SHIP ТО SHIP TRANSFER GUIDE (PETROLEUM)

(Third Edition 1997)

For Use with Crude Oil and Petroleum Products

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ANNEX 4.1

Due to the different circumstances and individual requirements of various organisers, it is not practical to provide a generic STS information telex. However, the following advice may he useful.

 

Advice to be Given to the Ship by the Organisers:

• the organiser's full title, identification of person in overall advisory control, details of contact numbers (telex, telephone, etc.);

• a description of the planned STS operation including the location of the transfer area;

• details of equipment, logistical support and personnel to be provided; and

• requirements for the preparation of moorings, manifolds and lifting gear.

Information Required from the Ship:

• confirmation of systems integrity i.e. navigational, machinery steering gear, cargo system, COW, IGS, firefighting;

• ETA to agreed schedule;

• confirmation that copies of the Ship To Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum) and International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers & Terminals are on board and that ship's personnel are conversant with the procedures therein;

• cargo details; and

• confirmation that ship complies with all local and international requirements.

Individual organisers, whether «in house» shipping company groups or STS agencies, have their own individual formats.

The above suggestions can be expanded to include whatever information is required to ensure a safe STS transfer.