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Marine Terminal Operations Competency Standard

Plan Transfer Operations - Supervisor Level -

Industry : Oil, Chemical and Gas Industry

Competency Category : 3.0 Plan Transfer Operations

Competency Unit : Liaise with staff of relevant storage facility Implement ship/shore safety checklist Organize conference(s) with ship's personnel to agree ship/shore transfer requirements

Competency Descriptor : On completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and knowledge to competently perform the task of planning transfer operations at supervisor level.

Competency Level : Level 3 (Advanced Certificate)

Version Number : 1.0

Effective Date : 1 September 2011

Developer : WSH Council (Logistics & Transport) Ship / Shore Interface Sub-committee

Custodian : WSH Council / MOM

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Marine Terminal (Ship / Shore Interface) Operations for Oil, Chemical and Gas Plan Transfer Operations

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Summary of Competency Units and Elements Covered The full details of the Competency Units at Supervisor level are set out in the subsequent pages. These descriptors cover the Competency Elements, Performance Criteria, Range and Context, Evidence Sources and Underpinning Knowledge.

Plan Transfer Operations Summary of Competency Units and Competency Elements

Competency Units Competency Elements Supervisor 3.2 Liaise with staff of relevant

storage facility 3.2.1 Advise storage facility staff of the

cargo, ballast, slops and oily mixture transfer requirements

3.2.2 Note any limitations on transfer requirements stipulated by storage facility staff

3.3 Implement ship/shore safety

checklist 3.3.1 Ensure that safety inspections by ship

and shore personnel are conducted as prescribed

3.3.2 Evaluate and act on any deficiencies and/or violations

3.3.3 Ensure that the checks prescribed in the ship/shore safety checklist are repeated at agreed intervals

3.4 Organize conference(s) with

ship's personnel to agree ship/shore transfer requirements

3.4.1 Confirm that the ship's stability and stress criteria have been assessed

3.4.2 Exchange cargo, bunker, ballast, slops and oily mixtures information

3.4.3 Establish and agree sequence of transfer for each parcel of cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

3.4.4 Establish and agree transfer procedures and control measures for


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cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

3.4.5 Agree vapour recovery arrangements

3.4.6 Establish mutual understanding and agreement to Terminal and ship emergency procedures

3.4.7 Establish normal and emergency communication arrangements

Assumed Knowledge and Skills Learners for this unit are assumed to:

• be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy Level 7

• be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Numeracy Level 7

• have completed and are certified Competent for the Competency Units at Operator Level or have at least 1 year working experience in planning transfer operations

• have completed the Oil/Petrochemical Industry Safety Course for Supervisor

• have completed Tanker Terminal Familiarisation Training

• have completed the Basic Fire Fighting Course.


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Competency Unit

3.2 Liaise with staff of relevant storage facility.

Competency Element

3.2.1 Advise storage facility staff of cargo, ballast, slops and oily mixture transfer requirements

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.2.1.1 Based on ship’s pre arrival information, advise storage facility staff of the

ship’s requirements including details of:

• Type, quantity and condition of cargo, bunker ballast, slops and oily mixtures to be transferred

• Estimated time of arrival and expected time alongside the berth

• Cargo temperatures

• Any special conditions which apply

Range and Context Coverage to include:

� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Typical limitations imposed by:

− Terminal equipment

− Storage facility equipment

− Ship’s equipment

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude oils petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Factors affecting the risks associated with handling crude oils petroleum

products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Cargo manifold arrangement for ship to shore cargo connections in accordance with the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

� Precautions be taken to prevent any spillage when removing the flanges from

tanker and Terminal pipe lines � Manifold reducers (Presentation Flange) and spools to be made of steel

conforming with British Standards (BS) 1560, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B16.5 or equivalent

� Exchange of information between the ship and Terminal when manifold

reducers or spools are made of material other than steel


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� Emergency disconnection of cargo hoses or arms � Cargo hoses to have been pressure tested in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations or as recommended in the OCIMF � Precautions required while handling the arms, manifolds, hoses and flanges � Adjusting the hose strings to avoid undue strain on the hoses, connections

and manifold � The limits of designed envelope of the cargo arms; tanker’s manifolds are to

be kept within the operating envelope during all stages of cargo operations � To warn the tanker of any forecast of imminent adverse weather conditions

which may require operations to be stopped or loading or discharge rates to be reduced

