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4. FLEET WORKING
INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW
General
This section contains details of all the documentation used in relation to the
Safety Management System.
A general overview of the SMS documentation is available on document
LSMS100.
Checklist Completion
Within this section there are a number of checklists that MUST be used
when certain operations are carried out. The Safety Management System
requires documentary evidence that the checklists have been used and
completed for the appropriate operation. This gives the vessel two options
for checklist completion:
I. A new paper checklist is completed each time the operation is carried
out and then filed for review by auditors / company management at a
later date.
II. The checklists are laminated and filled in with a chinagraph (or similar)
each time. On this occasion a very specific statement e.g. Port
Departure Checklist Completed at 1100 by FG would have to be
written into the deck logbook. Be aware that an auditor would expect to
find the laminated checklists close to hand and appear to be used. He
would also question the appropriate personnel as to the contents of the
checklists.
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Navigation Bridge
Radars (1 sets).
Echo Sounder
Magnetic Compass
Helm Indicator
V.H.F.Radio (2 sets)
Navtex Receiver
Check that the search light mirror and outer glass are not
cracked or discoloured.
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Navlights
Horn
Flags and Day Signal
Engine Stops
Fire Alarms
General Alarm
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Ensure all switches are tested and that all the various deck
bulkhead lights are functioning.
Ships Logbook
Enter onto the check list the date of the last on board Boat
Drill.
Enter onto the check list the date of the last on board
Safety Meeting.
Enter onto the checklist the service dates of the life rafts.
If more than two life rafts are carried, enter the date of the
first Hydrostatic release to be serviced.
Hydrostatic Release
Lifebuoys
Remove all life buoy lights from their holder and turn
upside down to check light function.
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EPIRB
Pyrotechnics:
Parachute Flares (12 nos.)
Open the fire hydrants and run the Main Fire Pump. Let
the pump run for five minutes and check operating
pressures.
Open the fire hydrants and run the Emergency Fire Pump.
Let the pump runs for five minutes and check the
pressures.
Open the fire hydrants and the Ballast Water Pump. Let
the pump run for five minutes and check the pressures.
NOTE: All three options are to be operated at the time of Fire Drill.
Fire Hoses and Nozzles
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Fire Axes
Safety Posters
Stretchers
Emergency Equipment
Fire Monitor
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Dispersant Pump
Spray Booms
Dispersant
Scramble Nets
Inspect all hard hats. Ensure that the hat has no defects
and is complete with chinstrap.
Hats should be replaced every two years, as the material
of construction is degradable.
Safety Shoes
Check all personal have safety shoes and that the shoes are
in good condition.
Work Vests
Gloves
Engine Room
Main Engine
Bow Thrusters
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Emergency Lighting
Bilges
Fuel Meter
Tools
Housekeeping
Oxygen Bottles
Acetylene Bottles
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Cutting Hoses
Welding Machine
Welding Cables
Welding Rods
Fuel on Board
General
Deck/Hull/Superstructure
Fendering
Visual check all over side fenders for wear and ensure
securing chains are in place.
Visual check BSP supplied Yokohama Fenders for
defects.
Paint Work
Plating (Indentations)
Bulwarks
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Heavy Lugs
Landing Gates
Anchor Windlass
Stern Roller
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Mooring Ropes
Hoses (Oil/Water)
Shipside Rails
Accommodation
Housekeeping
Sanitation General
Air Conditioning
Maintenance of Records/Procedures
Crane Drivers Signals
Recording of Loadings
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Recording of Drafts
Stability Data
General Briefing
(1)
Fully discuss the work of the vessel, the liaison with the Charterer and the
charterers representative. All crew personnel should be introduced to the
new Master. Familiarise the new Master with the lay out of the vessel,
paying particular emphasis to all safety equipment items etceteras. Discuss
the every day work pattern of the vessel, routine operations etceteras.
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Navigational Aids
(2)
Full instructions on the use of the auto steering gear electronic controls.
Functional test of the equipment while under way to ensure familiarization
with operational use and change over controls.
(3)
Gyro Compass
Gyro Repeater
Magnetic Compass
Deviation Card
Note location of the deviation card and any excessive heading errors.
(9)
Echo Sounder
Full instruction on the use of the echo sounder and electronic controls.
Functional test of the echo sounder while under way to ensure
familiarization with operation.
(12)
Radars
Full instruction on the use of the two radars and electronic controls.
Functional test of the two radars while under way to ensure familiarization with
use.
