Issued By: SQM

Approved by: MD
Form No: S132
RISK ASSESSMENT / ACTION PLAN FORM Ver. No.: 05
Issue Date: Jan '16

Ships / Dept. Name: LEOPARD RA No. Rev No. 1 Date: 09.12.2019

Alternate methods of work

Work / Activity Details: Internal Transfer from one cargo tk to another Cargo tank considered1
Yes No ✘ N.A

SECTION 1: RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE

Decision to proceed with work

New Severity of Consequence
For Completion or Additional
Severity of Consequence **

New Likelihood Rating (B1)

Residual Risk ( A1 x B1 ) 2
(after additional control)

(after additional control)

Agreed time frame

Control Measures
(Refer Table 1)
(Refer Table 1)

Likelihood **

Risk Level **
Rating ( A )

Rating ( B )

Rating (A1)
(AxB)

(Y/N)
Sr. Person
Sub task / Activity Hazards Identified Existing Control Measures Additional Controls Required
No. Responsible

CO to supervise that all crew are

continuous
wearing adequate PPE as per the
1 Internal cargo Transfer Improper PPE PPE Matrix S-106 to be complid with 2 2 8 Matrix. Pre-transfer meeting to be C/O 2 2 4 Y
held with all the team member
involved in the operation.

1. Cargo operation plan T123, Duty

officer checklist for Transfer pocedure T

continuous
1. Complete operation to be supevised
121 & Hourly log to be maintained T 126.
by Master & CO. Master &
2 Internal cargo Transfer Inadequate Supervision 2. During 2 3 6 2 2 4 Y
2. All the other operations to be stopped C/O
cargo operations, at any time at least 4
while carrying out Internal transfer.
persons must be on watch, OOW and 3
ratings on deck.

1. Ensure adequate rest taken prior

continuous
Internal transfer operations If required, additional crew/officer to be
MASTER /
3 Internal cargo Transfer Fatigue 2 3 6 taken from the ER. Total operation to 2 2 4 Y
C/O
2. Decent breaks between their watches, take approx 3 hrs.
compliance with with rest hours.
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Approved by: MD
Form No: S132
RISK ASSESSMENT / ACTION PLAN FORM Ver. No.: 05
Issue Date: Jan '16

continuous
1. PPE Matrix S-106 to be complied with.
Dangers of exposure to 2. CO to make sure that MASTER /
4 Exposure to the Cargo 2 2 4 Y
Cargo (Gasoline) all crew are wearing adequate PPE as C/O
per the Matrix
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Approved by: MD
Form No: S132
RISK ASSESSMENT / ACTION PLAN FORM Ver. No.: 05
Issue Date: Jan '16

1. Transfer to be started at a very slow

rate. This slow loading rate should be
continued until the
1. Complying with procedures laid down
cargo has covered the filling inlet and the
in manual Vol 4 Section 0030 - Static
tank bottom longitudinal, or the tank has

continous
Electricity
50 cms of cargo above the tank bottom,
5 Internal cargo Transfer Static Generation 2. Form S-130 SPECIAL CATEGORY 2 4 8 C/O 2 2 4 Y
whichever is the greater.
CARGOES – STATIC ACCUMULATOR
CARGOES to be refered to
2. Monitoring of tank level to be done
only thru fixed gauging system. Settling
time of 30 mins to be allowed for final
gauging the tanks using UTI.

1. Transfer to be carried out by pump

running at slow speed (80-100 bar Max).
2. Accomadation doors to be kept

continuous
1. Cargo operation plan T123, Duty
Possible Gassification shut & Air con on Partial recirculation
officer checklist for Transfer pocedure T
6 Internal cargo Transfer inside Tank/Uncontrolled 2 4 8 mode ( Positive pressure inside C/O 2 2 4 Y
121 & Hourly log to be maintained T 126.
release of Cargo Vapours. accomodation). 3.
Continous monitoring the Tank pressure
(Alarms to be set in CCR to detect any
overpressurisation of Tank)

continuous
1. All Anti-pollution equipment to be kept Strict watch on deck at all times. If
Oil Spill/Pipeline
in state of readiness.
7 Internal cargo Transfer failue/Accidental oil
2. All Scupers to be Tightly, Vigilance
4 2 8 any oil spill observed, reporting & C/O 4 1 4 Y
release. actions to be taken as per SMPEP.
during the whole operation.

1. All personnels involved in the

1. Communication between personnels operation to be breifed properly prior

continuous
Communication/Failure invloved in operation to be clear & to the commencing the Internal Transfer.
8 Internal cargo Transfer /Human Error/General point. 4 2 8 C/O 4 1 4 Y
Safety Issues 2. Comminucation to be in English as per 2. Walkies Talkies for the
company's procedures. communication should be tested &
kept charged prior use.
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Approved by: MD
Form No: S132
RISK ASSESSMENT / ACTION PLAN FORM Ver. No.: 05
Issue Date: Jan '16

1. All the Hydraulic lines & fittings

need to be pressure tested to check
for any leakages prior lowering the

continuous
Cargo contamination risk
Procedure to be followed up as per the pump. 2. Pump &
9 Using of Portable pump due to using of Portable 3 3 9 C/O 3 1 3 Y
Instructions manual of the Pump discharge hose to be flushed with
pump
the FW prior lowering into the tank.
3. Discharge hose to pressure tested
at the working pressure prior using