� To provide protection against arcing during connection and disconnection;

cargo hose strings and metal arms are to be fitted with an insulating flange or a single length of non conducting hose to ensure electrical discontinuity between the ship and shore

� Not to use ship/shore bonding cable as it is not effective as a safety device � Additional precautions if another tanker or cargo vessel is at a berth in the

vicinity of a tanker Evidence Sources The following is a list of examples of the kinds of evidence that would provide a guide as to where an individual is meeting the standards required to become competent in this competency element: Process

� Based on ship’s pre arrival information, advise storage facility staff of the ship’s requirements including details of:

• Type, quantity and condition of cargo, bunker ballast, slops and oily mixtures to be transferred

• Estimated time of arrival and expected time alongside the berth

• Cargo temperatures

• Any special conditions which apply Verbal and/or Written Paper Coverage to include:

� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures



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− Ship’s equipment

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude oils petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures



Underpinning Knowledge A competent individual needs to know and understand:

� How to interpret and use ship’s pre arrival information to advise storage facility staff for planning a transfer operation

� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of cargo, bunkers, ballast,

slops and oily mixtures � Typical limitations imposed by Terminal, storage facility and ship’s equipment � Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude

oils petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures � Factors affecting the risks associated with handling crude oils petroleum



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Competency Unit

3.2 Liaise with staff of relevant storage facility.

Competency Element

3.2.2 Note any limitations on transfer requirements stipulated by storage facility staff

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.2.2.1 Accurately record any limitations which the storage facility staff need to

impose on the proposed cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixture transfer operations


� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of crude oils petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures



− Transfer equipment

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude oils petroleum products ballast, slops and oily mixtures


products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures Evidence Sources The following is a list of examples of the kinds of evidence that would provide a guide as to where an individual is meeting the standards required to become competent in this competency element: Process

� Accurately record any limitations which the storage facility staff need to impose on the proposed cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixture transfer operations

Verbal and/or Written Paper Coverage to include:

� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of crude oils petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures



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� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude oils petroleum products ballast, slops and oily mixtures


products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures Underpinning Knowledge A competent individual needs to know and understand:

� Importance of accurately noting and recording any limitations which the storage facility staff need to impose on the proposed cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixture transfer operations

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude

oils petroleum products ballast, slops and oily mixtures � Factors affecting the risks associated with handling crude oils petroleum



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Competency Unit

3.3 Implement ship/shore safety checklist

Competency Element

3.3.1 Ensure that safety inspections by ship and shore personnel are conducted as prescribed

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.3.1.1 Check inspection of ship has been conducted in accordance with the

prescribed checklist 3.3.1.2 Confirm that the ship/shore safety checklists have been completed properly 3.3.1.3 Ensure that the ship has been provided with appropriate notices and

documentation Range and Context Coverage to include:

� Working understanding of the:

− International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) Ship/Shore Safety Checklist and other relevant checklists

− IMO Conventions

− Relevant national and local legislation and guidelines

− Relevant Terminal requirements

� Basic ship, equipment and systems knowledge

� Hazards associated with repetitive inspections

� Factors affecting the effectiveness of routine inspections

� Before the operation commences, the master of the ship and the berth operator to:

− Agree in writing on the handling procedures including the initial, topping up and maximum loading or unloading rates

− Complete and sign, as appropriate, the ship/shore safety checklists, showing the main safety precautions to be taken before and during such handling operations

− Agree in writing on the action to be taken in the event of an emergency during handling operations

� Ship/shore safety checklists, to be considered a minimum basis for the

essential considerations which should be included in such a mutual examination

� The joint declaration not to be signed until such mutual assurance is achieved


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Evidence Sources The following is a list of examples of the kinds of evidence that would provide a guide as to where an individual is meeting the standards required to become competent in this competency element: Process

