Checklist for ship to ship transfer or STS operation.

fairleads to receive mooring ropes’ eyes? 11. Are both sides of the ship clear of any’ overhanging projections? 12. Is the transfer area agreed? FOR DISCHARGING SHIP /RECEIVING SHIP (Delete as appropriate) Name: Rank: Signature : Date:

*SHIP TO SHIP TRANSFER* *CHECK LIST 2 – BEFORE OPERATIONS COMMENCE* *Discharging Ship’s Name:*
*Receiving Ship’s Name:*
*Date of Transfer:*
	*Discharging Ship Checked*	*Receiving Ship Checked*	*Remarks*
*1. Have the two ships been advised by shipowners that Check List 1 has been completed satisfactorily?*
*2. Personnel comply with rest requirements of ILO 180, STCW or national regulations as appropriate ?*
*3. Are radio communications well established?*
*4. Is language of operation agreed?*
*5. Is the rendezvous position off the transfer area agreed?*
*6. Are berthing and mooring procedures agreed, including fender positions and number / type of ropes to be provided by each ship ?*
*7. The system and method of electrical insulation between ships has been agreed ?*
*8. The ships are upright and at a suitable trim without any overhanging projections ?*
*9. Are engines, steering gear and navigational equipment tested and found in good order?*
*10. Ship’s boilers and tubes have been cleared of soot and it is understood that during STS operations , tubes must not be blown ?*
*11. Are the engineers briefed on engine speed (and speed adjustment) requirements?*
*12. Has a weather forecast been obtained for the transfer area?*
*13. Is hose lifting equipment suitable and ready for use?*
*14. Cargo transfer hoses are properly tested and certified and in apparent good condition ?*
*15. Are fenders and associated equipments are visually in apparent good order ?*
*16. Are the crew briefed on the mooring procedure?*
*17. Is the contingency plan agreed?*
*18. Have local authorities been advised about the operation?*
*19. Has a navigational warning been broadcast?*
*20. Has the other ship been advised that Check List 2 is satisfactorily completed?*

*FOR DISCHARGING SHIP/RECEIVING SHIP (Delete as appropriate)*
*Name:*
*Rank:*
*Signature: Date:*

SHIP TO SHIP TRANSFER

CHECK LIST 3 – BEFORE RUN-IN AND MOORING

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