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METHOD STATEMENT
Malahide Marina Dredging

Document number Client:

Document number Contractor: 20.3780-VO-VOM-PR-0010/01

A First Issue 12-03-2018 LCH MHE JBW

VO VO VO Approval
Revision Description Date
Originator Checked Approved Client

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Revision record
Revision Number Description Date
A First Issue 12-03-2018

External referenced documents

Supporting documents
Document Number Document Name
VOMS-PR1.02-OD-01 Van Oord Management System
QHSE-PSU-001 Project Risk Assessment Database (PRADA)
QHSE-MAR-PU-300 Risk Assessment Tool (RAT) Marine Floating Equipment
VOMS-PR1.10-TE-01 Template Risk Assessment
VOMS-PR2.04-TE-09-03 Template Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
VOMS-PR2.04-TE-10-01 Template Work Instruction
20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0001 Project Management Plan 2018 (including all supporting
documents)

Distribution list
Dredger Crew
Superintendent / Works Manager
Client (hardcopy)
Licensing Authorities

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Table of contents
Abbreviations and definitions .................................................................................................................. 4
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Project description ................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Scope method statement......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Objectives, targets and indicators ........................................................................................... 6
2 Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Marine equipment .................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Land based equipment ............................................................................................................ 7
3 Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Preparation .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Execution ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Principles of Water Injection Dredging ................................................................................ 8
3.2.2 Scope of works .................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Planning................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Organisation ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Organisation .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Tasks and responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 10
5 Quality ............................................................................................................................................ 12
6 Health and Safety........................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................. 13
6.3 Site Specific Risks ................................................................................................................. 14
7 Environment ................................................................................................................................... 15

Appendix 1 Inspection and Test Plan ............................................................................................... 16

Appendix 2 Emergency Response Flowchart................................................................................... 17
Appendix 3 Route to Hospital ........................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 5 Equipment Specifications .............................................................................................. 19
Appendix 6 Risk Assessment ........................................................................................................... 20

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Abbreviations and definitions

Abbreviations

EMP Environmental Management Plan

HSE Health, Safety and Environment
HSSMP Health, Safety, Security Management Plan
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
ITR Inspection and Test Record
JSA Job Safety Analysis
LMRA Last Minute Risk Assessment
MS Method Statement
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PQP Project Quality Plan
PRADA Project Risk Assessment Database
PTW Permit to Work
QA/QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control
RA Risk Assessment
RAT Risk Assessment Tool
SOC Safety Observation Card
SWP Safe Work Practice
VOMS Van Oord Management System
WID Water Injection Dredging OR Water Injection Dredger

Definitions

Client Malahide Marina Village Ltd

Engineer NA

Contractor Van Oord Ireland Ltd

Sub-Contractor NA

Method Statement A method statement (sometimes referred to as work method statement or safe
work method statement) is predominately used to describe specific instructions
on how to safely perform work related tasks and activities.

If applicable (e.g. as a result of contractual requirements), method statements

are to be submitted during the preparations of the project for approval by the
client or their representative.

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1 Scope
This chapter provides a general project description and the scope of work covered under this method
statement including the requirements.

1.1 Project description

Maintenance dredging is required at Malahide Marina for safe navigation of vessels. An estimated
17,000m³ of silt is required to be removed using Water Injection Dredging. Dredging is required over an
initial campaign in Nov-Jan 2018/2019. Two subsequent campaigns in Nov-Jan 2021/2022 and Nov-
Jan 2024/2025 are required. Volumes of the 2nd and 3rd dredging campaign will be assessed prior to
commencement of operations.

Van Oord is the leading contractor in the dredging technique called ‘Water Injection Dredging’ (WID).
This hydrodynamic dredging technique uses the natural dynamics of the system where the horizontal
transport takes place in the water column. The Tidal and river current, together with the gravitational
effect, transport the dredge material out to sea. This sustainable dredging technique developed by Van
Oord eliminates the need for traditional dredging techniques and is a lot more cost effective.

The variety and in general small size of these projects still require the Van Oord standard and comply
with all Irish laws and regulations.

