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KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY

Ref. No.: SHE-TSSA-06-2022, Revision-2 Title: Safe Work Practices in Marine Terminals

Date of Issue: June 2006 Next Review Date: June 2009

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SAFE WORK PRACTICES IN MARINE TERMINALS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 Scope and Application.….……………………………………………………...

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2.0 References……………………………………………………………………………. 3

3.0 Definitions ……………………………………………………………………………. 3

4.0 Vessels

4.1 General safety Conditions ………………………………………………. 5 4.2 Communications …………………………………………………………… 7 4.3 Accommodation, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ……………… 7 4.4 Fire Precautions and Equipment ……………………………………… 8

5.0 Marine Terminal Operations ………………………………………………… 9

6.0 Sulfur and Coke Loading Terminals …………………………………….. 11

7.0 Incident Reporting and Emergency Response ……………………. 12

8.0 Vehicles and Engine Driven Equipment ………………………………. 13

9.0 Earthing, Bonding and Cathodic Protection ……………………….. 14

10.0 Work Permit System ……………………………………………………………. 15

11.0 Working Over or Near Water ………………………………………………. 16

12.0 Diving and Work Under Water ……………………………………….…… 17

13.0 General Requirement for Marine Crafts ……………………………… 22

APPENDIX

Appendix - A : Ship / Shore Safety Checklist …………………………………. 24

Appendix - B : Agreement on Smoking Places and Galley Fires …….. 28

Appendix - C : Sulfur Loading Terminal at Shuaiba Port ……………….. 29

Appendix - D : Survival Craft Monthly Checklist …………………………….. 30

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1.0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION

This document is applicable for the safety aspects of operation, maintenance and construction activities at KNPC Marine Terminals, any temporary facilities established in KNPC controlled offshore area (i.e. for construction purposes), and also to some extent, the Sulfur & Coke Berths in Shuaiba Port. It covers the specific safety requirements that are not explicitly covered in the other common KNPC SH&E documents and guidelines. Hazards, precautions and safe work practices on onshore is equally applicable to offshore operations, maintenance and construction activities. Thus, all safety precautions and requirements, including the wearing of personal protective equipment, in other SH&E documents and guidelines shall be strictly enforced (i.e. Work Permit System, Scaffolds and Ladders, Welding and Cutting, etc.). Mandatory rules (or ‘MUST’) are characterized by the word ‘SHALL’ throughout this document. Advisory rules or recommendations are indicated by the word ‘SHOULD’.

2.0 REFERENCES

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers & terminals (ISGOTT) • International Maritime Organization (IMO) Regulations • Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) • OSHA 1926.106: Working Over and Near Water • OSHA 1936-105: Safety Nets • OSHA / USCG 33-CFR (US Code of Federal Regulations – Navigation and

Navigable Waters) • MARPOL Convention Regulations • KPC Port Information and Oil Spill Contingency Plan • KOC Fire & Safety Regulations (Chapter-5) and Marine Procedures • Saudi Port Regulations • BS 6349 Part-1: Mooring • US Navy Diving manual • KOC comments on the final draft, Ref.: HSE/829/06 dated 11/06/2006

3.0 DEFINITIONS Port Authority - KOC Marine Operations is the port authority for the Mina Al- Ahmadi

Harbor Master (or his nominee) represents the “Port Authority”.

Company – means KNPC or Kuwait National Petroleum Company

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Mina (Port of) Al-Ahmadi means all the following KNPC & KOC Marine terminals:

• MAA South & North Piers • Bitumen Pier • New Oil Pier in MAA • MAB Sea Island • SHU Oil Pier (Petroleum Products Pier) • SPM (KOC Single Point Mooring)

MAA, MAB & SHU terms are used as per KNPC's usual abbreviations.

Senior Terminal Representative on duty for MAA/SHU terminals and MAB Sea Island are the Harbor Master and MAB Sea Island Pilot respectively

Vessel – Includes any description of watercraft, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water

Small Craft – Barge, tug, boat, launch, pontoon, raft

Master – Captain of the vessel

Loading Master – Berth operator or shift supervisor as designated by KNPC

Officer of the Watch – Duty officer of the vessel

Danger Zone – within 300 meters from any part of the KNPC marine terminals and assets

Associated Area – areas adjacent or near danger zone such as marine construction site, mooring area or related marine activity

Load Line (Plimsoll Marks) - One of a series of lines marked on the hull of a vessel to show the extent to which the hull may be immersed in the water. The markings consist of a series of lines, usually painted on the hull amidships, applying to different load conditions. The line marked ‘T’ applies to tropical zone, ‘TF’ tropical fresh water, ‘F’ fresh water, ‘S’ summer, ‘W’ winter and ‘WNA’ winter zone in the North Atlantic. Originally introduced by Samuel Plimsoll in 1874, the Plimsoll Line made a great contribution to safety at sea.

Overloading – means the relevant load line is submerged below the sea level. Kuwait Ministry of Communication/ Maritime Administration will not release the vessel if the vessel is overloaded and the master has to pump back the excess.

4.0 VESSELS

Responsibility for the safe operations on board the vessel while within the “Danger Zone" rests with the Vessel. Pilotage is compulsory within the Port limits. Master & crew of the vessel shall comply with industry safety rules,

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safety regulations and safety measures, including the safe work practices hereinafter defined. In order to assure compliance with the Safety Conditions below, KNPC may, from time to time, instruct a member of its staff to visit the Vessel, who will report to the Master or the officer of the watch. One of the Vessel’s officers shall join the KNPC representative in a routine inspection of cargo decks and accommodation spaces, and record the findings. KNPC representative means Operation Shift Supervisor, Area Safety Engineer or other person authorized by the Team Leader Operations of the area/zone.

4.1 General Safety Conditions

4.1.1 The Master or the officer of the watch shall take appropriate corrective action when infringement on board the vessel or associated with it of any of these conditions are brought to their attention. Where corrective action is not taken within a reasonable time, KNPC may take necessary measures to enforce the infringement. The Master on observing infringement of these conditions by KNPC shall bring these to the notice of the loading master. The Master may have all operations stopped where there is immediate threat to the safety of the Vessel from any action or equipment under the control of KNPC.

