MEPC-OPRC-HNS-TG 6-3-2 Manual on Oil Pollution − Section I Prevention.pdf

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TECHNICAL GROUP OF THE MEPC ON OPRC-HNS 6th session Agenda item 3

MEPC/OPRC-HNS/TG 6/3/2 1 June 2007 ENGLISH ONLY

MANUALS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS Manual on Oil Pollution − Section I: Prevention Submitted by Venezuela SUMMARY Executive summary:

This document provides information to assist the Technical Group in reviewing and updating the Manual on Oil Pollution − Section I: Prevention

Action to be taken:

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Related documents:

MEPC/OPRC-HNS/TG 5/3/3; MEPC 55/WP.1

Introduction 1 The Technical Group first considered the matter of a revision to the Manual on oil pollution, Section I – Prevention at its fourth session. Following a discussion on the matter and consideration of several options for updating the information, the Group referred the question to MEPC 54 to seek the guidance of the Committee as to whether the Manual on Oil Pollution, Section I - Prevention should be revised and updated or whether the existing information, as found in the ISM Code and the “MARPOL-How to do it” manual, was sufficient to meet the need. In light of the two options presented, the Committee was also invited to consider whether the OPRC-HNS Technical Group was the right body to carry out the revision, or if this would be better addressed by another subsidiary group of the MEPC. 2 The Committee, at its fifty fourth session, ultimately concluded that the “MARPOL – How to do it” manual should be reviewed and updated to include any relevant information from the Manual on oil pollution, Section I – Prevention not covered in the current edition of “MARPOL – How to do it” and instructed the Technical Group to initiate this review at its next meeting. 3 Following the instructions of the Committee at MEPC 54, the Technical Group at its fifth session, considered two submissions that re-opened the debate on the format of the information to be produced. The first, submitted by Australia, proposed an extension of the scope of the current “MARPOL – How to do it” manual to address elements on prevention that were covered in the Manual on oil pollution Section I – Prevention (MEPC/OPRC-HNS/TG 5/3/3). The second was a session paper introduced during the meeting by Venezuela, emphasizing that a revision of the For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.

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Manual on oil pollution, Section I – Prevention was essential and proposing a framework for the revision process. 4 The Group, following considerable discussion, agreed that, upon further reflection, the revision to the Manual on oil pollution, Section I – Prevention was the preferred option and referred the matter back to MEPC to seek its approval for the proposed path forward. The Committee approved the revision, according to the parameters put forward by the Technical Group (MEPC 55/WP.1). 5 Pending approval by MEPC 55, the Technical Group approved the creation of a correspondence group to undertake the revision under the co-ordination of Venezuela1, and to submit a first schematic structure of the manual to TG 6, noting that the revised manual should, in particular: .1

focus on prevention strategies;

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consider the most common requirements for oil transport and transfer in ice-infested;

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include provisions for the entire range of application from point of loading to point of unloading (point-to-point process); and

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focus on OPRC requirements.

6 The work of the correspondence group, co-ordinated by Venezuela, included the participation of and contributions from New Zealand, Russian Federation, Spain, United States, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC), and the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information and Training Centre for the Caribbean (REMPEITC-Carib). Venezuela wishes to express its gratitude for the proactive participation and excellent comments and contributions. Discussion 7 The primary objectives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are the improvement of maritime safety and the prevention of marine pollution. Due to the international nature of the ocean shipping industry, action to improve safety in the maritime industry would be more effective if carried out at an international level rather than by individual nations acting unilaterally and without co-ordination with other sovereign nations. 8 Oil spills from shipping almost always attract substantial media and public attention, and motivate new legislation. Many assessments have been made of the quantities of oil entering the marine environment. However, in every case, these documents recognize the relatively small contribution arising from tanker operations. A significant amount of oil spilled into the sea comes 1

Mr. Klaus Essig Gerente de Seguridad Integral Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos Insulares (INEA) Venezuelan Aquatic Authority Tel: 58 212 909 1552, Fax:.58 212 909 1552 E-mail: [email protected]

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from other sources, including seepages from the natural environment, discharges from refining, distribution and retail operations, as well as end users of oil products. 9 The most effective means of combating oil pollution from tankers or terminal operations is prevention. Effective prevention plans may include: improved training of personnel, enforcement of pollution regulations, the use of best practices and building safer tankers. All of this must be accomplished if the world is to be successful in preventing oil pollution. The bodies of the International Maritime Organization can certainly provide guidance to the maritime industry, which it has done successfully so many times in the past. The issue of balancing industry requirements with environmental preservation is a difficult task that requires a sincere commitment from all stakeholders. 10 It is essential to understand that the voyage of a tanker is the end of a complex process where a suitable ship is matched with a cargo. The voyage will take place within a given regulatory framework, determined in part by the State of the loading and discharge port but also by the Flag State of the ship. The ship charterer or the cargo owner may impose additional rules to satisfy their own policies. 11 As illustrated in Figure 1, the transport of oil by sea has different stages, with appropriate controls and support information provides an overview of the range of application of the manual: Range of application of the revised Manual

