This industry guide provides recommendations on safety, minimum equipment levels and good operating practices. If more stringent international, national or local regulations apply then they should take precedence. This guide is a required publication on the SIRE Vessel Inspection Questionnaires for Oil Tankers, Combination Carriers, Shuttle Tankers, Chemical Tankers and Gas Tankers. This book supersedes: • Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum) 4th Edition published in 2005 • Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Liquefied Gas) 2nd Edition published in 1995 • LNG Ship to Ship Transfer Guidelines published in 201.1 This book builds on the previous recommendations and recognises experience gained in the industry of STS transfer operations, including transferring chemical (MARPOL Annex II) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes. The guide is applicable to transfers involving all bulk liquid cargoes, but where specific recommendations relate to a particular cargo type these can be found in the appendices.
Safety and Operations Publications and free resources from the International Chamber of Shipping. The ICS Model Ship Security Plan is a guide designed to assist shipping companies in preparing their Ship Security Plans, in line with the provisions of the ISPS Code.
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For transfers involving Annex I cargoes, the guide supports the requirements and recommendations developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The guide is aimed at providing advice to Masters, Marine Superintendents and others including STS service operators and transfer organisers, who may be involved in planning and executing STS operations. Attention is also given to the effective planning of operations and areas that involve risk assessment. The guide does not cover STS transfer operations that are associated with offshore exploration and production activities.
OCIMF is widely recognised as the voice of the oil industry providing expertise in the safe and environmentally responsible transport and handling of hydrocarbons in ships and terminals and setting standards for continuous improvement. Membership is extensive and includes every oil major in the world along with the majority of National Oil Companies.
ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage. Established in 1921, ICS is concerned with all technical, legal, employment affairs and policy issues that may affect international shipping. ICS represents shipowners with the various intergovernmental regulatory bodies that impact on shipping, including the. ICS also develops best practices and guidance, including a wide range of and that are used by ship operators globally.