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Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire v6

Ardmore Defender
IMO/LR Number 9707390
OCIMF Id: A-100-003-796

21 August 2025

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1 General Information
1 General Information

1.1.1 Date this HVPQ document completed 04 July 2025

1.1.2 Vessel identification

1 Name of ship Ardmore Defender
2 LR/IMO number 9707390

1.1.3 Previous names

1.1.4 Flag
1 Flag MARSHALL ISLANDS
2 Has the flag been changed? No
3 What was the previous flag?
4 Date of last change of flag

1.1.5 Port of Registry Majuro

1.1.6 Call sign V7HS5

1.1.7 Ship contacts

1 INMARSAT number +6531593116 / +353212028026
2 Mobile phone number +65 9826 3529
3 Ship's email address imo9707390@aesmvsl.com

1.1.8 What is the type of ship as described in Form A or Form B Q1.11 of the IOPPC? Other

1.1.9 If other, then specify Crude oil / product carrier

1.1.10 What is the Ship's Maritime Mobile Selective Call Identity (MMSI) number? 538005869

1.1.11 Type of Hull Double hull

1.1.12 If other, then specify

1.1.13 P and I Club

1 Name of P and I Club The West of England Ship Owners Mutual
Insurance Association (Luxembourg)
2 If other, then specify
3 Amount of P&I Cover 1000000000 USD
4 Does P&I Cover include wreck removal? Yes

2 Environmental Information

1.2.1 Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)

1 Does the vessel have an EEDI Rating number? Yes
2 If yes then provide EEDI rating 5.04
3 If No then provide reason N/A
4 Is the EEDI rating verified by Class, 3rd Party or Owner? 3rd Party

1.2.2 Energy Efficiency Existing ship Index for existing Ships (EEXI)
1 Does the vessel have an EEXI Rating number? Yes

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2 If yes then provide EEXI rating 5.04

3 If No then provide reason N/A
4 Is the EEXI rating verified by Class, 3rd Party or Owner? 3rd Party

1.2.3 Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating using Annual Efficiency Ratio (AER) of
grams of CO2 per dwt-mile)
1 Does the vessel have a CII Rating number? Yes
2 If yes then provide CII rating A
3 If No then provide reason
4 Is the CII rating verified by Class, 3rd Party or Owner? Class

1.2.4 Estimated Index Value (EIV) number

1 Does the vessel have an EIV Rating number? No
2 If yes then provide EIV rating
3 If No then provide reason Ship covered by EEDI
4 Is the EIV rating verified by Class, 3rd Party or Owner?

3 Ownership and Operation

1.3.1 Registered Owner

1 Name LUNDY SHIPCO LLC
2 Full address TRUST COMPANY COMPLEX,
AJELTAKE ROAD, AJELTAKE
ISLAND, MAJURO, MARSHALL
ISLANDS, MH96960
3 Country MARSHALL ISLANDS
4 Office telephone number +353 21 240 9500
5 IMO Number (Registered Owner) 5837829
6 Office email address marine@ardmoreshipping.com
7 Contact person Georgina Alderman
8 Contact person after hours telephone +353 87 387 1062
9 Number of years this ship has been owned by Registered Owner 1.80 Years
10 Date when registered with current owner 31 October 2022

1.3.2 Technical operator (if different from registered owner)

1 Name Anglo Ardmore Ship Management Pte. Ltd.
2 Full address 1 Pasir Panjang Road,
#13-01 Labrador Tower,
Singapore 118479
3 Country SINGAPORE
4 Office telephone number +65 6224 3119
5 IMO Number (Technical Operator) 165517
6 Office email address vetting@angloardmore.com
7 Name of Designated Person Ashore (DPA) Vasant Subramanien
8 After-hours telephone number of DPA +65 8399 0061
9 Emergency callout number
10 Date current operator assumed technical control of the ship 26 May 2025
11 Total number of ships of this type (see 1.1.8) operated by this Technical 24
Operator
12 Name of previous Technical Operator Anglo Ardmore Ship Management Limited

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1.3.3 Commercial operator (if different from registered owner)

1 Name Ardmore Maritime Services (Asia) Pte Ltd
2 Full Address 137 Telok Ayer Street
#08-01, Singapore
3 Country SINGAPORE
4 Office telephone number +353 212409500
5 Office email address commercialoperations@ardmoreshipping.co
m
6 Contact person Robert Gaina
7 Contact person after hours telephone +353 861300863

4 Builder

1.4.1 Builder name HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. , LTD. KOREA

1.4.2 Yard Number 2481

1.4.3 Date of building contract 14 August 2013

1.4.4 Hull number 2481

1.4.5 Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction 25 August 2014

1.4.6 Date launched 17 December 2014

1.4.7 Delivery date as recorded in Form A Q1.5.3 or Form B Q1.8.3 of the IOPPC 25 February 2015

1.4.8 Major hull change

1 Has a major hull change been undertaken?
2 What was the date of completion of the conversion as recorded in Form A
Q1.6.3 or Form B Q1.9.3 of the IOPPC?
3 List what changes were made

5 Classification

1.5.1 Classification Society

1 Classification Society American Bureau of Shipping
2 Is Classification Society an IACS member? Yes
3 Does the ship have dual class? No
4 Name of the second Classification society
5 Is the second Classification Society an IACS member?

