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Vessel Stabilit
y
BOS-PRD-07.900601
3 R
es
p
onsibilit
y,
aut
h
orit
y
and accountabilit
y
Managing Director
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Ensuring the requirements of this procedure are implemented, applied and followed.
Vessel Master
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Ensuring the implementation and application of this procedure onboard the vessel under his/her
command.
Ch
ie
f
O
ff
icer
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Being the Designated erson for cargo and ballast operations (as required by
OSM Guidelines
).
b) Providing instruction and training to
Junior Bridge O
ff
icers
in this procedure to enable them to
assume the responsibilities as
Bridge Watc
h
O
ff
icer
during cargo and ballasting operations.
Bridge Watc
h
O
ff
icer
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Assessing vessel stability at all times, for this he/she
shall
know the instructions from the
Master
and
have expertise in conducting stability calculations;
b) Being informed of any of ballasting operations, transfers, and loading/unloading operations.
Engine Watc
h
O
ff
icer
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Informing and referring to the
Bridge Watc
h
O
ff
icer
before any ballasting operations, transfers, and
loading/unloading operations; and obtain his/her agreement before starting.
b) Providing instruction and training to
Junior Engine O
ff
icers
in this procedure to enable them to
assume the responsibilities as
Engine Watc
h
O
ff
icer
during cargo and ballasting operations.
All
C
re
w
have the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Applying and enforcing the
Stop Work Policy
in case of any action or event that may affect the
vessel stability.
O
p
erations Manager
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Ensuring that the requirements and expectations of vessel stability are communicated and
implemented onboard all vessels under his/her jurisdiction.
C
ontracts Manager
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Monitoring compliance with this procedure and liaising with the
Master
to best ensure all practical
means are addressed to support the
Master
executing his/her duties in respect of this procedure.
Version 04. Original date: 22/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Coordinator. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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