Ship to Ship Transfer Guidelines for Bulk Carriers (1st ed)

Introducing the first authoritative guide dedicated to dry bulk ship to ship transfer operations!

With a foreword from Nick Shaw, CEO of the International Group of P&I Clubs, these Guidelines provide practical guidance for Masters and vessel operators conducting dry bulk STS operations. 

The guidelines cover all aspects of planning, safety, communication, emergency procedures and best practices in detail, supporting safe and efficient transfers in alignment with safety management systems and regulatory requirements. 

It offers ready-to-use checklists and due diligence tools that can be immediately optimised to support operational control and audit defensibility.