GOMO APPENDIX 10 - B

Bulk Cargo Transfer Check Lists

Please refer to Notes on use of this Form

A DRY bulk transfer check list

PRE-START CHECK LISTS
PORT / AT OFFSHORE FACILITY
CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO / CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO
1.  No residue remaining from previous cargo and tank(s) dry. / 1.  Vessel settled in position and ready to receive hose(s)
2.  Tank air distribution slides are in good condition / 2.  Type & quantity of product(s) to be transferred, confirmed and MSDS available
3.  Tank access seals are in good condition / 3.  Appropriate tankage on vessel lined up and ready for discharge
4.  Type and quantity of product(s) to be loaded confirmed, MSDS available / 4.  Confirm transfer rate and maximum allowable rate per product
5.  Tank(s) allocated to product(s) / 5.  Emergency stop procedure agreed
6.  Order of loading confirmed, if more than one product to be loaded / 6.  Confirm notice required to stop cargo
7.  Proper vent line connected to vessel / 7.  Confirm whether vessel or facility STOP
8.  Confirm loading rate and maximum allowable rate for each product / 8.  Slings and lifting arrangements satisfactory
9.  Emergency STOP procedure agreed. / 9.  Hose(s) visually inspected and found suitable
10.  Notice required to STOP agreed / 10.  System de-pressurised and ready for hose(s)
11.  Confirm whether cargo will be STOPPED by vessel or provider / 11.  Hose(s) connected to correct coupling(s)
12.  Confirm tank(s) and line(s) vented to atmospheric pressure / 12.  Communications procedures for transfer agreed and established
13.  Confirm lines set for cargo / 13.  Vent position(s) identified
14.  Hose(s) connected to correct coupling(s) / 14.  Underdeck illumination adequate for task in hand
15.  Hose(s) inspected and fit for purpose / 15.  Watchman appointed to sight hose(s) and advise Master of position
16.  Moorings tensioned, including springs, to prevent ranging / 16.  Crane Operator and both facility and vessel deck crews close at hand.
17.  Communications procedures established for transfer, including agreement on central control point (bridge)
18.  Watch established on manifold with suitable communications in place
TRANSFER CHECK LISTS
LOADING / DISCHARGING
CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO / CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO
1.  All communication to be routed via control point, vessel bridge / 1.  Good venting obtained from receiver before commencing cargo discharge
2.  Good venting obtained on start-up / 2.  Good watch maintained on hose(s) in case of blockage
3.  Bulk hose(s) and vent checked throughout for blockages / 3.  Contact with receiver’s personnel maintained throughout
4.  All personnel involved in transfer to remain in regular contact / 4.  Lines blown clear to receiver on completion of cargo discharge
5.  Lines cleared back to vessel / 5.  System de-pressurised prior to disconnection of hose(s)
6.  System de-pressurised on completion prior to disconnection. / 6.  Blank cap(s) fitted to hose end(s) prior to return to receiver
VESSEL / (name)
at PORT / (name)
at OFFSHORE FACILITY / (name)
Date & Time / (Date), (Time, Local)
REQUIRED CHECKS COMPLETED SATISFACTORILY
NAME / NAME
SIGNATURE / SIGNATURE
POSITION / RANK / POSITION / RANK

B WET bulk transfer check list

PRE-START CHECK LISTS
PORT / AT OFFSHORE FACILITY
CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO / CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO
1.  Type and quantity of product(s) to transferred confirmed and MSDS available / 1.  Type & quantity of product(s) to be transferred, confirmed and MSDS available
2.  Allocate tanks to product(s) / 2.  Order of discharge confirmed, if more than one product
3.  Confirm transfer rate(s) and maximum allowable rate per product / 3.  Confirm transfer rate and maximum allowable rate per product
4.  Topping off procedure agreed / 4.  Emergency stop procedure agreed
5.  Emergency stop procedure agreed / 5.  Tank change-over / topping off procedure agreed
6.  Hose(s) confirmed as fit for purpose and of sufficient length / 6.  Confirm notice required to stop cargo
7.  Hose(s) connected to correct couplings / 7.  Confirm whether vessel or facility STOP
8.  Vessel springs tensioned to limit ranging / 8.  Slings and lifting arrangements satisfactory
9.  Communications procedures established for transfer, including agreement on central control point (bridge) / 9.  Hose(s) visually inspected and found suitable
10.  Appropriate pollutions prevention equipments deployed as per SOPEP / 10.  Hose(s) connected to correct coupling(s)
11.  Scuppers plugged if hydrocarbons to be transferred / 11.  Communications procedures for transfer agreed and established
12.  All hot work permits withdrawn if hydrocarbons to be transferred / 12.  Appropriate pollution prevention equipment deployed as per SOPEP
13.  Self-sealing couplings to be used if fuel to bed transferred / 13.  Underdeck illumination adequate for task in hand
14.  Lines set ready for cargo transfer / 14.  Watchman appointed to sight hose(s) and advise Master of position
15.  Tank monitoring system proven / 15.  Lines set for transfer
16.  Watch established on manifold with suitable communications in place / 16.  Crane Operator and both facility and vessel deck crews close at hand.
TRANSFER CHECK LISTS
LOADING / DISCHARGING
CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO / CHECK REQUIRED / YES / NO
1.  All communication to be routed via control point, vessel bridge / 1.  Start transfer slowly until cargo confirmed as entering correct tank(s)
2.  Start transfer slowly until cargo confirmed as entering correct tank(s) / 2.  If fuel to be transferred check line for leaks at start-up.
3.  Volume checks to be conducted at regular intervals with receiver / provider / 3.  Volume checks conducted at regular intervals with receiver
4.  All personnel involved in transfer to remain in regular contact / 4.  Cargo Officer to maintain view of bulk hose(s) throughout
5.  Adequate warning given of tank change-over(s) / 5.  Adequate warnings give of tank change-overs, etc.
6.  Rates reduced for topping off
VESSEL / (name)
at PORT / (name)
at OFFSHORE FACILITY / (name)
Date & Time / (Date), (Time, Local)
REQUIRED CHECKS COMPLETED SATISFACTORILY
NAME / NAME
SIGNATURE / SIGNATURE
POSITION / RANK / POSITION / RANK

Notes on use of this Form

  1. These check lists are based on those included in GOMO Appendix 10 - B. Some minor re-formatting has been necessary to facilitate completion electronically but all the contents of the source document have been retained.
  2. Relevant section(s) of this form to be completed as appropriate.
  3. Check list(s) to be timed, dated and signed off by responsible personnel.
  4. This form is electronically locked. If completed using electronic means entries can only be made in shaded boxes.

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