(13)
GPS Navigator
Full instructions on the use of the GPS navigator and electronic controls.
Functional test of the GPS navigator while under way to ensure
familiarization with operational use.
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Navtex Receiver
Full instructions on the use of the Navtex receiver and electronic controls.
Functional test of the Navtex receiver.
(16)
Location and numbers of ocean sea navigation charts and charterers field
charts.
Notices to Mariners and chart corrections file to be identified.
(17)
Navigation Lights
Forward Control
Functional test of main engine controls from forward control position under
way, under power.
(19)
Aft Control
Function test of main engine controls from aft control position under way, under
power.
(20)
Forward Control
Function test of bow thrusters controls from forward control position under
way/manoeuvring.
(21)
Aft Control
Functional test of bow thruster controls from aft control position under
way/manoeuvring.
Communication
(22)
SSB Radio
VHF Radio
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Hand held Radios (Working Hand holds and 2 GMDSS Hand held
Radios)
Function test of all the hand held radios.
Full instructions on the electronic controls to change channel.
Explanation of charters working channels when on towing, anchor handling work
etc.
The satisfactory working condition of the GMDSS radios is essential as they
form part of the SOLAS requirements for abandoning ship.
(26)
Intercom
General Alarm
Private Radio
Lighting
(30)
Search Lights
Floodlights
Safety Meetings
Identify the file for the safe keeping of BSP / Charterers memorandums.
This file to be read by the in-coming Master.
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Lantana Memorandum
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Crew List
Transmittal Form
Delivery Order
Requisition File
Classification Folder
All publications are clearly marker with a reference number. Ensure that all
publications are in place.
Master should be fully aware of the contents of all publications.
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The new Master should, prior to accepting command, check all Planned
Maintenance documents to ensure that they are up to date and signed by the
inspecting officer.
On the completion of each months Planned Maintenance, the documents
should be signed and forwarded to the office for inspection and filing.
The remark column should be completed if necessary.
Safety Equipment
(45)
Safety Equipment
The new Master should familiarise himself with the vessels safety plan.
Inspect all safety equipment and storage locations.
Note any defects in the remark column.
The new Master must familiarise himself with all the deck equipment. This
includes but is not limited to cranes, towing winch, capstans, shark jaws,
tow pins, tugger winches etceteras.
All remote controls, if any, for this equipment must be checked out till the
functional tests are satisfactory and the operations are fully understood.
List any defects noted in the remark column.
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Operations Manager
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Electrical work
The ship electricians normally work independently to other departments
onboard.
The regular ship practices shall however also guide the Electrician, and he
shall in particular observe following issues:
Electrical work shall comply with the Code of Safe Working Practices for
Merchant Seamen.
He shall report to the Chief Engineer.
The Work Permit System shall also relate to electrical work.
Batteries - General
When a battery is being charged it gases, giving off both hydrogen and
oxygen Because hydrogen is easily ignited in concentrations ranging from 4
percent to 75 per cent in air, battery containers and compartments should be
kept adequately ventilated to prevent an accumulation of dangerous gas.
Smoking and any type of open flame should be prohibited in a battery
compartment. A conspicuous notice to this effect should be displayed at the
entrance to the compartment.
Lighting fittings in battery compartments should be properly tightened. If
cracked or broken glasses cannot be replaced immediately, the electric
circuit should be isolated until replacements are obtained.
No unauthorised modifications or additions should be made to electrical
equipment (including lighting fittings) in battery compartments.
Portable electric lamps and tools, and other portable power tools, which
might give rise to, sparks should not be used in battery compartments.
The battery compartment should not be used as a store for any materials or
gear not associated.
A short circuit of even one cell may produce an arc or sparks which may
cause an explosion of any hydrogen present. Additionally, the very heavy
current, which can flow in the short-circuiting wire or tool, may cause burns
due to rapid overheating of the metal.
Insulation and/or guarding of cables in battery compartments should be
maintained in good condition.
All battery connections should be kept clean and tight to avoid sparking and
overheating. Temporary clip-on connections should never be used as they
may be worked loose due to vibration and cause a spark or short circuits.
The use of insulated tools is recommended.
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Lead-Acid Batteries
When the electrolyte is being prepared, the concentrated sulphuric acid
should be added SLOWLY to the water. IF WATER IS ADDED TO THE
ACID, THE HEAT GENERATED MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OF
STEAM, SPLATTERING ACID OVER THE PERSON HANDLING IT.
Goggles, rubber gloves and protective apron should be worn when acid is
handled.
