🚢 OVID -- PSV Operations (Supply, Oil Recovery)

Specific to operational matters, such as cargo stowage, handling of cargo, IMDG and NLS.

Risk assessment should include wind and sea conditions.

Risk assessments should specifically capture the risks of the vessel working stern to weather particularly with "open stern" vessel. Inspector to verify that the Safety Management System provides clear guidance in the following areas and officers are aware of this guidance: triggers that would cause cargo operations to be stopped requiring further risk assessments to be performed so as to. determine if additional barriers are required in order to resume cargo operations. These triggers include, but are not limited to, water being shipped on deck, vessel motion, vessel orientation (stern to weather / head to weather), current and expected sea state eliminating/minimising unsecured cargo during the cargo securing process; arrangement of cargo placement and tank contents so as to minimise stern trim to maintain sufficient freeboard at the. stern cargo placement to provide unobstructed escape routes for crew working on deck.

Inspector should check policy and procedures are in place to actively manage deck operations. Reference: OCIMF Deck Cargo Management onboard Offshore Vessels G-OMO, Chapter 9.6

Do all officers know how to operate stability program? Does Master standing order state that Duty officer should call Master if unsure of vessels stability condition during cargo operations?

Ref: 2008 IS Code

When loading deck cargoes care should be taken to avoid any obstruction to safety zones, freeing ports/drainage arrangements, doors and hatches or aft mooring station.

The cargo plan can be produced from a shore base planning group but there should be some evidence that the vessel crew/captain have reviewed this, know where the dangerous cargoes are located and found it acceptable.

Record date of last test and frequency of testing programme

This question references bulk transfers only and not bunkering/fuelling the vessel. Inspectors are to validate a documented pre-transfer checklist is in place and forms part of the that is being completed for each fuel or Hazardous and noxious bulk liquid.

Bulk cargo pipelines should be colour coded and free of soft patches or other temporary repairs. Bulk cargo connections should be clearly marked/colour coded and blanked or capped when not in use.

Ventilation from tanks containing hazardous or flammable materials should be monitored for the formation of hazardous conditions on the vessel i.e. Flammable, explosive, toxic vapour accumulation. A plan should be in place to both prevent the occurrence hazardous vapour accumulation.

Check certification and inspection records. Check that protection is provided for operators.

Check records of inspection.

Inspector to document what procedures are in place. As a minimum, redundancy should address fuel and power supply. For DP vessels, expectation is that they will operate in line with FMEA all times when manoeuvring within a 500m safety zone.

If No then give details of incidents.

Hose connection should be clearly marked/stencilled as for what purpose they serve, or colour coded in line with industry guidelines such as IMO OSV code or GOMO guidelines. Are camlock couplings locking levers (if used) secured against accidental opening under pressure?

Data Cards should contain information on crane operating limits, the location of prohibited areas, submerged obstacles, production risers, etc.

500m checklist should follow guidelines of GOMO or other industry standards.

Check the Log for recent bulk cargo operations and whether any delays were experienced due to the vessels bulk system.

Ref: GOMO

Ref: GOMO

Check segregation of hazardous cargoes as per relevant section of the IMDG code. Check if Radio-active material was carried on board and if it was in limited quantity and if required paperwork was in order.

Are hose hanging off pins fitted? Crew aware of use of hose hanging off procedures and Risk Assessment in place? Are procedures in line with GOMO or other industry guidelines?

Focus on hydraulic fracture applications and other speciality services. Also applicable to OSV's which supply all or part of the hose string for transfer operations.

Records to be sighted confirming regular tests for pressure. Confirm there is a process of routine inspection of hoses. During operations, inspection of hoses is primarily by 'close visual inspection' of the entire hose length, paying particular attention to the end terminations. Close visual inspection means a visual check of the entire external area of the flexible hose assembly paying particular attention to blisters, deep lacerations or abrasions exposing inner core or fabric, unravelling of the outer cover, surface cracking and misalignment of coupling paint marks. Floatation collars should be secure and in the correct position. Water should be used to carry out leak tests wherever possible. The use of compressed gas such as air or nitrogen for any form of leak or pressure test is not permissible because: large volumes of pressurised gases are dangerous; hoses are not designed for pressurised gas; leaks in hydrocarbon hoses can produce a flammable mist; pinhole leaks are not always detected.

Check also fitted with reflective tape. Number and distribution of floatation collars to be in accordance with guidance contained in G-OMO

1. Is the vessel equipped with an alcohol resistant type foam extinguishing system? 2. Suitable procedures in place for loading, discharging, inerting 3. Are cofferdams and cargo tanks inerted (if applicable) 4. Does the Master and crew have training to carry LFL cargoes

State certification standard and body. If 'Yes', state date of certification and last inspection in the Comments section.

Example contents of Manual: operating and maintenance procedures, including steps to be taken in preparation for oil recovery operations; equipment, capacity data, guidance on how to operate vessel during recovery ops; specific instructions that all portable equipment utilised for recovery operations is certified for use in gas hazardous. atmosphere instructions for mounting/securing portable equipment, blanking off of pipes, etc; list of electrical equipment required to be disconnected during recovery operations; tank cleaning procedures for tanks used during recovery operations; Hazardous Area Plan; spill response equipment arrangement plan.

Where N/A is used, Inspector to provide justification for selection

Check that outlet sockets mounted in the cabinet are in good condition, well maintained and ready for immediate use.

Check availability of air and power outlets.

Check the condition of storage arrangements, spray booms and pumps, etc. Check expiration date of dispersant if applicable and name the type of dispersant carried. Inspector to record dispersant details including name, quantity and expiration date.

Formal training may be required, depending on area of operation. Check that hazard of recovered oil (e.g. explosiveness, H2S) are addressed.

For example, provision of deadlights for windows/portholes facing deck areas; fixed and portable fire-fighting equipment and appropriate Crew PPE.

Check presence and condition of flame screens.

Record the date of the last full scale equipment deployment exercise.

Check that assessments include installing additional equipment, equipment deployment and recovery operations, and storage of recovered oil on board.