4.1.2 The Vessel shall be securely moored and in the correct position and tended to at all times. Auto-tension winches shall not be used in automatic mode. Mooring ropes should meet minimum requirements as per BS 6349 part-1 or equivalent and they shall be checked before and during use.

4.1.3 Main engines, personnel and all equipment shall be kept in a state of readiness at all times so as to enable the Vessel to maneuver under her own power in an emergency.

4.1.4 No vessel shall lie alongside any berth with an anchor on the bottom. Should anchors be used during berthing operations, they shall be hoved (lifted) home on completion of securing alongside.

4.1.5 Every vessel shall provide a safe access (proper gangway with handrail /ladder) to and from the vessel. When the vessel's deck is higher than 3m above the Pier, a safety net shall be rigged on the gangway/ladder. A lifebuoy with not less than 15 fathoms (27m) of lifeline attached shall be positioned on the vessel near the gangway/ladder.

4.1.6 All the Vessel’s sea valves (overboard discharge valves) shall be

closed, lashed or blank flanged, except those required for water circulation.

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4.1.7 One watchman shall be stationed at the Vessel’s manifold / gangway, visible from ashore at all times during cargo operations, to report any abnormalities.

4.1.8 The Master shall comply with the laws and regulations concerning overflows (MARPOL) and pollution of Kuwaiti waters and environment.

4.1.9 Boiler tubes shall not be cleaned while the Vessel is in the Danger Zone.

4.1.10 The water ballast, which is intended to be discharged in the sea, shall be entirely free from oil, foreign organisms and other substance that might pollute the port and Kuwait waters. The higher over board discharge shall be used and the discharge shall be monitored continuously for any pollutants. Interval checking on discharges shall be specified in the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (appendix-A, SN # 8).

4.1.11 The International Load Line Regulations shall be strictly followed. In the event of overloading considerable delay may occur before facilities are available for pumping surplus cargo ashore, any resultant costs or delays shall be to the Vessel’s account.

4.1.12 Except as provided in the Agreement on Smoking Places and Galley Fires, smoking or use of galley fires shall not take place on board the vessel (see Appendix-B).

4.1.13 All naked lights, flames, unconfined fires, incandescent elements, unsafe electrical equipment or any equipment likely to cause sparking, shall not be used within the Danger Zone.

4.1.14 On all exposed decks, vulnerable electrical cables to any portable or fixed machinery, lights, etc., shall be disconnected from the source.

4.1.15 Hand torches approved to British Standards Institute (BSI) or equivalent standards and duly certified for use in explosive atmosphere shall only be used.

4.1.16 Hoses and cargo handling appliances shall be in good condition and shall be properly attached and supported during cargo operation.

4.1.17 All necessary valves shall be opened and the Vessel shall be in a proper condition to receive or discharge cargo. This shall include an inspection of ship to shore loading connections, which shall be made to the Master’s satisfaction. 4.1.18 All unused Cargo & Bunker Connections including Bow or Stern

Cargo Lines shall be securely blanked when not in use.

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4.1.19 All scuppers shall be effectively plugged. Accumulation of water during cargo operations shall be drained off periodically.

4.1.20 All cargo, bunkers and ballast tank lids shall be securely closed unless otherwise stated in the gas venting and cargo loading rate agreement.

4.1.21 Venting or release of cargo tank vapors shall conform to one of the following methods:

• Through respective ullage ports, fitted with suitable flame screens • Fixed vents as part of closed venting system • Vented ashore through vapor collection system

4.1.22 Inerting and cooling (LPG) operations shall not be carried out while the vessel is within the Danger Zone.

4.2 Communications

4.2.1 All radio and radar aerials shall be switched off and earthed while the vessel is alongside.

4.2.2 Portable Radio/Transmitter sets shall be approved to British Standards Institute (BSI) or equivalent standards and duly certified for use in explosive atmosphere shall only be used. The Vessel shall provide 1 Vessel’s portable radio to the loading master throughout the Vessel’s stay at the terminal for continuous ship-shore communication. 4.2.2.1 Continuous watch shall be kept on VHF channel 69 (or low power) during the vessel’s stay in port.

4.2.3 Whilst loading/discharging each vessel will fly by day where it shall be seen the International Code Flag letter ‘B’ (red flag). By night from sunset to sunrise red light shall be exhibited where it can be seen best and visible all round the horizon.

4.3 Accommodations, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

4.3.1 All external ports & doors in accommodation facing the loading deck shall be closed during cargo operations.

4.3.2 Where any ventilators are likely to admit cargo vapor to enclosed spaces, they shall be trimmed back to the wind or effectively plugged.

4.3.3 All powered ventilation systems likely to admit cargo vapor to enclosed spaces shall not be used or shall be kept closed.

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4.3.4 No window type air-conditioning units shall be operated within the Danger Zone and shall be disconnected from electrical source.

4.4 Fire Precautions and Equipment

4.4.1 In the event of an incident which warrants cessation of cargo operations, the Vessel’s manifold valves and at least one tank filling valve shall be left open to facilitate draining of loading arm prior to activating quick release of loading arm coupling, in preparation for unberthing.

4.4.2 In the event of an outbreak of fire, on the Vessel within the port, the Master shall arrange for an immediate signal, either by a prolonged sounding of the ship’s whistle or by the ringing of a fire bell and shall promptly notify the loading master, as well as arrange for the report to be sent to him. This will be supplemented by the sounding of the Company general alarm system.

4.4.3 In addition to the normal means of access between Vessel and shore, a safe and quick emergency escape route shall be available and maintained in the form of a ladder on the offshore side and survival crafts, etc.

