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Adopting ship-specific procedural systems

Advice for vessels below 500GT The Shipowners P&I Club has analyzed the benefits for the vessels below 500GT of adopting ship-specific procedural systems.Even if it is not a regulatory requirement for operators to adopt these systems on their vessels, it is advisable to adopt, as a measure of good practice, a specific procedural system to ensure an adequate level of on board safety and quality. Practically this may not be to the extent required by the ISM Code, which may be disproportional to the vessel size, but one which places procedures and record systems on board that concentrate on identifying any significant risks that may possibly arise.To ensure operators have in place systems to manage risks, periodical assessments should be made and any procedures expanded/amended as appropriate.Adopting a practical procedural system on board may assist with:improving safety culture, safety performance, operational reliability and the safe operation of the ship: it is understood that many of our smaller vessels operate within the local harbour limits and/or coastal areas but basic procedures on applicable areas such as navigation, maintenance checks, cargo operations, bunkering and towing should be made available on board. Basic safety procedures concerning daily duties such as company/Master's standing orders ...

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Shipowners P&I Club advice on STS oil transfer operations

STS operation needs to be carefully planned right from its initial stage The Shipowners P&I Club has recently experienced a number of claims arising from poor cargo practices being adopted on board tankers during Ship To Ship (STS) operations.On the back of these incidents, the Club would like to bring operators' attention to Chapter 8 of MARPOL Annex I. Whilst the regulations stated apply to oil tankers of 150GT and above, engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea (STS operations), the Club also encourages operators operating vessels outside thesecriteria but who engage in STS operations to incorporate these operating procedures to assist with ensuring safe operations.An STS operation needs to be carefully planned right from its initial stages with the following being of paramount importance:Procedures for selecting a safe STS transfer area taking into consideration traffic density, availability of good holding ground, weather conditions and local port regulations.Notification to the relevant local authorities in line with their reporting requirements.Any oil tanker involved in STS operations shall carry on board an STS operation plan, approved by the Administration and in the working language of the ship, prescribing how to conduct STS operations. The STS operation plan ...

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