344-Lifting and Hoisting Operations / 748
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erations
BOS-PRD-07.900604
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When engaged in deployment or stowage of bulk hoses, the
Banks
m
an
and handlers must never stand in a
position where there is potential for entanglement in a hose or being struck by a falling hose. Other
personnel must be kept well clear of the area. The
Banks
m
an
shall
stand in a position where a clear view of
the hose handling operation can be attained.
x
Hoses
shall
be thoroughly checked visually for quality; if there be any doubt as to the hose being fit
for purpose it
shall
be replaced;
x
Never accept hoses before the vessel is stabilised in position under the crane;
x
Never accept hoses that have insufficient flotation collars along its whole length, or insufficient
reflective tape or equivalent (if applicable);
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Try to send hoses back up to the installation as soon as loading/discharging is completed;
x
The deck crew
shall
never disconnect a hose from the crane-hook before they have secured the
hose on deck;
x
If working more than one hose at the same time, always ensure that all hoses are of approximately
the same length, in order to prevent accidental submersion of a hose below the water line;
x
If the
Master
/
Brid
g
e Wat
ch
O
ffi
c
er
s for any reason find it necessary to reduce the number of
hoses, give the installation clear reasons for the decision;
x
When discharging dry bulk, endeavor to keep the vessel away from the installation’s ventilation
intakes;
x
Prior to discharging fresh water, lines
shall
be flushed through in order to avoid discharging
contaminated freshwater;
x
Particular reference
shall
be given to the relevant sections of the UKOOA/Chamber of Shipping
Guidelines for the Safe Management and Operation of Offshore Support Vessels
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The following actions
shall
be taken in event of hose breakage/emergency break-away:
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Shutdown all transfers - shutdown the pumps on vessel side and request that the pumps are stopped
on the installation side;
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Inform the installation - call the installation and inform them as soon as possible of the problem;
x
The earlier the alert is sent, the better the possible consequences can be limited;
x
Stop all crane operations;
x
Try to keep applicable valves open to allow the circuit to be drained by gravity;
x
When possible release the connection on the vessel side while slack is in the hose (tools
shall
be
ready in position);
x
Lay the hose on the deck, clear of any cargo and other obstructions;
x
When possible, send the hose back to installation, if not; the hose
shall
be positioned in order to
allow it to be released over side if the vessel continues to drift;
x
Move away clear of the installation;
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When the hose is disconnected and clear, move out of the 500 meter zone to prevent any further
incident with the installation.
Version 04. Original date: 28/06/2012. 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 Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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