4.4.4 Fire wires (emergency towing wires, refer figure-1 below) shall be

rigged as follows:

a) Two fire-wires, on the offshore bow and quarter of the ship, shall be rigged as far forward and aft as practicable.

b) Fire wires shall be properly made fast on the ship’s bollards with the slack arranged on deck, ready for free running.

c) All means shall be provided to prevent the slack from accidentally running into the water, and so arranged that the tugboat’s crew can easily break them.

d) The eye of the fire wire shall be maintained at the water line throughout the cargo operation and regularly checked and adjusted as necessary.

e) Minimum lengths and diameters of fire wires shall be as follows: -

Dead Weight (Metric Tons) Diameter (mm) Length (m) Below 30,000 28 70 Between 30,000 and 200,000 38 110 Over 200,000 42 110

4.4.5 All fire-fighting equipment and steam or inert gas smothering system shall be ready for immediate use. Hoses on the loading deck, at least one

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forward and one aft of the manifold shall be connected to fire main unless the vessel is adequately equipped with fire monitors. The vessel's fire pump shall be on standby condition and ready for immediate operation.

4.4.6 Portable fire extinguishers of a suitable type and size shall be conveniently placed for use near the vessel's manifold in use. 4.4.7 Vessel’s fire plan shall be available outside the accommodation.

5.0 MARINE TERMINAL OPERATIONS

5.1 Essential information should be exchanged before berthing. Such information may include draft and trim of vessel, tug assistance, any leakage on the vessel that might affect loading/unloading or cause pollution, flange dimensions, mooring line requirements, method of communication used during mooring, berthing, etc.

Figure – 1: Fire Wires (Emergency Towing Ropes)

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5.2 Operations Shift Supervisor shall ensure that there are no persons in a dangerous position before any rope handling activity (heaving, letting go, etc.) is commenced. During mooring of a ship any person other than those required for mooring shall not be allowed to remain within ropes area. 5.3 The following minimum number of moorings required shall be enforced:

Number of Mooring Lines Type of Moorings Tanker

over 75,000 DWT Tanker

75,000 DWT or Below LPG Tankers (All Sizes)

Wire Ropes or High Modulus Synthetic Ropes

Minimum 8 Forward Minimum 8 AFT

Minimum 6 Forward Minimum 6 AFT

8 Forward 8 AFT

5.4 Any winch or capstan shall only be operated by an experienced seaman. 5.5 Mooring hooks shall be kept locked after completion of mooring and during loading. Ensure load cells of mooring hooks are periodically maintained and load tested as per manufacturer’s instructions. 5.6 There shall be an adequate exchange of information between the Master of any vessel and the Company immediately after mooring in order to ensure that all Port, Company and any relevant regulations will be known and observed while vessel is alongside. After completion of berthing, KOC Pilot and Master of the vessel shall sign the Ship-shore Checklist (Appendix-A). Any other documents affecting safety shall be appropriately signed. 5.7 Loading master shall board the Vessel on arrival at berth. He will act as liaison between the Vessel and the shore installation. 5.8 Shift Supervisor/loading master shall ensure no unauthorized persons board the vessel. Ship's Personnel shall leave any means of ignition or non- intrinsically safe equipment on board their vessel while disembarking. 5.9 Whilst a vessel is loading or discharging a petroleum product, no other cargo or stores shall be loaded or discharged or personnel embarked or disembarked, without the permission of the Operation shift supervisor or the Harbor Master and the master of the vessel.

5.10 No tugs or unauthorized small craft are allowed alongside oil tankers while loading or discharging is in progress unless authorized by the Harbor Master and operation shift supervisor.

5.11 Berth Operator shall be available at all times when a vessel is berthed. His location and telephone number shall be provided to the responsible ship's officer.

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5.12 All shore pipelines, product loading arms and cargo hoses not in use at berth shall be securely blanked. 5.13 Hoses shall have valid inspection test marking. Flexible hoses shall be examined visually before use. Any hose showing signs of damages shall not be used and it should be removed as soon as possible from the ready-use hose stowage. Lifting bridles and saddles are to be used and the use of steel wires in direct contact with the hose cover is not permitted. Hoses are to be supported at a number of places so that they are not bent to a radius less than recommended by the manufacturer. 5.14 Operations personnel shall be trained and familiar with the operation of loading arms and shall ensure that they are used within the operating limits. Operators shall ensure that the tankers manifolds are maintained within the operating envelope during all stages of loading and discharge. 5.15 During periods that the arms are connected, the ship's moorings shall be frequently monitored by ship and shore personnel and tended as necessary to restrict any movement of the ship to that acceptable by the metal arm operating envelope. 5.16 If any range warning alarm is sounded, all operations (including deballasting) and other activities shall be suspended immediately and remedial measures shall be taken. Operations shall announce if other activities need to be suspended. 5.17 Operations Supervisor shall suspend loading in consultation with the Harbor Master if weather conditions reach specified limits. Operations shall drain and disconnect Loading arms. Harbor Master shall advise if the ship has to be vacated or kept alongside so as to avoid damage to the berth in extreme weather conditions.

5.18 Pollution control accessories / equipment shall be provided at the terminal and shall meet the minimum requirement specified for storage at the terminal. 5.19 Permanent booms shall be provided around the loading area for use during emergency containment of oil spillage.

6.0 SULFUR & COKE LOADING TERMINALS 6.1 Operation shift Supervisor shall fill and sign Pre-Loading Checklist (Appendix-C). 6.2 Dry run shall be conducted prior to loading to ensure all safety interlocks and trip systems are functional.

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6.3 Ship loader jockey fire pump and sprinklers shall be tested every shift during loading and once before arrival of the ship.

6.4 Operation and Instrument Maintenance personnel shall ensure wind indicator and trip system are healthy.

6.5 Adequate cleaners shall be assigned while loading is in progress. Entire conveyor system shall be cleaned after loading. 6.6 Two life jackets shall be available on the Ship Loader operator cabin. 6.7 Dust shall be controlled during loading. 7.0 INCIDENT REPORTING & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

7.1 All incidents shall be reported and investigated as per Company Procedure and Guidelines on Incident Investigation and Reporting.

