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10 Important Points to Remember After

Completing Cargo Operations on Tankers
By KaranC | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on April 15, 2020

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Cargo loading/unloading operations on ships is a hazardous task that can lead to serious consequences.
Ship officers must take extra precautions not only while carrying out these operations but also after
completion.

Cargo handling on tanker ships involves a variety of equipment and tools which must be used properly to
ensure safe operations. Mentioned below are ten important points which must be considered after
completion of tanker cargo operations.

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1.Check Loaded Quantity

After the completion of cargo loading, the loaded quantity of the cargo tanks should be checked and
confirmed by a responsible officer and also by a representative of the shore. Any kind of discrepancy in
the quantity must be informed to the master and concerned authority immediately.

2. Inform Engine Room

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Notify the engine department after discharging is over and ensure that the surveyor has issued the “Dry
Tank Certificate or Empty Tank Certificate” to the vessel.

3. Keep The Logbook Updated

Ensure that times of all events of the loading/discharging operation are recorded in the Cargo logbook
and main points are 
transferred in the Deck logbook.

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4. Close All Valves

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After the completion of the cargo loading / unloading operations, all cargo valves involved in the process
should be closed. Shore control valves should be closed before the tanker valves.

5. Remove the Cargo Hoses By Avoiding Oil Spill

After checking that the valves are closed, cargo hoses should be taken off by ensuring that leakages from
cargo left in the hoses is collected into cargo pans. This is extremely necessary to prevent any kind of oil
spill.

6. Check Breather Valve

The breather valves should be checked to ensure that they are correctly set to maintain pressure inside
the tank.

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7. Change the Flange Position

Change the fitted position of the Spectacle Blind flange to it’s blank side to isolate the line and prevent
overflowing.

8. Close Tank Openings

All appropriate tank openings should be closed by using the designated tools after the completion of the
cargo loading / unloading. This operation is to be carried out by pump-man or bosun under the guidance
of chief officer or other responsible officer. Also, cargo manifolds and marine arms or hoses should be
securely blanked after being disconnected.

9. Remove Earth Bonding Cables

The Earth Bonding Cables should be taken off after the cargo hoses are disconnected.

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The tanker manifold and shore valves should be closed and the drain cocks at the tanker’s manifold
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should be opened to allow draining of cargo into fixed drain tanks or portable drip trays.

Additional Points to Remember During and Towards Completing of Cargo Operation

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If it is necessary to sound the tanks when approaching the completion of cargo discharge, the inert
gas pressure can again be reduced to a minimum safe operational level to permit sounding through
sighting ports or sounding pipes. Care should be taken to avoid the ingress of air or an excessive
release of inert gas

If STS operation is being performed and there is a large difference in freeboard between the
seagoing vessel and the inland tanker, the crew must make allowance for the contents of the hose
on completion of the transfer

STS Operation

The Inert Gas System (IGS) recorder shall be switched on to record and monitor the cargo tank’s
pressure. It should also be suitably marked for details of voyage number, date and time of starting
and corresponding present pressure

Where possible, the completion of loading should be done by gravity. If pumps have to be used to
end the process, their delivery rate during the ‘standby’ time should be regulated so that shore
control valves can be closed as soon as requested by the tanker.

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Do you know any other important points to consider after completing tanker cargo operations? Let us
know in the comments below.

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Comments

Oleksandr G says
APRIL 5, 2016 AT 5:57 PM

Leave one tank open after loading for one day in order to drain remains of cargo. Overwise
cargo can expand under sunlights and damage pipeline.

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