Figure 1 – Stages of oil transport by sea Flag State Requirements, Ship Classification, IMO Conventions

Port State Requirements, Local, National & Regional Response Plans, IMO Conventions

Chartering Policies and Ship screening

Cargo Owner or Trader

Charterer

Ship Owner or Operator

Government & Industry Databases, Industry Associations

Load Port

Voyage

Discharge Port

Control

Activity

Industry, Government, IMO Support

Insurers & Ship Classification Societies

12 In the revised Manual on oil pollution, Section I – Prevention it will be important to include a chapter designed to address the most common requirements for oil transport and transfer in ice-infested areas. However, because of the inefficiency of the response technologies for ice-infested waters, transportation and vessel-to-vessel transfers, or from vessel to ports or operations on terminals, will require greater caution under extreme conditions. 13 Taking into account the various requirements, as identified in the previous paragraphs, a draft outline and proposed structure for the revised Manual, including references for sourcing the various types of information required, is set out at annex.

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Action requested of the Technical Group 14

The Technical Group is invited to: .1

note the information provided;

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consider and provide comments on the outline and structure of the revised manual, as set out at annex;

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endorse the continuation of work of the correspondence group; and

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set out a timeline for completion of the Manual. ***

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MEPC/OPRC-HNS/TG 6/3/2 ANNEX OUTLINE AND PROPOSED CONTENT FOR THE REVISED MANUAL ON OIL POLLUTION, SECTION I – PREVENTION Nº 1. 2. 2.1 2.2

Name of the Paragraph INTRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SHIPS General Bunkering Operations

Comments (Information Source) Requires updating – currently refers to OILPOL 1954.

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2.5 2.5.1

Transferring fuel oil within a ship • Ballasting and deballasting of tanks • used alternately for fuel oil and water ballast Machinery space bilges Machinery space precautions •

2.5.2

Discharge of machinery space bilges

2.3 2.4

2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9

3. 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.1.7

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Oily-water separating equipment and • oil filtering equipment Fuel and lubricating oil purifiers • Oil record book • Check lists •

REQUIREMENT FOR OIL TANKERS Oil Tanker Operations Ballast voyage procedures

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Line draining and taking on dirty • ballast Tank washing • Loading clean ballast • Settling of dirty ballast • Disposal of dirty ballast • Slop tank discharge •

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Guidelines on Bunkering Operations and Ship to Ship Cargo Transfer of Oils, subject to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, in the Baltic Sea Area (HELCOM Recommendation 24/6, 2003) United States Coast Guard Regulations Washington State Regulations International guidelines of the Singapore Bunkering Procedure

European Harbour Masters Association ISO Technical Subcommittee on Bunkering. ISM Code, Chapter 7 Reflects Regulation 16 of revised Annex I MARPOL. Requires updating to reflect current 15ppm discharge standard. MEPC.1/ Circ.511, “Revised Guidelines for Systems for Handling Oily Wastes in Machinery Spaces of Ships Incorporating Guidance Notes for an Integrated Bilge Water Treatment System”. “MARPOL – How To Do It”, Figure 4A of Chapter 9 “MARPOL – How To Do It”, Chapter 9 “MARPOL – How To Do It”, Chapter 9 “MARPOL – How To Do It”, Chapter 9 Only a brief general reference to the need for checklists. Consider whether needed here. A detailed checklist covering terminal operations is provided in Appendix “A” of ISGOTT.

Annex I MARPOL 73/78 Paragraph 1.2 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers (ICS/OCIMF, 1994) Paragraph 1.3 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.4 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.5 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.6 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.7 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.8 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers

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3.1.8 3.1.9

Final line and pump flush Discharging clean ballast

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3.1.10

Disposal of slop residues

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3.2 3.3 3.4

General application of MARPOL • 73/78 Dedicated clean ballast operation • (CBT) Tank washing using crude oil • • • •

3.5 4.

