Chemical Tankers / Day 3 / Day 3 Topic 2 Preparation for Cargo Ops
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Preparations for cargo handling
Preparations for cargo handling
Task: Course delegates in groups to discuss & list Cargo equipment tests & checks required prior commencement of Safe Cargo Ops.
(5 minutes)
Cargo Operations
Where would you find Procedures for preparing vessel for Safe Cargo Operations?
Discuss in Groups.
(5 Minutes)
Preparations for Cargo Handling
Task: In Groups, discuss & list Specific items associated with cargo system which require to be tested prior Loading Ops & Arrival Port
(5 minutes)
Preparations for Cargo Handling
Task: In Groups, discuss & list Specific items associated with cargo system which require to be tested prior Discharging Ops & Arrival Port
(5 minutes)
Cargo Operations & Watch Keeping
Procedures to follow for pre checks required for Safe Cargo Operations are contained within the VMS Ship Specific Operating Procedures.
The VMS additionally makes mention of various publications which contain procedures required to conduct Pre cargo Ops checks as required to ensure that your Ship is ready in All Respect to load/discharge the nominated cargo
Preparations for cargo handling
Prior any Cargo Operation, All Watch keeping Officers should be thoroughly aware of:
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– VMS requirements for Cargo watch keeping |
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– Chief Officers Standing & Night orders |
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– Cargo & stowage Plans including Ballast Ops |
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– Attend pre transfer meetings |
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– Forms/ Check lists & records to be maintained during Ops |
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– Special requirements for the cargo being loaded/discharged |
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– Hourly record keeping requirements, equipment restrictions |
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– When to call the Chief Officer / Master |
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Preparations for cargo handling
Prior any Cargo Operation, All Watch keeping Officers should be thoroughly aware of:
9 – Ship-Terminal communication & reporting requirements*
10 - Tank level critical periods during Loading / Discharging 11 – Topping off / stripping procedures
12 – Tank Pressure & level monitoring
13 – Cargo equipment monitoring during discharge ops
14 – Cargo equipment safety devices & various alarms
*Verbal communication between the ship and the shore must always be adequate for emergency abort of Ops.
Preparations for Cargo Handling
Port & Terminal Regulations
It is essential that Master obtains all the required information from the
agent/charterer on the specific requirements of the terminal prior
arriving Port.
This may include…