Procedures for Ballasting, Deballasting and Loading Operations

On completion of this chapter you will have an understanding of:

·        The procedures for loading.

·        The obligation to inform superiors.

·        The standard record requirements.

·        The alerting sequence and response in case of emergency.

·        The effect on moorings during loading.

·        The principles of the Vapour Return System (VRS) or Volatile Emission Control System (VECS).

·        The procedures for topping off cargo tanks and completion of loading.

·        The process of final cargo survey, ullage – temperatures water dips - sampling – cargo calculation.

·        The process for cargo release.