Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

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2 Outline This presentation will cover following items: 1. General requirements of STS operation and STS plan. 2. Gaps between the STS Guide 2013 edition and 2005 edition. 3. Common comments were raised during STS plan review. Igor Grochev / Shutterstock 2 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

3 General Requirements of STS Operation Applicability (Regulation 40 of MARPOL Annex I) Apply to oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above - Not apply to platforms - Not apply to bunkering - Not apply to purpose of saving life, combating pollution - Not apply to ship used on government non-commercial service STS operation should comply with approved STS plan The person in overall adviser control (POAC) shall be qualified Records of STS operations are to be retained on board for 3 years Notification - Notify the Party not less than 48 hours in advance of the STS operation - Revised estimated time to be provided for change more than 6 hours - Information of the notification (Regulation 42.2 of MARPOL Annex I) 3 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

4 General Requirements of STS Operation As per Regulation 42.2 of MARPOL Annex I, the information of the notification shall include at least the following: 1. Name, flag, call sign, IMO Number and estimated time of arrival of the oil tankers involved in the STS operations; 2. Date, time and geographical location at the commencement of the planned STS operations; 3. Whether STS operations are to be conducted at anchor or underway; 4. Oil type and quantity; 5. Planned duration of the STS operations; 6. Identification of STS operations service provider or person in overall advisory control and contact information; and 7. Confirmation that the oil tanker has on board an STS operations Plan meeting the requirements of regulation 41 (Approved STS Plan). 4 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

General Requirements for STS Plan: Objectives of an STS Plan The STS plan being ship specific, includes all the necessary information and procedures that are required for the safe execution of STS

5 General Requirements for STS Plan: Objectives of an STS Plan The STS plan being ship specific, includes all the necessary information and procedures that are required for the safe execution of STS operations. The STS plan is a subset of the vessel s Safety Management System (SMS). Therefore, the objectives of the vessel s ISM would also be applicable to the STS plan. Approval of an STS Plan The STS Plan must be approved by either the relevant flag Administration for the vessel or by a classification society authorized by the vessel s flag Administration for MARPOL Annex I certification. IMO 5 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

6 General Requirements for STS Plan: Re-approval of an STS Plan Vessel s flag is changed. Unless the plan is approved by class society authorized by both flag Administrations and the new flag Administration has no specific requirements. If STS plan is updated to reflect the new operator s specific policies and procedures, updated STS plan is to be re-approved. However, vessel details changes may only request attending Surveyor to endorse the changes without re-approval by technical office. Whenever a vessel is purchased second hand or a DOC management changes, updated STS plan is to be approved. If DOC of the handing over company is identical to the DOC of the taking over company. Existing approved STS is not to be updated and re-approved. An flag Administration may request re-approval STS plan due to change of applicable guidelines. 6 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

General Requirements for STS Plan For example (Flag special requirements): The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued Marine Notice No.

7 General Requirements for STS Plan For example (Flag special requirements): The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued Marine Notice No requests that STS Plan to be updated in accordance with STS Guide 2013 by the date of first annual, intermediate or renewal IOPP after 1 July Marine Department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has issued Notice No.101 of 2016 requests that STS Plan to be developed in accordance with STS Guide 2013 as per Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulation 2016 came into operation on 1 Oct Crowley Maritime Corporation 7 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

General Requirements for STS Plan: A conventional STS plan should address the following sub-items: Ship Particulars - General principles - Conditions and requirements - Safety - Communications -

8 General Requirements for STS Plan: A conventional STS plan should address the following sub-items: Ship Particulars - General principles - Conditions and requirements - Safety - Communications - Operational preparations - Maneuvering and mooring - Procedures alongside - Unmooring - Equipment - Emergencies ABS STS Plan 2013 Template has elaborates all above items. Softcopy can be free downloaded at: 8 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan Igor Grochev / Shutterstock

9 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Overall, the STS Guide 2013 includes requirements for STS transfer of chemical, Liquefied gases, and STS in port. We understand STS Guide 2013 was updated based on experience gained over years and revised to reflect current best and equipment development. STS Guide 2013 observably has more specific requirements and is more : Approval from Authorities STS Guide 2005 Chapter 2.2 STS Guide 2013 Section 2.2 The organizer should check local and national regulations and may need to gain appropriate approval. For MARPOL Annex I Cargos, the master or agent of each tanker involved is required to notify the relevant Coastal state authorities not less than 48 hours. Notification details as per appendix A2.2 (MARPOL Annex I Regulation 42) For Chemical cargoes or other cargos, may need approval. 9 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

10 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Safety Risk Assessment STS Guide 2005 STS Guide 2013 Section 3.2 Transfer area Chapter Shelter - Weather forecast - Traffic density - Etc. Risk assessment of transfer location Section Potential environmental impact - Security threats - Navigational hazards - Etc. Risk Management Chapter Identify the hazards - Assess the risk - Mitigation - Procedures for unanticipated events Risk assessment of STS operation Section Ship compatibility - Properties of the cargo - Etc. 10 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

11 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Safety Safety During Cargo Transfer STS Guide 2005 Chapter 3.5 STS Guide 2013 Section Boiler and Diesel Engines - Soot blowing - Monitor exhaust uptakes Machinery operations - sufficient reserve power - propulsion unit in standby mode, - steering operational test to be carried out - Etc STS Electric Currents - Elimination of electrical current - Where electrical arcing may occur Electrical isolation - Cathodic protection system - Radio frequency induction - Etc. 11 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

