documentation from the loading port distribution of cargo grades in the
tanks and the quantity they then do their own tank survey assisted by the
pump now unnecessary deck crew the tank survey includes taking
samples of the cargo
car their temperatures
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why does connecting cargo hoses require the tension from the most experienced
crew and deck officer from the ship as well as the loading master and terminal
staff there are several risks in the connection of cargo hoses oil spill from
ashore or ships manifold when a blank flange is opened the weight of a
floating hose resting partly on the crane hook are not entirely by chains
from the deck cleats causing connection failure during the operation the gasket
either damaged or not sealing the manifold flange completely injury to
personnel in the considerable manhandling needed in positioning
flexible hoses at an SPM the loading master and his terminal staff or crew
normally inspect the vessels manifold and roaring arrangement before
connection of hoses arms is initiated from the vessel side the duty deck
officer is now in charge of the activities on deck under the supervision
of the chief officer when birthed to an SPM for discharge through floating hoses
the hose connection operation is more demanding and requires experience terms
in addition to supervision of a loading master or his assistant at some
terminals they have their own laborers for connecting hoses
there are several important factors considered with regard to connecting
flexible cargo hoses fixed arms or floating hoses for s pms to the vessels
manifold
for further details please refer to the international safety guide for tankers
and terminals is Scott OC IMF publication recommendations for oil
tanker manifolds and associated equipment
what are the three main subjects that must be discussed and agreed to in a
ship chore meeting between the chief officer and the loading master a ship
and Shore meeting is held in the chief officers office or cargo control room or
ships conference room for pre transferred exchange of information the
three main areas covered are the discharge plan the safety security and
Environment Protection and the communication and emergency stop
procedures
details of the ships discharge plan usually communicated before arrival are
discussed and if in agreement with the terminals receiving plans or finalized
the items normally revised and added will be the time schedule
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shit and short jover avoidance of contamination of
cargo pipeline clearing for discharge safety security and environmental
protection regulations of the ship as well as the terminal are an important
matter to be discussed and agreed to finally the communications channels and
emergency stop controls are explained and tested
click on the buttons below to view detailed checklists for various areas to
be covered in the ship Shaw pre transfer meeting information from tanker to
terminal information from the terminal to the tanker agreed discharge plan
including permissions for crude oil washing ship Shaw safety checklist ship
shore radio communications test and emergency stops click on the buttons to
find out more before loading master disembarks the ship or short radio
communication is established and procedures agreed upon
much plan and ship or short safety checklist is ready the junior officers
pump man and bosun must be informed and the plan posted and made available for
them to use throughout the discharge the terminals smoking regulations are to be
posted as well as the terminals emergency alerting telephone numbers