ANGLO-EASTERN GROUP
OWNER’S BRIEFING- RIO TINTO
NAME: ______RANK: ______JOINING VESSEL ______DATE JOINED AESM______
LAST VESSEL ______DATE S/OFF ______RANK ______
A. Organization Structure of Owners1 / Rio Tinto is one of the world's leading mining and exploration companies. Rio Tinto Marine provides the Rio Tinto Group with core competencies & capabilities in marine transportation, freight markets, regulatory environment, project evaluation, and marine asset productivity improvements.
Rio Tinto Marine is headquartered in Singapore with worldwide representation. The Singapore representative office is looking after the Owners fleet operations of AESM managed vessels.
Important RTM Contacts are:
Mr. Mark Davis - MD
Mr. Peter Mannion - GM Fleet operations
Mr. Cliff Pierce - Fleet Technical Manager
Mr. Sanjeev Mathur - Fleet Operations Manager
Mr. Kevin Cockrell – HSE Manager
Mr. Michael Stross – Marine Manager (Australian East Coast)
Mr. David Goodwin – Marine Manager (Australian West Coast)
Mr. Leping Kang – Manager Costal Operations China)
2 / RTM Ships
Rio Tinto ships are owned & Chartered by Rio Tinto Shipping (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (RTSA). Rio Tinto Owners & Charterers both are separate entities within RTSA.
RTM Owners fleet consists of:-
8 x Newcastlemax Cape bulkers (All under AE Glasgow management).
7 x Post Panamax bulkers (3 under AE Glasgow management & 4 with other ship management).
2 Caustic Bulk (CABU) combination carriers (Type III chemical tanker & Bulk Carrier Panamax size), under AE Glasgow management.
Newcastle Max Capes are primarily employed for Iron Ore from Western Australia Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) ports Dampier and Port Walcott to China & for few voyages of Coal cargo from Newcastle, Australia to Map Ta Phut, Thailand.
RTM Post Panamax vessels are currently engaged on Australia (Weipa/Gove)- China Bauxite employment and/or Weipa- Gladstone on a Contract of affreightment for Bauxite with Rio Tinto Alcan.
RTM CABU vessels are primarily employed on Bauxite run from Australia (Weipa/ Gove) –China voyages and with Caustic solution from either China and/or Japan or from Taiwan back to Australia for Rio Tinto Alcan.
B. Owner’s Requirements
1 / Rio Tinto Safety Standards and Protocols
In many areas Rio Tinto Marine's safety management system (Marine Safe) exceeds statutory requirements of the international maritime industry. The Rio Tinto Safety Standards must be integrated into ship procedures and protocols with a goal of zero harm, zero injuries and to be strictly adhered to with particular attention paid to Confined space entry/rescue, Working at heights/rescue, Protection of falls from edges, Safety of mooring operations, Lifting of loads, Barricading of no go areas all including identified high risk/ Critical risk areas but not limited to: Use of Fall Preventer Devices (FPD’s), Full body safety Harnesses, Personal Floatation devices (PFD’s) and including all other appropriate PPE must be worn as required in high risk areas requiring robust and stringent controls.
Full body safety Harnesses, Personal Floatation devices (PFD’s) must be worn when on the wharf (within 2m of the edge of the wharf), when rigging/stowing gangways and as identified in a risk assessment.
Various other safety standards on RTM vessels include Cut resistance PPE are supplied to vessels and in use for Hydro blasting during routine maintenance. Gangway lower platform double securing arrangements are in place on board all RTM vessels, Fall prevention device - riggings are provided with additional securing points in way of gangways, Gotcha kits are available for rescue from height, Vessel are equipped with Defibrillator, Tank access manhole protection barricading is must, Tool bags, tool pouches/holders are used for lowering/retrieving and/or carrying tools.
All Rio Tinto Terminals safety and operational requirements related to safe operations and use of full PPE when on wharf with PFD’s must be worn including when going ashore which can be left on exit/entry gate and/or in transport vehicle. All Rio Tinto Terminals facilities have zero drug & alcohol policy which must be strictly complied. Rio Tinto Terminal safety hand book guidelines, Vessel arrival information safety notice, Helicopter safety guidelines & check list, safety of mooring operations are to read and understood on board and to be complied with.
