Common to group chemical substances, partly by type and partly by the effect they have on human

organism.

1. Oil
2. Gases
3. Technical solvents
4. Metals
5. Corrosive substances
6. Substances which cause eczema and/or allergy

Preventive measures can be:

1. Closed drilling mud returning system: the mud is below the surface into the mud tanks;
2. Maximum covering of the mud tanks, along with combined local ventilation systems above any
remaining open spaces;
3. Local ventilation systems above the shale shakers;
4. Use of personal safety equipment;
5. Minimal skin contact with the mud;

V. POLLUTION INCIDENTS

If an oil spill (MARPOL Annex 1) occurs, every cargo, bunkering or ballasting operation shall be stopped
immediately.

Operation must not be continued before the source has been identified and repaired and hazard from
the released oil has been eliminated. Obtain a written confirmation from the authorities that the
operation may continue.

The master shall immediate notify the terminal and the authorities as required by harbour regulations.
He shall further notify the vessel’s agent and the local P & I representative about the incident and
incident assistant.

The master shall give all possible assistance to the terminal and/or local authorities to minimize the
effect of the spillage. This also includes development of the vessel’s Oil Pollution Prevention Team.

If necessary, shore contracted shall be engaged for the clean-up operation in the cooperation with the
company and P & I representative.

The master shall not authorized the use of any type of disperants or similar materials, for use on the sea
surface without permission from the proper authorities.
In most cases, the source of the leakage or spill in obvious but there are cases where the sources of
leakage is difficult to identify such as:

1. During the day time the spill is normally visible on the sea surface.
2. During the nights or day with low visibility, it might be difficult to observe small oil leakage to
the sea surface. A simple white cloth monitor sufficiently weightened and suspended over the
ship’s side may give the best indication of oil leakage.

PUMPMAN/CARGO ENGINEERS. Limit outflow by the operating pumps-valves.

Assist chief officer.
Properly rigged /tested.
Responsible for recovering oily by operating air
driven (sandpiper) pumps (Tankers)
Ensure sufficient air pressure to deck

ENGINEER ON DUTY. Prepare for fire fighting

Assist engineer during bunkers operation
Ensure sufficient air pressure to deck.
DECKHAND ON DUTY.
If oil leakage is detected, alert immediately by
possible means.
Inform officer on duty immediately.
Open valves from driven air portable pump(s) to
slop tank(s) or an available empty or slack tank
and start pump(s)
(Tankers)
Prepare for cleaning up with sawdust.
See also instructions on watch rooster and US
Coast Guard’s regulation for transfer of oil and
bunkering.
GENERAL

1. Oil pollution will be announced by all means (radio, loudspeakers, etc.)

2. It is vital importance to keep escaping oil/bunkers from flowing over board.
3. It is expected that every person on board does his utmost to avoid pollution.

Proposed instruction to Oil Pollution Prevention Team

MASTER: In overall charge of operation on board.

Informs terminal authorities of incident.
Informs local P&I Club representative.
Advices the main vessel’s main office on the
 situation.
Keeps everyone updated with regular intervals
and if any changes in status of the vessel.
Request assistance as deemed necessary

CHIEF OFFICER In charge of deck operation.

Shall keep the master informed and updated to
the situation and the results from the steps
taken to limit outflow by using pumps/valves or
if possible isolation of damaged tank(s).

CHIEF ENGINEER In charge of bunker operation.

Organize of distribution of oil spill detergent.
Start foam pump upon orders.
DECK OFFICER ON DUTY
Loading – topping over cargo tanks
Open up to empty or slack tank.
Alert and inform chief officer on the situation.
Mobilized off duty deck hand as necessary.

Discharging – Curel oil washing

If uncontrolling leakage from manifold, hoses of
COW line;
Stop cargo pumps. Use emergency stop.
Close all manifold vents.
Alert and inform Chief Officer.

If leakage from a flange perforated cargo line

or other small leakages
Alert and inform Chief Officer or Pumpman for
control reduction of pump speed.
Mobilized deckhands to the best position for
keeping escaping oil-bunkers from running over
the vessel’s side.
Prepare fire-fighting squad when Chief Officer
takes charge on deck

VI. Oil Pollution Prevention Team

The master of the vessel shall appoint on OILL POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM on board who shall
initiate recovery or clean up procedure immediately if an operation incident occurs during cargo
transfer.’ The team shall given the necessary training in whatever equipment or oil absorbents the
vessel has on board. Each member of the oil pollution team shall have instruction on what his duties are
in an oil spill situation.

The following is proposed composition of the ‘OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM’ members:

Master

Chief Officer Chief Engineer

Deck Officer Engine officer

On Duty On Duty

Pumpman/
Cargo engineer

Deck and Engine

Retings
On duty