OTM-7.2	Oil Tanker Manual OTM Introduction and Hazards – Oil Cargoes	Doc No.: OTM 7.2 Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD

1 APPLICATION

This document applies to all Oil Tankers managed by Company.

2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to provide general introduction to operation of oil tankers with emphasis on Hazards.

3 RESPONSIBILITIES

The roles and responsibilities during loading, discharge, ballasting and tank cleaning operation:

• Master:

  • Overall in-charge for arrival, departure, cargo documents.

  • Send at least one cargo plan per month to Marine Superintendent for random review, when applicable. Marine Superintendent should review the cargo plans on random basis while ensuring that at least one cargo plan of each vessel is reviewed every 3 months.

• Chief Officer:

  • Overall in-charge of loading, discharging, ballasting and tank cleaning operation.

• Chief Engineer:

  • Ensure operational readiness all machinery required for loading, discharging, ballasting and tank cleaning operation.

• Deck officers:

  • To follow loading plan, discharging plan, ballasting and tanks cleaning instructions.

• Deck Crew:

  • Assist in loading, discharging, ballasting and tank cleaning operations and

  • Tend to moorings, gangway and other duties as instructed.

Manning levels:

• • Master shall ensure adequate level of manning to ensure that cargo operations are carried out safely, and that emergency situations and security can be managed at all times.

  • Details of manning levels on the vessel and the terminal/shore should be discussed during the pre-transfer conference to ensure all parties involved in the ship/shore interface are fully aware of the availability of staff to handle operational and emergency situations.

• Minimum cargo watch manning levels requirement as follows:

Condition	Watch Manning Level
Commencement of cargo operations	Chief Officer, Deck Officer, 3x Deck ratings, duty Engineer Officer
Bulk cargo loading/discharging operations	Deck Officer, 2x Deck ratings, duty Engineer Officer
Topping off / Stripping operations	Chief Officer, Deck Officer, 3x Deck ratings, duty Engineer Officer
Completion of cargo operations	Chief Officer, Deck Officer, 3x Deck ratings, duty Engineer Officer

4 REFERENCES

All procedures within OTM 7.0 are designed to be complemented and used together with:

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

• Mooring equipment guidelines (OCIMF) and effective mooring (OCIMF)

• Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations (ICS)

• MARPOL 73/78, as amended

• Milbros Tank Cleaning Software

• Tank cleaning matrix such as Shell & HM50

• IMDG code supplements

• Trim and stability booklet

• Damage stability booklet

5 HAZARDS

Refer to OTM 7.1 Hazards of oil cargoes and FOM 10.5 for cargo specific hazards and PPE.

6 APPENDICES

OTM 7.1 Hazards of oil cargoes