12 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Operational Preparations Joint Plan of Operation STS Guide 2005 STS Guide 2013 Section 5.2 No specific sub-items Include information exchanged between the two oil tankers involved in the STS operation Overall dimensions, freeboard, manifold, mooring, fenders, etc. Before the commencement of an STS operation, a JPO should be developed that ensures that all parties involved, including the STS service provider, are in alignment with regard to how the operation is to be conducted. Details regarding rendezvous location and designated lightering area, relevant risk assessment. Local government regulation Communication protocols Procedure of personal transfer Etc. 12 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

13 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Operational Preparations Preparation of Ship STS Guide 2005 Chapter 5.1 STS Guide 2013 Section 5.3 Study of the procedures Test equipment Brief crews Check list Steering, navigation Engine and propulsion Etc. Review the operation specific risk assessment, related JPO and ensure all identified preventive and mitigation measures have been implemented. Ensure familiarity with the procedures contained in STS Guide, supplemented by and instructions issued by ship operators or organizers. For specialized lightering vessels, confirm the fender davits are in the stowed position. 13 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

14 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Maneuvering and Mooring Maneuvering and Mooring STS Guide 2005 Chapter 6 STS Guide 2013 Section 6 Maneuvering alongside with two ships under power Mooring Preparation Mooring Consideration Maneuvering for in port operations Maneuvering with one ship alongside at terminal Mooring operations - Mooring plans and Moring analysis - At sea mooring operations - In port mooring operations 14 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

15 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Procedures Alongside Planning for Cargo Transfer STS Guide 2005 Chapter 7.3 STS Guide 2013 Section 7.3 Quantity of each grade of cargo Cargo transfer system COW procedures Watch or shift arrangement Local government Etc. Means of communication Expected duration of operation Supply and compatibility of transfer hoses and equipment, including insulation arrangement Disposition and quantity of ballast and slops, including disposal Etc. 15 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

16 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Unmooring Unmooring STS Guide 2005 Chapter 8 STS Guide 2013 Section 8 Unmooring while on ship is anchor Unmooring after underway transfer Where applicable, a broadcast is to be made on the appropriate VHF channel(s) alerting all vessels in the vicinity, requesting a wide berth during the duration of unmooring maneuvers. Unmooring from a ship alongside a terminal 16 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

17 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Equipment Hose standards STS Guide 2005 Chapter STS Guide 2013 Section Standards such as EN1765 Considerations for acceptability for such semicontinuous hoses. Hose length STS Guide 2005 Chapter STS Guide 2013 Section Hose size and length Add list of considerations for determining the length of hoses. Personnel transfer STS Guide 2005 Chapter 9.4 STS Guide 2013 Section 9.4 Recommendations should be considered Add list of considerations of lifting equipment suitability for personnel transfer Personnel transfer in port operation 17 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

18 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Emergencies Contingency Planning STS Guide 2005 Chapter 10.1 STS Guide 2013 Section 10.1 A contingency plan is a collation of individual emergency procedures. It should be agreed between both ship, the STS organizer and the local or national authorities. Add list of consideration to be given for contingency plans. - Procedure for raising the alarm - Cessation of operations - Etc. Add list to be covered in emergency procedures. - Collision - Cargo spill - Fire/explosion - Emergency unmooring - Etc. 18 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

19 Gaps between STS Guide 2013 and 2005 Checklists Checklists STS Guide 2005 Appendix 1 Check-list 1 Pre-fixture Information (for each ship) Check-list 2 Before operation commence Check-list 3 Before Run-In and Mooring Check-list 4 Before cargo transfer Check-list 5 Before unmooring STS Guide 2013 Appendix E At Sea ship to ship operation: Details are updated in each checklist In port STS operations: Check-list 6 An example of pre-transfer checklist Check-list 6A An example of checks during transfer 19 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

20 Common Comments for STS plan Comments were raised during STS plan review: Please elaborate on the Role of a ship to ship Superintendent, Person in overall advisory control, and Training of ship s personnel in the STS plan as per Paragraph 1.6, 1.7, and 1.8 of STS Guide Regarding ship compatibility, please elaborate ship to ship transfer operations involving vessels of a similar length, Use of dumb barges in the STS Plan as per Paragraph 2.1 of STS Guide Please elaborate on STS operations in extreme cold weather conditions, ice conditions, and cargo sloshing in the STS Plan as per Paragraph 2.4 of STS Guide Please include requirements of personal protective equipment and life saving appliance, Material safety data sheet of cargo in the STS plan as per as per Paragraph 3.3 and 3.5 of STS Guide Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

21 Common Comments for STS plan Action in case of infringement of safety, cargo leakage are to be included in the STS plan as per as per Paragraph 3.7 and 3.8 of STS Guide Passage plans are to be included in the STS plan as per as per Paragraph 5.1 of STS Guide As per Paragraph 5.2 of STS Guide 2013, Joint plan of operation (JPO) should be developed that ensures that all parties involved, including the STS service provider, are in alignment with regard to how the operation is to be conducted. The miscellaneous duties that are usually performed by lightering support vessels are to be elaborated in the STS plan as per as per Paragraph 5.4 of STS Guide Maneuvering for in port operations, maneuvering with one ship alongside a terminal are to be included in the STS plan as per as per Paragraph 6.4 and 6.5 of STS Guide Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

22 Common Comments for STS plan Unmooring from a ship along side a terminal is to be included in the STS plan as per Paragraph of STS Guide Fenders used in port transfers, Use of low pressure fenders, Ribbed fenders, Foam filled fenders are to be included in the STS plan as per Paragraph 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.1.6, and of STS Guide Hose handling is to be included in the STS plan as per Paragraph of STS Guide Personnel transfer in port operation is to be included in the STS plan as per Paragraph 9.5 of STS Guide STS Transfer Operations suspension as a Precautionary Step is to be included in the STS plan as per Paragraph 10.7 of STS Guide Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

23 Questions & Answers 23 Class Update on Latest Ship to Ship Transfer Plan

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