To neutralize acid on skin or clothes, copious quantities of clean fresh water
should be used.
An eyewash bottle should be to hand in the compartment for immediate use
on the eyes in case of accident. This bottle should be clearly distinguishable
by touch from acid or other containers, so that a person who is temporarily
blinded may easily locate it.
The corrosion products, which form round the terminals of batteries, are
injurious to skin or eyes. They should be removed by brushing, away from
the body. Terminals should be protected with petroleum jelly.
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An excessive charging rate causes acid mist to be carried out of the vents
onto adjacent surfaces. This should be cleaned off with diluted ammonia
water or soda solution, and affected areas then dried.
Alkaline Batteries
The general safety precautions with this type of battery are the same as for
the lead-acid batteries with the following exceptions.
The electrolyte in these batteries is alkaline but is similarly corrosive. It
should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin or clothing, but in
the case of accident the affected parts should be washed with plenty of clean
fresh water. Burns should be treated with boracic powder or a saturated
solution of boracic powder. Eyes should be washed out thoroughly with
water followed immediately with a solution of boracic powder (at the rate of
one teaspoon to litres of one pint of water). This solution should be
always readily accessible when the electrolyte is handled.
Unlike lead acid batteries, metal cases of alkaline batteries remain live at all
times and cares should be taken not to touch them or to allow metal tools to
come into contact
Precautions
Emergency Action
Skin Contact Immediately wash the affected area with copious amounts of
clean water. Remove any contaminated clothing. Seek medical treatment if
symptoms occur.
Eye Contact Immediately irrigate eyes for at least fifteen minutes with
clean water or if available 1-% boric saline solution. Obtain medical
treatment.
Swallowing Drink copious amounts of limewater, milk of magnesia, water
or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention preferably at a
hospital as soon as possible.
Spillages Wear protective clothing and swill away with large volumes of
water.
Electrical Energy
The accidental connection of battery terminals by conductive objects, e.g.
metal tools or metal personal jewellery, etc. may generate sufficient heat to
cause burns, create arcing or cause molten metal to splash.
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Precautions
Before using metallic tools on a battery remove metallic objects from hands
and wrists.
Do not place tools on top of batteries.
Ensure coverall pockets are empty of conductive objects and / or pockets
securely fastened.
Emergency action
Electric Shock Approach victim with care. Switch off or otherwise break
current If not possible detach victim from contact by means of insulating
material wood, rubber or plastic etc. Do not touch with bare hands. Apply
first aid. Seek medical advice.
Burns treat with sterile bandage. Seek medical advice.
Disposal
Wet lead acid batteries must be disposed of in line with all current
legislation. Should further advice be required, contact Lantana Office.
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Improper storage
Storage
All refrigerant containers or cylinders must be stored in their designated area
as such that they are not subjected to misused, mishandled, impact, roll
during vessel movement and damage.
Valve on the cylinders should be secured from accidentally turned on.
Handling
During maintenance of such machineries or refill, care must be taken to
prevent leakage on connections, gauges, valves and hoses. Upon detection
of leakage on the system or machineries, immediate action shall be taken by
the responsible person to rectify the leakage.
During transportation, care must be taken to prevent accidental open of
valve or puncture to the cylinder.
Disposal
Empty refrigerant cylinders shall be returned to the supplier or competent
contractor for disposal. The cylinders should not be vented or de-gas to the
atmosphere UNLESS a responsible person has ensured that the content had
been completely drain by means of vacuum pump to create slight negative
pressure to the cylinder.
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HANDLING OF CHEMICALS
General
Handling of chemicals is part of the normal day routine aboard a ship. A full
risk assessment needs to be carried out. Refer to Chapter 27 of the Code of
Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.
Onboard Standards
It is important that the use of chemicals is carefully controlled onboard.
Chemicals must only be stowed in designated areas. Full safety data must be
available for all chemicals onboard. Untrained personnel must not be
allowed to use chemicals unsupervised.
Chemical Stowage
Chemicals should only be stowed onboard in designated stowage areas.
There may be a number of these areas onboard, however the fever areas
there are, the easier the operation is to manage.
