GTM-8.1 Gas Tanker Manual
GTM
General 		Form No.: GTM-8.1
Revision: 01
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Issued by: DPA
Approved by: MD

1. GENERAL

1.1 DEPARTURE FROM THESE PROCEDURES

The first consideration of the Master and every Officer must be the safety of the lives on board and that of the ship, her cargo, and the environment. Where a deviation from the Company's Instructions/procedures is found to be necessary, the Master will report this to the Company at the first opportunity.

1.2 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

The Company recognises the importance of certain reference publications and these are listed as appropriate. These publications are to be made available to all on board. The recommendations of these publications are to be adopted as standard procedures, and are to be read in conjunction with these procedures. Reference publications will be updated through the Company’s Chart and Publication New Edition scheme in accordance with SAF 18. Superseded publications are to be removed and destroyed.

Particular reference should be made to the latest edition of ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Gas). Guidance contained in this publication is to be complied with unless Company procedures demand additional controls, procedures, and precautions.

1.3 GAS TANKER CHECKLISTS

The Company recognises the importance of operational checklists to assist the Master and Officers in the routine operation of their ship. These checklists fully embrace the Company Operating Instructions, Procedures, and Documentation.

The checklists are only to assist in the compliance with the Company's Instructions, Procedures, and Documentation for the safe operation of the vessel, the safety of the crew, the cargo, and the environment. Company Form Checklists are to be used when required and once completed a log entry is to be made, i.e.:

The following Company Form Checklists are applicable to these procedures:

If the vessel is involved in Ship-To-Ship cargo transfer, then safety guidelines, procedures, and checklist mentioned within SIGTTO’s Ship-To-Ship Transfer guide are to be followed.

It is emphasised that checklists are only to assist the Officer and do not detract from his responsibility towards the safety of the vessel, her crew, her cargo, and the environment. The above checklists are in addition to any other checklist required by the terminal.