USA Preparation Guide – Fully Refrigerated LPG

Carriers
Vessel name: Gas Gemini IMO number: 9779991
Date of last class
Keel laid date: 18 December 2015 11 February 2020
annual survey:

Current cargo tank Planned cargo Click here to enter

Click here to enter text.
configuration: ops in USA: text.

Cargo tank relief ☐ Yes

At sea setting:
valve setting(s) on Relief valve setting(s):
0.25 bar Vessel equipped
Certificate of Click here to enter
In harbour setting: with deck tank
Fitness: text.
0.45 bar ☒ No
Note: this preparation guide is based on the requirements in the 1993 IGC Code, which is
applicable to vessels with a keel laid date prior to 01 July 2016. Additional requirements
applicable only to vessels constructed to the standards of the 2016 IGC Code (with a keel laid date
on/after 01 July 2016) are noted with *asterisks and/or italics.
Based on the vessel’s build date, this vessel must ☒ 1993 IGC Code
meet the: ☐ 2016 IGC Code

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
# Yes No N/A Description
Are there currently any conditions of class or authority relating to the vessel?
1 ☐ ☐ ☐
(if yes, describe in section E of this form)
Is there currently any non-operational equipment onboard the vessel?
2 ☐ ☐ ☐
(if yes, describe in section E of this form)
Have there been any repairs and/or modifications to the hull structure or cargo
3 ☐ ☐ ☐ containment system since the last class annual?
(if yes, describe in section E of this form).

B. CARGO-RELATED SAFETY SYSTEMS AND ALARMS

# Yes No N/A Description
1. Fixed Gas Detection and Gas Sampling Systems
The installed fixed gas detection system(s) are fully operational, without any
a ☐ ☐ ☐
errors, recurring alarms, or sensor(s) reading numbers other than zero.
The supplied calibration/test gas being used is in accordance with the
b ☐ ☐ ☐ manufacturer’s instructions and the company’s SMS requirements.
Span gas to be used: Click here to enter text.
The supplied calibration/test gas being use is not expired, and sufficient quantity
c ☐ ☐ ☐ remains to carry out tests of the system during the USCG COC exam.
Expiry date of span gas to be used: Click here to enter text.
The sensor(s) calibration is within manufacturer’s tolerances (typically +/- 2 to
d ☐ ☐ ☐ 5 % of concentration of span gas used when applied to designated test port).
Gas that sensor is currently calibrated to: Click here to enter text.
e ☐ ☐ ☐ Alarms can be tested from all sample points and are set to alarm prior to 30 %
LFL.

