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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) MIM NUMBER Approved

MARINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1186.503


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ISSUING ORG. MARINE DEPARTMENT (30003062) 06/29/2017 01/01/2012
SUBJECT: MARINE CRAFT CARGO MANIFESTS APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
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CONTENT

This instruction outlines procedures to control the transfer of materials to and from offshore facilities
by Saudi Aramco owned vessels or Saudi Aramco chartered vessels. The text covers:

1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. AUTHORITY
4. TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS FROM ONSHORE TO OFFSHORE
5. TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS FROM OFFSHORE TO ONSHORE
6. EXEMPTED SHIPMENTS
7. MOVEMENT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS
8. APPENDIX 1
9. APPENDIX 2

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide accountability and control of Saudi Aramco materials
being transported to or from offshore facilities (offshore marine vessels included) to prevent loss
or damage through mishandling or misdirection of shipments.

2. SCOPE

2.1 This instruction applies to all Saudi Aramco owned and chartered vessels.

2.2 This instruction applies to the control and transfer of materials to and from all offshore
facilities, rigs or barges by All Saudi Aramco owned vessels or Saudi Aramco chartered
vessels.

2.3 A completed Marine Cargo Manifest form Saudi Aramco 431 (Drilling & Workover
Services Dept.) must accompany ALL materials delivered to marine vessels for
transportation, except as provided in section 6.1 of this instruction.

3. AUTHORITY

3.1 The Marine Department Manager is the approval authority for this instruction and any
subsequent changes that may be required.

3.2 The Master of the Marine vessel for the transportation of materials to and from offshore will
not carry any cargo that is not properly manifested or properly pre-slung. The correct weight
of the cargo must be entered on the manifest by the issuer of the manifest.

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4. TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS FROM ONSHORE TO OFFSHORE

4.1 The concerned Materials Unit or Shift Coordinator responsible for initiating the shipment shall
initiate the Marine Cargo Manifest form and complete the description section.

4.2 The person delivering the material to the Marine vessel shall ensure that all materials listed are
clearly identified, properly slung and safely loaded on board the appropriate vessel and obtain
the signature of the vessel Master or Mate, certifying acceptance of the material. The signed
original and three signed copies shall be retained on board the vessel and will accompany the
shipment. A fourth signed copy shall be returned to the Materials Unit which initiated the
shipment by the person making the delivery.

4.3 At the destination, the individual responsible for receiving the materials will inventory
materials received against the cargo manifest and sign the form in acknowledgment of receipt.
The original plus the first two copies will be retained by the vessel Master. The third copy is
to be left with the receiver. The vessel Master will retain the second copy for his records and
will submit the original and first copy, together with his vessel activity report, to the shift
coordinator. The shift coordinator will file the first copy with the vessel activity report and
mail/return the original to the originator (initiating materials unit).

4.4 In the event of any discrepancy between the materials transferred and the cargo manifest, such
discrepancies shall be noted on ALL COPIES of the accompanying manifest and said notation
shall be signed by both parties involved in the transfer at that time, (i.e. shipper/vessel Master
or vessel Master/receiver).

4.5 The initiator of the shipment, upon receipt of the original at completion of transfer, shall check
it against his copy of the manifest retained in accordance with Paragraph 4.2 above. Any
discrepancies noted by the initiator between the various copies shall immediately be reported
to his respective division Superintendent.

4.6 Drilling & Workover Services Department shall use Saudi Aramco form A-7106 in place of
the Marine Cargo Manifest form, as this form is unique to their requirements. However Saudi
Aramco form A-7106 will be required to contain the weight of the cargo to be transported.

4.7 Volatile or dangerous liquids or goods should be clearly identified, shipped and stowed in safe
locations on board. The Master must reject any materials which are not properly labeled, not
properly slung or which he considers as unsafe for transportation.

4.8 All hazardous materials, waste oil and slops barrels transported to or from offshore must be
secure, properly slung, clearly marked and labeled with applicable warnings in English.

4.9 All hazardous materials must be accompanied with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

4.10 All Hazardous Waste must be carried, handled and disposed of as per the guidelines in
MIM1186.505 Industrial Solid Waste Carriage and Disposal Procedures.

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4.11 All packages, boxes, crates, drums and pallets must be properly pre-slung and identified with
weights.

4.12 Transfers of chemicals or other hazardous material must be handled in accordance with the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code - IMO document)

4.13 All Heavy Lifts must have a Lift Plan (as specified in GI 7.028 Crane Lifts: Types and
Procedures) in place and signed by the appropriate certified personnel prior to the lift being
transferred to or from any marine vessel or craft.

5. TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS FROM OFFSHORE TO ONSHORE

5.1 The Responsible Person for initiating the shipment shall be in a Supervisory position for that
offshore facility, Rig, Barge or Vessel. The Responsible Person shall initiate the Marine Cargo
Manifest form and complete the description section.

5.2 The Responsible Person or his designate will deliver the material to the Marine vessel for
transportation to the shore. He shall ensure that all materials listed are clearly identified and
safely loaded on board the appropriate delivery vessel and obtain the signature of the vessel
master or mate, certifying acceptance of the material. The signed original and three signed
copies shall be retained on board the delivery vessel and will accompany the shipment. A
fourth signed copy shall be returned to the Responsible Person who initiated the shipment by
the Vessels Officer.

5.3 At the destination, the individual responsible for receiving the materials will inventory
materials received against the cargo manifest and sign the form in acknowledgment of receipt.
The original plus the first two copies will be retained by the receiver. The third copy is to be
left with the delivery vessel Master for his records.

6. EXEMPTED SHIPMENTS

6.1 Shipments which are accompanied by proponent representatives shall remain in the proponents
care and custody and shall be exempt from the requirement for manifest. Proponent
representative traveling with the shipment shall retain responsibility for ensuring proper
loading/unloading and handling throughout the material transfer.

7. MOVEMENT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS

7.1 A completed Marine Cargo Manifest form Saudi Aramco 9063(Appendix 2) must accompany
ALL movements of personal effects for personnel embarking or disembarking from Marine
Vessels/Barges. This applies to ALL personnel disembarking at Marine Facilities, or by Crew
Boat, or by Helicopter.

7.2 For shipment of personal effects from Onshore to Offshore. The appropriate Unit Head or the
Pier Shift Coordinator has the authority for initiating the Marine Cargo Manifest form and
completion of the description section.

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7.3 For shipment of personal effects from Offshore to Onshore. The Master of the Vessel/Barge
has the authority for initiating the Marine Cargo Manifest form and completion of the
description section.

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CONCUR: CONCUR:
Supt. MTSD Supt. RTMOD

CONCUR: CONCUR:
Supt. MMD Supt. TMOD

CONCUR: CONCUR:
Supt. MTOD Supt. MODWR

CONCUR:
Dir. GOSRD

Approved by

DATE: 06/29/2017 APPROVED:


Mohammad A. Al-Sultan, Manager
Marine Department

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