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BOS-PRD-06.900701
Version 04. Original date: 24/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSES Manager. Approved by: BOS Managing Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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Logistic support requirements;
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Change to Ship Fit definition documents.
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This procedure highlights what needs to be achieved in order to ensure that the introduction of a new vessel
does not compromise safety or increase risk to the environment.
Accepting a new ship into service requires:
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A detailed understanding of the vessels capabilities;
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The operational requirements;
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Contract requirements and expectations;
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Technical difficulties or warranty defects;
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Logistics and support requirements;
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Constraints or limitations associated with Company Departments. E.g.: Purchasing/Crewing.
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and the reason for the change are to be included on the change request form as
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focus the risk assessment process. Examples of reasons include:
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Decomissioning / Lay up of an existing vessel;
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Replacing damaged/lost vessel;
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Enhancing capability (additional vessel into service);
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Back to back contract for vessel within Company;
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Chartered vessel/front runner (external to BOURBON).
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Identify all involved persons (stakeholders) e.g.:
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Vessel builder;
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Classification Society;
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Flag State;
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Operational/Technical staff ashore;
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Human Resources Department (Crewing);
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Information Technology (IT);
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Communications;
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QHSES Department;
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Client;
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Contracts Manager (if contract awarded);
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Other Company/Corporate Office;
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External Commercial Companies;
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Base Port Authorities.
Consult all stakeholders and perform a risk assessment including :
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Documentation (completion on time?);
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Systems checks;
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Risk of errors in operating the vessel due to lack of training or induction (Head office Managers and
crew concerned);
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Pre-sailing inspection;
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Logistics and spare parts inventories;
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Crewing;
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Proposed operational tasking (are existing JSAs applicable for new vessel?);
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Client satisfaction chain;
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