7.2 Both ship and shore personnel shall maintain a close check against the escape of oil during deballasting, loading and discharging. 7.3 Oil shall not be allowed to escape into the sea from either ship or shore operations. Drip pans (fixed or portable) shall be provided to catch any leakage on the ship and shore. 7.4 If a leakage occurs from a pipeline, valve, hose or loading arm, concerned operations shall be stopped immediately until the cause has been ascertained and the defect rectified. 7.5 If a pipeline, hose or loading arm bursts, or if there is an overflow, all cargo and bunker operations of that terminal shall be stopped immediately and dealt as per MIPP and Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Operations shall not be restarted until the fault has been rectified and all hazard from the released oil eliminated. Steps shall be taken to ensure that no flammable gases from a spillage enter the engine room intake of a vessel along side. 7.6 Operational staff should be prepared to initiate a controlled suspension of loading and be ready to close loading valves, disconnect hoses or loading arms, etc., on receipt of instructions from incident controller. 7.7 Loading Master or control room operator is authorized to operate Emergency Shutdown (ESD). Other concerned / affected control rooms / departments shall be informed immediately of the action taken. ESD bypassing shall not be allowed during loading or discharging.

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7.8 When there’s thunder storms (lightning), Harbor master shall advise Operations to stop loading, unloading or deballasting. Operations shall advise ships personnel to close all tank openings and vent-line valves.

7.9 In the event of any fire on board a vessel alongside, loading operations, to the vessel involved and to all other vessels on berths at the location involved should be suspended until the hazard is over.

7.10 Designated personnel should stand by to unberth or give any other assistance necessary. Designated persons shall be Harbor Master, Pilot, Pier Supervisor or their superiors only.

7.11 The Harbor Master should contact the Master or Deck Officer of the

vessel involved to ascertain what assistance can be given by way of equipment and personnel. 7.12 In the case of a fire on a vessel alongside or at risk from the fire, tugs shall take up their positions and be prepared for orders to make fast to the vessel's fore and aft emergency fire wires, preparatory to taking up the tow and proceeding out to sea, to an agreed safe location. 7.13 If the fire is extinguished during the time taken to de-hose and release mooring lines, the incident controller in liaison with Master and Harbor Master will decide if the removal operation is to be continued. 7.14 In the event of a vessel on fire being towed off, KOC Marine & Fire personnel will board the tugs and assist the Master in fire fighting if required.

7.15 Incident controller may seek the services from KOC Marine to give assistance to initiate search and rescue operations (or to vessels/craft in difficulties near terminals).

7.16 MIPP drills frequency and Mock drills shall be conducted as per Company Procedures and Guidelines.

7.17 Operations shall carry out weekly functional check of Foam/ Sprinkler/ Drencher/ Deluge Systems of the terminal (refer to relevant SH&E document on Operations Safety).

8.0 VEHICLES & ENGINE DRIVEN EQUIPMENT

8.1 Vehicles & engine driven equipment shall meet the requirements as per SH&E Guidelines on Traffic Safety and Safe Work Practices on Vehicles and Equipment, which include having a valid safety certificate and hot work permit.

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8.2 Vehicles shall also have a special security pass approved by Operations Area Team Leader. 8.3 Use of approach trestle shall be in accordance with displayed load and speed limits. 8.4 Vehicles shall not be allowed beyond the approach trestle except vehicles/equipment with hot work permit. “No Entry” sign shall be displayed at the vehicle termination point. Vehicles shall be reverse parked, engine stopped, doors unlocked and ignition key left in place. Emergency vehicles may be allowed to proceed beyond with Incident Controller's permission. 8.5 On one traffic lane approach trestle, vehicle nearest to the "give way bay" shall stop there until the approaching vehicle passes. 8.6 Port traffic rules shall be applicable at sulfur/coke berths in Shuaiba Port. 9.0 EARTHING, BONDING AND CATHODIC PROTECTION

9.1 No portable wandering leads (electrical cords) may be used alongside or on a craft without a work permit and approval by an Electrical Engineer to ensure insulation is undamaged and connections are of an approved pattern. Care is to be taken to ensure that no mechanical damage can occur during use.

9.2 When handling static accumulator oils, all metal on the shore side of the insulating flange or the non-conducting hose should be electrically continuous to the jetty earthing system and all metal on the seaward side should be electrically continuous to the ship. 9.3 When an insulating flange or single length of non-conducting hose is installed, it shall not be short-circuited by contact with external metal. 9.4 Insulating flanges should be visually inspected periodically to ensure the insulation is clean and in good condition.

9.5 On static electricity precautions, overshot or splash filling and the pumping of water / oil mixtures are to be avoided.

9.6 Loading and discharge pumping rates and flow velocities shall strictly comply with the operating manual.

9.7 No metallic objects such as sample cans, gauging tapes, thermometer, conductive probes or floating conductive objects, etc. shall be lowered into a

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tank or compartment during or for a period of 30 minutes after all pumping into or circulating within the tank has stopped. 9.8 Where filters on shore are used between shore and ship, a relaxation time of 30 seconds shall be allowed.

9.9 The switching off of a cathodic protection system is not a substitute for the installations of insulations of an insulation flange or length of non-conducting hose. All cathodic protection of the hull of a vessel by impressed current shall be switched off or de-energized before a vessel arrives alongside and shall remain so throughout the period it is alongside.

9.10 Intrinsically safe radios, pagers, torches and any other portable battery operated equipment shall only be allowed. Non-intrinsically safe type pagers, mobiles, etc. shall not be allowed. Small battery operated wristwatches and miniaturized hearing aids may be allowed when correctly used.

10.0 WORK PERMIT SYSTEM

10.1 Company Work Permit System and Procedure shall be implemented in all marine terminals for any work other than normal routine operations. In addition, high degree of control and supervision is required to carry out hot work.

10.2 Danger zone (300 meters radius) is considered work permit area. Any work on or related with a KNPC asset requires a work permit.

10.3 Issuer shall obtain verbal consent from vessel for cold work on the occupied berth. 10.4 Hot work shall be prohibited within 30 meters of any part of a vessel being loaded, unloaded, or gas freed/ inerted. 10.5 Permit Issuer shall liaise with the master if a vessel has been berthed (but not engaged in loading/ unloading) within 30 meters of work site before authorizing hot work. 10.6 The frequency of flammable gas monitoring should be established and portable continuous gas detector alarms shall be used if necessary. 10.7 Hot work shall not be allowed on board a vessel alongside. Cold work can be allowed with the consent of the terminal Operations Supervisor. 10.8 Berthing, unberthing and connecting/disconnecting loading arms are considered operational activities and do not require work permits.

