Ship To Ship Transfer Operations

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

Ship to ship transfer operations being very complex and therefore it involves risks for the safety of the personnel and possible pollution of environment and damage to ships.

What guidelines and standard operational checklists should be followed when conducting a STS transfer operation?

 The general requirements when organizing STS transfer operation.

·       Confirmation of checklist 1.

·       Approval from national and local authorities.

·       Decision on roles and responsibilities.

·       Decision of who is in overall control of the STS transfer operation.

 The various kinds of STS transfer operations, strengths and weaknesses.

 Marpol Annex 1 regulations in regards to STS transfer operations.