Chemical Tankers / Day 3 / Day 3 Topic 2 Preparation for Cargo Ops

Preparations for Cargo Handling

Prior arrival Port, all cargo system, associated equipment, alarms must be tested & checked for correct operation & be in full readiness.

Any defects noted must be corrected prior Ops, SMO to be informed in case corrective measures cannot be taken to rectify faults on critical equipment.

Report faults before putting the ship & its

crew into any form of danger during Ops

Preparations for Cargo Handling

Remember… it is essential to complete cargo system checks & tests much prior commencement of cargo ops & arrival port & this should not be left for the last moment when vessel is alongside & busy with accommodating the needs for Port & Terminal Authorities.

Preparations for Cargo Handling

Test & Checks Prior Ops are a very critical aspect for any Cargo Ops.

All Equipment specific to the Ship & Required for Ops must be in good working Order & ready for use.

In the next few minutes we shall discuss in detail the list of

Equipment required to be checked aboard a Chemical Ship

Preparations for Cargo Handling

Pre-Cargo Transfer Meeting

In Groups discuss the theme of this meeting, its Importance & the information that should be available to watch officers during the meeting.

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Preparations for Cargo Handling

Pre-Cargo Transfer Meeting

In addition to Deck officers who else aboard your ship should be briefed

on the Planned Cargo Operations?

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