RISK ASSESSMENT(Ref Copy , To be used for the STS operation)

Each vessel involved in the operation will also prepare one Specific RA for the operation as well
Vessel / Department: STS operation between Vessels Date: Reference Copy Assessment Number: Ref Copy

Assessment Area Work Activity/Equipment PREPARED BY :

Navigation STS OPERATION

AGP team
Deck
Engine
Cargo REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Cyber Security
AGP management
Other (Specify)

Risk Evaluation Risk Evaluation (S

(S x L = RF) ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURE x L = RF)
No. Hazard EXISTING CONTROL MEASURE
S L RF TO BE TAKEN S L RF

Upon arrival at the STS site both ships'

Information exchange between STS Organisers and other
condition to be ascertained and made
ship have been conducted. INTERTANKO Q88 form, mooring
1 Ship incompatibility 2 3 6 available to all parties in order to make 2 2 4
arrangement schemes have been submitted. STS C/L 1 has
sure it's optimal, adjustments to be made
been completed.
in case of list or unfavourable trim.

Proper understanding of signals and commands, adequate

communication between tankers (VHF Ch. ), including back-
up means (Via The Local Pilot), and responsible persons to
SMCP to be utilised during communication
be established. Language of operations to be agreed
with the receiving vessel. It's recognised
(English). Procedure for communication failure to be
that personnel should avoid
agreed. The manoeuvre to be aborted in case of
overcomplication of the information
communication breakdown. If communication is lost during
exchanged, so as to avoid any confusion
cargo transfer the emergency signal should be sounded and
and misunderstanding.
2 Insufficient communication all operations in progress should be suspended immediately 2 3 6 2 2 4
Officers and key personnel will make sure
if it is safe to do so. Operations should not be resumed until
that their radios are fully charged, spare
satisfactory communications have been re-established. It
battery and adequate cover is available in
should be confirmed that the portable radios on each ship
case of rain. PA system is tested according
are capable of working on the same frequencies,
to the PMS, and will act as a back-up
alternatively that one of the vessels have enough portable
communication measure.
devices to adequately supply both vessels. Ship's officers
responsible for mooring stations should be provided with
portable radios.
Before manoeuvre the engines, steering gear and
navigational equipment to be tested.
The age and fitness of the fenders should be ascertained.
The fender certificates should be made available to assist
with this. Fender moorings should be monitored frequently
and tended as necessary to ensure that they do not become
too slack or too taut and that the fenders remain in position.
All equipment is maintained in strict
The age and condition of hoses to be ascertained. Cargo
compliance with maker's instructions, PMS,
transfer hoses to be properly tested and certified. Hose
3 Equipment failure 2 3 6 company and legal requirements. Pre- 2 2 4
Certificate to be reviewed.
operational checks of the critical equipment
Mooring wires, ropes including ancillary equipment - rope
to be carried out by a qualified individual.
messengers, stoppers, heaving lines and strops to be
visually inspected for condition prior use. Winches and
windlasses to be in good order.
Lifting equipment to be confirmed in good working order.
Lifting Equipment Pre-Operation Check to be completed.
External lighting to be confirmed as fully operational.
 Approach manoeuvre to be agreed. Shipping traffic in the
area to be checked (Via The GPA By VHF Ch.). A
navigational warning to be broadcast. Navigational signals
to be displayed. A bridge watch and / or an anchor watch The STS operations will be conducted
to be established. A proficient helmsman to be at the wheel. within the designated lightering area.
Course and speed information to be exchanged. Speed Bridge and deck parties will be additionally
4 Contact / Collision adjustment to be controlled. Proper lookout to be 2 3 6 trained and briefed on STS procedures to 2 2 4
maintained. STS Check List No.3 and No.5 to be completed. ensure their confidence and proficiency.
Berthing and mooring procedures to be agreed. Number and Critical tasks will be performed by suitably
type of mooring ropes to be agreed. All mooring personnel experienced crewmembners.
to be in position. The anchor on opposite side to transfer to
be ready for dropping. The method of unberthing and letting
go moorings to be agreed.
Cargo transfer should be conducted in compliance with the
relevant sections of the Deck and Cargo Operation Manual.
STS Check List No.4, Ship / Shore Safety Check List and
STS Pre-Transfer Meeting to be satisfactory completed.
Cargo operation plan, stowage plan and watch
arrangements to be prepared and exchanged between Pollution drill is conducted monthly and
tankers. The initial, maximum and topping off transfer rate covers vast majority of probable spills, it's
5 Accidental cargo release to be agreed. Cargo hoses to be properly drained prior to 2 3 6 considered that the crew is well trained in 2 2 4
hose disconnection. Cargo hoses and manifolds to be terms of containment, transfer, clean-up
blanked. Any leakage or spillage should be reported procedures.
immediately to the officers on cargo watch. The cargo
transfer to be stopped. In case of cargo spill, the
contingency plan within the SOPEP to cover pollution risks
will be activated.

The STS transfer operation should be suspended if cargo

6 Gas accumulation on deck
vapour accumulation around the decks or manifolds of
either ship constitutes a risk to the ship or personnel, and
MSDS contents have been carefully
should not be resumed until it is considered safe to do so.
studied, first aid actions relevant for the
The receiving ship should, prior to cargo transfer, provide
cargo carried have been discussed. During
details of the ship's previous cargo to the discharging ship
the course of cargo operations routine
(STBL). This will enable the discharging ship's personnel to 2 2 4 2 2 4
atmosphere measurements will be
take suitable precautions in the event that the previous
conducted in order to ensure that any
cargo contained toxic vapours that could be displaced onto
vapour coming from the receiving vessel
the deck of the discharging ship. Particular attention should
dissipates to a safe extent.
be given to the potential of high H2S levels in the cargo
vapours and all necessary personal safety precautions
should be taken.

