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BOS-PRD-07.900602
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If the primary gauging system of the vessel is the manual sounding then the secondary gauging
system
shall
be the manual Ullage measurement.
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The transfer of bulk cargo in port and particularly offshore is a potentially hazardous operation and
shall
be
conducted in a safe and controlled manner. Offshore bulk cargo operations require a vessel to maintain
position alongside an installation, sometimes for extended periods.
Prior to the start of any bulk transfer operation, an applicable checklist
shall
be completed, a cargo transfer
plan formulated and agreed with the other person responsible for the pumping or reception of the product.
The plan
shall
include, as a minimum, the following:
x
Product to be loaded;
x
Tanks to be used;
x
Load/discharge rates required/possible;
x
Procedures for topping off tanks;
x
Procedure for emergency stops.
All external hot work
shall
be stopped and hot work permits revoked if a hydrocarbon based product is to be
loaded. (Impose no smoking conditions).
Check loading/discharge line and tank valves are correctly set.
If more than one product is to be loaded/discharged simultaneously, ensure that correct hose is fitted to
appropriate coupling.
Check condition of loading/discharge hoses.
Ensure moorings are maintained such that no strain is imposed on the hose(s) by vessel movement
.
Ensure there is sufficient scope of hose deployed to cope with any ranging of the vessel.
Establish communications routine with other party.
Confirm correct operation of vessel’s tank level remote monitoring system.
Manual verification checks of the level monitoring system
should
take place during loading of liquids,
especially when loading to near maximum capacity of individual tanks.
Ensure a
Wat
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man
with suitable communication equipment is on duty at the deck manifold.
Complete and sign off any dangerous goods safety checklist.
Ensure that Todo or equivalent connections are fitted for hydrocarbon loading and transfer.
Fuel
shall
not be loaded using screw couplings of the Weco type.
Ensure that all pollution prevention equipment is in place as per the vessel’s SOPEP/SMPEP.
Provide at vessel hose/manifold/reception site drip trays, fire hoses and fire extinguishers.
Port/base operators’ emergency pollution procedures on display.
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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