wet cargo

Question 1

what are the considerations during cargo watch?

Answer 1

Compliance with terminal and Local regulations
Manning requirements
Management of moorings
Gangways and accommodation ladders

Question 2

Following berthing and before cargo opps, what will the chief officer and the terminal representative talk about?

Answer 2

 Designated smoking areas
 Local safety and pollution regulations
 Information on the availability of fire fighting & emergency equipment on board & in the terminal
 Action to be taken in an emergency
 Evacuation procedures – muster points ashore and escape routes
 Communications
 Cargo transfer procedures
 Vapour venting procedures
 Inert Gas requirements

Question 3

ISGOTT contains a pro-forma checklist, which is commonly used. It consists of 4 parts: What is part A?

Answer 3

Part A – Buld Liquid, (i.e. all tankers), physical check

Question 4

ISGOTT contains a pro-forma checklist, which is commonly used. It consists of 4 parts: What is part B?

Answer 4

Part B – Bulk Liquid, verbal verification

Question 5

ISGOTT contains a pro-forma checklist, which is commonly used. It consists of 4 parts: What is part C?

Answer 5

Part C – Additional questions for chemical tankers

Question 6

ISGOTT contains a pro-forma checklist, which is commonly used. It consists of 4 parts: What is part D?

Answer 6

Part D – Additional questions for liquefied gas tankers

Question 7

What is in the state of readiness?

Answer 7

• Fire fighting equipment laid out forward and aft of manifold
• Dry powder extinguishers & foam available at manifold
• SOPEP equipment available
• Main engine available at short notice
• International shore connection in accessible place

Question 8

Why is it important to accurately gauge the oil level in cargo tanks and obtain the cargo temperature?

Answer 8

To calculate volume and weight of cargo onboard.

Question 9

What are the 6 main thoughts of safety?

Answer 9

• All visitors challenged
• Warning signs in place
• Manifold area & access to ship continuously manned
• Fire & security rounds carried out regularly
• Outer doors & ports kept closed except for access
• Appropriate day & night signals flown when alongside – RomeoYankee & fixed
  or flashing red light

Question 10

What is MARPOL?

Answer 10

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships

Question 11

What is ISGOTT?

Answer 11

International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide

Question 12

Which ISGOTT manual is in use?

Answer 12

version 6