Ship to Ship Transfers: Petroleum, Chemicals and LPG (2nd )(eBook)

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The ?Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases? is the definitive industry reference for safe and effective STS operations, reflecting over 50 years of practical experience and regulatory alignment. Developed through collaboration between CDI, ICS, OCIMF and SIGTTO, this second edition builds upon the foundational guidance of its predecessors and incorporates significant updates to address emerging industry needs.

The second edition has been fully revised and updated and contains new guidance on:

• A dedicated chapter on human factors, emphasising the importance of human performance and decision-making in STS operations. Chapter 2 introduces the concept of alternative, emerging and innovative technology in STS operations, with guidance on evaluation, implementation, and risk management
• updated protocols for personnel transfer, including best practices derived from OCIMF’s ?Transfer of Personnel by Crane Between Vessels? information paper, promoting a risk-based approach to safe transfers (Chapter 5)
• enhanced guidance on STS-specific equipment, including fenders, cargo hoses, vapour hoses and mooring equipment. This includes state-of-the-art fender-sizing calculations representing current industry best practices
• consolidated cargo operations guidelines within Chapter 10, which is divided into four distinct sections: Oil, Chemicals, LPG, and LNG. All four supporting appendices from the first edition are now seamlessly integrated into the main content, offering streamlined, comprehensive reference
• revised Ship to Ship Safety Checklists aligned with ISGOTT, reflecting best practices for procedural integrity and risk mitigation. The checklists are organised into six sections, covering the entire STS operation step by step.