Impact of Technical Performance on Pilotage & Port Operations

By

Eng. Ali Asad Ali Manager, Marine Risks, Standards & Regulations Dept.

Petroleum Ports Authority, ADNOC

Introduction

• To shed some light on the with particular emphasis on the

and its on the Port Operation, be it positive or negative. Particular review of:

Technical requisites

: Vetting acceptance

: Arrival Information

: Master responsibility towards engine and steering tests prior to arrival.

: Pilot’s duty upon attendance regarding engine and steering tests prior to berthing.

: Towage operations and guidance

: Master responsibility towards engine and steering tests prior to departure.

Technical elaboration

in terms of; implemented onboard, level of

of crew onboard, of machinery,

planned upkeep. Even fuel used can cause issues with regards to sudden breakdowns and blackouts.

• Processes of , ,

gathering all assist in identifying issues in an early stage

: Vetting acceptance

Cont…

all are processes with a focus on and

with responsibilities on both

of the vessel and .

• Highlighting the need for a well

and ensuring all parts are in good working order.

Potential failures

• Ship engine, Steering and/or

.

, wrong position, drifting, unavailability.

, or Equipment Failure

– Failure of .

pull.

Possible impact

• Grounding,

• Collision,

• Fire & Explosion

• Oil pollution

• Asset damage

• Injuries

• Overall impact on port operations, e.g. ,

, , and .

Best Practices

in ensuring health of equipment and machinery & of known deficiencies

• Allow for Engine & Equipment tests prior arrival.

in place

• Use of all the available possible technology, e.g.

, AIS, s, Berthing and ,

THANK YOU