� Check inspection of ship has been conducted in accordance with the prescribed checklist

� Confirming that the ship/shore safety checklists have been completed

properly

� Ensuring that the ship has been provided with appropriate notices and documentation



− ISGOTT Ship/Shore Safety Checklist and other relevant checklists

− IMO Conventions



� Basic ship, equipment and systems knowledge

� Hazards associated with repetitive inspections

� Factors affecting the effectiveness of routine inspections


� The working recommended guidelines on how to correctly complete the ship/shore safety checklists

� Importance of completing the ship/shore safety checklists and agree on main

safety precautions to be taken before and during cargo handling operations and action to be taken in the event of an emergency

� Hazards associated with repetitive inspections � Factors affecting the effectiveness of routine inspections


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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.3.2 Evaluate and act on any deficiencies and/or violations

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.3.2.1 Recognise and record deficiencies and/or violations 3.3.2.2 Evaluate seriousness of deficiencies and/or violations 3.3.2.3 Decide on remedial action(s) necessary 3.3.2.4 Determine responsibility for taking remedial action(s) 3.3.2.5 Ensure remedial action(s) taken and effective 3.3.2.6 Decide on further action(s) if remedy proves to be not possible or is not

effective Range and Context Coverage to include:



− IMO Conventions



� Possible equipment deficiencies and other possible violations

� Possible remedial actions

� Responsibilities of ship and Terminal personnel in respect of possible deficiencies and violations

� Hazards associated with deficiencies and violations

� Factors affecting the risk of equipment or system deficiencies and violation of

regulations and conventions

� Ship to check its own preparations and its fitness for the safety of the intended cargo operation and, the master of a ship to assure himself that the Terminal operator has made proper preparations for the safe operation of his Terminal

� Equally the Terminal to check its own preparations and to be assured that the


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tanker has carried out its checks and has made appropriate arrangements

� Both representatives to assure themselves that the standards of safety on both sides of the operation are fully acceptable


� Recognising and recording deficiencies and/or violations

� Evaluating seriousness of deficiencies and/or violations

� Deciding on remedial action(s) necessary

� Determining responsibility for taking remedial action(s)

� Ensuring remedial action(s) taken are effective

� Deciding on further action(s) if remedy proves to be not possible or is not effective




− IMO Conventions



� Possible equipment deficiencies and other possible violations � Possible remedial actions

� Responsibilities of ship and Terminal personnel in respect of possible

deficiencies and violations


� Factors affecting the risk of equipment or system deficiencies and violation of regulations and conventions


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� Importance to confirm that the ship/shore safety checklists have been completed properly

� How to record and determine seriousness of deficiencies and/or violations

and make decision on necessary remedial action(s)

� Importance of determining who is responsible for taking remedial action(s) and how to ensure that remedial action(s) taken are effective

� What appropriate action need to be taken for deficiencies and/or violations

found or when remedial action(s) taken is not effective


� Factors affecting the risk of equipment or system deficiencies and violation of regulations and conventions


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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.3.3 Ensure that the checks prescribed in the ship/shore safety checklists are repeated at agreed intervals

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.3.3.1 Ensure that, as a minimum, the agreed inspection intervals are adhered to

and that all inspections are properly recorded 3.3.3.2 Ensure that the range of items included in the checklist are actually

inspected at the required frequencies




− IMO Conventions



� Actions to take if inspections are not carried out as prescribed

� Responsibilities of ship and Terminal personnel in respect of routine inspections

� Ship/shore safety checklists, to be considered a minimum basis for the essential considerations which should be included in such a mutual examination

� The conditions under which the operation takes place may change during the

process

� The changes may be such that safety can no longer be regarded as guaranteed

� The party noticing or causing the unsafe condition is under an obligation to

take all necessary actions, which may include stopping the operation, to reestablish safe conditions

� The presence of the unsafe condition should be reported to the other party

and where necessary, cooperation with the other party should be sought


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� Ensuring that, as a minimum, the agreed inspection intervals are adhered to and that all inspections are properly recorded