All chemical stowage areas must at least conform to the following minimum
requirements:
i) The stowage area should not be near any source of ignition.
ii) The stowage area must not be near an emergency escape route.
iii) All chemical containers must be able to be secured against vessel
movement.
iv) There must be no chemicals stowed in the same area, which react with
each other.
v) The area must be clearly marked as a designated chemical stowage area
vi) A clear list must be available showing, which chemicals are to be
stowed in that area.
vii) Hazard or Safety Data Sheets must be available at the stowage area for
all the chemicals in that stowage area. Clear instructions for the
chemicals use and required personal protection should be prominently
displayed.
viii) Any extra Personal Protective Equipment that is required for using the
chemicals must be available at the designated stowage area. E.g. gloves
and visors.
ix) There must be an eye wash station at the designated stowage area.
x) A copy of the Chemical Handling Checklist LSMS34 must be available
in the chemical stowage area.
xi) A copy of the Chemical Locker Sign LSMS74 should be displayed at
each designated stowage point.
The setting up of chemical stowage area in them will not increase chemical
handling awareness without training and guidance for all ships personnel.
Prior to using chemicals a documented risk assessment should be carried out
to identify all the possible hazards and the required precautions.
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Work Site
Tidy up the work site and ensure that it is free of any flammable materials,
liquids and gases. Remove any such material from the work site (and
adjacent spaces, including spaces above and below decks, behind bulkheads
and inside pipes or containers which are to be worked on) to a safe distance.
Cover any openings through which sparks may reach other areas, which
have not been prepared for hot work.
If necessary shield the work site to protect others from sparks and radiation
from the arc, and post a warning sign that welding is in progress.
Sufficient and correct fire fighting equipment is to be available at the work
site, and personnel familiar with its use are to be in attendance. A watch is to
be kept on areas not visible to the welder that may be affected.
The work site is to be properly ventilated, if necessary with fume extraction
equipment and fresh air supply. This is especially important when working
on galvanized or other coated surfaces, which may produce harmful, fumes
when heated.
Gas Cylinders
Store gas cylinders in suitable separate storage rooms above deck, with no
ignition sources, and marked with No Smoking notices. Avoid excessive
temperatures. Where installed, fixed gas distribution systems shall be used,
to reduce the need to transport cylinders around the ship. Great care is
required to ensure that outlets not in use are properly isolated and capped.
Oxygen pressure should always be higher than Acetylene, to prevent
backflow. Acetylene is dangerous at pressures above 1 atmosphere. Only
acetylene cylinders of approximately equal pressure should be coupled.
Gas cylinders should always be fitted with valve caps before being moved,
and cylinder trolleys used for transport. Cylinders shall be secured in upright
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Equipment
All equipment must be checked by a competent person before use. If in any
doubt about its condition or safety the Chief Engineer must be consulted.
When not in use equipment should be cleaned and stowed in a dry safe
place.
Check that any electrical power source functions correctly according to
relevant instructions and regulations, and is correctly connected to the mains
with correct voltage and frequency, and that you are familiar with the
operator instructions. DC voltage should not exceed 70V, with minimum
ripple.
Hoses are to be in good condition, with no leaks or damage, and with correct
colour coding for the gases in use. (Red for Acetylene, Blue for Oxygen,
Black for shielding gases and filtered air). Use the correct hose connectors
and hose clamps. Check all gas connections for leaks, including torch
valves. Replace any defective gaskets with specified new gaskets only.
Never use oil or grease in connection with welding gases and never use
alloys containing more than 65% copper or 45% silver in connection with
Acetylene. Any hose in which a flashback has occurred must be discarded.
Cables are to be of oil resistant type with undamaged insulation and
properly mounted cable connectors.
Use safety cable connectors where both halves have recessed current
carrying parts to protect from accidental contact.
Check that torches and electrode holders are in good working order,
including checks of blowpipes, nozzles, electrodes and insulation.
Electrode holders should be fully insulated. If cracked they should not be
used.
Keep hoses and cables clear of passageways and protected from sparks, hot
metal and mechanical damage in doorways, hatches etc.
Personal Protection
When working, wear non-conducting safety shoes and a clean natural fibre
boiler suit with long sleeves. Do not wear clothes of highly combustible
materials or manmade fibres, or clothes that are wet, and do not carry
combustible material, e.g. matches, lighters, oil rags.
Never touch electrically live parts, e.g. the welding electrode, without being
properly insulated. Dry leather welding gloves should always be used, and
when appropriate a dry leather apron for protection against sparks, heat and
electric shock.
Use head and face protection (helmet, shield, goggles) according to the job.
Ensure that filter glasses are unbroken and have the correct shade.
When necessary use a dust filter or breathing apparatus to avoid inhaling
fumes and dust from the welding process.