The Project Management Plan (including all supporting documents) is set up as one overall covering
management document. It covers all the running, and future, stand-alone maintenance Water Injection
Dredging projects in Ireland executed by Van Oord Ireland Ltd. The scope of works include maintenance
dredging in rivers and canals and at locks, docks and jetty’s varying from large Ports and Harbours to
small Marina’s.

1.2 Scope method statement

This Method Statement is made for the WID activities in Malahide Marina and falls under the overall
WID Ireland Project Management Plan. The various dredge locations are outlined below.

November / January
• Campaign 2018/19 – total estimated 17,000m3 to be removed
• Campaign 2021/22 – total estimated tbc m3
• Campaign 2024/25 – total estimated tbc m3

As agreed with the Harbour Master, various locations within the Harbour will be dredged using Water
Injection Dredging. The WID Borr [or equivalent] will be mobilised for the works.

This Method Statement has developed and will be implemented with the health, safety and welfare of
all personnel, the public, wild life and the environment being of utmost priority.

The content of this Method Statement is to be verbally communicated to the workforce involved by the
Superintendent the day prior to the task commencement, this ensures that the correct personnel, tools
and equipment are in place and gives enough time for suggestions or additional control measures
identified during the briefing to be included within the Method Statement.

Where required the activities will be re-briefed in the form of a toolbox talk on the day of the activity, to
ensure that the requirements are fully understood. Feedback from the workforce is encouraged.

1.3 Requirements
For the requirements applicable to the scope of work covered under this method statement reference is
made to the following documents:

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# Requirements sources Reference

01 Inspection and Test Plan (see appendices) VOMS-PR2.04-TE-03-09-03

02 Legal Register Ireland 20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0007

Van Oord will execute the scope of works in line with the contractual requirements, applicable law and
applicable International Guidelines and Standards.

1.4 Objectives, targets and indicators

For the objectives, targets and key performance indicators applicable to the project including the scope
of work covered under this method statement reference is made to the information provided in the
Project Management Plan 20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0001.

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2 Resources
This chapter describes the required resources scheduled to realise the scope of works covered under
this Method Statement.

2.1 Marine equipment

The following marine equipment (or similar) are scheduled to be used during the realisation of the works.

Name Description marine equipment

Borr Water Injection Dredger

Marine equipment employed will hold the necessary certification as per legal and Van Oord
requirements.

2.2 Land based equipment

The following land based equipment (or similar) are scheduled to be used during the realisation of the
works.

Name Description land based equipment

- Mobile Crane, for (de)mobilisation.

- Trucks incl low bed trailer, for (de)mobilisation.

Land based equipment employed will hold the necessary certification as per legal and Van Oord
requirements.

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3 Methodology
This chapter describes the approach how the scope of works covered under this Method Statement will
be realised and stipulates the preparation works, execution method and planning.

3.1 Preparation
The dredger is to be mobilised via road to Malahide Marina in Malahide, Ireland.

On arrival the dredger will be assembled on the quay and lifted in the water in its entirety. The lifting
operation will be carried out by a mobile crane. To lift the vessel a heavy crane will be required with the
capacity to lift 62T. The lifting process will be planned and supervised by a Van Oord appointed person
in close cooperation with the local Authorities. All lift plans, waivers and risk assessments will be put in
place before the lift is undertaken. The reverse process will be carried out for the demobilisation of the
crane at the end of the job.

3.2 Execution

3.2.1 Principles of Water Injection Dredging

Van Oord Ireland is the operator of the dredging system known as Water Injection Dredging. The Water
Injection Dredging system is unique in its design to remove silty material from the seabed. A jet bar is
moved over the surface of the seabed while the nozzles inject large volumes of water at low pressure
into the sediment layer.

The density of the soil layer is lowered until it shows fluid behaviour. The fluidized sediment layer is then
transported horizontally in the lower part of the water column away from the dredged areas. The
hydrostatic pressure difference, the gradient of the seabed and the tidal and current flows are the main
driving forces for this natural horizontal transport. In most cases the fluidized sediment will finally re-
enter the water column in a high energy environment where it will be mixed with other naturally occurring
sediment particles. From there on the sediment continues its natural route towards its original
destination.

The WID process explained in 6 minutes: https://www.vimeo.com/69300630 [no login required]

3.2.2 Scope of works

Deposited fine silts within the various dredge locations will be dredged on the Broadmeadow River
estuary. The dredged material will be transported using flow channels to the deeper area within the
Harbour and dispersed over the ebbing tide out to sea. A total of 40 tides of dredging is anticipated, with
the aim to remove 17,500m3 of silt.

