Personnel Transfer by Crane - Intertanko

1 Personnel Transfer by Crane Joe Megeed Technical Adviser (Engineering) Personnel Transfer by Crane Where and why is it taking place? But let s discuss the scope of this presentation Personnel Transfer by Crane This presentation excludes any discussions with Off-shore Platform operations It is noted that there are some lessons to be learned from the off-shore industry The focus will be on the use of mid-ship hose handling cranes and not the use of stores cranes OCIMF Paper: In addition to the Crane , the paper to be published in 2016 will address: Personnel Hazard Identification Risk Assessments Crew Competence Scope Personnel Transfer by Crane Many areas around the globe are currently engaged in the Transfer of Personnel by cranes between vessels United States, Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Coast Brazil Japan Korea Panama Aruba Bahamas West Africa, Angola FPSO operations STS operations are becoming more frequent Lack of subsea piping, FPSO Ship SHIP ship Port access & draft restrictions What options are available and what do the operations look like?

2 Where and why is it taking place? Personnel Transfer by Crane Pilot Ladder Gangway Helicopter Landing or Winching Crane What options are available? Personnel Transfer by Crane Pilot Ladder Personnel Transfer by Crane Gangway Personnel Transfer by Crane Helicopter Personnel Transfer by Crane Crane Personnel Transfer by Crane There are several reasons why a company may choose to Transfer Personnel by Crane Mooring Masters or STS Superintendents Cargo Surveyors Embarking Crew, Technicians or Company Required Personnel Government Officials Prior to any of these taking place a company should risk assess the situation and determine that Personnel Transfer by Crane has been evaluated to be the safest means (subject to local regulations) Where and why is it taking place?

3 Personnel Transfer by Crane Currently few documents for ship-to-ship Transfer of Personnel for tankers exist OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guide, 2013 The Standard, Standard Safety, Personnel Transfer Using Ship s Crane , 2010 West of England, Loss Prevention Bulletin Class ABS DNV-GL Lloyds Register Others Existing Papers & Guidance Personnel Transfer by Crane Industry needs clarity Personnel Transfer by Crane OCIMF Position It is recommended that Transfer of Personnel between ships is kept to an absolute minimum. If the Transfer of Personnel is unavoidable, the safest means of Transfer should be verified by a risk assessment. Many national authorities, maritime authorities, and flags have their own requirements pertaining to lifting of persons and these must be followed.

4 Why is OCIMF creating a paper on Personnel Transfer ? Membership request for guidance (clarity) No SOLAS requirements exist Recognition of limited guidance for ship to ship transfers Recognition that despite a company position and desire to not Transfer by Crane there should be some guidance for our membership/industry should they elect to do so Strive to elevate the safety standard of our industry OCIMF s Forthcoming Paper, Q1 2016 Personnel Transfer by Crane Class Guidance Each major class society has guidance Class Requirements Limiting rated loads for Personnel Transfer Increased SF on wire ropes Positive locking mechanisms for hooks Braking requirements, secondary systems that are independent Cylinders, redundancy Mode selection.

5 Cargo vs Personnel Transfer Power failure protection Emergency means of recovery from any position Operational weather limitations List is not exhaustive & each class may be different OCIMF s understanding of Class Positions Personnel Transfer by Crane Class Notations Crane Register Certificate (CRC) CRC(I) Crane Notations are for entire vessel, not Crane specific Is there a need to consider Crane specific notations for man riding? OCIMF recognizes that some class societies are actively considering and engaging with clients Unified Requirement needed? Clarity and standardization is viewed mutually beneficial for class, clients, and shipyards OCIMF s understanding of Class Positions Personnel Transfer by Crane OCIMF guidance document will benefit any ship operator with Personnel transfers by Crane taking into account Cranes & Equipment Hazard Identification Crew Competency Best Practices Checklists Can IACS assist with a UR, Recommendations and/or specific ISM Code guidance addressing Personnel Transfer Operational Guidance/Training focus on Crane and Personnel Transfer practices?

6 Personnel Transfer by Crane needs to be evaluated by each company Risks and associated consequences Are there safer means? Ability to wait for calmer weather? In Closing A Voice for Safety Oil Companies International Marine Forum 29 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H 9BU Tel: +44 (0) 20 7654 1200 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7654 1205