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Never use Acetylene or Oxygen to blow away dust from yourself or the
work site. Always keep dry and keep the work site dry, especially when arc
welding
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HOURS OF WORK
Requirements
In compliance with the 1978 Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 78) as amended by
STCW 95 this schedule gives guidance to the Master in ensuring that the
working hours arrangements on the vessel are such that the Master and
crewmembers are not required to work such hours or under such conditions
as may be injurious to their health and safety.
The Master shall ensure that the working and watchkeeping hours shall be
arranged so that:
1) All persons, who are assigned duties as officer in charge of a watch or a
rating forming part of a watch, shall be provided with a minimum of 10
hours rest in any 24-hour period.
2) The hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of
which shall be of at least 6 hours duration.
3) The requirements in paragraphs 1 and 2 above need not be maintained
in the case of an emergency, a drill or other overriding operational
conditions. Overriding operational conditions shall be construed as
meaning only essential shipboard work which cannot be delayed for
safety or environmental reasons or which could not reasonably have
been anticipated at the commencement of the voyage.
4) Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the minimum period of 10
hours may be reduced to not less than 6 consecutive hours provided that
any such reduction shall not extend beyond two days and not less than
70 hours of rest are provided in each seven-day period.
5) Watch schedules shall be drawn up and posted where they are available
to all crewmembers.
6) For Masters, Officers and Seamen engaged in navigation, steering,
lookout or machinery space watchkeeping duties, the recommended
maximum period of continuous watchkeeping is 6 hours. The minimum
rest between watches shall be one 6-hour period in any 24-hour period
with the remainder sufficient to conform to the paragraphs above. The
hours worked should average no more than 12 hours per day, 84 hours
per week or 336 hours per 4 week period.
7) The Master shall ensure that any situation, which requires deviation
from the above requirements, is recorded in the Bridge Log Book or in
a suitable file, readily available for inspection. Any such record must be
retained for a period of five years.
8) Every Master, Officer and Seaman shall, so far as is reasonably
practicable, ensure that he or she is properly rested when commencing
duty on the vessel and that he or she obtains adequate rest during off
duty periods.
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Masters Responsibility
It is the Masters Responsibility to ensure that all of the crews hours of work
conform to the requirements and that any non-conformity is reported.
An end of month copy of the hours of work summary sheet is to be filed
onboard and kept for a period of 5 years.
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LIFTING APPLIANCES
General
Any appliances and gear used for lifting, lowering and handling loads on a
ship should be inspected and, where necessary tested at regular intervals.
Particulars of inspections, examinations, and tests carried out should always
be kept up to date and recorded in the chain register.
All lifting appliances, including slings and strops, are to be clearly marked
with their Safe Working Load (SWL). The S.W.L. is not to be exceeded in
service.
A competent person should carry out annual Inspections and examinations.
Proof Tests should be carried out by a competent/approved authority or
organization, and statutory certificates of test supplied as necessary. Close
attention is to be paid to statutory survey and proof testing requirements and
no lifting equipment subject to certification requirements is to be used
unless a valid certificate is available.
Inexperience persons should not be left in sole charge of any power lifting
or handling appliance. If such person is under instruction, then the Chief
Engineer or Chief Officer, or such other Officer as the Master may appoint
should closely supervise him.
When difficult or heavy lifts require to be handled the operation should be
conducted under the supervision of the Chief Officer or another senior
officer appointed by the Master.
All lifting appliances must be inspected for apparent defects before each
use.
The unacceptable practice where sling legs are wrapped around part of the
lifting cage frame to shorten the length of the sling must be watched for and
where sighted then amended immediately with the use of a shorter sling
properly secured with shackles.
The Master is to ensure that all lifting equipment is certified in line with
charterer requirement and Classification Society procedures. New
equipment must be supplied complete with the appropriate certificates,
which must be sighted, before the equipment is put into use.
Wires in particular should be accompanied by a certificate for the wire and
for any terminations that have been fitted, the terminations marked in
accordance with charterer requirement and Class Society requirements.
The Master is responsible for all certification of lifting equipment and
records of inspection and testing.
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Record keeping
The Master is to ensure that suitable certification is onboard for all items of
lifting equipment and that only fully certified equipment is in use.
Examination
All items of lifting equipment are to be examined or tested as per legal
requirements and all inspections or testing are to be recorded accordingly.
Charterers may require examination / testing by an approved independent
surveyor. I.E. BSP requires inspection every 6 months.