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10.9 On work underwater within terminal structure, Operations’ Issuer shall check divers and equipment certifications. Executor shall ensure that divers are qualified, trained, and medically certified for diving with valid certifications.

10.10 On submarine pipelines’ corrective maintenance activities, Operations should assign one supervisor on board the craft for issuing permit and continuous monitoring of work.

10.11 On submarine pipelines’ inspection, Operations Area Team Leader shall issue a memo permitting the work. Harbor Master shall be informed. Permit Issuer shall be trained in diving safety. Executing division shall forward valid documents as per section 12.0 below and job procedure with details of all precautions.

10.12 On submarine construction activities, PMC (Project Management Consultant) or PD (Projects Department) is considered as the custodian until the project is handed over to Operations. Extended duration permits can be considered, subject to PMC / PD Safety approval.

11.0 WORKING OVER OR NEAR WATER 11.1 Personnel working, walking over or near the water or personnel on floating craft shall wear life jackets unless proper working platforms with guardrails and/or safety nets or other suitable measures to eliminate the hazard of their falling into water and drowning are provided.

11.2 Life jackets shall be non-inflatable type and shall have approval from US Coast Guard Standard or equivalent (refer KNPC specification). They shall be maintained in good condition, stored properly and used as per manufacturer's instructions. It shall be checked prior to and after each use for defects, which would alter their strength or buoyancy. Defective units shall not be used.

11.3 Irrespective of suitable measures to eliminate the hazard of personnel falling into water, life jackets shall be worn during rough sea and hours of darkness.

11.4 Any employee working below pier deck and away from proper platform shall be equipped with safety harness and lifeline in addition to life jacket.

11.5 Life buoys shall be available or arranged in readily accessible locations near the place of work, over or near the water surface and on craft. They shall be equipped with a self operating marker light and fitted with a line not less than 27 meters (90 feet) in length. Distance between adjacent buoys shall not

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exceed 60 meters (200 feet) and readily available for emergency rescue operations. They shall be periodically inspected to ensure that the line, marker light, and buoy are in good and operable conditions.

11.6 At least one survival craft shall be immediately available at locations where employees are working over or adjacent to water. It shall be serviced twice yearly by a competent service center and certified (as per SOLAS requirement or equivalent).

11.7 Operations Supervisor & KOC pilot shall check each survival craft monthly and jointly sign a completed checklist in Appendix-D. Survival craft shall be lowered in the water and operated away from the terminal quarterly. Valid seaworthiness certificate shall be available.

11.8 When safety nets are used as fall protection, the mesh size of nets shall not exceed 6 inches by 6 inches (further requirements shall be referred to SH&E document on Personal Protective Equipment Management System). User shall check the safety net before each installation and once every month for frayed or cut cords. KNPC Safety shall verify that checks have been carried out. Nets shall not be used if any doubt exists regarding its strength. Nets shall extend 8 feet beyond the edge of the work surface where employees are exposed and shall be installed as close under the work surface with sufficient clearance to prevent user's contact with the surfaces or structures below. Debris nets used to prevent injury or property damage/ pollution from objects falling from heights normally have a 3/4" size diamond or square shaped mesh. Debris net can be attached to personnel net or used separately. Nets shall be properly secured when rigged.

11.9 Scaffolds shall be built, used and maintained in conformance with the requirements and Safe Work Practices for Scaffolds and Ladders. Submerged or partly submerged scaffold shall be rechecked before use for disturbance due to tide changes.

12.0 DIVING & WORK UNDER WATER

12.1 Employment of Qualified Divers shall include documentary evidence / proof of their training, diving depth and experience by providing certificates from a competent authority.

12.2 Physical Fitness

12.2.1 Diver shall be certified as "fit for diving" within the previous 12 months by a qualified Medical Practitioner trained in underwater medicine recognized by KNPC/KOC Medical Department. Radiographs of his chest and bones should have been taken during the proceeding 12 months. The

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appropriate inoculations are in date. Diver shall be at least twenty-one (21) years old. 12.2.2 All divers should be trained in First Aid/ CPR, and on all diving operations there should be an approved First Aid Kit suitable for use under hyperbaric conditions on site as recommended in the US Navy Diving Manual. 12.2.3 Divers shall be fully conversant with the use and operation of US. Navy Decompression Tables, recompression chambers, and therapeutic decompression procedures.

12.3 All diving equipment used in connection with diving and submarine operations shall be made by a reputed manufacturer and able to operate efficiently in summer temperatures of Kuwait.

12.4 Compressors shall be able to provide the air at a rated pressure and capacity to cover the maximum depth required during the operation (refer to relevant Company occupational health guidelines for air quality, etc). All the safety devices and relief valves on the compressors shall be operating properly.

12.5 A reserve supply of air shall be provided, maintained, and immediately available in the event of a primary air supply failure, whether in the form of a standby compressor or high-pressure cylinders (or volume tanks) on the surface. If the reserve is in the form of high-pressure cylinders, it should be of sufficient capacity to enable the diver(s) to reach the surface safely while carrying out any necessary decompression step on the way. Reserve supply for recompression chambers should be sufficient to allow required surface decompression to be carried out.

12.6 In case there might be a ruptured, cut, or irretrievably fouled hose, each diver should be equipped with “bail-out” equipment, either in the form of a “bail-out” cylinder, a diver’s life vest, or a pneumo hose.

12.7 Maintenance All diving and associated equipment shall be regularly maintained and records shall be kept of this maintenance.

12.7.1 All SCUBA tanks, recompression chambers, volume tanks, high pressure cylinders, and storage vessels shall be regularly checked and tested at the prescribed intervals in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. 12.7.2 Air cylinders not in seawater use shall be inspected internally and hydrostatically tested, at intervals not exceeding 5 years. Next due date shall be stamped.