Figure 1: Dredge location & flow channels

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The flow channels are indicated in red. The dredger will remove the material from in between the finger
pier pontoons towards the flow channels. In yellow the movable marina pontoons are indicated. The
marina pontoons can be moved to facilitate the ease of dredging and significantly reduce the dredging
time required.

3.3 Planning
Mobilisation on site will be on a date as agreed with the Client.

Based on the envisaged workload of dredging 40 tides we anticipate to have the works complete within
20 days. The total operation including mobilisation and demobilisation is expected to take approximately
24 days. Operations will be carried out on either tides (consisting of a 6 hour period on the ebb tide,
including setup and mooring up).

Our site representative Farrell McCullough or Lizzie Chellew will have a daily meeting with the Port
Engineer to discuss progress of the works and planning.

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4 Organisation
This chapter describes the personnel involved in the realisation of the scope of works covered under
this Method Statement and provides information on the organisation, roles and responsibilities.

For the overall project organisation reference is made to the Project Organisation Plan <20.0000-VO-
VOM-PR-0002>.

4.1 Organisation

VOUK WID & TSHD Maintenance dredging

Managing Director
Jurjan Blokland

Operations Manager
Jasper Blaauw

WID Operations Various

TSHD Operations

WID Team Farrell TSHD Team

McCullough
Matthew Hellyer Project-by-project basis
Lizzie Chellew
Jonathan Rogers

JetSed / Maasmond TSHD

Borr
Odin
Baldr & Havik

4.2 Tasks and responsibilities

The general project roles and responsibilities of the key personnel as part of the project team are
provided in the Project Organisation Plan <20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0002>.

The specific tasks and responsibilities of the project staff, crew and labour directly involved in the
activities covered under this Method Statement are described below and in the appendix Work
Instruction in case applicable.

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Tasks Description Responsible

Is responsible for the delivery of the operational phase of the project, provides the
project team with hierarchical leadership and ensures compliance with the safety Operations Manager
regulations and checks.
Provides project team with operational leadership, draws up the work plan,
informs and instructs the Captain and the survey team with respect to their duties,
Works Manager/ Superintendent
ensures all relevant persons are kept fully informed about construction status and
ensures compliance with safety regulations
Overall command over the vessel (overriding authority), manage the vessel and
crew on behalf of the owner/ operator in an efficient and economical manner,
taking in account safety and environmental issues for all operations.
Plan, prepare and execution of marine operations and navigation, final Skipper
responsibility for the safety of the ship, it’s crew and all personnel on board.
Has the authority to stop all operations which are not executed in a safe manner
and/or endangering the vessel and its crew.

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5 Quality
This chapter describes all quality aspects directly related to the scope of work covered under this method
statement.

For the overall project information on the quality aspects reference is made to the Project Quality Plan
<20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0009>.

A pre-survey will be provided by the Client. This data is used to plan the dredging operations as
described in previous sections. The survey data will also be available onboard the dredger, where it is
updated with the position and depth of the bar, so that the dredger can keep track of where it has worked.

All dredgers use a contracted online system to receive RTK – Water level information and correction.

Every day a screen dump is made of the dredging tracks to provide both the Client and the project team
a visual overview of the works carried out each day. The screen dumps are supported by daily reporting.
An example screen dump is shown below.

Upon completion a post dredge hydrographic survey will be organised by Hydrographic Surveys Ltd (by
the Client).

As part of this Method Statement an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) has been prepared in line with the
Project Quality Plan. Further reference is made to the ITP (VOMS-2.04-TE-03-09-03) in the appendices.

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6 Health and Safety

This chapter describes all health and safety aspects including hazard identification, risk assessment and
applicable Personal Protective Equipment related to the specific scope of work covered under this
method statement.

For the overall project information on health and safety reference is made to the Project Health Safety
and Security Management Plan <20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0004>.

6.1 Risk Assessment

Prior to the start of an activity covered under this Method Statement a Risk Assessment (RA) will be
carried out in order to identify risks and if necessary mitigate risks to an acceptable level.