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Notices to Mariners (N to M)
Upon receipt of the weekly N to M, ALL charts and publications carried on
board are to be corrected, irrespective of the area of operations utilized by
the current charter. Weekly N to M are to be retained on board for a
minimum of 12 months.
The weekly edition of Admiralty Notices to Mariners comprises of six
sections, in summary:
Section I: This section contains the index of charts affected and index of
notices.
Section II:
New charts and publications
The chart corrections themselves
Temporary & Preliminary Notices
Section III: Navigational Warnings
Section IV: Corrections to Sailing Directions (SDs)
Section V: Corrections to Admiralty List of Lights & Fog signals (LLs)
Section VI: Corrections to Admiralty List of Radio Signals (ALRS)
Chart Corrections
Charts are to be corrected using the information contained within the
Notices to Mariners.
It is important that all corrections are carried out in violet/magenta coloured
ink so that navigators can see that a correction has been carried out.
N to M chart corrections are to be entered onto the index of charts and
summary of N to M corrections. This log of corrections is to be verified
against the cumulative list of N to M issued every six months.
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Navigational warnings
Navigation warnings are given in N to M for sixteen Navareas plus
Hydrolants and Hydropacs.
Navigation warnings are to be cut and pasted into the relevant area I the
bridge file.
Warnings in force are given each week, a full summary is given in week 1,
when the file can be restarted.
Record of corrections
The Master is responsible for ensuring that only correctly updated charts are
in use for the navigation of the vessel. He should check that all the charts
and publications are up to date on a monthly basis.
References
Admiralty Notices to Mariners weekly edition
Cumulative List of Admiralty Notices to Mariners six monthly
Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners
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Responsibility
The responsible Officer issuing the permit should delete those sub-sections
and/or conditions as applicable.
All other conditions should be checked off. Careful consideration should be
given to any other conditions appropriate to the risk involved.
Use of Permit to Work form is applicable to as a minimum the following
work tasks:
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2.
3.
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4.
5.
After a fall :
Workers should be trained to try and move their legs or to try to push
against any footholds.
Workers hanging in a harness should be trained to try to get their legs as
high as possible and their heads as close to horizontal as possible (this is
nearly impossible with many commercial harnesses in use today).
Fall victims can slow the onset of suspension trauma by pushing down
vigorously with the legs, by positioning their body in a horizontal or slight
leg high position or by standing up.
If the worker is suspended upright, emergency measures must be taken to
remove the worker from suspension or move the fallen worker into a
horizontal posture, or at least to a sitting position.
All personnel should be trained that suspension in an upright condition
for longer than five minutes can be fatal.
For harness rescues :
1) The victim should not be suspended in a vertical (upright) posture with
the legs dangling straight. Victims should be kept as nearly horizontal as
possible, or at least in a sitting position.
Rescuers should be trained that victims who are suspended vertically before
rescue are in a potentially fatal suspension.
Rescuers must be aware that post-rescue death may occur if victims are
moved to a horizontal position too rapidly.
Electrical Work
Auxiliary Machinery and Equipment
Before work is started on an electric generator or auxiliary machine, the
machine should be stopped and the starting air valve or similar device should
be secured so that it cannot be operated. A notice should be posted warning
that the machine is not to be started nor the turning gear used. To avoid the
danger of motoring and electric shock to any person working on the machine,
it should be isolated electrically
From the switchboard or started before work is commenced. The circuit
breaker should be opened and a choice posted at the switchboard warning
personnel that the breaker is to be closed. Where practicable, the circuit
breaker should be locked open.
Electrical Equipment
The risks of electric shock are much greater on board ship than they are
normally ashore because wetness, high humidity and high temperature
(including sweating) reduce the contact resistance of the body. In those
conditions, severe and even fatal shocks may be caused at voltages as low as
60V. It should also be borne in mind that cuts and abrasions significantly
reduce skin resistance.
A notice of instructions on the treatment of electric shock should be posted
in every place containing electrical equipment and switchgear. Immediate
on the spot treatment of an unconscious patient is essential.
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Vapours of some solvents used for degreasing are toxic, particularly carbon
tetrachloride which should never be used. Great care should be exercised when
using solvents particularly in confined spaces; there should be no smoking.
Manufacturers instructions should be followed.
Some dry recorder papers used in echo sounders and facsimile recorders
give off toxic fumes in use. The equipment should be well ventilated to
avoid inhalation of the fumes.
Radio transmitters and radar equipment should not be operated when men
are working the vicinity of aerials; the equipment should be isolated from
main supply and radio transmitters earthed. When equipment has been
isolated, warning notices should be placed on transmitting and radar
equipment and at the main supply point, to prevent apparatus being switched
on until clearance has been received from those concerned that they have
finished the outside work.
