Shell Exploration & Production OIL SPILL PREVENTION WORKSHOP WAINWRIGHT 9 th July FUEL TRANSFERS Copyright 2008 SIEP B.V. Shell Exploration & Production
OVERVIEW TYPES OF TRANSFER STANDARDS Regulatory & Equipment ALASKA VENTURE Preparation Conducting the transfer Completion VESSEL INSPECTION & APPROVAL Procedures
TYPES OF TRANSFER TYPE S ; FUEL TRANSFER (bunkering, lightering) WATER PEOPLE CARGO LOCATIONS ; OFFSHORE BETWEEN VESSELS IN PORTS : TO AND FROM VESSELS
STANDARDS INTERNATIONAL & US REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION (IMO) : MARPOL US : 33CFR156 Oil or Hazardous Material Transfer Operations US : 46CFR35 Tank Vessel Regulations INDUSTRY GUIDANCE ISGOTT Ship to Ship Transfer Guide NWEG (Offshore Oil & Gas Industry) 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
EQUIPMENT 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
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 the hose end to prevent the spillage of diesel fuel after hose disconnection. TODO CONNECTION CAMLOCK
EQUIPMENT Fenders between vessels Hose rigging
PLANNING FOR FUEL TRANSFER
ALASKA FUEL TRANSFER Operating Conditions and Procedures Preparation Spill Response Equipment Booming Equipment Planning Termination Completion Declaration of Inspection
Planning for Fuel Transfer The transfer operation should be planned and agreed in writing between the 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 and disconnection. 8. Declaration of Inspection is signed USCG requirement 9. Shell Pre Transfer Checklists are Completed 10. Due regard to vessel stability
Preparation for Fuel Transfers (1) Shell Transfer Checklist Adobe Acrobat Document Declaration of Inspection Approval PROCEDURE OPERATIONS STANDARD/PROCEDURE/GUIDELINE DRAFT Approved for the Alaska Asset: Shell Exploration & Production Company Signature Date Kate Miner Dwight Johnston Rick Fox Peter Slaiby Effective 1 March 2010 Compliance Date Expires Custodian Author * Note * Original signed copy of this procedure is filed 1 March 2010 Remains in effect until superceded or revised Logistics Department, Alaska Venture Craddock-Melin, J. Lynn; Marine Contracts Manager, Alaska Printed: 1 June 2009 Page 1 of 123 Printed copies of this document are UNCONTROLLED. Destroy (RECYCLE) after use.
Preparations : Spill Response
Planning for Fuel Transfer (2)
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 boom, preventing effective immediate spill containment, Vessel moorings fail or are not adequately securing the vessels, Shifting of the transfer vessels locations due to wind or current that cause the containment boom to be compromised, Increase in other safety or environmental risk factors that become elevated to an unsafe level
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
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