� Ensuring that the range of items included in the checklist are actually

inspected at the required frequencies Verbal and/or Written Paper Coverage to include:



− IMO Conventions



� Actions to take if inspections are not carried out as prescribed

� Responsibilities of ship and Terminal personnel in respect of routine inspections


� Importance of ensuring that, as a minimum, the agreed inspection intervals are adhered to and that all inspections are properly recorded

� Importance of ensuring that the range of items included in the checklist are

actually inspected at the required frequencies � What appropriate action need to be taken if inspections are not carried out as

prescribed � Responsibilities of ship and Terminal personnel in respect of routine

inspections


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Competency Unit

3.4 Organize conference(s) with ship’s personnel to agree ship/shore transfer requirements

Competency Element

3.4.1 Confirm that the ship’s stability and stress criteria have been assessed

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.1.1 Check ship’s records of stability and stress assessments in relation to the

intended transfer operations


� Basic understanding of the effects on ship structure and trim of loading or unloading sequences

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with unsuitable loading or

unloading sequences for cargoes, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Factors affecting the risk of cargo transfer operations not proceeding to the agreed transfer plan

� Both tanker and Terminal personnel involved in cargo and ballast operations

are aware of the potential problem likely to threaten ship’s stability and that all cargo and ballast operations are conducted strictly in accordance with the ship’s loading manual


� Check ship’s records of stability and stress assessments in relation to the intended transfer operations


� Basic understanding of the effects on ship structure and trim of loading or unloading sequences



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unloading sequences for cargoes, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Factors affecting the risk of cargo transfer operations not proceeding to the agreed transfer plan

Underpinning Knowledge

A competent individual needs to know and understand:

� How to check ship’s records of stability and stress assessments in relation to the intended transfer operations

� Effects on ship structure and trim of loading or unloading sequences � Potential problem likely to threaten ship’s stability and that all cargo and

ballast operations are conducted strictly in accordance with the ship’s loading manual


unloading sequences for cargoes, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures � Factors affecting the risk of cargo transfer operations not proceeding to the

agreed transfer plan


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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.4.2 Exchange cargo, bunker, ballast, slops and oily mixtures information

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.2.1 Establish and agree with ship’s personnel, for each element of the cargo,

bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures:

• Type, quantity and condition

• Initial, bulk and finishing rates

• Transfer pressures and temperatures

• Potential interruptions to transfer 3.4.2.2 Establish ship’s requirements for bunkers 3.4.2.3 Identify and agree ship/shore manifold connections and equipment to be

used Range and Context Coverage to include:

� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of crude oils and petroleum products




− Storage facility

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude oils and petroleum products, plus the additional hazards of bunkering

� Factors affecting the risks associated with handling crude oils, petroleum

products and bunkers

� Information to be advised from Terminal to tanker vice versa for loading, bunkering and discharging

� Operational agreement for loading between the responsible officer and the

Terminal representative


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� Establishing and agreeing with ship’s personnel, for each element of the cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures:

• Type, quantity and condition

• Initial, bulk and finishing rates

• Transfer pressures and temperatures

• Potential interruptions to transfer

� Establishing ship’s requirements for bunkers

� Identifying and agreeing ship/shore manifold connections and equipment to be used


� Physical, chemical and electrostatic properties of crude oils and petroleum products





� Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude oils and petroleum products, plus the additional hazards of bunkering




� Importance of establishing an agreement with ship’s personnel regarding transfer operation for each element of cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures with respect to the type, quantity, condition, initial and finishing rates, transfer pressures and temperatures and potential interruptions

� Importance to identify and agree on which ship/shore manifold connections

and equipment to be used � Hazards and safety precautions associated with storage and transfer of crude


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oils and petroleum products, plus the additional hazards of bunkering � Factors affecting the risks associated with handling crude oils, petroleum



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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.4.3 Establish and agree sequence of transfer for each parcel of cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.3.1 Establish and agree with ship’s personnel the sequence of transfer for each

element of the cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures 3.4.3.2 Determine how the sequence affects

• Terminal or transfer equipment requirements

• Known storage facility limitations

3.4.3.3 Identify and agree ship/shore manifold connections and equipment to be used

Range and Context

Coverage to include:

� Chemical properties of crude oils and petroleum products

� Cleaning or flushing requirements and procedures for Terminal and transfer equipment





� Hazards and safety precautions associated with mixing parcels of crude oil or petroleum products

� Factors affecting the risks of mixing parcels of crude oil or petroleum products

� Operational agreement for loading and discharging between the responsible

officer and the Terminal representative

� Possible ways for inspection of ship’s tanks before loading cargo to be made without entering the tanks


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� Establishing and agreeing with ship’s personnel the sequence of transfer for each element of the cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Determining how the sequence affects

• Terminal or transfer equipment requirements

• Known storage facility limitations

� Identifying and agreeing ship/shore manifold connections and equipment to be used


� Chemical properties of crude oils and petroleum products

� Cleaning or flushing requirements and procedures for Terminal and transfer equipment





� Hazards and safety precautions associated with mixing parcels of crude oil or petroleum products

� Factors affecting the risks of mixing parcels of crude oil or petroleum products


� Importance of establishing an agreement with ship’s personnel on the sequence of transfer for each element of cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� How the sequence affects Terminal or transfer equipment requirements and

storage facility limitations � Importance to identify and agree on which ship/shore manifold connections

and equipment to be used � Chemical properties of crude oils and petroleum products


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� Cleaning or flushing requirements and procedures for Terminal and transfer

equipment � Hazards and safety precautions associated with mixing parcels of crude oil or

petroleum products � Factors affecting the risks of mixing parcels of crude oil or petroleum products


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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.4.4 Establish and agree transfer procedures and control measures for cargo, bunkers, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.4.1 Establish and agree with ship’s personnel the transfer procedures for each

parcel of cargo and ballast, slops and oily mixtures Range and Context Coverage to include:

� General knowledge of ships’ cargo handling systems

� Properties of crude oils, petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Operational procedures and envelopes for:



� Hazards and safety precautions associated with transfer of crude oils and petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures



� Operational agreement for loading and discharging in writing between the responsible officer and the Terminal representative


� Establishing and agreeing with ship’s personnel the transfer procedures for each parcel of cargo and ballast, slops and oily mixtures



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� Properties of crude oils, petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Operational procedures and envelopes for:



� Hazards and safety precautions associated with transfer of crude oils and petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures


products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures Underpinning Knowledge A competent individual needs to know and understand:

� Importance of establishing an agreement with ship’s personnel regarding transfer procedures for each parcel of cargo and ballast, slops and oily mixtures

� Ships’ cargo handling systems � Properties of crude oils, petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures � Operational procedures and envelopes for Terminal and transfer equipment � Hazards and safety precautions associated with transfer of crude oils and

petroleum products, ballast, slops and oily mixtures � Factors affecting the risks associated with handling crude oils, petroleum



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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.4.5 Agree vapour recovery arrangements

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.5.1 Establish and agree with ship’s personnel the requirements and

procedures for vapour recovery Range and Context Coverage to include:


� Typical vapour recovery requirements and procedures

� Terminal and storage facility equipment and systems for vapour recovery

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with vapour recovery

� Factors affecting the risks associated with vapour recovery operations, systems and equipment

� Fundamental concept of a Vapour Emission Control (VEC) system

� International standards for the design, construction and operation of vapour

collection systems on tankers and VEC systems at Terminals developed by International Maritime Organization (IMO)

� The primary hazards associated with the use of VEC systems

� Ship’s personnel to be provided with general information on typical Terminal

arrangements and procedures

� Shore personnel should be made aware of typical tanker equipment and operating procedures


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� Establishing and agreeing with ship’s personnel the requirements and procedures for vapour recovery



� Typical vapour recovery requirements and procedures

� Terminal and storage facility equipment and systems for vapour recovery

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with vapour recovery

� Factors affecting the risks associated with vapour recovery operations, systems and equipment

Underpinning Knowledge

A competent individual needs to know and understand:

� Importance of establishing an agreement with ship’s personnel on the requirements and procedures for vapour recovery

� Fundamental concept of a VEC system including typical vapour recovery

requirements and procedures � Terminal and storage facility equipment and systems for vapour recovery � Hazards and safety precautions associated with vapour recovery � Factors affecting the risks associated with vapour recovery operations,

systems and equipment


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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.4.6 Establish mutual understanding and agreement to Terminal and ship emergency procedures

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.6.1 Define and agree ship and shore emergency plans and procedures


� Understanding of the Terminal’s emergency plans for:

− Safety

− Fire

− Occupational Health

− Pollution Control

− Ship’s Breakout from Berth

− Security

− Toxic Vapour Release � Knowledge of ship’s handling systems for cargo, ballast, slops and oily

mixtures

� Knowledge of ship’s firefighting equipment and systems

� Performance characteristics of emergency equipment

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with transfer operations

� Factors affecting risks in transfer operations

� Procedures to respond to a fire and all other possible emergencies

� Informing ships alongside the Terminal berths of the Terminal’s emergency plan

� Designated control centre at major Terminal for use in the event of

emergencies and to have a communication system for directing, coordinating and controlling emergency activities

� Reporting of emergencies to port authority � Emergency removal of a tanker from the berth


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� Requirement to conduct emergency drills


� Defining and agreeing ship and shore emergency plans and procedures Verbal and/or Written Paper Coverage to include:

� Understanding of the Terminal’s emergency plans for:

− Safety

− Fire

− Occupational Health

− Pollution Control

− Ship’s Breakout from Berth

− Security

− Toxic Vapour Release � Knowledge of ship’s handling systems for cargo, ballast, slops and oily

mixtures

� Knowledge of ship’s firefighting equipment and systems

� Performance characteristics of emergency equipment

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with transfer operations

� Factors affecting risks in transfer operations Underpinning Knowledge A competent individual needs to know and understand:

� Importance of establishing a mutual understanding and agreement between ship and Terminal regarding action to be taken during an emergency

� Terminal’s emergency plans for safety, fire, occupational health, pollution

control, ship’s breakout from berth, security and toxic vapour release � Procedures on how to respond to a fire and all other possible emergencies � Ship’s handling systems for cargo, ballast, slops and oily mixtures


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� Ship’s firefighting equipment and systems � Performance characteristics of emergency equipment

� Hazards and safety precautions associated with transfer operations � Factors affecting risks in transfer operations


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Competency Unit


Competency Element

3.4.7 Establish normal and emergency communication arrangements

Performance Criteria A competent person should be able to successfully perform the following: 3.4.7.1 Confirm methods of communication procedures for normal and emergency

use 3.4.7.2 Establish back up communication procedures 3.4.7.3 Confirm signals to be used 3.4.7.4 Identify and confirm location of the Terminal and the ship’s key personnel Range and Context Coverage to include:

� Communication methods

� Operation of communications equipment

� Communications procedures

� Organisation of ship’s personnel

� General layout of ship’s accommodation

� Hazards associated with communication

� Factors affecting the risks of ineffective communication

� Establish and maintain a reliable communications system � Testing of communication system before loading or discharging commences

� Secondary standby system should also be established and agreed

� Use of one Very High Frequency (VHF) or Ultra High Frequency (UHF)

channel by more than one ship/shore combination should be avoided


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� Confirming methods of communication procedures for normal and emergency use

� Establishing back up communication procedures

� Confirming signals to be used

� Identifying and confirming location of the Terminal and the ship’s key

personnel Verbal and/or Written Paper Coverage to include:

� Communication methods

� Operation of communications equipment

� Communications procedures

� Organisation of ship’s personnel

� General layout of ship’s accommodation

� Hazards associated with communication

� Factors affecting the risks of ineffective communication


� Importance of establishing and maintaining a reliable communications system for normal and emergency use

� Communication procedures for normal and emergency use � Importance of establishing a back up communication procedures and confirm

how signals are to be used � Hazards associated with communication � Factors affecting the risks of ineffective communication

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