Advanced ISGOTT & SIGTTO Compliance: Ensuring Elite Safety in Tanker, Oil, and Gas Terminal Operations

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• SOLAS & MARPOL Conventions: Essential Requirements
• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
• The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
• The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
• Marine Terminal Competence and Training Guide (MTCOT)
• ISGOTT in its Latest Version (Version 6)
• SIGTTO: Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators
• SIRE Inspections: Ship Inspection Report Programme
• IGC Code: International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
• ISPS Code: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

Basic Properties and Hazards of Petroleum

• Flammability Characteristics
• Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) and Upper Explosive Limit (UEL)
• Hydrocarbon Characteristics and Toxicity Concepts

Gas Evolution and Measurement

• Gas Measurement & Sampling Techniques
• Minimizing Hazards from Vented Gas
• Fixed & Portable Hydrocarbon Gas Detection Systems
• Hazards Associated with Handling, Storing, and Carrying Residual Fuel Oils

Static Electricity Management

• Principles of Electrostatics
• General Precautions Against Electrostatic Hazards
• Other Potential Sources of Electrostatic Hazards

Managing Hazards and Risks for Ship and Terminal

• Advanced Management Systems
• Comprehensive Risk Management Frameworks
• Stop Work Authority and Lock-out/Tag-out Procedures
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Personal Safety Protocols
• Preventing Fire and Explosion: Control of Potential Ignition Sources
• Electrical Equipment and Installations in Hazardous Areas

Fire Protection Strategies

• Theory of Firefighting
• Types of Fire and Appropriate Extinguishing Agents
• Fixed & Portable Fire Extinguishers
• International Shore Fire Connection Protocols
• Protective Clothing Requirements
• Automatic Fire Detection Systems

Security Protocols

• Security Threat and Risk Assessment
• Development of Security Plans
• Responsibilities Under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)

Human Factors in Safety

• Risk Assessment Procedures and Leadership
• Stop Work Authority Implementation
• Manning Level Optimization
• Training, Experience & Competence Development

ISGOTT Part 2 Tanker Information (Chapter 9 – 14)

Management of Safety and Emergencies

• The International Safety Management (ISM) Code Compliance
• Work Planning and Permit-to-Work Systems
• Management of Contractors
• Managing Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)

Enclosed Spaces Safety

• Enclosed Space Entry Safety Management & Authorization
• Identifying Enclosed Spaces
• Hazards of Enclosed Space Atmospheres
• General Requirements & Precautions for Entry
• Work Procedures in Enclosed Spaces
• Rescue and Evacuation from Enclosed Spaces
• Respiratory Protective Equipment Usage

Shipboard Systems

• Loading and Discharging Arrangements
• Fixed Inert Gas Systems
• Venting Systems
• Cargo and Ballast Systems Management

Shipboard Operations

• Cargo Operations Procedures
• Tank Cleaning Protocols
• Gas Freeing Operations
• Crude Oil Washing (COW)
• Ballast Operations
• Cargo Measurement, Ullaging, Dipping, and Sampling

Marine Terminal Administration

• Marine Terminal Information System
• Documentation and Record Keeping

Marine Terminal Operations

• Limiting Conditions for Operations
• Electrical Storms Protocols
• Double Banking Procedures
• Tanker/Terminal Access Control
• Over-the-Tide Cargo Operations
• Operations Where the Tanker is Not Always Afloat
• Generation of Pressure Surges in Pipelines
• Reduction of Pressure Surge Hazard
• Pigging Operations

Marine Terminal Systems and Equipment

• Electrical Equipment Standards
• Lifting Equipment Safety
• Lighting Requirements
• Tanker/Terminal Electrical Isolation
• Earthing and Bonding Practice in the Terminal

Cargo Transfer Equipment

• Marine Loading Arms Management
• Cargo Hoses Inspection and Use
• Vapour Emission Control Systems (VECS)
• Cargo Transfer Drainage and Containment
• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)

Marine Terminal Fire Protection

• Marine Terminal Fire Protection Strategies
• Alarm and Signaling Systems
• Detection and Alarm Systems at Terminals
• Firefighting Equipment Maintenance and Readiness
• Access for Firefighting Services

Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation

• Overview of Emergency Preparedness
• Hierarchy of Emergency Scenarios
• Terminal Emergency Plan (Components and Procedures)
• Spill Response Plan Development
• Emergency Evacuation and Personnel Escape Routes
• Training for Emergencies and Emergency Exercises
• Emergency Removal of Tanker from Berth

ISGOTT Part 4 Ship/Shore (Tanker/Terminal) Interface (Chapter 21 – 25)

Communications Protocols

• Procedures and Precautions for Communications
• Pre-Arrival Exchange of Information
• Pre-Berthing Exchange of Information
• Pre-Transfer Conference Execution
• Agreed Loading / Discharge Plan Development
• Agreement to Carry Out Repairs

Mooring and Berthing Operations

• Mooring Safety Standards
• Security of Moorings
• Preparations for Arrival
• Berthing at Jetty Berths
• Berthing at Buoy Moorings

Tanker and Terminal Precautions for Cargo Operations

• External Openings in Superstructures
• Central Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
• Openings in Cargo Tanks
• Inspecting a Tanker’s Cargo Tanks Before Loading
• Marine Cargo Inspectors Roles
• Spills and Leaks Management
• Firefighting While the Ship is Alongside a Terminal
• Firefighting While in Proximity to Other Ships
• Notices and Signage
• Manning Requirements
• Control of Vehicles and Other Equipment
• Helicopter Operations Protocols

Bunkering Operation Safety

• Bunkering Safety Checklist Compliance

The Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL)

• Composition of the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
• Example Safety Letter
• Instructions for Completing the Ship/Shore Checklist
• Detailed Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL) Implementation

Introduction to Liquefied Gases

• Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Characteristics
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Characteristics
• Safe Jetty Designs & Operation for Gas Carriers

Properties of Liquefied Gases

• Chemical Properties
• Physical Properties
• Principles of Refrigeration
• Inert Gas and Nitrogen Applications
• Hydrate Formation Prevention
• Spillage of Liquefied Gas Response
• Liquid and Vapour Densities
• Flammability Characteristics

Principles of Gas Carrier Design

• The Gas Carrier Codes Compliance
• Cargo Containment Systems
• Gas Carrier Types & Layout
• Surveys and Certification Requirements

The Ship — Equipment and Instrumentation

• Cargo Pipelines and Valves
• Cargo Pumps, Heaters & Vaporizers
• Reliquefaction Plants and Boil-Off Control
• Cargo Compressors and Associated Equipment
• Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems
• Electrical Equipment in Gas Dangerous Spaces
• Temperature, Pressure & Level Monitoring Instrumentation
• Custody Transfer Systems

The Terminal — Equipment and Instrumentation

• Cargo Transfer Systems
• Shore Storage / Containment Systems
• Pumps, Compressors and Heat Exchangers
• Temperature, Pressure & Level Monitoring Instrumentation
• Fire-fighting Equipment Inspection, Maintenance and Training

The Ship/Shore Interface for Gas Carriers

• Supervision and Control
• Communications: Prior Tanker Arrival, Alongside the Jetty & During Cargo Operation
• Ship/Shore Safety Checklist for Gas Carriers
• Berthing and Mooring for Gas Carriers
• Connection and Disconnection of Cargo Hoses and Hard Arms
• Cargo Handling Procedures for Gas Carriers
• Linked Emergency Shut-Down Systems
• Terminal Booklet — Information and Regulation

Cargo Handling Operations for Gas Carriers

• Tank Inspection
• Loading Procedures
• The Loaded Voyage Management
• Operation of the Reliquefaction Plant
• LNG Boil-Off as Fuel Utilization
• Discharging Procedures
• Ship-to-Ship Transfer Protocols

Cargo Measurement and Calculation for Gas Carriers

• Special Practices for Gas Cargoes
• Density in Air and Density in Vacuum Calculations
• LNG Quantification
• Shore Measurement Versus Ship Measurement Reconciliation
• Corrections to Vessel Trim & List
• Ship/Shore Calculation Procedures
• Cargo Documentation

Personal Health and Safety for Gas Carrier Operations

• Cargo Hazards
• Flammability Risks
• Toxicity Concerns
• Entry into Enclosed Spaces Protocols
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Emergency Procedures for Gas Carriers

• The Principal Hazards
• Liquefied Gas Fires & Fighting Procedures
• Emergency Procedures Implementation
• Emergency Release and Emergency Shutdown
• Removal of Ship from Berth in Emergencies