LOADING OPERATION ON TANKERS
GENERAL CHECKLIST
· Loading plan will be prepared by Chief Officer and discussed with all concerned including Duty Officer during pre-arrival meeting.
· Duty Officer will ensure he understands the plan thoroughly.
· Duty Officer will confirm with Chief Officer that pre-arrival checks as per company procedures have been carried out satisfactorily.
PRIOR COMMENCEMENT OF LOADING CHECKLIST
· Duty Officer will ensure that checks as per company specific “pre-cargo operations checklist” have been complied with.
· Duty Officer will confirm all designated duty hands are at their stations.
· Duty Officer will double check that valves have been lined as per cargo plan.
· Duty Officer will ensure that all “Anti-Pollution” gears and measures are in place.
· Duty Officer will attend hose connection operation.
· Duty Officer will double check that access means for shore personnel is in compliance with rules/regulations.
COMMENCEMENT OF LOADING
· Duty Officer will ensure initial flow to be minimum and preferable by gravity.
· All pipelines must be checked to confirm no leakages.
· Duty Officer will ensure cargo is received in nominated tanks.
DURING LOADING OPERATION CHECKLIST
· Duty Officer will ensure that checks as per company specific “during cargo operations checklist” have been complied with.
· Duty Officer will ensure that all “Anti-Pollution” gears and measures remain in place.
· Duty Officer will take regular rounds.
· Duty Officer will attend to topping off and ballast/de-ballast operations under instructions of Chief Officer.
· Duty Officer will regularly check ullages/quantities of tanks
· Duty Officer will inform Chief Officer whenever he reaches a critical stage.
· Duty Officer will monitor drafts as per instructions from Chief Officer.
COMPLETION OF LOADING
· Duty Officer will reduce rates well in time.
· Duty Officer will keep watch on topped off tanks.
· Duty Officer will attend hose disconnection operation.
· Duty Officer will ensure that all valves have been shut on completion of loading operations.
DISCHARGING OPERATION ON TANKERS