Checklist for ship to ship transfer or STS operation.

Discharging Ship’s Name:  Receiving Ship’s Name:  Date of Transfer:   Discharging Ship Checked Receiving Ship Checked Remarks 1. Are cargo hoses properly drained prior to hose disconnection?       2. Are cargo hoses or manifolds blanked?       3. Is the transfer side of the ship clear of obstructions (including hose lifting  equipment)?       4. Secondary fenders are correctly positioned and secured for departure ?       5. Has the method of unberthing and of letting go Moorings been agreed with the other ship?       6. Are fenders, including fender pennants, in Good order?       7. Is power on winches and  windlass?       8. Are there rope messengers and rope stoppers  at all mooring stations?       9.Are the crew standing by at their mooring stations?       10.Are communications established with mooring personnel and with the other ship ?       11.Shipping traffic in the area has been checked ?       12.  Main engine(s) and steering gear have been tested and are in a state of readiness for departure?       13. Mooring personnel have been instructed to let go only as requested by the maneuvering  ship ?       14. Navigational warnings have been cancelled (when clear of other ship )?       15. Has the other ship been advised that Check List 5 is satisfactorily completed?       FOR DISCHARGING SHIP/RECEIVING SHIP (Delete as appropriate) Name: Rank: Signature:                                                                               Date: