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FUEL TRANSFERS



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OVERVIEW TYPES OF TRANSFER

STANDARDS • Regulatory & Equipment

• Preparation• Conducting the transfer

• Completion

VESSEL INSPECTION & APPROVAL

• Procedures



RestrictedTYPES OF TRANSFER

TYPE’S ;• FUEL TRANSFER (bunkering, lightering)

• WATER

• PEOPLE

• CARGO

LOCATIONS ;

• OFFSHORE BETWEEN VESSELS• IN PORTS : TO AND FROM VESSELS



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INTERNATIONAL & US REQUIREMENTS• INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION (IMO) : MARPOL

• US : 33CFR156 – Oil or Hazardous Material Transfer Operations

• US : 46CFR35 – Tank Vessel Regulations

INDUSTRY GUIDANCE• ISGOTT

• Shi to Shi Transfer Guide

STANDARDS

SHELL STANDARDS• EP2005-0262 : Bulk Transfer Operations, SPECIFICATION: BULK LOADING HOSES

• OPS0011 – Marine Transportation Standard• Ship to Ship Lightering Management Guidelines

ALASKA STANDARDS

• ALASKA FUEL TRANSFER - OPERATING CONDITION AND PROCEDURE

• NWEG (Offshore Oil & Gas Industry)



RestrictedEQUIPMENT – STANDARDS (1)

• Hoses are certified to handle the cargo specified

• Hoses shall be tested

• Hoses are visually inspected & if in poor condition be replaced

• Hoses have flotation collars

• Slings and lifting points are visually checked and replaced if required

• Working pressure in local unit of measurement (psi or bars)

• A colour-coding table in shall be used



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EQUIPMENT – STANDARDS (2)

• All bulk hoses used offshore shall be of sufficient length for safe operation

• Diesel fuel hoses shall be fitted with a quick release, self-sealing coupling at thehose end to prevent the spillage of diesel fuel after hose disconnection.

‘ ’‘CAMLOCK’



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EQUIPMENT

Hose rigging

Fenders between vessels



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PLANNING

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FUEL TRANSFER



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• Preparation• Spill Response Equipment

ALASKA FUEL TRANSFER

Operating Conditions and Procedures

• Planning

• Termination

• Completion

• Declaration of Inspection



RestrictedPlanning for Fuel Transfer

The transfer operation should be planned and agreed in writing betweenthe two (or three) parties and, should include information on the following:

1. Quantity and type of each fuel to be transferred,

2. Flow rates,

3. Normal stopping and emergency shutdown procedures,

4. Emergency and spill containment procedures,5. Local or government rules that may apply (MMS for EPW contracted vessel),

6. Material Safety Data Sheet,

7. Coordination of plans for cargo hose connection, monitoring, draining anddisconnection.

8. Declaration of Inspection is signed USCG requirement

9. Shell Pre Transfer Checklists are Completed

10. Due regard to vessel stability



RestrictedPreparation for Fuel Transfers (1)

Shell Transfer Checklist Declaration of Inspection

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OPERATIONS STANDARD/PROCEDURE/GUIDELINE

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Approval Approved for the Alaska Asset:

Shell Exploration & Production Company Signature Date

Printed: 1 June 2009

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Peter Slaiby

* Note * Original signed copy of this procedure is filed

Effective 1 March 2010

ComplianceDate

1 March 2010

Expires Remains in effect until superceded or r evised

Custodian Logistics Department, Alaska Venture

Author Craddock-Melin, J. Lynn; Marine Contracts Manager, Alaska



RestrictedPreparations : Spill Response



RestrictedPlanning for Fuel Transfer (2)



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DURING THE TRANSFER

Fuel transfers should be immediately stopped :

• A leaking pipe or hose is discovered,

• If the containment boom is deployed, ice hazards may require releasing the, ,

• Vessel moorings fail or are not adequately securing the vessels,

• Shifting of the transfer vessels locations due to wind or current that cause thecontainment boom to be compromised,

• Increase in other safety or environmental risk factors that become elevated toan unsafe level



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COMPLETION OF TRANSFER

After completion of cargo transfer :

1. Hoses drained into the agreed upon tank,

2. Hoses disconnected and securely blanked,

3. Cargo manifolds should be securely blanked



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VESSEL INSPECTION

• All vessels used by Shell are required to be Inspected and Approved

• Assurance that vessels adhere to International, Local and Shell Standards

• Condition and management of the vessels are checked

• Includes : Fuel Transfer Procedures – checked



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