Paragraph 1.9 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.10 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers Paragraph 1.11 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers “MARPOL – How To Do It”, Chapter 9 Not applicable Crude Oil Washing Systems (IMO, 2000) ISGOTT, section 9.4, “crude oil washing”. Paragraphs 1.16. Section 3.9 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers (ICS/OCIMF, 1994). Energy Institute (EI), section 4.8 “Crude Oil Washing” of the “HM 40 Guidelines for the Crude Oil Washing of Ship´s Tanks and Heating of Crude Oil being Transported by Sea”(2004)

Transfer of cargo oil NORMAL TERMINAL OPERATIONS General Requirements for berths

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ISGOTT, Chapter 4, “General Precautions while a Tanker is at a Petroleum Berth”

4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3

Requirements for facilities Loading arms Hoses Control and communications

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4.3.4

Shut-off devices

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4.3.5 4.4

Illuminations Preparations for operations

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4.5

Performance of operations

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4.6

Completion of operations

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4.7

Suspension of operations

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4.8 4.9

Cautionary notices Documents

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ISGOTT, section 6.7, “cargo arms”. ISGOTT, section 6.6, “cargo hoses”. ISGOTT, section 4.5, “Communications”, Chapter 5, “Liaison between Tanker and Terminal before Cargo Handling”, Section 7.1 “Supervision and Control”. ISGOTT, section 7.3 “Operation of Pumps and Valves” ISGOTT, sections 4.6.3 and 6.5.4, “Lighting” ISGOTT, chapters 5 “Liaison Between Tanker and Terminal Before Cargo Handling” and 6 “Precautions Before and During Cargo Handling and Other cargo Tank Operations” ISGOTT, chapters 6 “Precautions Before and During Cargo Handling and Other cargo Tank Operations” and 7 “Handling of Cargo and Ballast” ISGOTT, chapter 7 “Handling of Cargo and Ballast” ISGOTT, chapter 6 “Precautions Before and During Cargo Handling and Other cargo Tank Operations” ISGOTT, section 4.7 (safety only) ISGOTT, chapter 5 “Liaison Between Tanker and Terminal Before Cargo Handling”

4.1 4.2

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4.10

Training

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4.11

Oil spill response

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ISGOTT, section 14.2.17 and 14.3.7, “Training and drills”. ISGOTT, chapter 14 “Emergency Procedures”, also Section IV of the Manual on Oil Pollution. See also Article 3(3) of OPRC 1990. HELCOM, Recommendation 20/5, adopted 23/03/1990, “Minimal ability to respond to oil spills on oil terminals”. HELCOM, Recommendation 24/9 adopted 25/06/2003, “Ensuring adequate emergency capacity” See Articles 3(3) and 4(1)(c) of OPRC 1990.

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ISGOTT section 3.6, “Buoy Moorings”

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Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Mooring of Ships at Single Point Moorings (OCIMF, 1993) SPM Hose Ancillary Equipment Guide (OCIMF, 1987) SPM Hose System Design Commentary (OCIMF, 1993) Guide to Purchasing, Manufacturing and Testing of Loading and Discharge Hoses for Offshore Moorings (ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO, 1999) Guidelines for the Handling, Storage, Inspection and Testing of Hoses in the Field (OCIMF, 1995). Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Mooring of Ships at Single Point Moorings (OCIMF, 1993) SPM Hose Ancillary Equipment Guide (OCIMF, 1987) SPM Hose System Design Commentary (OCIMF, 1993) Guide to Purchasing, Manufacturing and Testing of Loading and Discharge Hoses for Offshore Moorings (ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO, 1999) Guidelines for the Handling, Storage, Inspection and Testing of Hoses in the Field (OCIMF, 1995). ISGOTT, section 4.5, “Communications”, Chapter 5, “Liaison between Tanker and Terminal before Cargo Handling”, Section 7.1 “Supervision and Control”. ISGOTT, chapters 5 “Liaison Between Tanker and Terminal Before Cargo Handling” and 6 “Precautions Before and During Cargo Handling and Other cargo Tank Operations” ISGOTT, chapters 6 “Precautions Before and During Cargo Handling and Other cargo Tank Operations” and 7 “Handling of Cargo and Ballast”

• • • 4.12 5. 5.1 5.2 5.2.1

Prevention, clean-up and reporting SINGLE POINT AND BUOY MOORING BERTHS General Hoses General

