Ship To Ship (STS) Transfer Manual – Dry Bulk

Regulatory Reference

• CDI
• ICS
• OCIMF
• Rightship Requirements
• SIGGTO

Background

RightShip RiSQ 3.1 chapter 17 requires that Dry Bulk Carriers engaged in  STS operations should be equipped with a Ship to Ship Transfer Plan. Scope of this plan is to provide guidance on how carry our STS operations. Plan is developed in line with Industry’s common practice based on ICS/OCIMF STS Tranfer Guide. Approval by the Administration or a Recognised Organisation (RO) on behalf of the Administration is NOT required.

Indicative Contents :

• Pre-Arrival Planning
• Arrival
• Berthing
• Cargo Transfer
• Departure
• List of Responsibility & Duties
• STS Checklists
• Record of STS Operations
• Ship Specific Information

Info/Plans Required

• Ship Specific Information (Questionnaire to be submitted)
• General Arrangement
• Capacity Plan
• Anchor Handling and mooring arrangement plan

Benefits

• Master will have a guidance with respect to Ship to Ship Transferring and the appropriate steps for conducting safely the operation
• All latest legislation will be included
• Procedures as per vessel specific arrangements
• Detailed instructions for every step of operation and responsible personnel

We will Ensure

• Full compliance with national and international regulations and common marine practice
• Real life documentation addressed to senior officers and crew onboard
• Full integration of any client specific requirements
• Full support provided after development in line with our Document Support Policy

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