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BOS-PRD-07.900602
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7 Sh
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er:
The
master
is responsible to follow below requirements prior and during a ship to ship transfer (STS)
1. Prior to the operation the JSA and TBT shall include: Pre- approach / mooring / unmooring agreement
with the other vessel: location for the STS, type of approach – parallel / tandem, fenders, heading, speed,
M/E readiness, weather, abort plan, product transfer, rate, emergency shutdown etc.
2. Additional Fenders to be in place (own tyre fenders are not sufficient for STS Operations)
3. One vessel (usually the delivering vessel) should maintain her heading during approach.
4. Both vessels engine should be ready for any emergency when alongside each other.
5. Vessel shall NOT be on DP mode when tied up with another vessel or any floating or fixed installation. DP
is meant to keep own vessel in position against weather criteria (wind, current, swell).
6.
Master
and
Off
i
c
ers
not to rely solely on DP when in operation. The maneuvering console had to be
manned at all times and system must be monitored closely during operation.
Off
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c
ers
must be able to
change over to manual immediately when there is a failure in the system.
7.
Master
to exercise “STOP WORK RESPONSIBILITY” whenever it is not safe to continue with any
operation. You have the responsibility and right to “STOP WORK”. Management will back you up for doing it.
8. All communication, actions, checklist, JSA, Tool Box Talk to be done properly and recorded in the Deck
Log Book.
9.
Masters
are reminded to CALL ( TELEPHONE) DPA / OPERATIONS MANAGER immediately after an
incident occurred onboard. Follow up to be done with company approved forms and supporting document.
10.
Masters
not to SIGN any Letter Of Protest issued by any 3rd party without consulting BOS Office.
11.
Masters
to issue Letter Of Protest to the 3rd party if there is any damage to own or others in order to
protect the vessel, owner and client from any claims. Please consult BOS office for review before issuing the
letter.
5 R
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ords
x
Bridge Logbook
x
Cargo Manifests
x
BOS-FRM-0701.0009 Cargo Plans
x
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) (9.SMS )
x
Logbook Entries
x
Tool Box Talks (TBT) (9.SMS)
x
Letter of protest
Version 04. Original date: 22/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Manager. Approved by: BOS Operations Manager Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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