All family members (Adults and Children) joining/leaving the vessel must ware full PPE while transiting the through the terminals, where practical.
Rio Tinto Marine Safe CD
Please go through the Rio Tinto Marine Safe requirements which should be available on your vessel in soft copy and ensure all ship staff is aware of it.
RTM Booklet- The Way We Work
Please ensure each crew member is made aware of the booklet “The Way We Work” and its location on boardthe ship, It is also available on your vessel in soft copy and ensure all ship staff is aware of it..
2 / Master’s instructions
Please read the owner’s instructions to Masters for commercial operation of the vessel version 5.1 issued 1st April 2015
Please ensure that the instructions are added to the Master’s handing over checklist and each joining Master should return the completed “Declaration of Understanding” at the time of taking over command of the vessel.
Do refer message OPS Circular Ref: 010-15: RTSA Master's Instructions - version 5.1 for more details.
3 / RT A1- General Occupational Health systems
a) Emergency Preparedness - Emergency plans will be tested at least annually with mock emergency situations. These exercises will be monitored by an independent 3rd party. Any deficiencies noted will be recorded as high priority in corrective action plans.
b) Incident reporting, Investigation, Corrective/Preventive action – There should be feedback from office for all incidents and near misses reported by the ship. Occupational health and safety incidents must be recorded, reported and investigated for corrective and/or preventive action.
c) Safety interactions - A behavior safety program (STOP) should be implemented on board by all crew. Marine interactions (STOP observations) should be done when any crew member observes an unsafe act.
d) Audit - RTM management will review performance of the MarineSafe system at least once per year by auditing each vessel.
e) Contractors - All contractors must be supervised and monitored for compliance to ship side rules and HSSE procedures when working aboard ship. Contractor Safety Card must be used for briefing of the contractors.
f) Take 5 for Visitors - All visitors/ Contractors are required to be inducted with Take 5 card, Visitors must be inducted to vessel, All visitors must be free from effects of alcohol & drugs, must have worn correct PPE for the vessel and work, Must be fit for work on vessel as required, must be aware of emergency procedures and no go areas.
Rio Tinto Personal HSE Plan
a. Each crew member should have a Rio Tinto Personal HSE plan (kept in his cabin), signed by him and verified by the Master.
b. The crew member should be familiar with the contents
c. Each crew member’s plan should be different and personalized.
Rio Tinto “Days since last LTI on this ship”
· This placard should be prominently displayed on one of the bulkheads (usually outside mess room) and should be updated on a daily basis.
4 / RT A2- Risk Management
· The vessel must establish and maintain a Rio Tinto risk register. One Minute Hazard Identification Guide” must be used on a daily basis by each person.
Critical Risk Management (CRM)
RTM has recently launched the Critical Risk Management (CRM) programme. It is specifically aimed at thorough risk assessment of activities which can lead to fatalities or serious injuries.
RTM has imparted training about the system on board by their local representatives in various Australian ports. Ship is provided with all the material required for completing the verifications. Any verification completed on board is to be scanned and forwarded to the AE Glasgow office. Hard copies are to be handed over to one of the local representatives in an Australian port as required.
Process involves verification at three levels of Critical control verification standards (with reference to SMS, industry based guidelines mostly and laid down safety, RA standards- can be reviewed once in six months and/or if any shortcomings, by Master , Ch. Eng assisted by Ch Off and 2nd Eng and office as required), Critical control field verification (Review of the operations / tasks by supervisors Ch off, 2 Eng usually once a month or frequently as may be required ) and Critical control check ( prior to all critical tasks by the person / team performing the tasks) so as to work on all risks using check lists to ensure critical controls are in place before working on the task.
The vessel has been provided with I-Pad and all check lists are available online for submissions accordingly by setting up individual emails of officers on Skyfile profile. This will be further utilized once internet in onboard throughout the fleet which is planned to completion in 2017.
5 / Rio Tinto Occupational Health Standards
Health standards are targeted at eliminating occupational illness /disease.