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 Alarm set-point(s): Click here to enter text.
Flow fault/failure alarm (if so equipped) can be tested for any/all sample points
f ☐ ☐ ☐
and responsible crewmember(s) are familiar with testing procedures.
Sampling, dilution, and/or bypass pump flow-rates are set in accordance with
g ☐ ☐ ☐
manufacturer’s instructions.
There are clear written procedures for both calibration and functional testing of
h ☐ ☐ ☐ the system. If there are multiple systems (e.g. one for hold spaces, another for
spaces routinely entered) there are clear procedures for each system.
System testing and calibration records are up-to-date and carried out at intervals
i ☐ ☐ ☐
in accordance with SMS requirements.
*2016 Code vessels only*
j ☐ ☐ ☐ System is configured with continuous gas detection inside cabinet that alarms
and triggers a shutdown of the system at ≤30 % LFL.
2. Portable Gas Detection Equipment
Supplied equipment is capable of measuring vapour concentrations of the cargo
a ☐ ☐ ☐ currently carried/to be loaded, as well as the O2 content of inert atmospheres.
Type and number of portable meters: Click here to enter text.
The supplied calibration/test gas being used is in accordance with the
b ☐ ☐ ☐ manufacturer’s instructions and the company’s SMS requirements.
Span gas to be used: Click here to enter text.
The supplied calibration/test gas being use is not expired, and sufficient quantity
remains to carry out calibration or functional checks of one or more meters
c ☐ ☐ ☐
during the USCG COC exam.
Expiry date of span gas to be used: Click here to enter text.
d ☐ ☐ ☐ The equipment’s calibration is within manufacturer’s tolerances/specifications.
3. Pressure Monitoring and Alarms
All pressure gauges for the cargo system are calibrated, certified, and provide
a ☐ ☐ ☐
accurate readings.
All cargo tank pressure gauges (and remote indicators) are marked with the
b ☐ ☐ ☐
maximum and minimum allowable pressures.
Cargo tank high and low pressure alarms are fully functional. All audible (e.g.
c ☐ ☐ ☐ horns/buzzers) and visual (e.g. lights) alarms are fully operational. Alarm
activates on bridge (and in CCR for 2016 Code vessels).
d ☐ ☐ ☐ There is a properly functioning pressure gauge for each hold space.
There is a properly functioning pressure gauge/indication for each liquid and
e ☐ ☐ ☐ vapour manifold that indicates the pressure between the stop valve and
presentation flange.
High and low pressure alarms can be tested by ship’s staff in accordance with
documented procedures. All components of the testing equipment (including
f ☐ ☐ ☐ any connectors/adapters) are in good condition and readily available, and the
crew is familiar with their use.
Method of testing: Click here to enter text.
High pressure alarm set-point in use corresponds with “at sea” or “in harbour”
g ☐ ☐ ☐
relief valve setting presently installed.
4. Liquid Level Alarms
Cargo tank high level (HL) alarms are fully functional and capable of being
a ☐ ☐ ☐ tested by ship’s staff. All audible (e.g. horns/buzzers) and visual (e.g. lights)
alarms are fully operational.
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 being tested by ship’s staff. All audible (e.g. horns/buzzers) and visual (e.g.
lights) alarms are fully operational.
The tank filling valves and manifold ESD valves close when the HHL alarm is
c ☐ ☐ ☐
activated.
5. Temperature Indicating Devices
All cargo tank temperature indicating devices (both local and in CCR) are
a ☐ ☐ ☐
reading accurate values, without any inconsistencies or abnormalities.
All temperature indicating devices are marked with the cargo tank minimum
b ☐ ☐ ☐
design temperature (as listed on Certificate of Fitness, section 4).
6. Emergency Shutdown (ESD) System
All manifold ESD valves (both liquid and vapour) have been timed/tested to
a ☐ ☐ ☐ close within 30 seconds of activation. Port and starboard manifold ESD valves
have each be tested, one side at a time.
All ESD activation points tested and found operational.
b ☐ ☐ ☐
List ESD activation points tested: Click here to enter text.
7. Pressure Relief Valves and Devices
For cargo tank pressure relief valves, all sealing wires are intact and all data
a ☐ ☐ ☐ plates/labels on both main and pilot valves are legible. Serial numbers on valves
correspond with valve certificates/servicing paperwork.
Ventilation arrangements for hold spaces in good condition. If fitted with pilot-
operated pressure relief valves, all sealing wires intact. If fitted with P/V valves,
b ☐ ☐ ☐ flame screens in good condition and valves actuate freely. If fitted, emergency
relief hatch in good condition (e.g. diaphragm seal in good condition, not
painted over or blocked closed).
All other pressure relief valves on cargo system properly installed and in good
c ☐ ☐ ☐
condition.
Relief valve setting in use is appropriate for the vessel’s location (“at sea”
d ☐ ☐ ☐
versus “in harbour”).
Changing of relief valve settings between “at sea” and “in harbour” is carried
out in accordance with class-approved procedures and responsible officer(s) are
e ☐ ☐ ☐
proficient in changing of the relief valve settings. All changes in relief valve
settings are logged in the deck logbook.
f ☐ ☐ ☐ Sealing wires do not connect “at sea” and “in harbour” relief valves.
Signs are posted at each relief valve and in CCR showing the relief valve setting
g ☐ ☐ ☐
currently in use.
8. Fusible Links
Located at each liquid and vapour dome and cargo manifold and in good
a ☐ ☐ ☐ condition (e.g. melting element not painted over, replaced with blind pipe plug,
etc.)
9. Enclosed Spaces on Cargo Deck Area (e.g. compressor/motor rooms, etc.)
Ventilation arrangements are appropriate for the space concerned (e.g. negative
a ☐ ☐ ☐ ventilation in hazardous areas such as compressor rooms, positive ventilation in
non-hazardous areas such as motor rooms) and functioning properly.
For the compressor room and other hazardous areas, ventilation
suction/extraction points correctly correspond to the relative vapour density of
b ☐ ☐ ☐
the cargo currently carried/to be loaded (at bottom for all cargoes except NH 3
and ethylene).
There are no temporary repairs to cargo piping or reliquefaction system
c ☐ ☐ ☐
components.
d ☐ ☐ ☐ Vapor-tight seals on penetrations between motor and compressor room are in
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 good condition (e.g. proper oil level for shaft seals, no stuffing tubes missing in
electrical wiring, etc.)
Warning sign and conditions of entry notice posted on doors for compressor
e ☐ ☐ ☐
room, motor room, and similar spaces.
10. Airlock(s)
Both doors self-close without assistance from the 90º position. There are no
a ☐ ☐ ☐
holdback arrangements for any doors.
Audible and visual alarms activate when both doors are open at the same time
b ☐ ☐ ☐
(for 2016 Code vessels, the visual alarm must activate when 1 door is open).
Ventilation for airlock is functioning properly. Differential pressure switch is
c ☐ ☐ ☐ functioning properly. Loss of over-pressurization causes shutdown of non Ex-
proof equipment in airlock protected spaces.
If fixed gas detection arrangement in airlock is movable, it is set to the proper
d ☐ ☐ ☐ location corresponding to the relative vapour density of the cargo currently
carried/to be loaded (at bottom for all cargoes except NH 3 and ethylene).
11. Electrical Installations in Cargo Deck Area
All lights are free of cracks in lens housing, standing water inside lens, or solid
a ☐ ☐ ☐
debris inside of the lens.
All explosion-proof / flameproof enclosures are fitted with all required bolts,
b ☐ ☐ ☐ fasteners, and gaskets. All penetrations (ex: cable glands) are in good condition
and any unused penetrations are fitted with the proper Ex-rated blind plugs.
There are no unauthorized modifications, alterations, or additions to the
c ☐ ☐ ☐
electrical installations in the cargo deck area.
12. Atmospheric Control of Cargo Hold Spaces
Cargo hold spaces are presently inerted.
a ☐ ☐ ☐
Current oxygen content of cargo hold spaces: Click here to enter text.

