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Car
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Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900602
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The lifting ring is within easy reach of deck crews.
4.
9 D
r
y bu
l
k
c
ar
g
os
For dry bulk cargo loading the applicable checklists
shall
be properly completed.
All hose connections
shall
be appropriately colour coded. Caution
shall
be exercised with regard to colour
coding as it has been known to vary in different geographic locations and between installations.
Self sealing quick release couplings
shall
be used for all liquid products except water.
In port, a
Wat
c
hman
provided with means of communication to both the bridge and the quay,
shall
monitor the hoses from the quayside connection to the deck connection. The
Wat
c
hman
shall
pay special
attention to:
x
Any leakage on hoses;
x
That hoses have enough slack and that no sharp edges can damage the hoses;
x
That hoses are adequately secured; this is particularly important for the vent hose that
shall
usually
be weighted;
x
That all moorings are maintained so that no strain is imposed on the hoses by vessel movement,
x
When the hose is connected and lines are set, the provider shall be directed to start pumping at a
slow rate;
x
For dry bulk transfers purge air shall be utilised prior to bulk transfer to clear lines and to prove
connections;
x
If the cargo is confirmed as entering the correct tanks, no leaks are observed, and a good vent has
been obtained (dry bulk), the provider shall be advised to increase pumping up to the full delivery
rate.
4.
9
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P
rior to
c
ommen
c
ement
Prior to commencement dry bulk tanks
shall
be inspected to ensure they are ready for loading, the
applicable checklist is completed and the following points
shall
be confirmed:
x
No residue remains from a previous cargo unless loading on top has been agreed in advance;
x
Tanks are not pressurized;
x
Internal tank surfaces are dry;
x
Tank baffles or similar equipment required for discharging cargo are in good condition;
x
Seals on tank accesses are in good condition;
x
A proper vent line has been connected;
x
The correct tank(s) is/are selected for the product;
x
The type and quantity of product to be discharged and order of discharge;
x
The Specific Gravity (SG) of the product must be provided and updated in the system;
x
Estimated pumping rate for each product;
x
Length of warning/estimation of time required to stop;
x
Whether stop
shall
be initiated from the vessel, quay side or installation;
x
Emergency Stop procedure established.
x
To avoid any injury or damage, before a dry bulk transfer between rig and vessel, ask the rig to
ensure that hose sent to vessel is OPEN and with NO CAP.This is the only way to ensure that no
air flow is present in the hose sent on board.
x
All piping systems shall be carefully checked by Engineer in engine room and on deck before
starting transfer
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 Manager. Approved by: BOS Operations Manager Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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