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12.7.3 Gas cylinders taken under water shall be hydrostatically tested, inspected and stamped every two years. Next due date shall be stamped. 12.7.4 Each item of plant and diving equipment should be regularly inspected by a competent person at periodic intervals, and after the equipment has been modified. The maximum period between inspections should be three months. 12.7.5 All hoses used for carrying compressed air or other gases shall be checked for wear and abrasion and subjected to test pressures at least once every three months. Hose, fittings and connections should be of the screw thread type and properly fitted to the hoses. Hoses used in oxygen breathing systems shall be grease and oil free. 12.7.6 Any pressure gauge showing an error shall be calibrated or replaced. 12.7.7 Communication systems shall be checked for correct operation. Every wire shall be checked for continuity. 12.7.8 A supply of suitable protective clothing such as diving suits, coveralls, gloves, and hoods shall be available at all times. Insulated gloves shall be provided to divers performing welding and burning operations.

12.8 Safeguards

12.8.1 Harbor Master shall be informed well in advance of any diving operations that are due to take place within MAA port limit. 12.8.2 When divers are preparing to enter or leave the water or are in the water, or diving operations are underway, the International Code Flag “A” (“I have a diver down, keep well clear of area and maintain a low speed”) shall be flown. 12.8.3 In addition, special lights and day marks for “vessels engaged in surveying or underwater operations” should be shown in accordance with Maritime Regulations. 12.8.4 Any person involved in an activity which could be a hazard to divers in the vicinity, such as those in charge of submarine blasting or masters of vessels about to move, start propulsion engines, or operate pumps, shall be forewarned. 12.8.5 Adequate arrangements shall be made to provide a safe means of access to and egress from the water. It shall be kept in mind that a diver may be unconscious as a result of an accident.

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12.8.6 Proper surface support and other facilities for the safe conduct of diving operations shall be provided. 12.8.7 In all cases of emergency, the diving supervisor, or the person in charge of a diver or divers shall be the sole arbiter as to action to be taken. All personnel should take instruction from him. 12.9 Communication with Divers 12.9.1 A two-way voice communication shall be maintained between the diver and a dive team member at the dive location. 12.9.2 Where voice communication is not possible, tending line or lifeline can be used as a means of communication. In this case it is essential that diver and tender understand the meaning of the prearranged pull signals. 12.9.3 The “buddy system” should be always be used whenever a SCUBA diver shall work without a lifeline or dependable means of communication with the surface personnel. 12.10 Safe Diving Operation 12.10.1 The Harbor Master shall be informed about diving activity. No diving activity shall be permitted nearby when a vessel is being berthed or de-berthed. 12.10.2 On all diving operations, a diving supervisor shall be present to facilitate coordination between divers and the surface. 12.10.3 Bottom time and decompression time will be controlled by the diving supervisor or person in charge of diving. 12.10.4 At all times when a diver is in the water, a stand-by diver shall be on deck with a stand-by rig, fully dressed and ready to dive. 12.10.5 Therapeutic decompression shall take precedence over all other operational requirements. 12.10.6 Divers shall remain in the vicinity of recompression chamber for a period of twelve (12) hours after the last dive. 12.10.7 In the case of therapeutic decompression the period shall be extended to twenty-four (24) hours.

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12.10.8 Each diver will maintain a personal logbook. Entries shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Diver’s name • Name and address of the employer of divers • Date • Name of the Diving Supervisor • Name of the vessel, barge, or installation from which the diving

operation is carried out • Maximum depth reached on each occasion • Time he spent under water on each occasion • Type of equipment used by the diver • Work carried out by him on each occasion • Details of decompression sickness or other illness/injury suffered

by the diver • Any other factor relevant to health

Each daily entry will be signed by the diver and also by the diving supervisor. Divers shall retain their logbooks for a period of not less than two years from the date of the last entry in the logbook. 12.11 Decompression Chamber 12.11.1 A decompression chamber shall be on site or made available within one hour during all diving operations in excess of 18.5 meters (60 feet). Whenever a decompression chamber is not available, only “no decompression dives” are permitted. Diving Supervisor shall verify serviceability of decompression chamber before commencing diving operation. 12.11.2 The maximum rate of ascent is 18.5 meters (60 feet) per minute in the case of air decompression and 7.6 meters (25 feet) per minute in the case of oxygen decompression. Oxygen shall be readily available at site for emergency use. Table of bottom times relative to depth shall be available and adhered to. 12.11.3 Only necessary articles are allowed in the decompression chamber. No tobacco or any ignition source, including electrical shall be allowed in the chamber. Smoking shall never be permitted in the chamber whether under pressure or not. 12.11.4 The chamber shall be kept clean and dry. 12.11.5 Personnel in a chamber under pressure shall ensure that both they and all loose materials are kept clear of all atmosphere inlet and exhaust openings. The exhaust, which is under pressure, is especially dangerous

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because it subjects anything near it to a high suction pull capable of causing extreme bodily harm. 12.12 SCUBA Special Care 12.12.1 The use of SCUBA equipment in water over 18 meters (60 feet) in depth should be restricted. Decompression chamber (or other means) shall be available if the depth exceeds 18 meters.

12.12.2 SCUBA equipment shall not be used to depths greater than 45 meters (150 feet).

12.12.3 SCUBA equipment should never be used for dives requiring decompression.

12.12.4 In open water, SCUBA divers shall always be attached to a clearly visible float by a life line. In no case shall SCUBA divers be allowed to swim free. 12.12.5 In enclosed or restricted water such as beneath structures, either a lifeline or the “buddy” system shall be used. There will be no untethered solo diving.

12.12.6 When using SCUBA equipment, divers shall always wear an inflatable life jacket of the approved type.

12.12.7 SCUBA diving should not be carried out during darkness or nighttime. 13.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR MARINE CRAFTS

All crafts, which are to be used within the danger zone and associated areas shall meet the following;

13.1 Good seamanship practices and relevant marine regulations shall be followed. 13.2 All crafts shall have registration, and certificates of Class, Construction, Oil spill, etc., as per MOC regulations. 13.3 The craft should have intrinsically safe radio communication system and the radio shall be tended at all times. 13.4 The craft should have sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers.

13.5 All lifting equipment, tools and tackles on board marine craft shall have third party certification or shall meet the requirements from KNPC Inspection

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and Corrosion Policy & Procedure Manual chapter no. IC-16 (Inspection and Testing of Lifting Appliances) and other related KNPC SH&E documents.

