Crude Oil Washing – COW
EE.9 Are the COW arrangements, in accordance with the approved COW manual?
EE.9.1 Was the COW piping examined for obvious defects, deterioration, damage and absence of leaks?
EE.9.2 Are the anchoring arrangements for the COW supply lines intact and secure?
EE.9.3 Can steam heaters be isolated by double valves or blanked and are the valves operable?
EE.9.4 Is the means of communication between deck watch keeper and cargo control operational?
EE.9.5 Are the correct number of portable drive units are onboard?
EE.9.6 Are the means of draining cargo pumps, lines, and stripping device to the slop or cargo tanks or ashore satisfactory?
EE.9.7 Is the overpressure relief device for the pumps supplying the crude oil washing system operational?
EE.9.8 Has, the effectiveness of the COW system and stripping system verified by:-
EE.9.8.1 Checking that the COW machines, stripping system and monitoring equipment are operational *
EE.9.8.2 Hand dipping tanks on completion of COW
EE.9.8.3 Inspecting tanks containing departure and/or arrival ballast for signs of oil
EE.9.9 Are flexible supply hoses for COW supply approved, properly stored and in good condition? (OBO only)
EE.9.10 Examine at least two cargo tanks internally to verify the effectiveness of the COW.
EE.9.11 Confirm that the COW system remains effective and internal equipment and arrangements are satisfactory?
EE.9.12 Was a pressure test of the crude oil washing system to at least the working pressure carried out?
EE.9.13 Has an ‘oil on top test’ been carried out in the departure ballast tanks and heavy weather ballast tanks?
EE.9.14 Have the steam heater isolating valves been internally inspected?
