Session 9: Offshore Vessels Flashcards
Give me 2 publications where you can find guidelines for offshore operations.
-Code of safe practice for the carriage of cargoes and persons by offshore supply vessels (OSV code)
-MGN 516 IMO codes and guidelines for offshore vessels
What does drift off mean?
In the even of loss of power, environmental forces would result in a vessel moving away from an offshore facility or other navigational hazard
What does drift on mean?
In the event of loss of power, environmental forces would result in a vessel moving towards an offshore facility or other navigational hazard
Name 5 types of offshore vessels ranging from 20m to 100m
-PSV vessel (PSV)
-Anchor Handling Tug Supply
-Diving supply vessel (DSV)
-Drilling vessels
-FPSO
What are shuffle tankers?
Shuttle tankers are specialized vessels designed to transport oil from offshore oil fields to onshore terminals or refineries.
Offshore operations responsibilities?
-master has the responsibility to stop any operations that threaten the safety of the vessel or crew or the installation’s integrity
-offshore installation manager (OIM) controls the entry of all vessels into the 500 meter zone around the installation
What are some general precautions in the offshore?
-When carrying out cargo operations, as a minimum, coverall, visibility vest, safety helmet, safety boots, safety eye wear, gloves
-in cold and wet conditions should wear waterproof garments over warm clothing
-Adjust ship’s heading and speed in bad weather and rig lifeline on deck for safe movement
-Keep look out for navigational warning
-suspend operation in bad weather
-all operations on deck must be risk assessed and discussed and agreed with all involved via a toolbox talk prior to the work commencing
Carriage of cargo offshore
-Master is responsible for the safe and correct loading of vessel
-load and discharge cargo as per priority
-only seafarers involved in the cargo operation should be on the cargo deck
-cargo plan produced so that locations of all items are known and should be pre notification of dangerous goods
-all lashings should be checked at least once during each watch whilst at sea
-cargo operations should be stopped if the vessel requires the use of more than 45% power on its engines and thrusters
what should you do when approaching installation?
-Master is responsible for the safe and correct loading of vessel
-load and discharge cargo as per priority
-only seafarers involved in the cargo operation should be on the cargo deck
-cargo plan produced so that locations of all items are known and should be pre notification of dangerous goods
-all lashings should be checked at least once during each watch whilst at sea
-cargo operations should be stopped if the vessel requires the use of more than 45% power on its engines and thrusters
