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The Pipeline Patroller
Key Competency
Manage work of Pipeline Patroller
Oversee pipeline monitoring operations
Liaise with Pipeline Patroller
Check records of Pipeline Patroller for accuracy and any contingencies arising
The Pipeline Patroller checks the whole length of the ship’s line after start of pumping, then regularly according to locally determined risks. This involves patrolling from the manifold at the Wharf / Jetty / Dock through to each receiving tank at the terminal.
Briefly list who the Pipeline Patroller regularly contacts, his tasks and what records he keeps.
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Shutdown
Key Competency
Manage shutdown process according to procedure
The shutdown process involves the following steps and actions:
Step Action: Discharge
1. The Chief Officer advises the Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant that all products have been discharged.
2. Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant advises Shore Officer that the discharge is completed.
3. Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant closes the Wharf / Jetty / Dock valve.
4. Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant pumps out hoses and disconnects them, and then advises the Shore Officer that hoses are cleared.
5. Compound Attendant closes all receipt manifolds, intermediate and tank valves.
6. Compound Attendant resets thermal relief valves to normal settings.
Step Action: Loading
1. The Shore Officer will have agreed the plan for completion of cargo with the Ship including line flush requirements and count down procedure, normally starts at 1 metre (this is normally in M3)
2. After advised by the ship, Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant advises Shore Officer that the loading of cargo is completed.
3. Once confirmation has been received that the shore pump has stopped, the Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant closes the shore valve.
4. Inform the ship that pump has stopped and the shore manifold is closed and for the ship to leave his manifold open.
5. The Shore Officer will have agreed the plan for completion of cargo with the Ship including all Line flush requirements.
6. Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant then advises the Ship that all pumps and valves are closed hoses have been pumped out and are cleared.
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List the steps in the shutdown (discharge / loading), and disconnection process and the possible consequences if these are not followed?
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Loading
The Ship’s tank stop dips have been recorded throughout the loading operation. Using this and other information the Chief Officer must be satisfied that the location has given the quantity of products agreed and stated on the ‘Bill of Lading’. Issued to him.
This process involves the following steps and actions:
Step Action: Loading
1. Using the shore tank final dips, and the ship’s ullage report, calculate the approximate amount of receipt. Include product resting in the lines and manifold as applicable.
2. Confirm with the ship the loaded quantity that has been discharged from the shore tank.
3. If a loaded quantity has a difference in shore V’s ship of more than 0.2% gain or shortfall a ‘Letter of Protest’ will be issued.
4. It could be the responsibility of the Product Testing Officer or Wharf / Jetty / Dock Personnel to draw the required samples and notify the Laboratory immediately re availability of the samples,
5. On results, a ‘Certificate of Quality’ and ‘Bill of Lading’ will be issued to the ship.
6. Send a copy of the ‘Letter of Protest’ to Supply Marine Department.
List the consequences if any of the above was not adhered to.
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Disconnection – Ship to Shore
Key competency
Calculate shore / ship’s tank’s volume.
Arrange for sampling of shore and ship’s tank’s, product testing and recording of the results.
When you have confirmed that the cargo has been discharged / loaded, the process of disconnection is completed as follows:
1. Instruct the Wharf / Jetty / Dock Attendant to drain and disconnect the hoses.
2. Complete the port performance timesheet and get the Chief Officer to sign it.
List the information which must be included on the timesheet after the ship has sailed.
Measurements, Sampling and Testing
So far only rough estimates have been made of the quantities received, therefore, you will not have a complete and accurate picture of amount and quality of products received. You must now take more precise measurements and samples of the cargo received. This involves:
Draining any water from the tanks
Measuring shore tank volumes – dip and temperature
Sampling and testing.
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Measuring Shore Tank Volume
Outline the process for measuring the shore tank volume.
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Clean-Up and Return Terminal to Normal Operations
Key Competency
Arrange for clean up of terminal to original or normal condition prior to loading / discharge activity.
Arrange for routine or required maintenance and storage of all equipment.
It is your responsibility, after the discharge is completed, to ensure the:
Wharf / Jetty / Dock facilities are cleaned-up and equipment serviced and stored, ready for the next loading / discharge operation
Terminal is able to continue normal operations for supplying product to customers.
Wharf / Jetty / Dock and Equipment Clean-Up
List and explain what:
1. Clean-up tasks are required to be done to the Wharf / Jetty / Dock facilities and related equipment
2. The likely results of not doing these tasks.
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Review Discharge / Loading Operations
Key Competency
Manage review of loading / discharge activity
A review of the loading / discharge operation must take place with the loading / discharge team.
The purpose of this review is to:
Learn from any mistakes which may have occurred
Note how the operation could be improved for future loading / discharge activities.
Make particular note as to what was done well and what could have been done better.
Always make a strong point of including all team members in the discussions.
List the key points that need to be covered in this review process.