Weather forecasts to be obtained for transfer area. Effect of

the sea, swell and current to be considered. Visibility for
berthing operation to be confirmed as good enough.
Weather forecasts provided by STS
7 Weather deterioration Possibility of electrical storms to be assessed. If weather 2 3 6 2 2 4
OPERATIONS firm on daily basis.
conditions deteriorate, the following to be suspended as
appropriate: manoeuvring, cargo transfer, personnel
transfer between two vessels.
Extra precaution to be taken during handling static
accumulator cargoes in non-inert tanks. Precautions relating
to maximum flow rates, settling periods, bonding of gauging
/ sampling devices to be observed.
The potential for incentive arcing between the two ships
when presenting the hose string for connection to be
eliminated:
Both vessels operate with tanks inerted,
• a single insulating flange should be fitted within each hose
positive pressure maintained and safe
string (or at one ship's manifold); or
Static electricity during transfer / Ship-to- oxygen content level at all times. During
8 • one length of electrically discontinuous hose should be 1 3 3 1 2 2
Ship electric currents pre-transfer meeting same to be
fitted in each hose string; or
ascertained, and control measures
• hoses that are specially constructed to prevent static build-
establshed.
up or electrical currents transferring between ships should
be used.
Care should be taken to avoid low resistance ship-to-ship
electrical contact in the following areas:
• non-insulated metallic ladders or gangways between the
ships by the fitting of rubber ends.
• derrick or crane wire runners and hooks by careful

The Master and Deck Officers are fully familiar with STS
Operations Plan and STS Transfer Guide. An appropriate
Lack of experience of key personnel in STS training has been conducted prior to STS operation. The
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operations crew has been briefed on the subject of mooring and cargo
operations procedures. Master considers himself familiar
with STS transfer operations and sufficiently expirerenced.
Personnel should comply with rest requirements of ILO /
STWC. The estimated duration of the operation should be
taken into consideration to ensure that all personnel have
10 Fatigue adequate hours of rest. Effective watch schedule and
arrangements to be established. No simultaneous transfer
from either side of the STBL is allowed unless additionally
reviewed by risk assessment
Procedure for transfer of personnel to be agreed. The
transfer of personnel between the two vessels to be kept to
the absolute minimum. Working life jackets must be worn
when transferring between the two vessels. If it is unsafe for
personnel to transfer between the two vessels then it should
not under any circumstances be attempted. The cranes of
11 Hazards associated with personnel transfer vessels should not be used for personnel transfer unless an
alternative safe means, such as a workboat or gangway
cannot be used, and the transfer is essential. Prior to a
transfer by basket Personnel Transfer Check List must be
fully completed and all sections answered. Personal
Transfer Operation Will Be C/Out Only By other
vessel PTB and Crane).
Severity (S)
To Personnel Health/Hygiene/Safety: To Environment: To Property:
(1) Negligible (1) Negligible: <10 ltrs (1) Negligible < $10,000
(2) Minor: First aid case or minor health effect (2) Minor: 10-100 ltrs (2) Minor: $10,001 - $100,000
(3) Significant: Medical treatment ashore (3) Significant:100-1000ltrs (3) Significant: $100,001 - $1,000,000
(4) Critical: Hospitalization, repatriation, disability (4) Critical: 1000-10000ltrs (4) Critical: $1,000,001 - $25,000,000)
(5) Catastrophic: Fatal injury or disease (5) Catastrophic:>10000 ltrs (5) Catastrophic: More than $25,000,000
RISK FACTOR SHORE PERSONNEL COMMENTS / INTRUCTIONS
No further measures required. The task or activity
Acceptable - LOW 1-4 can be carried out.
Requires Risk The risk factor should be reduced by implementing
Mitigation - MEDIUM
5 - 12 further risk controls prior to commencing the task.
Not acceptable:
Requires Risk 15 - 25 Do not start or continue work.
Mitigation - HIGH
OFFICE AUTHORIZATION : YES / NO NAME & SIGNATURE
STS experience of the key personnel has
been assessed, training appropriate for the
duties performed has been given.
Personnel that have already participated in
3 3 1 2 2
STS operations on the current
ship/sisterships or with ships of the same
type of the receiving vessel has contributed
their valuable knowledge to the others.
No unnecessary routine, noisy jobs will be
carried out immediately prior to STS ops.
The crew was reminded on the subject of
management of their rest hours, need for
adequate sleep and rest. Mental health
2 2 4 issues have been discussed as well, it has 2 2 4
been agreed that the crew should be task
oriented and completely concentrated on
the duties performed. The crew
acknowledges role of each and every
individual in success of STS ops.
It's recognised that company allows use
only of that personnel transfer baskets
which have been adequately tested and
properly certified. In case of transfer by
2 2 4 boat all necessary precautions will be 2 2 4
implemented. Any initiative to perform a
personnel transfer during periods of
adverse or marginal conditions will be
vigorously rejected.
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Likelihood ( L )
(1) Very Unlikely - practically impossible
(2) Unlikely: Might occur every 10-20 years
(3) Occasional: Might occur every 1-10 years
(4) Likely: Might occur once a year
(5) Certain: Might occur once every 6 months
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