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5.2.2

Hose arrangements

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5.3

Control and communication

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5.4

Preparation for operations

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5.5

Performance of operations

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6.1

6.2

Name of the Paragraph Completion of operations

Comments (Information Source) •

ISGOTT, chapter 7 “Handling of Cargo and Ballast” Suspension of operations • ISGOTT, chapter 6 “Precautions Before and During Cargo Handling and Other cargo Tank Operations” Training • ISGOTT, section 14.2.17 and 14.3.7, “Training and drills”. Oil spill response • ISGOTT, chapter 14 “Emergency Procedures”, also Section IV of the Manual on Oil Pollution. • See also Article 3(3) of OPRC 1990. Prevention, clean-up and reporting • See Articles 3(3) and 4(1)(c) of OPRC 1990. TRANS-SHIPMENT OF OIL AND • HELCOM, Recommendation 24/6, adopted OIL PRODUCTS FROM VESSEL 25/06/2003, “Guideline on bunkering operations TO VESSEL WHILE UNDERWAY and ship to ship cargo transfer of oils in Baltic Sea OR AT ANCHOR (LIGHTERING) Area” Introduction • Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum), Chapter 1 “General Principles”. Provides advice for masters, marine superintendents and other responsible for planning STS transfer operations. General requirements for vessels • ITOL (Industry Taskforce on Offshore involved in oil transfer operations Lightering). 1990. “Industry Lightering Operations Supplement to OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guidelines for U.S. Gulf Coast— Galveston Zone. Houston. •

ICS and OCIMF. 1997. “Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum)”. London: Witherby & Co., Ltd.

6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 7. 7.1

Responsible person Lightering zone Lightering plan Communication systems Equipment Precautions against pollution Emergency procedures Some causes of oil spills during lightering operations Preparation for operations Performance of operations Completion of operations Suspension of operations OPERATION WITH F(P)SOs General

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7.2

Safe handling requirements

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International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” ISGOTT, section 7.14

6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.2.5 6.2.6 6.2.7 6.3

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7.3

Hull stress

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7.4

Cargo loading plans

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7.5

Cargo tank venting

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Water discharge

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7.7 7.7.1

Offtake / Discharging Cargo pumping system

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7.7.2

VOC Return lines

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7.7.3

Discharge Plan

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7.7.4

Custody transfer

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7.7.5

Crude oil washing

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7.7.6

Cargo tank inert system

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7.8

Cargo oil heating

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7.9

Types of F(P)SO operations considered

7.6

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International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” ISGOTT, item 7.6.3, 2.15, 10.6.2, and 10.6.5 OCIMF, Information Paper on the Prevention of Over and Under Pressurization of Cargo Tanks on Oil Tankers SOLAS II-2, Regulation 59 and 62 International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” ISGOTT. Chapter 9 Crude Oil Washing Systems (IMO, 2000) Section 3.9 of Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers (ICS/OCIMF, 1994). ISGOTT. Chapter 10 SOLAS and IMO guidance notes even if not apply to F(P)SO´s Energy Institute (EI), section 4.8 “Crude Oil Washing” of the “HM 40 Guidelines for the Crude Oil Washing of Ship´s Tanks and Heating of Crude Oil being Transported by Sea”(2004)

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Name of the Paragraph General trading tankers

Comments (Information Source) •

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Dedicated shuttle tankers

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7.9.3 7.9.4

Single point mooring Ship to Ship transfer (STS)

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Tandem moored Offtake

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7.9.6

Tandem mooring – weather vaning F(P)SO

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7.9.7

Tandem mooring – spread moored F(P)SO

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7.9.8

Pilotage and support craft

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7.9.9

Hose strings

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7.9.10

Emergency cargo shutdown and emergency mooring release

7.9.11

Communications

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International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSO´s”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” OCIMF, “Offshore Loading Safety Guidelines”: with special reference to harsh weather zones International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” OCIMF, “Offshore Loading Safety Guidelines” OCIMF, “Offshore Loading Safety Guidelines” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” OCIMF/ICS, “Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide” (Petroleum) UKOOA, FPSO Committee, “Tandem Loading Guidelines” - Volume 1 (FPSO Tanker Risk Control during Offtake) and Volume 2 (The Use of Towing Assistance for Tandem Offtake) International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” OCIMF, “Offshore Loading Safety Guidelines” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements” OCIMF, “Offshore Loading Safety Guidelines” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 7 - “Offtake arrangements”

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Name of the Paragraph Other Operations on a F(P)SO

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7.10.1

Tank cleaning

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7.10.2

Cargo tank purging and gas freeing

7.10

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International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 8 - “Other Operations” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 8 - “Other Operations” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 8 - “Other Operations” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 9 - “Emergency response arrangements”

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7.10.4

Hose change-out

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7.10.5

Maintenance activities

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Emergency response

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TRANSPORT OF OIL IN ICEINFESTED WATERS Polar class ships

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8.1

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Anchoring and towing

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8.3

Machinery

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Operations” International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 8 - “Other Operations”