The Risk Assessment(s) will be discussed and communicated to persons involved prior to the start of
works and fully documented. Attending persons will be asked to sign the Risk Assessment to confirm
their attendance and understanding of the briefing.

Reference is made to the Risk Assessment (VOMS-PR2.04-TE-03-09-03) related to the scope of work
covered under this Method Statement in the appendices.

All mitigation measures described in the Risk Assessment(s) enclosed shall be in place before start of
the work.

6.2 Personal Protective Equipment

Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within Van Oord as a minimum are:

Mandatory PPE

Life jacket (when

High visibility clothing
Approved safety Hard hat / working near or over
(jacket or coverall) with
footwear safety helmet the water and during
long sleeves
boat transfer)

Certain specific tasks and activities covered under this Method Statement may require personnel to
wear job specific PPE.

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6.3 Site Specific Risks

Site specific risks at the site include the following:

• Weather conditions
It is anticipated that the works are not affected by the weather conditions (wind or swell), and
conditions that do impose hinder of the works can be absorbed in the planning.

• Shipping / traffic within the port

During the kick-off meeting our Superintendent will discuss the planning with the Harbour Master
and contacts will be made with the local fisherman via de Harbour Master

The full risk assessment can be found in Appendix 5.

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7 Environment
This chapter describes all environmental aspects related to the scope of work covered under this Method
Statement including requirements, impacts, control and monitoring measures.

For the overall project environmental information reference is made to the Project Environmental
Management Plan <20.0000-VO-VOM-PR-0005>.

Anywhere known to consist of contaminated material will not be dredged or levelled using water
injection. If contaminated material is suspected whilst working is being undertaken, operations will be
suspended and an investigations will be carried out.

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Appendix 1 Inspection and Test Plan

Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for 1 Legend “Verification by” 2 Legend “Inspection by”
Water Injection Dredging WM – Works Manager HP – Hold point
SI – Superintendent WP – Witness point
(Method Statement)
CS – Chief Surveyor MP – Monitor point
MV – Master of Vessel DR – Document review point
QC – QC Inspector
Inspection method / Acceptance Verificati Inspection by 2
No. Activity / description standard Criteria Frequency on by1 Records Executed
VO Subcon Client
MALAHIDE MARINA
In-Survey prior to One time, in order to WM Updated chart and By Client, optionally can
dredging (Multibeam) provide the dredger update on-board be undertaken by Van
1. In-Survey
actual levels of the survey computer Oord
dredge area.
Post-Survey Post-Survey after One time, No maximum WM Updated chart and By Van Oord
completion of dredging level set, realistic update on-board
2.
activities maximum to be survey computer
maintained.
Dredge tracks Print screen of on- Each Tide MV Digitally send to MP
3.
board survey computer Client via WM/SI
Daily Progress Report (DPR) Timings & areas of Every Day WM/SI Digitally send to MP
4.
operations Client
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

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Appendix 2 Emergency Response Flowchart

FIRST ON SCENE

Notify Master Raise alarm, alert others in

area, provide first aid,
rescue or firefighting
actions.
Master determines Master takes on-
emergency (minor Damian Offer
scene command Harbour Master
/ major) Major*
tbc
Minor*

Optional:
Vessel crew takes Master notifies VO Marine
necessary First Aid Coordinator / Superintendent: Coast guard
actions +44 7767 236 541 999/112
Fire brigade

Master informs Marine Marine Coordinator becomes

999/112
Coordinator about minor first contact point to assist Police
emergency and actions Master.
taken 999/112
Ambulance

In case injured person(s) 999/112

need to be transported to
hospital, the Marine
Coordinator ensures that
the dredger is met at an
agreed berth for the
injured person to be
brought to the hospital.
Marine Coordinator
informs Project
Manager & VTS.

Project Manager
ensures the Client is
informed.

