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EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 1 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs CONTENTS 1. Purpose 2. Scope 3. Applicability 4. Types / Categories of work 5. Authorization to work Permit 6. work Permit Validity Period 7. Training 8. Competency 9. Documentation 10. Communication 11. Co-ordination 12. Planning 13. Preparation 14. Gas Testing 15. Hazard / Risk Assessment 16. Cross Reference 17. Isolation 18. Procedure for Issuing work Permit 19. Responsibilities 20. Verification and Monitoring of the System 21. Appendix (for reference) 22. Applicable Regulations 23. EHS Contacts EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 2 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs 1.

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1 EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 1 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs CONTENTS 1. Purpose 2. Scope 3. Applicability 4. Types / Categories of work 5. Authorization to work Permit 6. work Permit Validity Period 7. Training 8. Competency 9. Documentation 10. Communication 11. Co-ordination 12. Planning 13. Preparation 14. Gas Testing 15. Hazard / Risk Assessment 16. Cross Reference 17. Isolation 18. Procedure for Issuing work Permit 19. Responsibilities 20. Verification and Monitoring of the System 21. Appendix (for reference) 22. Applicable Regulations 23. EHS Contacts EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 2 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs 1.

2 PURPOSE The use of this Permit to work (PTW) system is for ship repair activities. This document looks at the format of the work Permit , regulations and procedures governing their implementation. The Permit to work (PTW) system is a written document which authorizes persons to carry out the work , warns of possible dangers and clearly states the precautions to be taken for the job to be carried out safely. The work Permit ensures that full consideration is given to the hazards and risks, and that these are properly dealt with prior to the commencement of the work . A written Permit to work (PTW) system provides formal written procedures and formal actions to ensure that non-routine; potentially hazardous activities are carried out safely as possible. The type of non-routine work for which work Permit procedures are normally required include maintenance and repair, inspection, testing alteration, construction, reconstruction, dismantling, adaptation, modification and cleaning by EHS approved ship repair/specialized companies.

3 All non-routine jobs carried out on board vessels shall hold valid Permit from TRAKHEES EHS approved ship repair surveyor. Written work procedures , with a specific Permit to each type hazard, reduces changes of misunderstanding and ensure that supervisors take account of all foreseeable circumstances which could arise during the repair activities concerned. 2. SCOPE The Scope and key functions of Permit to work (PTW) system are: Ensuring the proper authorization of designated work . This may be work of certain types, or work of any type within certain designated areas, other than normal operations. Making clear to people performing the work the exact identity, nature and extent of the job and the hazards involved, and any limitations on the extent of the work and the time during which the work may be carried out. Specifying the precautions to be taken including safe isolation from potential risks such as hazardous substances and energy sources.

4 Ensuring that the person in charge of a repair job is aware of all the work being done. Providing not only a system of continuous control but also a written record showing that the nature of the work and the precautions needed have been checked (at the work site) by an appropriate person or people. Providing for the suitable display of permits. EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 3 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs Providing for the procedures or arrangements for work activities that may interact with or affect any of these activities. Providing a formal hand-over Procedure for use when a Permit is issued for a period longer than one shift or when Permit signatories change. Ensure that a second and third opinion is obtained, where necessary, to prevent errors of judgment or taking of short cuts which may increase the risk.

5 3. APPLICABILITY Permits to work (PTW) system should be considered whenever it is intended to carry out any repair jobs on board vessels within PCFC jurisdiction which may adversely affect the safety of personnel, the environment or the plants and equipment s associated. This Part shall apply only to the following types of work that are carried out in relation to a ship in Port or in a Shipyard (including a ship under construction). Specified Cold work Any sort of Hot work Any sort of Confined/ Enclosed Space Entry. 4. TYPES/CATEGORIES OF work Permits to work (PTW) system shall be applied to below types of work Cold work . Hot work . Confined / Enclosed Space Entry Cold work The below stated jobs are categorized under cold work and Permit shall be obtained for performing any of the mentioned jobs on board. The box Cold work will be ticked on the Permit to indicate it is a Cold work . Dismantling /Testing of Pipes & Valves Painting Working at heights Chemical Cleaning Or Any work which cannot create a source of ignition.