13.6 All barges shall have an escort tugboat attending them at all the times. The tugboat shall be powerful enough to move/control the barge in rough sea conditions. 13.7 The Master of the craft engaged in maintenance/construction work shall obtain a hot work permit from terminal supervisor for operation of the craft. Same permit may cover the actual work on board the craft. 13.8 Personnel embarked on floating craft are expected to act in a responsible manner at all times and shall obey the instructions of the Master. 13.9 Unexpected movements of the craft in good weather shall be anticipated and guarded against. Personnel should keep away from the craft's side and make use of the handrails at all times. 13.10 Smoking on the deck of the craft is prohibited when operating within danger zone.

13.11 Protective coatings reduce the corrosive effects of salt water and salt laden air on tools and equipment. Nuts, bolts and threads should be covered with grease or a similar protective coating. Objects that are dropped from any height can cause injury or damage, and they may be impossible to recover. Hence, small hand tools should be secured by lanyards.

13.12 During general offshore work, allowance shall be made for wave action and the rise and fall of the tide. A generous safety margin shall be allowed. Well protected safe access points shall be provided to ensure the stability of the access area.

13.13 Loose and movable parts of material and equipment shall be properly secured against movement. Such material and equipment shall always be prepared as if for very rough weather. Sea conditions can change rapidly. Even with no wind a swell can produce violent movement. So lashing shall be adequate to avoid any movement of the consignment under any weather conditions.

13.14 Indication Lighting shall be provided with visibility up to at least 300 meters.

13.15 Diesel generators, welding machines, etc. that will be used on board of the marine craft shall have valid Safety Certificates before they are used in the danger zone.

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13.16 The following requirements during construction activities shall be enforced:

13.16.1 Crafts shall be moored away from the danger zone and shall not be moored near seawater pump intake. Four point mooring shall be used. Regular inspection and maintenance of mooring lines and buoys shall be carried out. 13.16.2 A competent Captain shall be nominated to communicate and coordinate with KOC Harbor Master. Means for radio communication shall be established and arranged. 13.16.3 The number of crafts offshore shall be kept as minimum as possible (for safety and security reasons). Small crafts shall be lifted and kept onshore during inclement weather. 13.16.4 Night patrolling of vessels shall be arranged and enforced.

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Kuwait National Petroleum Company, K.S.C

SHIP/SHORE SAFETY CHECKLIST

(To be filled after the vessel is all made fast and subsequently as appropriate) MV / SS : _____________________________ Berth : ____________________ Time of Arrival : ________________(first line ashore) Date of Arrival : _____________

Instructions for Completion: All Questions should be answered affirmative by clearly ticking (√) the appropriate box. If an affirmative answer is not possible, the reason should be given and agreement reached upon appropriate precautions to be taken between the vessel and the terminal. Where any question is considered to be not applicable, then a note to that effect should be inserted in the remarks column.

A box (1) in the column ‘Vessel’ or ‘Terminal’ indicates that the check should be carried out by the party concerned. Codes A, P or R indicate the following: A: any procedures and agreements should be in writing in the remarks column of this Checklist or other mutually acceptable form. In either case, both parties should sign. P: in the case of a negative answer, the operation should not be carried out without the permission of the Port Authority. R: indicated items to be rechecked at agreed intervals PART ‘A’: BULK LIQUID – GENERAL No General Vessel Terminal Code Remarks 1. Is the tanker securely moored 1 1 R 2. Are emergency towing wires correctly

positioned 1 1 R

3. Is there safe access between tanker and shore 1 1 R

4. Is the tanker ready to move under its own power 1 1 PR

5. Is there an effective deck watch in attendance on board and adequate supervision on the vessel and terminal

1 1 R

6. Is the agreed ship/shore communication system operative 1 1 AR

7. Is the emergency signal between vessel & shore explained, understood & agreed 1 1 A

8. Have the cargo, ballast and bunker handling procedures been agreed 1 1 AR

9. Have the hazards associated with toxic substances in the cargo being handled identified and understood

1 1

10. Has the emergency shutdown procedure been agreed 1 1 A

APPENDIX-A

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No. General Vessel Terminal Code Remarks 11.

Is the fire-fighting equipment on vessel & shore rigged and ready for immediate use 1 1 R

12.

Are cargo & bunker loading arms/hoses in good condition, properly rigged and appropriate for the service intended

1 1

13.

Are scuppers effectively plugged and drip-trays in place, both on board and ashore 1 1 R

14.

Are unused cargo and bunker connections properly secured with blank flanges fully bolted

1 1

15.

Are sea and overboard discharge valves, when not in use, closed and visibly secured 1 1

16. Are all cargo and bunker tank lids closed 1 1 17. Is the agreed tank venting system being

used 1 1 AR

18.

Has the operation of P/V valves and/or high velocity valves been verified using checklist facility where available

1 1

19. Are hand torches of an approved type 1 1 20. Are portable VHF/UHF transceivers of an

approved type 1 1

21.

Are the vessel’s main radio transmitters earthed and radars switched off 1 1

22.

Are electric cables to portable electrical equipment and cathodic protection disconnected from power

1 1

23.

Are all external doors and ports in the accommodation closed 1 1 R

24. Are window type air conditioning units disconnected 1 1

25.

Are air conditioning intakes that may permit entry of cargo vapor closed 1 1

26.

Are galley/cooking equipment requirements being observed 1 1 R

27. Are smoking regulations being observed 1 1 R 28. Are naked light regulations being observed 1 1 R 29. Is there provision for an emergency escape 1 1 30.

Are sufficient personnel on board and ashore to deal with an emergency 1 1 R

31.

Are adequate insulating means in place in ship/shore connection 1 1

32.

Have measures been taken to ensure sufficient pump room ventilation 1 1 R

33.

If the vessel is capable of closed loading, have the requirements for closed operations been agreed

1 1 R

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PART ‘A’: BULK LIQUID – GENERAL (….Continued) No General Vessel Terminal Code Remarks

34. Has a vapor return line been connected 1 1 35.

If a vapor return line is connected, have operating parameters been agreed 1 1

36. Are vessel’s fire control plans located externally 1 1

37.

