245-Navigation at Offshore Locations / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900504
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If the vessel is setting up on the weather side/up current side of an installation, the set up safety
assessment position must be a minimum of 100m distant such that in the event of blackout, she
shall
drift clear and past the installation;
x
Any discharges from the installation that may cause a threat to the health of personnel or a hazard to
the vessel’s safe operation are prohibited. This
should
be confirmed with the installation prior to
commencing operations;
x
If any discharges are planned that
shall
affect the vessel, the
Master/Bri
dg
e Watc
h
O
fficer
shall
agree a plan with the installation to ensure that communication of the event is given in a timely
manner in order that the vessel may cease operations and stand off until the discharge operations
have ceased;
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Always be aware that a loss of power or a technical failure may occur during the approach or
manoeuvring exercise.
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Workin
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on location
Soon after arrival, the scope and order of work
shall
be discussed and agreed, such as the following:
x
Discharging and/or back loading of deck cargo;
x
Bulk liquids and/or bulk solids;
x
Handling anchors and associated equipment;
x
Connecting/disconnecting a tow;
x
Full pre-task safety planning
shall
be completed for each task, taking into account the situational
hazards such as cranes, projections, flare booms, heli-decks, anchor wires, surface buoys, or
installation propulsion thrusters;
x
The vessel
shall
be properly ‘set up’ and stabilised. Giving due consideration to the vessel’s position
in relation to weather, current and sea state to minimise excessive motion and seas breaking onto
the deck;
x
If changing location from one working side to another, the move must be planned taking into account
weather and current and any new hazards that may be present;
x
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedure requirements are to be followed at all times;
x
Smoking is NOT permitted on deck at any time when within the 500m zone;
x
Mobile phones
shall
not be used on deck within the 500m zone;
x
If a Permit to Work (PTW) is required, authorisation
shall
be obtained from the OIM prior to
commencing work.
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Prior to departure, the following requirements
shall
be performed:
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Preparation of a passage plan;
x
All cargo and back load
shall
be secured and monitored during the subsequent passage;
x
Take into account of the nature of any hazardous cargo and organise watches accordingly;
x
Expected and prevailing weather conditions are to be established and reports monitored;
x
When leaving the installation the
P
latform/Fiel
d C
oor
d
inator
shall
be given the time when leaving
the installation/500m zone, the next destination and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA);
x
When working offshore the
E
n
g
ine Watc
h O
fficer
responsibilities include the following:
Ensure engineering watch is aware of the nature of the vessels current tasking;
Ensure instant response to command the vessel;
Maintain maximum machinery efficiency at all times;
Promote a safe working environment;
Provide immediate response to emergencies (fire, flood, collision, machinery breakdown,
steering gear breakdown);
Ensure permanent air pressure is available for sound signals;
Ensure standby machinery is at immediate notice;
Ensure emergency steering is ready for immediate operation;
Version 04. Original date: 01/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Head of Operations. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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