Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p97
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 251065–254011

capabilities of the vessel to the extent that safety may be compromised. Each vessel should have on board a copy of the charter party before commencing operations so that the person in command and crew are aware of any special expectations that the charterer may have of the vessel, and of their obligations to the charterer.

Weather forecasts must be available during all offshore operations, and operations planned accordingly.

21.2 Communication
To ensure effective safety management of offshore operations, it is essential that operators of offshore support vessels and charterers establish a process for consultation, ongoing communication and coordination of activities. A direct line of communication needs to be established between operators and charterers to enable all safety matters to be raised and addressed. Individuals should be nominated for this purpose. This direct line should not replace the first line of communication between the person in command of the vessel and the OIM but should complement it.

Before commencing offshore cargo operations, anchor handling or towing, the planned activities should be discussed and agreed by radio between the OIM and person in command, or their appointed deputies, to ensure that the installation and vessel are ready in all respects. The person in command must be advised of any anticipated helicopter movements during the operations.

The installation should be informed of any factors limiting the vessel's expected performance before or during operations, and the person in command should, in turn, be given information on limitations of the installation which may affect the operation.

Effective communication between the person in command, the installation personnel, particularly the crane operator, the deck officer in charge on the vessel and the deck crew are vital for safety during operations. An effective radio communication link between the vessel and installation on a dedicated channel should be maintained at all times whilst the vessel is engaged in offshore operations.

21.3 Cargo Transfer Operations
Pre-planning
Cargo pre-planning should be conducted both at the shore terminals and offshore to facilitate the safe transfer of cargo between offshore support vessels and installations.

The order of loading, discharging and stowage arrangements should be planned to avoid 'cherry picking' and to minimise the number of lifts at the installations. The person in command should be informed of any high priority items before loading so that they can be discharged first. A cargo plan should be maintained on board showing the locations of the 'blocks' of cargo for each facility together with the number of lifts in each block and other relevant details.

All cargo should be accompanied by a cargo manifest identifying the goods loaded onto the vessel with details of the contents, destination, general dimensions and weight. Operators should provide equipment