6 Hot work work involving sources of ignition or application/generation of heat or temperatures or sparks sufficient to cause the work ignition of a flammable gas mixture. This EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 4 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs includes any work requiring the use of welding, grinding, burning or soldering equipment, blow torches, power driven tools, portable electrical equipment which is not intrinsically safe or not contained within an approved explosion proof housing which need hot work Permit . The box Hot work shall be ticked / selected on the Permit to indicate it is a hot work . Confined Space Entry Entry into an area on a vessel or vessel section or within a shipyard such as, but not limited to: cargo tanks or holds; pump or engine rooms; storage lockers; tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids, gases, or solids; rooms within buildings; crawl spaces; tunnels; or access ways, a Confined space entry Permit shall be obtained.

7 The box Confined Space Entry shall be ticked / selected on the Permit to indicate it is a Confined Space work . 5. AUTHORIZATION TO work Permit A Permit to work (PTW) system can only be authorized by an Approved Signatories, as defined below; Issuing Authority - Master of the Ship if repair works in ports or Trakhees-EHS Approved Project Manager/Project Engineer/Safety Officer (Applicable for Shipyards Only). Performing Authority - Responsible Ship Officer (if repair works in ports) or Trakhees-EHS Approved Ship Repair Company Supervisor Surveyor - Trakhees-EHS Approved Ship Repair Surveyor. Competent Authority - Representatives from Trakhees-EHS Ports Department. No authorized signatory can sign for both the Issuing authority and the performing authority. 6. work Permit VALIDITY PERIOD The work Permit for cold work , hot work , and confined space entry should be valid for Maximum 24 Hours only. The Permit shall be extended by appending duly filled revalidation data and adhering with the safety arrangement stipulated in the work Permit .

8 work Permit can be renewed /revalidated to a maximum of 7 Days from the date of issuance by renewing at 24 hours maximum interval from the time of first issuance The Issuing Authority, Competent Authority, and Port Control have all rights to stop the work at any time in case of any change in conditions of the work site or if performing authority is not complying with the precautions stated in the PTW. EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 5 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs 7. TRAINING All concerned personnel (as stated below) shall mandatorily attend EHS PTW Training for Ship Repair to approve themselves by TRAKHEES EHS Dept to be an authorized signatory. Training shall be renewed once every 2 years in line with the company Certificate of Approval (COA).

9 Issuing Authority (Project Manager/Project Engineer/Safety Officer) Note: Master of Ship Excluded from Training. Performing Authority (Ship Repair Company Supervisor) Surveyor. 8. COMPETENCY Surveyor: should be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence in the following areas: The repair process taking place on board. Potential hazards existing. The means of mitigating the hazards before Issuing a Permit . The specific responsibilities associated with Issuing permits. Applicable legal requirements. EHS rules and local rules applicable to the operation of the Permits to work (PTW) system. The use of all the different forms and records associated with the Permits to work (PTW) system. Communication skills (bearing in mind multi language locations). Confined space entry requirements Properties, analysis and limits of various Flammable and Toxic gases present. Usage of the Gas Monitors and Tank Scope Issuing Authority: should be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence in the following areas: Potential hazards associated with the repair process.

10 The precautions required before commencing work . EHS and Local rules applicable to the Permits to work (PTW) system. Details of the documentation involved. The specific responsibilities associated with being an Issuing Authority. Action to be taken in an emergency situation. Communication skills (bearing in mind multi-language sites). Confined /Enclosed Space Entry Requirements EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 6 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs Performing Authority: should be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence in the following areas: The repair process taking place on board. Potential hazards existing The precautions required before commencing work . Details of the documentation involved The specific responsibilities associated with being a Performing Authority.