ISGOTT, 4th edition, OCIMF/ICS/IAPH, 1996 Chapter 10

Hose flushing

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International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 6- “Hydrocarbon cargo handling” and Section 8 “Other

• 7.10.3

7.11

Comments (Information Source) International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), “Guideline for Managing Marine Risks associated with FPSOs”, Section 8 - “Other Operations”

IMO MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399, “Guidelines for ships operating in Artic ice – covered waters, Chapter 1 and table 1.1 SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-1 IACS, “Unified Requirements for Polar Ships” HELCOM, Recommendation 25/7, adopted 02/03/2004, “Safety of Winter Navigation in the Baltic Sea Area”. IMO MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399, “Guidelines for ships operating in Artic ice – covered waters, Chapter 6 IMO MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399, “Guidelines for ships operating in Artic ice – covered waters, Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 IACS, “Unified Requirements for Polar Ships”

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Name of the Paragraph Navigational equipment

Comments (Information Source) • • • •

8.5

Operational aspects

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8.6

Environmental protection

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8.7

Pilotage, Escort and Ice breaker support in operation of large capacity tankers in ice infested waters

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8.8 8.9 8.10 9.

Route optimization in ice infested waters Oil spill countermeasures in ice infested waters Ice and weather information systems in areas with ice infested waters TRANSFER OF OIL IN ICEINFESTED WATERS

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9.1 9.2 9.2.1 9.2.2 9.2.3 9.2.4 9.2.5 9.2.5.1

General Principles Pre-Transfer Preparation Notification of local authorities Pre transfer briefing Establishment of required environmental conditions Mooring requirements

Vessel / Facility arrangements Valves

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IMO MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399, “Guidelines for ships operating in Artic ice – covered waters, Chapter 12 SOLAS, Chapter V Resolution A.824(19) on “Recommendation on Performance Standards for Devices to Indicate Speed and Distance”. Resolution A.861(20) on “Recommendation on Performance Standards for Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs)”. IMO MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399, “Guidelines for ships operating in Artic ice – covered waters, Chapter 13 Resolution A.852(20) on “Guidelines for the Structure of an Integrated System of Contingency Planning for Shipboard Emergencies”. IMO MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399, “Guidelines for ships operating in Artic ice – covered waters, Chapter 16 HELCOM, Recommendation 25/7, adopted 02/03/2004, “Safety of Winter Navigation in the Baltic Sea Area”. HELCOM, Recommendation 25/5, adopted 02/03/2004, “Assessment of the need for escort towing in tanker transport routes to prevent accidents in the Baltic Sea Area”.

Artic Council – PAME, “Guidelines for Transfer of Refined Oil and Oil Products in Arctic Waters (TROOP), 2004”, Chapter 2. HELCOM, Recommendation 24/6, adopted 25/06/2003, “Guideline on bunkering operations and ship to ship cargo transfer of oils in Baltic Sea Area”.

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Comments (Information Source) • • • •

9.2.7 9.2.8 9.3

Scuppers and freeing ports Containment and absorbents Accommodation areas Navigation bridge/Shore facility control area Safety zone – no un-authorized personal Communication Hose preparation and handling Transfer Operations

9.3.1 9.3.2 9.4

Watch standing Emergency stop Contingency Planning

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9.4.1

Responsibility for spill response equipment

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9.2.5.2 9.2.5.3 9.2.5.4 9.2.5.5 9.2.6

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• 9.5

Post transfer actions

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9.6

Oil transfer checklist

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10.

RECEPTION FACILITIES

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10.1 10.2

Adequacy of Port Reception Facilities Waste Management Strategy

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Artic Council – PAME, “Guidelines for Transfer of Refined Oil and Oil Products in Arctic Waters (TROOP), 2004”, Chapter 3

Artic Council – PAME, “Guidelines for Transfer of Refined Oil and Oil Products in Arctic Waters (TROOP), 2004”, Chapter 4 HELCOM, Recommendation 20/5, adopted 23/03/1990, “Minimal ability to respond to oil spills on oil terminals”. HELCOM, Recommendation 24/9, adopted 25/06/2003, “Ensuring adequate emergency capacity”. Artic Council – PAME, “Guidelines for Transfer of Refined Oil and Oil Products in Arctic Waters (TROOP), 2004”, Chapter 5 Artic Council – PAME, “Guidelines for Transfer of Refined Oil and Oil Products in Arctic Waters (TROOP), 2004”, Appendix B IMO, “Comprehensive Manual on Port Reception Facilities, adopted on 28/03/1994, MEPC 35

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