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THE DEEPDRAFT · SIRE 2.0 PREPARATION

Chapter 8: Cargo and Ballast Systems

Practical guidance to understand the requirement, check readiness and prepare officers for inspection.

Source mapped to OCIMF SIRE 2.0 Question Library, Version 1.0 (January 2022). DeepDraft guidance is an independent practical interpretation.
91 questions
8.1.1

Oil-tanker inert-gas operation

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for use of the oil-tanker inert-gas system are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication…

Oil
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8.1.2

Crude-oil washing operations

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for crude-oil washing are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and traceable records.

Oil
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8.1.4

Oil cargo-tank cleaning

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for oil cargo-tank cleaning are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and traceable records.

Oil
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8.2.2

Inhibited chemical cargoes

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for carriage of inhibited chemical cargoes are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and…

Chemicals
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8.2.4

Chemical cargo-tank cleaning

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for chemical cargo-tank cleaning are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and traceable records.

Chemicals
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8.2.5

Chemical cargo compatibility

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for compatibility assessment for chemical cargoes are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and…

Chemicals
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8.2.7

IBC Code safety equipment

The inspector is checking whether the complete arrangement for IBC Code safety and emergency equipment meets the cargo-code requirement, remains immediately usable and is understood by the…

Chemicals
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8.2.8

IBC Code protective equipment

The inspector is checking whether the complete arrangement for IBC Code personnel protective equipment meets the cargo-code requirement, remains immediately usable and is understood by the personnel…

Chemicals
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8.3.1

Inert-gas generator

The inspector is checking whether the inert-gas generator matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by responsible…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.3

Flue-gas inert-gas system

The inspector is checking whether the flue-gas inert-gas system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.7

Inert-gas oxygen analyser

The inspector is checking whether the inert-gas oxygen analyser and associated sampling arrangement matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.10

Vapour-collection system

The inspector is checking whether the vapour-collection and shore-return system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.11

Non-inert tank cleaning

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for tank cleaning on an oil or chemical tank that is not inerted are planned, understood and executed using…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.13

Secondary cargo-tank venting

The inspector is checking whether the secondary cargo-tank pressure and vacuum protection matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.14

Cargo-tank venting system

The inspector is checking whether the cargo-tank venting system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.15

Deepwell-pump cofferdam purging

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for purging deepwell cargo-pump cofferdams are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and traceable…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.19

Inert-gas indicators and alarms

The inspector is checking whether inert-gas pressure, oxygen, temperature, flow and plant alarms matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.20

Inert-gas piping connections

The inspector is checking whether connections and interconnections to the inert-gas system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.21

Cargo heating system

The inspector is checking whether the cargo heating system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.22

Cargo additives and doping

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for addition of cargo additives or dyes are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.24

Cargo-manifold arrangements

The inspector is checking whether cargo-manifold valves, flanges, blanks, drains, supports and identification matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path…

Oil and Chemical
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8.3.25

Receiving nitrogen from shore

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for receiving nitrogen from a shore source are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication…

Oil and Chemical
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8.4.1

LPG inhibited cargoes

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for carriage of inhibited LPG cargoes are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and…

LPG
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8.4.2

LPG cargo sampling

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for sampling liquefied-gas cargo are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and traceable records.

LPG
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8.4.6

LPG cargo-tank insulation

The inspector is checking whether cargo-tank insulation matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by responsible personnel.

LPG
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8.5.2

Gas combustion unit

The inspector is checking whether the gas combustion unit matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

LNG
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8.6.1

Gas-carrier cargo-tank overfill alarms

The inspector is checking whether independent gas-carrier high-level and overfill protection matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.2

Gas cargo-transfer ESD

The inspector is checking whether the gas cargo-transfer emergency shutdown system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.3

Gas cargo-tank relief valves

The inspector is checking whether cargo-tank pressure-relief valves matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by responsible…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.4

Cargo System Operation Manual

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for use of the ship-specific Cargo System Operation Manual are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up,…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.6

Cargo-system alarm management

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for management of gas-carrier cargo-system alarms are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.7

Gas-carrier inert-gas system

The inspector is checking whether the gas-carrier inert-gas or nitrogen system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.8

Gas cargo manifolds

The inspector is checking whether gas-carrier liquid and vapour manifolds matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.10

Emergency gas-cargo discharge

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for emergency discharge of gas cargo are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.13

IGC Code protective equipment

The inspector is checking whether the complete arrangement for IGC Code personnel protective equipment meets the cargo-code requirement, remains immediately usable and is understood by the personnel…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.14

Reliquefaction plant

The inspector is checking whether the cargo reliquefaction plant matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.16

Gas cargo filling and loading limits

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for calculation and control of filling limits and loading limits are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.17

Vent-mast fire suppression

The inspector is checking whether the vent-mast fire-suppression arrangement matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.19

Submerged-motor cargo pumps

The inspector is checking whether submerged-motor electric cargo pumps matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.20

Gas-system relief valves

The inspector is checking whether liquid-line, hold-space, insulation-space and interbarrier-space relief valves matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.6.21

Inerting, gas-freeing and gassing-up

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for gas-carrier inerting, gas-freeing and gassing-up are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective communication and…

Gas (common to all vessels under IGC Code)
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8.7.1

Bow-loading ESD system

The inspector is checking whether the bow-loading system emergency shutdown arrangement matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is…

Shuttle Tanker Cargo Operations
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8.7.4

Bow-loading system maintenance

The inspector is checking whether the bow-loading system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by responsible…

Shuttle Tanker Cargo Operations
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8.7.5

Bow-loading-area deluge

The inspector is checking whether the bow-loading-area deluge system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by…

Shuttle Tanker Cargo Operations
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8.7.6

Bow-loading-area fixed foam

The inspector is checking whether the bow-loading-area fixed foam system matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood…

Shuttle Tanker Cargo Operations
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8.7.7

Shuttle-tanker DP equipment

The inspector is checking whether the shuttle tanker's dynamic-positioning equipment matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood…

Shuttle Tanker Cargo Operations
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8.7.8

Shuttle-tanker DP FMEA

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for use and maintenance of the DP FMEA and proving trials are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits,…

Shuttle Tanker Cargo Operations
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8.8.1

OBO cargo-hold hatch covers

The inspector is checking whether cargo-hold hatch covers on an OBO or combination carrier matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating…

OBO / Combination Carriers
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8.8.2

Changing between wet and dry cargoes

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for conversion between liquid and dry-bulk cargo service are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up, effective…

OBO / Combination Carriers
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8.99.2

Ship/Shore Safety Checklist

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for completion and continuing use of the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified…

All types
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8.99.7

Loading limitations

The inspector is checking whether the vessel's arrangements for control of vessel-specific loading restrictions and intact-stability concerns are planned, understood and executed using vessel-specific limits, verified line-up,…

All types
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8.99.8

Cargo-transfer hoses

The inspector is checking whether shipboard cargo-transfer hoses matches the approved arrangement, is physically ready, is tested through its complete operating path and is understood by responsible…

All types
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