Ship to Ship Transfer - Virtual

Purpose

Based on the OCIMF Guidelines for Ship-to-Ship Transfer (Petroleum) Guide.

• Comprehensive overview of Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer procedures
• Pre-arrival planning, including vessel preparation and safety checks
• Approach and mooring operations, focusing on safe and efficient mooring practice
• Cargo transfer operations, covering safety, coordination, and best practices
• Post-transfer procedures, including safe separation and documentation
• Completion of relevant checklists and documentation to ensure compliance
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Evaluation of transfer area conditions, including weather and traffic considerations
• Notification and communication with relevant authorities
• Mooring equipment, fendering, and related operational safety measures
• Development and execution of contingency plans for unexpected situations
• Case studies and hands-on simulator exercises to apply learning in realistic scenarios

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Assess key factors, including vessel conditions, safety, and environmental considerations, before commencing an STS transfer operation.
• Supervise the correct rigging of fenders, wire tails, and moorings, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
• Evaluate weather and traffic conditions to determine whether the transfer should occur at anchor or while underway.
• Establish clear and effective communication between vessels, and coordinate agreed cargo transfer procedures.
• Complete all necessary reporting and notifications to relevant authorities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Understand vessel interaction dynamics and use them to bring two vessels safely alongside one another.
• Identify potential hazards early, such as adverse weather or incompatible vessel drafts, and take corrective action to avoid undesirable situations.
• Maintain accurate records for every stage of the STS transfer, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Understand the basic liabilities and risks associated with STS operations, including legal and financial implications.

Assessment Pracitical SIM observation and MCQ

Certification and Accreditation body On completion of this course, you will receive Maersk Training Certificate

Prerequisites Operational or Management Level Navigation Officers

Target Group Officers from vessel’s Bridge Team, along with the Pilot or Mooring Master