Are smoking regulations being observed?
Smoking on board the ship may only take place in places specified by the master in consultation with the terminal manager or his representative.
No smoking is allowed on the jetty and the adjacent area except in buildings and places specified by the terminal manager in consultation with the master.
Places which are directly accessible from the outside should not be designated as places where smoking is permitted. Buildings, places and rooms designated as areas where smoking is permitted should be clearly marked as such.
Are naked light regulations being observed?
A naked light or open fire comprises the following: flame, spark formation, naked electric light or any surface with a temperature that is equal to or higher than the minimum ignition temperature of the products handled in the operation.
The use of open fire on board the ship, and within a distance of 25 metres of the ship, should be prohibited, unless all applicable regulations have been met and agreement reached by the port authority, terminal manager and the master. This distance may have to be extended for ships of a specialised nature such as gas tankers.
Is there provision for an emergency escape?
In addition to the means of access referred to in question 3, a safe and quick emergency escape route should be available both on board and ashore. On board the ship it may consist of a lifeboat ready for immediate use, preferably at the after end of the ship.
Are sufficient personnel on board and ashore to deal with an emergency?
At all times during the ship's stay at a terminal, a sufficient number of personnel should be present on board the ship and in the shore installation to deal with an emergency.
Are adequate insulating means in place in the ship/shore connection?
Unless measures are taken to break the continuous electrical path between ship and shore pipework provided by the ship/shore hoses or metallic arms, stray electric currents, mainly from corrosion prevention systems, can cause electric sparks at the flange faces when hoses are being connected and disconnected.
The passage of these currents is usually prevented by an insulating flange inserted at each jetty manifold outlet or incorporated in the construction of metallic arms. Alternatively, the electrical discontinuity may be provided by the inclusion of one length of electrically discontinuous hose in each hose string.
It should be ascertained that the means of electrical discontinuity is in place, is in good condition and that it is not being by-passed by contact with an electrically conductive material.
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Have measures been taken to ensure sufficient pumproom ventilation?
Pumprooms should be mechanically ventilated and the ventilation system, which should maintain a safe atmosphere throughout the pumproom, should be kept running throughout the operation.
33. If the ship is capable of closed loading, have the requirements for closed operations been agreed?
It is a requirement of many terminals when ballasting, loading and discharging that the ship operates without recourse to opening ullage and sighting ports. Such ships will require the means to enable closed monitoring of tank contents, either by a fixed gauging system or by using portable equipment passed through a vapour lock, and preferably backed up by an independent overfill alarm system.
Has a vapour return line been connected?
If required, a vapour return line may have to be used to return flammable vapours from the cargo tanks to shore.
If a vapour return line is connected, have operating parameters been agreed?
The maximum and minimum operating pressures and any other constraints associated with the operation of the vapour return system should be discussed and agreed by ship and shore personnel.
Are ship emergency fire control plans located externally?
A set of fire control plans should be permanently stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shoreside fire fighting personnel.Ref: SOLAS 11-2 20.2. A crew list should also be included in this enclosure.
If the ship is fitted, or required to be fitted, with an Inert Gas System the following questions should be answered.
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