* See page 8 for definitions

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Appendix 3 Route to Hospital

Malahide Marina – The Mater Hospital Dublin:

From: Malahide Marina, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland

To: The Mater Hospital, Eccles St, Inns Quay, Dublin 7, D07 R2WY, Ireland

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Appendix 4 Equipment Specifications

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Equipment

Water injection dredger

Borr

Dredging and Marine Contractors

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Principal particulars

Borr

Name Borr Width injection pipe 5.16 m

Type Water injection dredger Propulsion 2 x 89 kW
Description Borr: Dismountable dredger, transportable Total power installed 460 kW
on two trailers Jet pump 260 kW
Farrell: Pontoon with spuds, hydraulic crane
with clamshell or cutter unit
Sailing and dredging area Inland waters only
Year of construction 2015
Dimensions Borr Length overall 18.73 m
Breadth overall 5.32 m
Moulded depth 1.80 m
Dimensions Borr & Farrell Length overall 21.73 m Contact

Breadth overall 6.70 m Van Oord

Moulded depth 1.80 m PO Box 8574
Maximum dredging depth Borr: 14.00 m 3009 AN Rotterdam
Farrell: 8.00 m The Netherlands
May 2015

T +31 88 8260000
with clamshell or cutter unit
F +31 88 8265010
E info@vanoord.com
I www.vanoord.com
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Appendix 5 Risk Assessment

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Risk Assessment Worksheet

Project MALAHIDE MARINA DREDGING Prep. LCE RA Doc. No. 20.3780-RA001
Client Malahide Marina RA date 13-Feb-18 Checked MHE Revision date
Contractor Van Oord Project number 20.3780 Authorised JBW Revision

Attendees
Name Position Company Name Position Company
Jaasper Blaauw Operations Manager VO Richard Needham WID Skipper VO
Farrell McCullough W orks Manager VO Dean Burgess WID Skipper VO
Lizzie Chellew Superintendent VO Leo McCullough WID Skipper VO

Hazard evaluation

Consequence Initial Risk Additional safeguards By who By when Completion Residual Risk
Item No. Process step / Activity Hazard Van Oord Existing Safeguards
Vessel / Project reference
S L R S L R
1. Lifting
1.1 Lifting of dredger during Falling loads, Serious Injuries, 4 C HIGH Ensure lifting operations are planned, and Separate Risk Apointed Person Before Lift. 4 B MEDIUM
Mobilisation / failure of lifting Fatality, supervised by a competent appointed person Assessment and Crane
Demobilisation equipment, Loss of equipment Lift plan to be compiled by an Appointed person. Toolbox talk. Supervisor.
overloading Crane certification to be check and in place. Check all certificates.
Lifting equipment to be checked prior to any lifting Good accurate lift plan.
activities. Only competent and
Competent banksmen and slinger signallers to be necessary personnel in
available at all times. vicinity of crane ops
Wind conditions to be monitored Ground checks for
Restricted area stability.
Guide ropes to be used on large loads Radius outlined and noted
Use of PPE with regards to
Ground conditions checked by site visit prior to lift. obstructions.
Stop the job authority. Barrier tape/bollards in
place outlining lifting
operations in place.

1.2 Lifting of dredger during Working at Falling from the 4 C HIGH Use of proper PPE. Toolbox talk. Skipper/ crew Before going 4 B MEDIUM
Mobilisation / height with non vessel on Competent crew. Taking additional time and onboard.
Demobilisation, continuous hand hardstanding First aider on site. caution when working at
connecting lifting gear rails when ground or from Avoid/minimize working at height/leaning over side height.
on the dredger. dredger is in two transport lorry. of vessel.
sections.
1.3 Lifting of dredger during Use of ladders Ladder slipping and 4 C HIGH Secure ladder to vessel at top. Skipper/ crew Before going 4 B MEDIUM
Mobilisation / for access to causing person to Foot ladder for each other. onboard.
Demobilisation vessel on fall, Serious Make sure ladder is well maintained and checked
hardstanding Injuries, fatality. for damages.
ground. Ensure ladder is long enough to extend above
height of vessel on the lorry.
1.4 Lifting of dredger during Other activities Third parties being 3 C MEDIUM Working area cordoned off. Crew/ Before Lift. 3 B MEDIUM
Mobilisation / close to area of too close to lift Communication of any others working in the area Surpervisors.
Demobilisation lift. area, traffic to stay a safe distance away.
effecting those
operating the lift.
Serious Injuries.
1.5 Lifting of dredger during Working close to Falling in water 3 C MEDIUM All persons involved with the lift to be wearing a Toolbox talk. Crew and crane Before Lift. 3 B MEDIUM
Mobilisation / the quay wall causing life jacket when having to be within 2 m from the Enforing the use of operators.
Demobilisation edge. hypothermia/ quay edge. lifejackets with one
drowning Taking extra care when moving around waters another and crane
side of crane and lifting vessel into water. company.

