Machine translation from English source
Pollution control vessels, oil production vessels and barges will use mooring lines, tow lines and bridles of sufficient strength to ensure their safety in the harshest weather conditions. The dimensions and strength of individual lines will be determined by the rig's moving group.
All pollution control vessels, oil production vessels and barges will not be loaded beyond their rated capacity, and any deck cargo carried will be properly secured and tied down before leaving port.
If deck cargo is to be transported on any of the barges, all Butterworth and cargo tank hatch covers must be checked for leaks before loading. No cargo should be loaded onto the deck of oil barges unless a proper dunnage system is installed to protect small deck lines, electrical and hydraulic lines, fixtures and fittings (specific to tanker operations).
The Marine Operations Unit is responsible for maintaining the pollution barge and will ensure that the tow bridle is always maintained in first class condition. The towing bridle must be connected to the Smit brackets provided at the bow of each barge. The tow bracket, all mechanical deck fittings and winch cables must be oiled and lubricated.
All pollution control vessels, oil production vessels and barges must be protected by heavy duty truck tires secured at the top and bottom with a chain. Additionally, Yokohama fenders or equivalents are used as needed when ships are close to each other in rough seas.
The captain of a tugboat must make an early decision to take the barge on the bridle, and not along the side, when rough seas threaten damage to any vessel (specific to working on tankers).
All vessels described in these instructions must have appropriate lights or shapes in accordance with international maritime collision avoidance regulations. Ves-sels will also be guided according to the above rules
Hydrovac cranes and launchers
Hydrovac cranes and launchers will be inspected by Saudi Aramco's crane and rigging division and will present a valid test certificate. The entire rise will be carried out in accordance with the already established maritime policy.
All logs will be kept in an accurate, clear and concise manner and abstracts will be forwarded to the Marine Department as required.
If any sea vessel is requested to receive crude oil line contents or any form of crude oil then the procedure will be as follows:
— An oil sample must be taken and all its properties provided to the Maritime Department before any decision is made (specifics of work on tankers).
— The designated sea vessel must be informed 24 hours before arrival. This is to ensure that the vessel has all necessary safety equipment on board before commencing operation.
— The project proponent will provide a Loss Prevention approved procedure for transferring oil from “start to finish” (for example, from an offshore platform to a boat to an onshore installation)
— The initiator will provide a single point of contact, that is, the person responsible for the oil. (That is, from terminal, production, etc.)
