Berth: Port:
Date of Arrival: Time of Arrival:
Part ‘A’ – Physical Checks
Check |
Ship |
Terminal |
Code |
Remarks |
1. There is safe access between the ship and shore. |
R |
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2. The ship is securely moored. | R | |||
3. The agreed ship/shore communication system operative. | A R | System ………
Back up system … |
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4. Emergency towing-off pennants are correctly rigged and positioned. | R | |||
5. The ship’s fire hoses and fire-fighting equipment is positioned and ready for immediate use. | R | |||
6. The terminal’s fire-fighting equipment is positioned and ready for immediate use. | R | |||
7. The ship’s cargo and bunker hoses, pipelines and manifolds are in good condition, properly rigged and appropriate for the service intended. | ||||
8. The terminal’s cargo and bunker hoses/arms are in good condition, properly rigged and appropriate for the service intended. | ||||
9. The cargo transfer system is sufficiently isolated and drained to allow safe removal of blank flanges prior to connection. | ||||
10. Scuppers and ‘save alls’ on board are effectively plugged and drip trays are in position and empty. | R | |||
11. Temporarily removed scupper plugs will be constantly monitored. | ||||
12. Shore spill containment and sumps are correctly managed. | R | |||
13. The ship’s unused cargo and bunker connections are properly secured with blank flanges fully bolted. | ||||
14. The terminal’s unused cargo and bunker connections are properly secured with blank flanges fully bolted. | ||||
15. All cargo, ballast and bunker tank lids closed. | ||||
16. Sea and overboard discharge valves, when not in use, are closed and visibly secured. | ||||
17. All external doors, ports and windows in the accommodation, stores and machinery spaces are closed. Engine room vents may be open. | R | |||
18. The ship’s emergency fire control plan are located externally. | Location …………. |
Ships fitted with Inert Gas System, following should be physically checked:
Check |
Ship |
Terminal |
Code |
Remarks |
19. Fixed Inert Gas System pressure and oxygen content recorders are working. |
R |
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20. All cargo tank atmospheres are at positive pressure with oxygen content of 8% or less by volume. | P R |
Part ‘B’ – Verbal Verification
Check | Ship | Terminal | Code | Remarks |
21. The ship is ready to move under it’s own power. |
P R |
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22. There is an effective deck watch in attendance on board and adequate supervision of operations on the ship and in the terminal. | R | |||
23. There are sufficient personnel on board and ashore to deal with an emergency. | R | |||
24. The procedure for cargo, bunker and ballast handling have been agreed. | A R | |||
25. The emergency signal and shutdown procedure to be used by the ship and shore have been explained and understood. | A | |||
26. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the cargo transfer have been exchanged where requested. | ||||
27. The hazards associated with toxic substances in the cargo being handled have been identified and understood. | H2S Content ……Leave a Comment |