1.5.2 Class notation

1 List class notations A1, Chemical Carrier , Oil Carrier , ESP , AMS ,
ACCU, CPS, CSR , BWE, BWT, CRC(I), RRDA,
SPMA, TCM, UWILD
2 Provide details of class notations e.g. type of Ice Class AUTOMATION NOTATION :NUMBER OF
UNATTENDED HOURS :24 VESSEL
ORIGINALLY CLASSED BY LR AND ASSIGNED
THE NOTATION(S) AS FOLLOWS : L1 , IGS ,
SHIPRIGHT (CM) , COW (LR) and ETA

1.5.3 Change of Classification Society

1 Has Classification Society changed? Yes
2 What was the previous Classification Society? Lloyds Register

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3 Date of change 01 May 2020

1.5.4 Dry dock

1 Date of last dry dock 22 April 2025
2 Date of second last dry dock 13 March 2020
3 Date next dry dock due 24 February 2030
4 Location (Name of yard and port) of last dry dock JIANGYIN,CHINA

1.5.5 In Water Survey (IWS)

1 Date of last IWS 22 April 2025
2 Date next IWS due 24 February 2027

1.5.6 Special survey

1 Date of last special survey 24 February 2025
2 Was last special survey an enhanced special survey? Yes
3 Name of Classification Society who conducted the last Special survey / American Bureau of Shipping
Enhanced Special Survey
4 Is Classification Society conducting the last Special survey / ESS an IACS Yes
member?
5 Date next special survey due 24 February 2030

1.5.7 Condition Assessment Programme

1 Has the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessment No
Programme (CAP)?
2 Does the ship have a Condition Assessment Programme (CAP) rating? No
3 What is the latest rating?
4 Name of Class Society awarding the CAP rating
5 Is Classification Society an IACS member?
6 Which areas were covered?
7 If other, then specify

1.5.8 Provide the ratings for each area

1.5.9 Date of completion of CAP survey (This is the date when the survey was
actually completed and not the date on the certificate)
1.5.10 Date of last Thickness Measurements for the Hull 17 March 2020

1.5.11 Date of last annual survey 22 April 2025

1.5.12 Date of Last Intermediate survey 11 September 2023

1.5.13 Is the ship subject to a Continuous Machinery Survey? Yes

1.5.14 Does Vessel have any open Conditions of Class? No

1.5.15 List all open Conditions of Class

1.5.16 Does Vessel have any Memoranda of Class? No

1.5.17 Memoranda of Class

1.5.18 Does vessel have any flag state dispensations in effect? No

1.5.19 Flag State dispensation of class

6 Dimensions

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1.6.1 Length Overall (LOA) 184.06 mtrs

1.6.2 Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP) 176.00 mtrs

1.6.3 Extreme breadth 27.44 mtrs

1.6.4 Moulded breadth 27.40 mtrs

1.6.5 Moulded depth 17.20 mtrs

1.6.6 Keel to masthead 47.19 mtrs

1.6.7 Does vessel have a collapsible mast? No

1.6.8 If yes then Keel to masthead in collapsed condition

1.6.9 Height of collapsed mast above waterline (air draft) in normal SBT condition

1.6.10 What is the max. height of mast above waterline (air draft) in normal Ballast 36.92 mtrs
condition?
1.6.11 Distance bow to bridge (a) 150.00 mtrs

1.6.12 Distance bridge front - mid-point manifold (b) 56.80 mtrs

1.6.13 Distance bridge front to mid-point manifold 56.80 mtrs

1.6.14 Distance bridge front to forward edge of all manifold racks 61.15 mtrs

1.6.15 Distance bridge front to aft edge of all manifold racks 52.45 mtrs

1.6.16 Distance bow to mid-point manifold 93.20 mtrs

1.6.17 Bow to center common line manifold 93.20 mtrs

1.6.18 Bow to forward edge of all manifold racks: 92.83 mtrs

1.6.19 Bow to aft edge of all manifold racks: 84.13 mtrs

1.6.20 Distance stern to mid-point manifold 90.86 mtrs

1.6.21 Stern to center of common line manifold 90.86 mtrs

1.6.22 Stern to forward edge of all manifold racks 91.23 mtrs

1.6.23 Stern to aft edge of all manifold racks 82.53 mtrs

1.6.24 Parallel mid-body information (refer diagram)

Forward to mid-point (Mtrs) Aft to mid-point (Mtrs)
Light ship 42.10 28.10
Normal ballast 45.00 43.20
At loaded summer 45.00 56.00

