CGO 001

PRIOR CARGO OPERATIONS CHECKLIST ISSUED DATE : 01.08.18

ISSUE No: 01
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VESSEL: MT. ELISE DATE:

PORT: PORT LOUIS OPERATION: LOADING / DISCHARGING

Initial Preparation
1. Ensure crew is aware of both intention to cargo and emergency response 
procedures.
2. Discuss operation plan & tank sequence with officers involved. 
3. Close and secure all associated overboard discharge valves. 
4. Close and blank off all unnecessary manifold valves/connections. 
5. Plug all deck scuppers and make watertight. 
6. Empty out and plug save-alls. 
7. Place oil absorbent materials in key positions. 
8. Provide means of draining off any accumulations of water on deck. 
9. Establish communication link between cargo station, duty officer & E/R 
10. Check all cargo tank air pipes are open and unblocked. 
11. Ensure all sounding pipe caps are tight except when sounding tank 
12. Reconfirm space remaining in all cargo tanks to be filled. 
13. Check all cargo tank high level alarms are functioning. 
14. Ensure all fire precautions are observed. 
Prior to Operation
1. Check hose is of sufficient length. 
2. Inspect hose and couplings for damage. 
3. Check weight of hose does not exceed SWL of vessel's lifting gear. 
4. Place drip trays under hose couplings & flanges. 
5. Check delivery note quantity and specification are correct. 
6. Discuss operation plan with supplier. 
7. Discuss vessel's emergency response procedures with supplier. 
8. Discuss suppliers own emergency response procedures. 
9. Establish communication link between vessel and supplier. 
10. Agree signaling system with supplier for:
 Commence Pumping. 
 Reduce Pumping Rate. 
 Stop Pumping. 
 Emergency stop. 
11. Agree with the supplier the quantity to be pumped aboard. 
12. Agree unit of measurement (Metric Tons, Cubic Meters etc.). 
13. Agree maximum pumping rate and pressure. 
14. Agree and record shore barge meter readings and/or soundings. 
15. Appoint seaman to tend mooring lines during operation. 
16. Rig fire lines fore and aft of operation station. 
17. Ensure designated overflow tank is prepared. 
18. Fit vessel's sampling equipment & explain it to supplier. 
19. Prepare filling lines and open all relevant valves. 

DATE/TIME VESSEL ALONGSIDE

DATE/TIME GAUGING COMPLETED ____________

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PRIOR CARGO OPERATIONS CHECKLIST ISSUED DATE : 01.08.18
ISSUE No: 01
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DATE/TIME LOADING /DISHCARGING STARTED ______

NAME OF ACTUAL SUPPLIER/RECIEVER

NAME OF TERMINAL SUPPLYING/RECIEVEING CARGO ______________________________

HOW MANY MDO SAMPLES TAKEN ______________________________

SAMPLES IDENTIFICATION

ENTER SAMPLE RETAINED BY RETAINED BY RETAINED BY RETAINED BY RETAINED BY

IDENTIFICATIO SHIP SUPPLIER OWNER'S CHARTERER'S OTHER
N NUMBERS SURVEYOR SURVEYOR SURVEYOR

DUTY OFFICER CHIEF OFFICER