- Stability aspect-
- Details of cargo.
- Disposition of cargo.
- GM, stresses, drafts.
- Ballasting of tanks- FSE.
- Bunker distribution.
- Draft restrictions or special requirements in next port.
- Ships main transmitting aerials off.
- Electric cables or portable equipment disconnected.
- Switch of radars when vessel comes alongside- 10cm radar could induce electrical potential into into nearby conductors at berth.
- Proper lighting at berth.
- Are sea and overboard discharge v/v sealed and closed.
- All accommodation external doors, port holes etc to be closed.
- Air-condition on re-circulation.
- Start pump room ventilation at least 15 minutes before arrival.
- Ship shore bonding.
- Proper means of access available between ship and shore.
- Compliance of terminal safety and pollution regulations.
- Placards-
- No unauthorised personnel.
- No smoking signs.
- No naked lights.
- Emergency escape routes clearly shown.
- Emergency towing wire forward and aft.
- Fire-fighting equipment-
- Fire hoses connected to ships fire main one forward and one aft of the manifold and pressurised.
- Ensure that ship and shore international shore connection available for use at all times.
- Emergency fire pump standby at all times and ready for immediate use.
- In cold weather the freezing of water should be avoided by bleeding of water over-side or by crack opening the drain valve.
- Terminal fire fighting equipment ready at all times.
- Foam monitors directed towards the manifold.
- Portable fire extinguishers preferably of DCP.
- Oil spill equipment available as per SOPEP manual.
- Proper communication available-
- Between shore tanks, manifold and CCR.
- Emergency contact numbers available.
- V/l at all times ready to move under power.
- Documentation-
- Ships particulars.
- Statement of facts.
- Empty tank certificates.
- Draft and trim.
- Maximum draft and trim expected.
- Quantity of cargo to be loaded or discharged.
- Nature of cargo (if discharging).
- Distribution of cargo on board (if discharging).
- If vessel has inert gas system and slop tank disposal system. Confirmation on the fact that the vessel is inerted.
- O2 content of tanks.
- Discharge and loading plan agreed upon.
- Obtain ship shore safety checklist.
