Chemical Tankers / Day 3 / Day 3 Topic 3 Cargo Watchkeeping

Cargo Watch Keeping

Task: Course delegates in groups to discuss & list Cargo equipment tests & checks required for safe Ops.

(5 minutes)

Cargo Watch Keeping

Task: Course delegates in groups to discuss & list critical items that require regular monitoring during cargo ops.

(5 minutes)

Cargo Watch Keeping

Tank Over/Under Pressurisation

Discuss:

•Importance of monitoring

•Dangers associated with exceeding Operating Parameters

•Alarm Setting limits, Safety Features

•Correct operation of Alarms

Cargo Watch Keeping

Tank Over/Under Pressurisation

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Cargo Watch Keeping – Best Practice

All officers must be Familiar with:

1.Cargo system aboard your Vessel

2.Carriage requirements for Chemicals to load

Task: Discuss in Groups the best method to achieve the above requirements when you board next vessel

Cargo Watch Keeping – Best Practice

Task : When an unfamiliar chemical is to be carried, discuss

the actions ships team should consider to review the safety aspects and handling procedures?

Cargo Watch Keeping – Best Practice

Task: Discuss the items contained within a properly prepared Cargo handling Plan & the importance related to all watch keeping officers being fully aware of its Compliance during Cargo watch Keeping

In groups list the items that should be a part of a cargo plan for a) Loading b) Discharging Ops

(5 minutes)

Cargo Watch Keeping – Best Practice

Remember – Prior taking up a Cargo Watch it is Mandatory for the OOW to Read, understand, sign & adhere to the Plan.

…If adherence to the plan during Ops is not possible, the C/O must

be informed at the first Instance!!

Cargo Watch Keeping – Best Practice

During cargo watch events Must be logged in accordance with the plan.

Note: Cargo Ops log must include details of all major events including starting and stopping of main cargo and ballast pumps and tanks being worked.

Cargo Watch Keeping – Best Practice

All watch officers must be aware of the emergency procedures for dealing with leakage, spillage or fire involving the cargo being handled.

Note: Officers shall be trained in emergency procedures to deal with conditions of leakage, spillage or fire involving the cargo and a sufficient number of them shall be instructed and trained in essential first aid for cargoes carried. (IBC 16.3.3). Procedures must include the use of antidotes where applicable.