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Consequence Initial Risk Additional safeguards By who By when Completion Residual Risk
Item No. Process step / Activity Hazard Van Oord Existing Safeguards
Vessel / Project reference
S L R S L R
2. Working on or near water
2.1 Working on or near Dredging Unsafe work 4 D HIGH Project Plan. Van Oord QHSE. All personnel. Before start of 2 C LOW
water on board the Operations. practices Method Statement. any job.
dredger. Risk Assessments.
QHSE Monitored.
Emergency Procedures.
Emergency Telephone List.
Good Maintenance.
Compentent Crew.
Professional equipment.
2.2 Working on or near Insufficient Falling in water 4 C HIGH Barriers to be inspected prior to work. No lone working. All personnel. Before start of 2 C LOW
water on board the barriers, causing Experienced crew. Sand/salt for non-slip any job.
dredger. Edge protection. hypothermia/ Kick off meeting before works. decks.
drowning Emergency rescue plan in place for MOB.
Wearing regularly serviced life jackets while on
deck.
2.3 Access/Egress to Not using or Falling in water 4 B MEDIUM Correct wearing of life jacket. Inspect before use. All personnel. Before 2 B LOW
vessel, during boat to incorrect use of causing Training in use. access/egress.
boat transfer, or working life jacket. hypothermia/ Inspect before use by competent person.
on desk close to the drowning Annual inspection(tested).
edge of vessel.
2.4 Access/Egress to Access/Egress Falling in water 4 C HIGH Use of ladder in correct way. Moor on floating pontoons All personnel. Before 2 C LOW
vessel. to vessel onto causing Only step across if safe to do so. where possible to avoid access/egress.
jetty using a hypothermia/ Make clear instruction of your intentions to other climbing of ladders.
ladder or steps.drowing / head crew members.
injury. Wear Lifejacket.
2.5 Working on or near Working on deck Falling in water 3 B MEDIUM Adequate lighting. Stay in wheelhouse at All personnel. Before working 2 B LOW
water on board the at night cauing hypothermia Crew working together. night. at night.
dredger. /drowing / head Good housekeeping (clean decks). Only moor up when
injury. Competent crew. alongside.
Monitoring of water levels.
First aider onboard.
Good radios communications.
Avoid working at night.

2.6 Working on or near Swell Damage to crew 4 C HIGH Standing instruction not to dredge when swell is Closely monitor weather Skipper/ crew Ongoing 2 C LOW
water on board the and equipment. above 0.5 m and/or when skipper is not forecast and condition.
dredger. comfortable to work.

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Consequence Initial Risk Additional safeguards By who By when Completion Residual Risk
Item No. Process step / Activity Hazard Van Oord Existing Safeguards
Vessel / Project reference
S L R S L R
3. Working onboard dredger.
3.1 Mooring, unmooring. Breaking Injury 2 B LOW Inspect mooring ropes before use. Competent crew Skipper/ crew Before casting 1 A LOW
mooring ropes. Monitor weather conditions. off.
Don't lose sight of operator, communicate what
you are doing.
No excess force on repoes from engine power.
3.2 Working ondeck. Wet Surfaces Serious injury. 3 C MEDIUM Good housekeeping on deck. Competent crew Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 A LOW
Slips, trips or Fracture, brusing. Correct nonslip safety shoes.
falls. Minimise work on deck.