Aerials should be rigged out of reach of personnel standing at normal deck
level or mounting easily accessible parts of the superstructure. If that is
impracticable, safety screens should be erected.
Notices warning of the danger of high voltage should be displayed near
radio transmitter aerials and lead-through insulators.
Additional Electrical Hazards from Radio Equipment
Where accumulators are used they should be disconnected at source;
otherwise precautions should be taken to prevent short circuiting the
accumulator with consequent risk of burns.
Live chassis connected to one side of the mains are usually marked
appropriately and should be handled with caution. Where the mains are AC
and a transformer is interposed, the chassis is usually connected to the earth
side of the supply, but this should be verified using an appropriate meter.
Modern equipment often embodies a Master crystal enclosed in an oven; the
supply to the oven is taken from an independent source and is not
disconnected when the transmitter is switched off and the mains switch is
off. Mains voltage will be present inside the transmitter, care should be
taken.
Before work is begun of the EHT section of a transmitter or other HT
apparatus, with the mains switched off, all HT capacitors should be
discharged using an isolated jumper, inserting a resistor in the circuit to slow
the rate of discharge. This precaution should be taken even where the
capacitors have permanent discharge resistors fitted.
An electrolytic capacitor that is suspect, or shows blistering, should be
replaced, since it is liable to explode when electrical supply is on. There is a
similar risk when an electrolytic capacitor is discharged by a short circuit.
Work at or near live equipment should be avoided if possible but where it is
essential for the safety of the ship or for testing purposes then the additional
precautions should be taken.
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Definitions
HAZARDS Something with potential to cause harm
RISK Expresses likelihood that harm from a particular hazard happens in
relation to the severity of the consequences.
EXTENT OF RISK Covers the number of personnel who may be
exposed, and the consequences to them.
Purpose
To identify significant risks arising out of any given task, the Risk
Assessment to include evaluating the following stages by using the Risk
Assessment form, Lantana Form LSMS19 and LSMS20.
a) Nature of undertaking
b) Type of hazard
c) Extent of hazard
d) All relevant risks or hazards for given task
e) Actual procedure during work activity
f) Consideration of numbers of personnel involved
g) Taking account of existing precautions or preventative measures
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Responsibilities
Owners and Masters to ensure that every risk to the health and safety of
employees working on board ship is properly assessed with regard to:
Employees Responsibilities
Crewmembers should care for their own health and safety and for the health
and safety of others. Any serious or imminent danger should be reported to
the appropriate officer.
Proper use of machinery and equipment, and any hazard to health and safety
treated with due caution.
Proper use of protective clothing and equipment provided, and it should be
returned to its proper place after use.
Write down the basic steps required to carry out the task.
Look for hazards produced by the actual work and the surrounding
environment.
List the people directly involved in the task and also others who
may be affected i.e. personnel and contractors working in close
proximity to the area where the task is being undertaken and
visitors to the worksite.
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Consequences
Likelihood
Very Unlikely
1
Unlikely
2
Possible
3
Likely
4
Almost Certain
5
Insignificant
1
Minor
2
Moderate
3
Major
4
Catastrophic
5
10
12
15
12
16
20
10
15
20
25
LIKELIHOOD
5.
Almost Certain
4.
Likely
3.
Possible
2.
Unlikely
1.
Very Unlikely
DEFINITION
Almost inevitable that an incident would result
Such as event is known to have occurred and represents a credible scenario. An
additional factor may result in an accident
Possible when additional factors are present but otherwise unlikely to occur
Conceivable, occurrence would required multiple failures of systems and
controls or a rare combinations of factors
Little or no chance of occurrence; would require a freak combination of factors
for the situation to result
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Severity/Consequence (S)
Severity/
Consequence
If Effects are
People
Environment
5.
Catastrophic
Asset
Reputation
People
Environment
4.
Major
Asset
Reputation
People
3.
Moderate
Environment
Asset
Reputation
People
2.
Minor
Environment
Asset
Reputation
People
1.
Insignificant
Environment
Asset
Reputation
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Score
Risk
Action Needed
1-3
Low risk
4-6
Moderate Risk
8-12
High Risk
15-25
Extreme Risk
Review
Health & Risk assessment to be reviewed regularly. Also to be revised if
any significant changes.
