314-Cargo and Hazardous Materials / 748
Car
g
o and
H
a
z
ardous Materials
BOS-PRD-03.900601
MSDS are to be retained on file onboard for future reference. But for information only, operator shall provide
MSDS each time the product is loaded onboard.
4.
3
International Mariti
m
e
D
an
g
erous
G
oods Code
The
IMDG Code
is used to provide shippers, transporters, end users and their respective employees with
information concerning hazardous materials such as the identity of each product, details of its respective
harmfulness, the measures required to mitigate any incidents concerning such materials and other general
safety and applicable information regarding the product.
The
IMDG Code
, as well as any other available information,
shall
always be consulted prior to loading
hazardous materials or before using those that are already onboard.
4.
3
.1
R
isk
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ana
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e
m
ent
f
low
c
h
art
The Risk Management Flow Chart detailing control and management of substances and
MSDS shall
be
consulted during decision making.
Risk management instructions are derived from the information contained in the
MSDS
and the
IMDG Code
.
A Management of
Risk Process for Chemicals Delivered Onboard Flow Chart
is included in this procedure.
4.4
H
a
z
ardous
b
ulk
p
rodu
c
ts
The transfer of bulk products is hazardous for the health of personnel and for the environment. The same
requirements are applicable when transferring these products as when transferring diesel fuel, including the
completion of the applicable checklist and other pre-job planning requirements; this applies to drilling
chemical mud, base oil, brine and other products referenced in this section.
4.4.1 Met
h
anol trans
f
ers
Refer to
Methanol Operations Procedure
(SMS Section 6).
4.4.
2 Z
in
c B
ro
m
ide
Zinc Bromide is particularly corrosive, heavy drilling brine which is subject to the
Control of Pollution by
Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk Regulations
.
All vessels involved in the carriage of this cargo
shall
hold valid certification.
Due to the brine’s very corrosive nature, protection of personnel against injury from spillage is most
important. Certified vessels
shall
have a procedure and operations manual on board which details the safety
requirements for handling of this product.
In any event the following points
shall
be observed:
x
MSDS for the product to be loaded
shall
be made available to the
Master
prior to commencement of
operations;
x
The loading/discharge hose
shall
be checked for damage prior to use and
shall
be fitted with a self
sealing coupling, such as an Avery Hardoll or similar, to minimise spillage during connection and
disconnection;
x
Chemical suits
shall
be provided and worn by all personnel handling the hose and making the
connection/disconnection;
x
Zinc bromide brine may only be considered for carriage in those tanks specifically detailed for the
purpose in the vessel’s INLS certificate;
x
Tanks which have carried Zinc Bromide cannot carry any other product until they have been properly
cleaned and all washings disposed of as per regulations, otherwise any cargo accidentally loaded on
top is treated as special waste;
Version 04. Original date: 19/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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