C. FIRE PROTECTION AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

# Yes No N/A Description
1. Deck Water Spray (DWS) System
The DWS system provides complete coverage from all spray nozzles to the
following areas:
1. Exposed cargo tank domes / exposed parts of cargo tanks.
2. Exposed on deck cargo storage vessels.
3. Manifolds (including ESD valves, the presentation flange, and the entire drip
tray/containment).
a ☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Front of superstructure/accommodation house.
5. Bulkheads of enclosed motor rooms and compressor rooms.
*For 2016 Code vessels, the following additional areas must be covered.
6. Lifeboats, liferafts, and muster stations facing the cargo area.
7. Semi-enclosed cargo machinery spaces and motor rooms.
8. Exposed gas process units (e.g. booster pumps, heater units, etc.) on weather
decks.
There are no temporary repairs made to the system (i.e. temporary repair
b ☐ ☐ ☐
welds, installed doubler plates, temporary clamps and patches, etc.).
c ☐ ☐ ☐ System testing records are up-to-date and carried out at intervals in accordance
with SMS requirements.
 Last tested: Click here to enter text.
 End caps/flanges and in-line filters/orifice plates last removed, system last
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 flushed free of debris: Click here to enter text.
2. Fixed Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) System
All hoses are in acceptable condition, without any cracks, deformations, or
a ☐ ☐ ☐
pinches/restrictions (particular attention to be paid at connection in hose box).
All pilot bottles (at hose stations and monitors) are in good condition, with in-
b ☐ ☐ ☐
date servicing and tamper seals intact.
DCP rooms are in good condition, with valve alignment in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, all remote/pilot lines properly connected, and
c ☐ ☐ ☐
system ready for immediate use. Clear operating instructions are posted in
language understood by ship’s crew.
There are no temporary repairs made to the system (i.e. temporary repair
d ☐ ☐ ☐
welds, installed doubler plates, temporary clamps and patches, etc.).
3. Fixed CO2 System
The fixed CO2 system for the compressor room is in good condition, with no
blocked nozzles. The system is ready for immediate use and clear operating
a ☐ ☐ ☐
instructions are posted in language understood by ship’s crew.
*For 2016 Code vessels, the fixed CO2 system must also cover the motor room.

D. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

# Yes No N/A Description
1. Gas Suits
All gas suits are in satisfactory condition, without any tears or rips. Zipper is
a ☐ ☐ ☐
fully functional and suits have passed most recent pressure test (as applicable).
The associated equipment (breathing apparatus, steel-cored rescue line, charged
b ☐ ☐ ☐
spare air bottles, etc.) are in satisfactory condition.
The number of suits (in proper condition) onboard meets regulatory
requirements:
 1993 Code vessels, not authorized carriage of toxic cargoes: ≥2
c ☐ ☐ ☐
 1993 Code vessels, authorized carriage of toxic cargoes: ≥4
 2016 Code vessels: ≥3
Number of fully functional suits onboard: Click here to enter text.
2. First Aid Equipment
The vessel is equipped with a stretcher suitable for hoisting an injured person
from spaces below deck (e.g. belts for securing injured person to stretcher and
a ☐ ☐ ☐
straps of sufficient length to hoist up stretcher from below). Stretcher and
belts/straps in good materiel condition.
b ☐ ☐ ☐ Oxygen resuscitation equipment is present and in good condition.
3. Additional Equipment for Vessels Certificated to Carry Certain Toxic Cargoes (NH 3, Butadiene,
etc.)
Decontamination showers and eyewash stations fully functional and can operate
a ☐ ☐ ☐
in all ambient conditions. Station valves are configured for immediate use.
Emergency escape breathing apparatus for each crewmember is provided and in
b ☐ ☐ ☐ good condition. 2 additional sets are located on the navigation bridge (not
required for 2016 Code vessels).
If required for product currently carried and/or to be loaded, suitable and
c ☐ ☐ ☐
sufficient antidotes are onboard.

E. COMMENTS
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Provide explanations for any “No” answers, as well as listing any non-operational equipment or
conditions of class/authority. Please include item #.
Click here to enter text.

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