1. Place half cut Metal drums

(properly bonded) are kept below
hose before opening blank, ensure
drip tray drains are plugged.
1. Ensure Discharge hose / line are 2. Keep rags, clean up spills if any
pressure tested prior use. immediately.

continuous
Internal Tranfer of Cargo 2. Correct procedure to use for 3. Start discharging at slow rate,
10 Oil Spills 3 3 9 C/O 3 1 3 Y
(Gasoline ) gauging, sampling. carry out the checks, then gradually
3. Agree on safe Internal Transfer increase. Continous watch kept for
rate during the pre-transfer meeting. any leaks. 4. All the
level gauges to be Cross checked
using UTI. 5. All the other tanks
should be isolated from COT 5P &
5S to avoid any accidental ingrees

Weather should be favourable to carry

continuous
out operation. Wind max agreed: 20 kts, Keep a regular check on the wind speed,
Internal Tranfer of Cargo
11 Weather conditions Swell : 1.0mtrs high Rollling: 10deg 3 3 9 stop transfer. if wind/swell exceeds as C/O 3 1 3 Y
(Gasoline )
either side or as considered safe as per what agreed
Master

continuous
Proper monitoring; if in doubt, stop
Internal Tranfer of Cargo Proper planning and pre-calculation of MASTER /
15 Excessive list / trim 2 4 8 discharging, find the reason and then 1 3 3 Y
(Gasoline ) loading/disch. sequence. C/O
resume.

continuous
Cargo Transfer plan T 123 Should ba
Internal Tranfer of Cargo made for the Internal Transfer taking into Proper monitoring; if in doubt, stop MASTER /
16 Excessive list / trim 3 4 12 3 2 6 Y
(Gasoline ) account Ballasting of tanks for controlling discharging, and correct for list and trim. C/O
the list
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Approved by: MD
Form No: S132
RISK ASSESSMENT / ACTION PLAN FORM Ver. No.: 05
Issue Date: Jan '16
1. Officer on watch to informed
contineously the ullage of remaining

continuous
1. All the Level/Temperature gauges cargo in the tank. Any abnormality or any
Internal Tranfer of Cargo should be working satisfactory. doubt operation to be stopped.
17 Equipment Failure 3 3 9 C/O 3 1 3 Y
(Gasoline 91R) 2.P/V Valves to be checked for
operation 2. Vessel has 2 nos UTI tapes which are
shore calibrated for taking ullages
manually

Following Emergency Equipment to be tested and kept standby for use during emeregency situation while this operation is in progress (describe equipment here): OT5.3 COMPLIED WITH

Notes
1. Describe alternate method of work : NA

2. For evaluation of Severity of Consequence / Likelihood to People, Environment and or Property / Commercial to arrive at ratings of (A) & (B), refer to Table 1 as applicable.
3. At any time if residual risk or newly envisaged / potential risk score is more than 15 implying a High Risk, the Job is not to be undertaken. If in progress, Job is to be aborted with due precautions to ensure no further risk
exist. In the event of an emergency situation is developing or likely to develop, the relevant checklist in the Office Contigency Plan Manual / Emergency Checklist is to be refered to and suitable actions taken.

Comments:

Head of Department Date

Reviewer's Comments:

Name / Position / Signature Date

TABLE 1: RISK MATRIX

(Severity of) Consequence - A Likelihood (of Consequence) (Severity of) Consequence

TABLE 1
● fatality or a case of Total Permanent
Negligible Minor Major Severe Catastrophic Disability.

● serious loss of reputation which is

Rating 1 2 3 4 5 more frequently than 10% devastating for trust and respect.
Very Likely Catastrophic
of the time/cases
● considerable economic loss which cannot be
restored.
Very Likely 5 5 10 15 20 25
● more than 5 m3 to sea.
Likelihood (of Consequence) - B

● a case of Partial Permanent Disability.

Likely 4 4 8 12 16 20
● serious loss of reputation that will influence
trust and respect for a long time.
occurs between 1% and
Likely Severe
10% of the time/cases
● large economic loss more than US$100,000
that can be restored.
Unlikely 3 3 6 9 12 15
● 1 to 5 m3 to sea.

● more than 1 LTI resulting from this task.

Highly
2 2 4 6 8 10
Unlikely ● reduction of reputation that may influence
trust and respect.
occurs between 0.1% and
Unlikely Major
1% of the time/cases ● economic loss between US$10,000 and
Almost NIL US$100,000 which can be restored.
1 1 2 3 4 5
Chances
● less than 1 m3 to sea

● less than 1 LTI resulting from this task

● small reduction of reputation in the short run.

Colour Risk Score ( A x B ) Classification Action
Highly occur less than 0.1% of
Minor
Unlikely the time/cases ● economic loss up to US$10,000 which can
Do not undertake task. If be restored.
operation is already in
Red 16 - 25 High
progress, abort and ● sheen on sea: evidence of loss to sea
inform Office.

Job to be under taken ● First Aid Case with no loss of time

Amber 12 - 15 Warning
only with Office Approval. ● no effect on reputation.
Almost NIL never heard within the
Negligible
Chances industry ● negligible economic loss which can be
restored.

● nil to sea: contained onboard

 ● First Aid Case with no loss of time

● no effect on reputation.
Almost NIL never heard within the
Negligible
Job can be under taken Chances industry ● negligible economic loss which can be
restored.
by Ship Staff with direct
Blue 8 - 10 Medium
supervision of Master ● nil to sea: contained onboard
and/or Chief Engineer.

Job can be under taken

Green 1-6 Low
by Ship Staff.