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CARDINAL MARINE EXPERTS L.L.C., DUBAI

STS SERVICE PROVIDER IN GULF REGION

A MAJOR STS PROVIDER IN GULF

REGION PROVIDING SAFE STS

OPERATIONS IN KHORFAKKAN,

FUJAIRAH, DUBAI, SHARJAH AND

OTHER AREAS



IMO Chapter 8 - Implementation

IMO adopted by Resolution MEPC.186(59) a new Chapter 8 to Marpoland Annex I, aimed at the preventionof pollution during Ship-to-ShipTransfer of oil cargo. Implementationhas started on Jan 2011 with fullimplementation for Jan 2012



Change in STS regulation by MarpolImplemented through Vessel ISM

• Say what you do• Do what you say• Record it• Thereby enforce accountability



IMO Regulation Marpol – Chapter 8

Reporting requirement to

appropriate authorities



Reporting Requirement

• 48 hours Notice to Authorities for

ops within territorial waters or EEZ.



Details of the Report

Notification to authorities• Details of the ships• Time and location of transfer• Type of STS operation• Oil type and quantity• Duration of STS• Service Provider and/or name of POAC• Confirmation of vessel having STS Plan



Vessel Specific STS Plan IMO Guidance 6.2.4.2

1. Step-by-step description of entire operation2. Detailed description of mooring operations 3. Detailed description of cargo / ballast

procedures 4. Titles/Duties/Locations list for all persons

involved5. Emergency shutdown/communications for

emergency breakaway6. Oil spill plan7. Contingency plan that meets 6.2.98. Cargo and ballast plan



Contingency plan1. Risk assessment (As per Sect 1 - 6.3 Manual

on Oil Pollution)2. Mitigation measures and plans

1. Covering all possible emergencies2. Providing comprehensive response3. Notification to Authorities

3. Emergency duties for designated crew4. Consideration on standby vessel5. SOPEP or VRP integration6. Action in the event of a spill



The role of the “POAC”PERSON IN OVERALL ADVISORY

CONTROL

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Guidance

Procedural Delivery

Safety Supervision



POAC Qualifications;

• International Standard Certificate of Competency

• All STCW and Dangerous Cargo Endorsement up to date and appropriate

• Knowledge of STS operations plans• Ship Handling Course• Cargo familiarisation course• Oil spill Response training



POAC Experience;

• Tanker loading/unloading• Thorough knowledge of the transfer

area and surrounding areas• Conducted a suitable number of

operations in similar circumstances• Regional Oil-Spill Response capability as

part of the response plan• Thorough knowledge of the transfer

plan



POAC Responsibility;

;• Ensure the plans for both vessel are followed

• Advise both masters• Ensure contingency plans followed• Ensure reports to authorities are made• Brief both vessel crews• Ensure communications satisfactory• Ensure safety checks are undertaken



ISO Accreditation

Cardinal Marine Experts L.L.C. is

ISO 9001:2008 accredited for STS

transfers.



STS GEARS

Our STS Gears are stand by at

Khorfakkan Port and Fujairah Port

and can be shifted to other ports.



STS GEARS

We have hoses of different sizes

for transfer of Black Oils, White

Oils and Gas Cargoes.



PORT DUES AND CHARGES

AT FUJAIRAH :

25,000 USD FOR CONDUCTING

STS AT ‘S’ ANCHORAGE

INCLUDING PILOTAGE & TUGS

CHARGES




AT KHORFAKKAN :

2 DIHRAMS PER METRIC TONS OF

CARGO TO BE TRANSFERRED.

ANCHORAGE DUES: 3 PHILS x GRT

OF VESSELS




AT DUBAI ( PORT RASHID ) :

15,000 DIHRAMS FOR DMCA

APPROVAL TO CONDUCT STS AT

‘D’ ANCHORAGE.



CONTACTS

Cardinal Marine ExpertsP.O. Box 125441DubaiTel: +971 4 2987606Mob: +971 558855078Mob: +971 551094729, +971 507308504

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