Tanker operation : Disposal for Spilled Oil and Prevention for Secondary Disaster Tanker Standard Equipment For Disposal Of Spilled Oil & Secondary Disaster Prevention Slop Dump (Surface) Valve Arrangement (Emergency drains) The slop dump valve arrangement is generally provided at the aftermost portion of the tank deck area. It connects the “On-Deck” accumulation to the slop tank(s) on either side of the ship (where fitted). Fig : Oil tanker plan view Opening of the drain valves in the case of an on deck oil spill must be authorized by the Chief Officer, or in his absence the duty deck officer. Close attention must be taken of positive pressure in the slop tank, correct draining procedures must be followed. A warning sign, displayed well above such fish plate level, with the text “Not to be opened without authorization from the Chief Officer or the duty deck officer” should be posted by the drain valves. Every Quarter, the function testing of the Slop Tank Dump (Surface) Valves is to be exercised using “Quarterly Testing Record for Miscellaneous Equipment” The crew are to be properly instructed during drills, on the correct draining procedures to be followed, at each case of oil spill. Incorrect procedures could lead to serious aggravation of the case. Equipment and Materials for on deck Oil Spill Clean up Company designates Equipment and Materials for on deck Oil Spill Clean up in “Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)”. Vessel’s equipment for clean up of an ‘on deck’ oil spill shall be distributed correctly to prepare for Emergency Measures. Steel Drums should not be directly placed or moved on deck without suitable non-conductive insulation beneath. The Portable Pneumatic Diaphragm Pump shall be ready to use at aft Main deck. And Stripper pump (during discharge operations only) should to be kept in state of readiness for the intended duration of operations. Refer to on board SOPEP manual (or CFR 33 part 155.205 or 155.210 as applicable if in US navigable waters). Inert Gas System Main purpose of Inert Gas System is: Maintain Pressure in Cargo Oil Tanks in proper range Maintain Atmosphere in Cargo Oil Tanks as Inflammable Condition In principle all operations should be suspended, if an Oil Pollution Incident occurs during Oil Transfer Operation, however Inert Gas System may be operated continuously to prevent secondary disaster, Fire Accident. How to Report an Emergency The Master shall ensure that company’s internal and local emergency contact details are posted in public areas and in accordance with the “Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan”, the “Emergency Procedures for Oil pollution Accidents” and “Vessel Response Plan (VRP)” for the vessels to serve in U.S. water. Related articles: “Software”/Guidelines For Prevention Of Oil Spillage Oil pollution control method Oil pollution prevention method How to prevent spillage of oil cargo Tanker vessel operational information Other Info Pages Home Our home page Site Map Page listing for this site. Site Use and Privacy - Read our privacy policy and site use information. Contact us Copyright © 2009 Ships business.com All rights reserved.