RT B1- Particulate, Gas Vapour Exposures
a. Potential exposures are to be determined for each ship and exposure areas are to be signposted, mapped and communicated.
b. Have a documented respiratory protection programme implemented, monitored and reviewed
c. Respiratory protection programmes must include periodic inspection of RPDs before use and training at first issue and regular refresher training at least each 2 yrs.
d. Crew members who are likely to be exposed to significant contamination in areas such as the engine scavenge area must wear appropriate PPE. The minimum would include disposable hooded overalls and gloves, both capable of protecting the skin from oil and oil breakdown products.
RT B2- Hearing Conservation
a. Potential exposure areas must be determined, designated and monitored on a regular basis
b. Designated areas (Entrance door to the engine room) are to be signposted and communicated clearly to crew, contractors and visitors (e.g. Engine Room and spaces).
c. Where required, training in the recognition of signs and symptoms of noise exposure and preventative measures must be provided
d. Hearing protective devices must be selected with regard to the potential type and loudness of noise likely, be available at point’s prior entry into noisy areas. There should be a dispenser box containing Laserlite earplugs available for use at the deck entrance to the ER.
e. Baseline audiometry is performed on all employees who work, or enter a noise zone within 30 days of commencement of work by a competent person. Annual audiometry is performed on employees exposed to noise levels in excess of 85 dB (A) but less than 105 dB (A).
f. All hearing protection used must be Class 5 and marked such – this must be specified by ship staff when making requisitions.
RT B3- Manual Handling and Vibration
a. Potential exposure tasks/areas must be determined, designated and monitored on a regular basis
b. Designated activities/areas are to be communicated clearly to crew, contractors and visitors
c. Where required, training in the recognition of signs and symptoms of manual handling/vibration injury and preventative measures must be provided
RT B4- Hazardous Substances
a. There should be written procedures for use, storage, handling and disposal
b. A hazardous materials register or inventory system must be available, updated and communicated for all materials and substances onboard
c. MSDS must be available for all hazardous materials kept onboard and/or used by contractors (within 5yrs of issue date)
d. Appropriate PPE must be available, and used when working with hazardous materials (Eye wash stations/ emergency showers, first aid kits)
e. All hazardous substances must be labelled, safely stored, transported, handled, de-cantered safely and disposed of correctly
f. Persons are to be trained and made aware of the hazardous substances they are working with
g. A coordinator must be assigned to be accountable for hazardous substances management
RT B5- Radiation
a. The risks with ionising, ultra violet (UV) and electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation exposures must be assessed by a competent person
b. There must be an inventory of all types of radiation sources that have a potential for adverse health effects.
c. There must be documented procedures for the inspection, assessment and maintenance of the controls, and emergency procedures to deal with incidents involving ionising radiation sources. All controls must be reassessed annually.
RT B6- Thermal Stress
a. Training in the recognition of signs and symptoms of heat/cold stress, emergency procedures and preventative measures must be imparted where the risk of thermal stress has been identified. Heat Stress awareness training should include:
· Heat physiology: - understanding the basic physiology of heat exposure.
· Heat induced illnesses: - understanding the signs and symptoms of excessive exposure to heat.
· Self determination: - self-pacing and self-assessment.
· Fluid intake: - ensuring an adequate fluid intake to maintain hydration status. Maintaining correct electrolyte balance.
· Acclimatization:-outline the principal factors associated with the gain and loss of acclimatization.
RT B7- Fitness for Work
a. Safety critical jobs are those where fatigue or other causes of reduced fitness for work could lead to serious injury, illness or death, including damage and environmental impact. These jobs must be identified and an assessment of these conditions made by a competent person.
RT B8- Legionnaires disease
a. All equipment with the potential for generating Legionella must be identified and the risks of contamination and aerosol generation assessed by a competent person.
b. This requires monthly cleaning of cabin bathroom showerheads and ensuring that the risk of Legionella is minimised at the air conditioning plant and drinking water fountains where water sometimes remains stagnant.
RT B9- Travel/ Remote site health
a. There must be a programme to prevent both chronic and acute illness through proper sanitation, food hygiene and control of disease vectors at remote operations.
RT B11-HIV/ AIDS
a. Rio Tinto promotes training and awareness programmes about HIV and AIDS. Training on AIDS awareness should have been carried out for all crew. Same to be recorded.
6 / Rio Tinto Safety Standards
Rio Tinto Marine aspires to have zero injuries.
RT C1- Isolation