Is the Inert Gas system fully operational and in good working order 1 1 P

38. Are deck seals in good working order 1 1 R 39. Are liquid levels in P/V breakers correct 1 1 R 40.

Have the fixed and portable oxygen and hydrocarbon analyzers calibrated and working properly

1 1 R

41.

Are fixed IG pressure and Oxygen content recorders working 1 1 R

42.

Are all cargo tank atmospheres at positive pressure with oxygen content of 8% or less by volume

1 1 PR

43.

Are all individual tank IG valves (if fitted) correctly set & locked 1 1 R

PART ‘B’: ADDITIONAL CHECKS BY LPG VESSELS No General Vessel Terminal Code Remarks 01 Is information available giving the necessary

data for the safe handling of the cargo including, as applicable, manufacturer’s inhibition certificate

1 1

02 Is the water spray system ready for use 1 1 03 Is sufficient suitable protective equipment

(including self-contained breathing apparatus) and protective clothing ready for use

1 1

04 Are hold and inter-barrier spaces properly inerted or filled with dry air as required 1

05 Are all remote control valves in working order 1 1 06 Are the required cargo pumps and

compressors in good order, and have maximum working pressures been agreed between vessel & shore

1 1 A

07 Is reliquefaction or boil off control equipment in good order 1

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PART ‘B’: ADDITIONAL CHECKS BY LPG VESSELS (…Continued) No General Vessel Terminal Code Remarks 08 Is the gas detection equipment properly set for

the cargo, calibrated and in good order 1 1

09 Are cargo system gauges & alarms correctly set & in good order 1 1

10 Are emergency shutdown systems working properly 1 1

11 Does the shore know the closing rate of vessel’s automatic valves; does the vessel have similar details of shore system

1 1 A

12 Has information been exchanged between vessel and shore on the maximum and minimum temperatures/pressures of the cargo to be handled

1 1 A

13 Are cargo tanks protected against inadvertent overfilling at all times while any cargo operations are in progress

1 1

14 Is the compressor room properly ventilated, the electrical motor room properly pressurised and the alarm system working

1 1

15 Are cargo tank relief valves set correctly and actual relief valve settings clearly and visibly displayed

1

DECLARATION

We have checked, where appropriate jointly, the items on this checklist, and have satisfied ourselves that the entries made are correct to the best of our knowledge, and repetitive checks will be made as necessary.

Vessel Representative Terminal Representative

Date

Time

(all-fast or later)

Name :____________________

Rank :____________________

Signature :____________________

Name :______________________

Rank :______________________

Signature :_____________________

Note: In duplicate, Original – KNPC, Copy - Vessel

SUBSEQUENT CHECKS

Date / Time Vessel Representative Terminal Representative Remarks

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APPENDIX-B

AGREEMENT ON SMOKING PLACES AND GALLEY FIRES It is agreed between Kuwait National Petroleum Company, K.S.C. (‘KNPC’) and the Master of the Vessel mentioned below (‘Vessel’) as follows: 1. That while the Vessel is within 300 meters from any part of the KNPC terminals and

assets (‘Danger Zone’), the under mentioned three rooms in the accommodation aft are approved and agreed suitable for smoking.

a)

b)

c) Master’s Office

2. Galley fires, which use oil or solid fuels, shall not be used within the Danger Zone. 3. Tick (√) whichever is applicable

□ This vessel may use galley fires

□ This vessel shall not use galley fires

4. The Master shall not permit smoking on board the Vessel and shall ensure that galley fires are extinguished when the Vessel receives a warning from the Harbor Master, Pilot or Loading master of a probable presence of dangerous concentration of gas.

Date : _______________________ Time: _______________________ Signed: ____________________________ Signed: _____________________________

(Marine Officer) (Master) For: KOC

MV/SS: _____________________________ NOTES: 1. Cargo Control Room shall not be designated as a smoking place. 2. No place on board the vessel shall be considered suitable for smoking or to be used as galley

unless:-

a) it is an enclosed space aft having no openings, doors or ports which open directly on the cargo loading decks and all openings to weather decks are closed.

b) the master ensures that mechanical ventilation and air conditioning are stopped if there is any likelihood of dangerous gas being drawn into the smoking space or galley

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APPENDIX-C

SULFUR LOADING TERMINAL AT SHUAIBA PORT

SULFUR HANDLING FACILITIES PRE-LOADING CHECKLIST

Date: _________________ Name of Ship: _________________________________________________________ No. Item Description Yes No Remarks

1

Firefighting System of the Ship Loading Area is checked and on standby

1 1

2

Firefighting ground monitors at Berth # 6 are checked and are on standby

1 1

3

MAA, SHU and SAA Fire Stations informed 1 1

4

Diesel Fire Pump at Ship Loader checked and is on standby

1 1

5

Conveyors are clean, dry, run manually to make sure they are healthy

1 1

6

Is the vessel securely moored? 1 1

7

Is there safe access between vessel and shore?

1 1

Checked By: Name: Emp. No.: Title :

Shift Supervisor

Signature:

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APPENDIX-D

Kuwait National Petroleum Company

SURVIVAL CRAFT MONTHLY CHECKLIST

Location: ………………………………………………………………………. Date: ……………………… No. Item Description Yes No Remarks

1 General Condition checked and OK 1 1

2 Engine checked, OK, no abnormality 1 1

3 Fuel level topped up 1 1

4 Water level topped up 1 1

5 Provisions checked and OK 1 1

6 First Aid Kit full and ready 1 1

7 Emergency air supply system ready 1 1

8 Sprinkler system checked, OK 1 1

9 All lights checked and working 1 1

10 Life boat ladder intact 1 1

11 Flares available, topped up 1 1

12 Retro-reflective tape in good condition 1 1

13 Fire extinguisher ready and not expired 1 1

14 Davit general condition OK 1 1

15 Winches in good condition 1 1

16 Limit switch functioning properly 1 1

17 Release gear functioning properly 1 1

18 1 1

19 1 1

20 1 1 CHECKED BY: Name : Title / Designation : KOC Pilot KNPC Shift Supervisor

Signature :

Employee No. : Note: This checklist is a guideline and it may be customized or improved appropriately

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