3.3 Working ondeck. Obstructed Serious injury. 3 C MEDIUM Plan storage of materials. Competent crew Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 A LOW
walkways. Fracture, brusing. Clean and tidy deck.
Slips, trips or Put stores away immediately.
falls.
3.4 Working ondeck. Cables on Serious injury. 3 C MEDIUM Use cable covers. Competent crew Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 A LOW
walkways. Fracture, brusing. Use signage.
Slips, trips or Avoid any trip hazard.
falls.
3.5 Working ondeck. Insufficient Injury 2 B LOW Make sure all deck lights are working, with spare Competent crew Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 A LOW
lighting bulbs available.
3.6 Working onboard Inappropriate Serious injury, 3 B MEDIUM Safety shoes are compulsory. Safety shoes renewed on All personnel. Ongoing. 2 B LOW
dredger. footware. falling overboard. request.
3.7 Working ondeck. Greasy/oily Serious injury. 3 B MEDIUM Clean spillages immediately. Keep decks clean and tidy. Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 B LOW
surfaces. Fracture, brusing. Spill kits available.
Slips, trips or Good housekeeping.
falls. Degreaser available.
Report all spillages.
3.8 Working ondeck. Tripping over. Serious injury. 3 B MEDIUM Barriers inspected daily. Salt bags on standby for All personnel. Ongoing. 2 B LOW
Catching loose Fracture, brusing. Competent persons. cold weather.
clothing on deck. Toolbox talk on slips, trips and falls.
Edge protection No lone working.
not in place. Emergecy rescue plan in place.
Ice. Clean decks.
Not paying Good lighting.
attention. Serviced lif jackets worn.
Monior weather conditions.
No lose clothing.
Wear overalls.
3.9 Tidal working. Lone working. Antisocial 3 B MEDIUM No lone working. Keep working hours to a All personnel. Ongoing. 2 B LOW
Stress. behaviour. Agreed hours of work. minimum for crew.
Lack of sleep. Ill health. 6 hours off work inbetween tides. Crew working 11 days on
Lack of Take breaks (share operating). 11 days off.
performance. Health assessments.
Lack of
concentration.
3.10 Working in cold Hypothermia. Ill health. 2 C LOW Wrap up warm on deck. Monitor weather. Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 B LOW
conditions. Time off work. Hat and gloves.
Take regular breaks in heated wheel house.
Take extra care on deck.
Don't rush.
3.11 Working onboard and in Over exposure Tinnitus. 2 C LOW Use ear defenders. No going in engine rooms Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 1 B LOW
engine rooms. to noise in Ringing in ear. Noise monitoring. or pump room while
engine/pump Loss of hearing. Display signs. working.
room. No more than 5 minutes exposure.

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Consequence Initial Risk Additional safeguards By who By when Completion Residual Risk
Item No. Process step / Activity Hazard Van Oord Existing Safeguards
Vessel / Project reference
S L R S L R
3.12 Refulling. Fuel spill. Environmental 3 C MEDIUM COSHH assessments available. Knowing how much fuel Skipper/ crew Before job. 2 C LOW
damage. Wear propper PPE. the fuel tank can take
Skin and eye Ensure fuel cap replaced. before it over spills.
contamination. Deliver from professional company. No bunkering at night.
Explosion, fire and Designated fuelling place. Use of bunkering checklist.
burns. Spill kits available.
Dip trays available.
Pollution prevention plan available.
Booms available.
Eye wash station available.
Emergency phone number available.
3.13 Dredging Gas escape Health effecting of 4 C HIGH Toxicity measurements when not sure. Known contaminated All personnel. Before job. 3 B MEDIUM
from seabed crew All crew to remain inside in case of uncertainty. areas excluded from WID
Contaminated dredging.
area Filter overpressure unit

4. Sailing between locations.

4.1 Sailing to/from work Collision with Damage to vessel 4 C HIGH Proper watch keeping, radar, Toolbox talks Skipper 4 A MEDIUM
area other vessels and dredge gear, competent personnel, Survey/dredge Instructions
personal injury, nautical charts and publications, Listen out on local VHF
sinking COLREGS, channel.
Project Sailing Plan Nav officer’s ability to
communicate in English
Stay out of channel when
passing traffic.
Be aware of ship’s
interaction at close
quarters in confined
waters

4.2 Sailing to/from work Failure of Asset damage, 4 C HIGH Regular inspection of navigation equipment Sailing Plan, Skipper/ crew 4 A MEDIUM
area navigation Damage to vessel, Proper maintenance schedule of navigation Surveyed sailing route /
equipment Grounding equipment check depths
Qualified crew
Clear emergency procedures displayed on bridge
Emergency drills

