Shell Exploration & Production

OIL SPILL PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Copyright 2008

SIEP B.V.

Shell Exploration & Production

WAINWRIGHT 9th July

FUEL TRANSFERS

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OVERVIEW

TYPES OF TRANSFER

STANDARDS
Regulatory & Equipment

ALASKA VENTURE
Preparation
Conducting the transfer
Completion

VESSEL INSPECTION & APPROVAL
Procedures

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TYPES OF TRANSFER
TYPES ;
FUEL TRANSFER (bunkering, lightering)
WATER
PEOPLE
CARGO
LOCATIONS ;
OFFSHORE BETWEEN VESSELS
IN PORTS : TO AND FROM VESSELS

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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

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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

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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 the
hose end to prevent the spillage of diesel fuel after hose disconnection.

TODO CONNECTION

CAMLOCK

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EQUIPMENT

Fenders between vessels

Hose rigging

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PLANNING
FOR
FUEL TRANSFER

ALASKA FUEL TRANSFER

Operating Conditions and Procedures
Preparation
Spill Response Equipment
Booming Equipment
Planning
Termination
Completion
Declaration of Inspection

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Planning for Fuel Transfer

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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

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Preparation for Fuel Transfers (1)

Shell Transfer Checklist

Declaration of Inspection
OPERATIONS STANDARD/PROCEDURE/GUIDELINE
DRAFT

Adobe Acrobat
Document
Approval

Approved for the Alaska Asset:

Shell Exploration & Production Company

Signature

Date

Kate Miner
Dwight Johnston
Rick Fox
Peter Slaiby

* Note * Original signed copy of this procedure is filed

Effective

1 March 2010

Compliance
Date

1 March 2010

Expires

Remains in effect until superceded or revised

Custodian

Logistics Department, Alaska Venture

Author

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

Printed: 1 June 2009

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Printed copies of this document are UNCONTROLLED.. Destroy ((RECYCLE) after use.

PROCEDURE

Preparations : Spill Response

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Planning for Fuel Transfer (2)

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DURING THE TRANSFER

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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

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VESSEL INSPECTION

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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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