302-Cargo Operations / 748
Car
g
o
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900602
4.1
2T
rans
f
er o
f
li
qu
i
d
/w
et
bu
l
k
d
rillin
g p
ro
d
u
c
ts
Only hoses that have been inspected and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
shall
be used. Records of inspection and test
shall
be retained by the
Master
.
For the transfer of liquid/wet bulk drilling products the tank use
shall
be defined with the charterer and
shall
not be changed without carefully cleaning the tanks before loading a different product.
Before the transfer of liquid/wet bulk drilling products tanks
shall
be carefully inspected, if possible in the
presence of the
Contra
c
ts Mana
g
er
and charterer’s representative.
A record of tank inspection
shall
be documented in the Bridge Logbook.
All piping systems shall be carefully checked by Engineer in engine room and on deck before starting
transfer
The
Master
/ Bridge
Wat
c
h
Off
i
c
er
shall
know the temperature of brine-like products before loading so as to
avoid raising the temperature in adjacent tanks (especially tanks containing diesel fuel) and to prevent
deterioration of sealing materials in loading valves.
Careful attention
shall
be given to the density factor and the effects of temperature variation.
The risk of blow out during transfer of materials
shall
be taken seriously. Hoses
shall
be handled and tested
properly.
When pumping has finished, both the receiver and provider
shall
set their lines to allow the hose to be
drained back into the vessel's tank.
If the installation has a vacuum breaker fitted to the line, this
shall
be used to aid draining. In suitable
conditions, the crane
shall
also be used to lift the hose to aid draining.
4.1
3
Wor
k
in
g
at o
ff
shore lo
c
ations
When working at an offshore location, before undertaking any cargo operation pre-job safety planning
shall
be performed.
Verify the operational status of the vessels control systems, obtain an accurate assessment of weather
conditions, and ensure that all means of communications are functional and efficient.
Whenever possible, the vessel
shall
be positioned to work in an acceptable position in relation to the
installation and the swell to minimise vessel motion.
For quick snatch operations, the
Master
/
Bri
d
g
e Wat
c
h
Off
i
c
er
shall
ensure that the vessel has stabilised
and can safely hold position before commencing loading or unloading.
In the best practices of safety and good seamanship, the
Master
/
Bri
d
g
e Wat
c
h
Off
i
c
er
shall
always try to
find the best compromise between the direction of the swell and current.
For operations involving tying up alongside an offshore installation or location, loading and unloading
shall
not
commence until the vessel has fully stabilised and the mooring arrangements have been verified as
sufficient.
At least two crew members are to be standing by in a dedicated safe area at all times during cargo
operations.
Crew members are to wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain strict compliance
regarding the Clear Deck Policy.
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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