4.3 Sailing to/from work Adverse Personal injury. 4 C HIGH Onboard monitoring of conditions. Wind and wave working Skipper/ crew Ongoing 4 A MEDIUM
area or working. weather. Damage to vessel. Updates from local wind measurements where limits.
available. Weather forecasts.
4.4 Sailing between Sailing Personal injury. 5 C HIGH Knowing the exact height of any overhead items Additional care to be taken Skipper/ crew Ongoing 3 C MEDIUM
locations. underneath Damage to vessel. before passing underneath. at night time, when
bridges or power Electrocution. Lowing the mast if possible if unsure of the visability is less.
lines. overhead items height.
5. Other work activities.
5.1 Grinding/Cutting/ Sharp, hot, Burns Fire. 4 D HIGH Use of approved Equipment Person carrying 4 B MEDIUM
Welding/Drilling moving, electric Explosion. Ensure the proper use of guards out the work.
machinary Electrocution Inspect equipment prior to starting work.
Cut Proper PPE
Sparking Only experienced personnel to use the equipment.
UV rays Wear a face shield
Splinter Fire Extinguisher(s).
Fire Blanket.
Area clean and clear of all types of combustible
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Consequence Initial Risk Additional safeguards By who By when Completion Residual Risk
Item No. Process step / Activity Hazard Van Oord Existing Safeguards
Vessel / Project reference
S L R S L R
5.2 Using electic tools. Using electric Electrocution. 3 A LOW Safety Line on tool being used. Only use tools when tied Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 1 A LOW
tools and coming up alongside.
into contact with
water.

5.3 Wire Handling. Sharp wire. Hand injury. 3 B MEDIUM Wear gloves. Avoid any wire work. Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 B LOW
No lone working.
Inspect wire for any deficiencies.
5.4 Manual Handling. Lifting heavy Severe back pain. 3 B MEDIUM Where possible use lifting aid. Competent crew. All personnel. Ongoing. 2 B LOW
items. Muscle pain. Manual handling training to crew.
Lifelong back pain. Know the weight you are lifting.
Split the weight into smaller loads if possible.
Remove any possible trip hazards.
Avoid repetitive handling.
5.5 Manual Handling. Lifting heavy Severe back pain. 3 B MEDIUM Instructions of correct lifting method. Competent crew. All personnel. Ongoing. 2 B LOW
items in wrong Muscle pain. Use of mechanical aid where possible.
way. Lifelong back pain. Make sure no fingers get trapped.
No obstructions in way.
Good handles on item to be lifted.
Do not push or pull load that’s heavy.
Do not lift if history of back problems.
5.6 COSHH Hazardous Fire and explosion. 3 B MEDIUM All substances stored in well ventilated & lockable Competent crew. All personnel. Ongoing. 2 B LOW
substances. Exposure. containers.
Inhalation of toxic Signage in place.
substances. Fire extinguishers in place.
Contact with skin. COSHH assessments for all on board chemicals
available.
No smoking signs.
Appropriate PPE available.
Crew aware of what & wear on board.
Spill kits on stand by while refuelling.
Stop any leakage in water course using spill kits.
Use of hydraulic Leakage / Eye damage, 2 D MEDIUM Maintenance programme for hydraulic equipment Skipper/ crew Ongoing. 2 B LOW
equipment collapsing of burns, spill in place
hydraulic deck SOPEP procedures
equipment Oil Pollution Prevention Team
When working on hydraulic deck equipment
ensure proper PPE is being worn (gloves,
glasses)
5.7 Other contractors. Underwater Drowning of divers, 3 C MEDIUM Contact with Port Control. All personnel. Before any dive 2 C LOW
works, collisions damage to Daily updates on site operations at work. works.
with installations. installations and
vessels.

6. Site specific activities or hazards.

6.1 Passing underneath Not enough Damage to vessel 3 C MEDIUM Evaluation of height of bridge and variation of Can lower mast to go Skipper/ crew Before start job. 3 B MEDIUM
North Circular Road underwater and inury to crew. water level. underneath if required.
Bridge. clearance. Monitoring of water levels (if go above normal
limit).
6.2 Dredging close to Uncovering, Entanglement. 4 C HIGH Knowing the alignment and depth of cable. Additional caution when Skipper/ crew Before start job. 3 C MEDIUM
underwater cables. damaging or Electrocution. Knowing what it is carrying. dredging in this area.
getting stuck to Damage to cable. Knowing how it is encase.
cable.

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