Procedures Alongside and Cargo Transfer Operations

The learning objective of this chapter is to become aware of:

Requirements in connection with transfer of personnel between two ships

Issues to be discussed or agreed upon at the common safety meeting prior to cargo transfer:

·       Emergency procedures

·       Positioning of watches

·       Cargo transfer details

·       unmooring planning

The general cargo transfer requirements

Planning of communication during cargo transfer

·       Between the ships

·       To the local authorities

·       To the organizer

·       To the agents

Important activities on board both ships during cargo transfer Confirmation of relevant checklists - checklist 4