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Occupational Health
The management of Occupational Health in Lantana is driven by the need to
manage health hazards associated with its onshore and offshore activities in
such a way that health risks are maintained at a level as low as reasonably
practicable (ALARP).
The overall objective is to:
Secure the health of employees
Maximise their presence at work
Optimise performance
Refer to BPS Module 40 Occupational Health and Minimum Health
Management Standard (MHMS) for guidance.
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Weekly Checks
The following equipment needs to be checked / operated on a weekly basis:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)
xiv)
xv)
xvi)
This list is only a guide. All items of Safety Equipment need to be checked
by one manner or another every week.
Monthly Checks
The monthly checks are covered by the Vessel Inspection Checklist and by
the Planned Maintenance System.
Reporting
There are a number of reports, which are required to be sent to Lantana.
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iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
ii)
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MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Dispensing of Prescription Medicines /
application of invasive therapy
All Medical Officers, Medics and medical personnel, before the dispensing
of prescription medicines, and or the application of invasive therapy such as
- Prescribing antibiotics,
- Prescribing strong pain medication
- Inserting an IV line
- Administering Sutures
- Arranging a Medivac
- or any other medical treatment / diagnosis
are to consult with our Operation Manager who is available 24 hrs daily
- Phone Number: +673 8771655 Mobile (24hrs)
- Phone Number: +673 3336645/6 Office (work hours)
The reporting of ALL medical cases (no mater how minor it may appear at
the time) shall be made directly to Lantana Operation Manager or in event
he is unable contacted, please call Dr. Murijan Binti Omar
- Phone Number: +673 3337035 Office (work hours)
- Phone Number: +673 3337035 Fax
- Phone Number: +673 8623865 Mobile (24hrs)
This is in addition to the usual reporting chain procedure for offshore units.
The first person to be notified in any medical situation shall always be the
Superintendent / Master of the vessel. The Operations Manager or HSE
QAQC shall be notified immediately from the offshore vessel.
This is to ensure that members of the HSE management group are fully
aware of all / any medical conditions that may be occurring in the workplace
and to offer medical guidance / support / assistance / consultation to the
attending medic in the work place.
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In case the crew requires medical illness attention the Occupational Health
Illness Report Form (LSMS 78) should be completed and signed by the
Master.
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Non-accidental deaths.
Non-accidental deaths involving company or contractor employees while at
work will be notified to the Lantana immediately after it is discovered.
Relevant authorities shall be informed by Lantana to effect investigation by
the authorities within 24 hours. The same applies to non-accidental deaths
outside normal working hours where there is a reason to suspect a
relationship between the death and events or exposures at work.
Examples of non-accidental deaths that are work related include:
Where an individual with a major heart problem was not fit to perform
the work he was doing, resulting in his death.
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Labels
All vessels will be issued labels to be placed on the drums Prior to waste
being added.
These labels will identify the contents to be placed into drum. Placing these
labels on the drums before waste is added should prevent the mixing of waste.
Apply labels to the side of the drum, not on the lid.
List of commonly used labels.
USED OIL - Use on the drum that will contain used oil. Drain oil filters
into this drum.
USED DIESEL - Use on the drum that will contain used diesel. Do not
mix oil in with the diesel.
OILY RAGS - Use on drum containing oily rags; do not put sorbent
pads, or any other oil-contaminated material in with the
oily rags.
SORBALL (Kitty Litter) - Use on drum containing sorball. This
product is swept up after it has absorbed the
fluids. Avoid sweeping up welding rods or
other debris with this product.
OIL SORBENTS - Use on drums containing oily sorbents. Sorbent
pads with solvents should not be placed in this
drum.
USED PAINT - Use on drums containing used paint. Pour only paint
into this drum. Adding solvent or any other waste to
this drum may cause a violent chemical reaction.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID - Apply this label on drums containing any
flammable liquids such as paint and
solvents.
CORROSIVE - Apply to drums containing paint or solvents.
NON HAZARDOUS WASTE - Apply this label to the following
drums: USED OIL, USED DIESEL,
OILY RAGS, SORBALL, OILY
SORBENTS, PAINT AND PAINT
THINNER (only if not mixed with
another substance).
CHEMICAL I.D. - These labels are to be applied to drums and
containers when its contents are to be used over a
period of time or transferred from its original
container to another container. Example: Taking oil
from a drum and putting oil into a five- gallon
bucket apply label to the bucket. When the original
label on any container is removed or damaged apply
this label to I.D. contents of container.
VESSEL NAME - To be used in addition to the content labels.
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