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Dow Chemical
An Overview of the Vetting and Clearance Process
a. Chemical vessels must have a valid CDI. For Dow charters, the CDI expiration should extend beyond the
voyage end date. For Customer pick-ups the CDI expiration must extend beyond the end of loading
operations.

b. Product tankers carrying oil cargos must have a valid SIRE.

c. EU barges must have a valid EBIS inspection.

d. Vessels must not have had a PSC detention within last 9 months.

e. For international vessels, good English is required.

Best Practice Guidelines and where to find them

Questions about Dow vetting practices can be sent to: DLGLOBALVESSELAPPROV@dow.com

Officer's Matrix Requirements

5 years combined experience between C/O and Master is preferred.

How CDI and/or Sire Reports are utilised

a. CDI is the requirement and primary tool for chemical vessels. SIRE is used as a supplement at Dow's
discretion.

b. SIRE used for product tankers carrying oil cargos and US articulated tug barges.

c. EBIS used for EU Barges.

TMSA Requirements
N/A

Vessel Age Limitations

No age limitation as long as the vessel maintains CAP 1 or 2 by IACS member and has a valid inspection with
no major deficiencies. Vessels are screened with more scrutiny as they age.

CAP Certification Requirements

See above.

Electronic Copies of ISM Audits, Reports and Ship's Trading Certificates

Dow Vetting accepts class-approved electronic documents.

Any other specific vetting policy that would be relevant to provide to industry
a. Dow Gas Rules - Vessel provide an ESD pendant to shore. No direct seawater heaters/slip tube allowed
to be used alongside Dow facilities, Overflow alarm should be able to shut down pumps, if liquid will
vent to the vent mast, a liquid sensor should be fitted in vent mast or collector pot, which can activate
the pump stop.

b. PO inspections - One-time special inspection required prior to first carriage of Propylene Oxide to ensure
vessel can comply with handling guidelines. Inspections are arranged upon request.
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contact details

Five vetting team members on three continents:-

Mark Jing - Located in T ianjin, China

Mobile: +86 159 2155 8104
Email: Jing@dow.com

Gao Wei - Located in Shanghai, China

Mobile: +86 135 8550 4271
Email: WGao3@dow.com

George Redmon - Located in Houston, US

Mobile: +1 409 771 9247
Email: redmongw@dow.com

Mike Scott - Located in Freeport, US

Mobile: +1 979 235 0361
Email: mlscott@dow.com

Elsa Martina - Located in Terneuzen, Netherlands

Mobile: +31 653255311
Email: emartina@dow.com

* Roughly 24-hour coverage