1.6.25 At Normal Loaded Condition 101.00 mtrs

1.6.26 At Summer loadline condition 101.00 mtrs

1.6.27 At Normal Ballast Condition 88.27 mtrs

1.6.28 At lightship Condition 70.25 mtrs

1.6.29 Does ship have a bulbous bow? Yes

7 Tonnages

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1.7.1 Net registered tonnage (NRT) 9985.00 tonnes

1.7.2 Gross tonnage 23702.00 tonnes

1.7.3 Other Tonnages

1 Suez tonnage 25003.21 tonnes
2 Suez Canal Gross Tonnage (SCGT) 25003.21 tonnes
3 Suez Canal Net Tonnage (SCNT) 20698.86 tonnes
4 Panama Tonnage 19770.00 tonnes

8 Loadline Information

1.8.1 Loadline Information

Freeboard (mtrs) Draft (mtrs) (Mtrs) Deadweight (M/T) Displacement (M/T)
(Mtrs) (M/T) (M/T)
Summer 5.67 11.55 37764.00 46771.00
Winter 5.91 11.31 36674.00 45681.00
Tropical 5.43 11.79 38858.00 47865.00
Normal loaded condition 5.67 11.55 37764.00 46771.00
Lightship 14.54 2.68 0.00 9007.00
Normal Ballast Condition 10.35 6.87 17174.00 26181.00
Segregated Ballast Condition 10.28 6.95 17549.00 26556.00

1.8.2 Fresh Water Allowance (FWA) at Summer Draft 257.00 mm

1.8.3 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion (TPC) at Summer Draft 45.55 tonnes

1.8.4 Normal ballast conditions

Freeboard (mtrs) Draft (mtrs) (Mtrs) Deadweight (M/T) Displacement (M/T)
(Mtrs) (M/T) (M/T)
Normal Full Ballast Condition 10.35 6.87 17174.00 26181.00
Segregated Ballast Condition 10.28 6.95 17549.00 26556.00

1.8.5 Multiple deadweights

1 Have multiple deadweights been assigned? Yes

1.8.6 If yes, list all assigned deadweights

Metric Tonnes (MT)
Assigned Deadweight 1 37764.00
Assigned Deadweight 2 34997.00

1.8.7 What is the current in-use assigned dwt? 37764.00 tonnes

9 Recent Operational History

1.9.1 Has the ship traded continuously without requirement for unscheduled repairs Yes
since the last dry-dock, except for normal maintenance?
1.9.2 Unscheduled repairs
1 Have unscheduled repairs been carried out since the last special survey or No
scheduled drydocking, whichever more recent?
2 What was the nature of the repairs?
3 Date of last unscheduled repairs as per 1.9.2.1

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1.9.3 Has ship been involved in a pollution, grounding, collision or allision incident No
during the past 12 months?
1.9.4 If yes, provide details (see table)

1.9.5 Has the ship had any other incidents during the past 12 months? No

1.9.6 If yes, provide details (see table)

1.9.7 If there is additional information relating to features of the ship or operational

characteristics that may be of interest, please record details here.
1.9.8 Port State Control
1 Date of last Port State Control Inspection 19 August 2025
2 Port of last Port State Control Inspection Gent (Ghent)
3 Has the vessel been detained during the last 36 months? No

1.9.9 If yes provide details

2 Certificates
1 Certificates

2.1.1 Register number 330-23

2.1.2 Does the vessel have an International Ballast Water Management Certificate? Yes

2.1.3 If no, then describe how ship complies with the "International Convention for
the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments"?
2.1.4 Type of tanker. If the ship is not an oil tanker specify the type as recorded in Crude Oil/Product Carrier
Part B Sect 1.11 of the IOPPC
2.1.5 Certificate dates

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Date Issued Date Expires Last Annual Last Intermediate Date of

endorsement
Safety Equipment Certificate 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
Safety Radio Certificate 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
Safety Construction 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
Certificate
Loadline Certificate 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
International Oil Pollution 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
Prevention Certificate
(IOPPC)
International Ballast Water 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
Management Certificate
(IBWMC)
Safety Management 26 May 2025 10 September 2028
Certificate (SMC)
Document of Compliance 11 March 2025 23 October 2026 03 October 2024
(DOC)
International Ship Security 26 May 2025 10 September 2028
Certificate
USCG Certificate of 22 November 2024 22 November 2026
Compliance
Minimum safe manning 09 November 2023
document
Civil Liability Certificates 05 February 2025 20 February 2026
Civil Liability Convention 05 February 2025 20 February 2026
Certificate (1992) - Oil
Civil Liability Convention 05 February 2025 20 February 2026
2001 (CLC) Certificate -
Bunker
Wreck removal Convention 05 February 2025 20 February 2026
Certificate
U.S. Certificate of Financial 26 February 2024 26 February 2027
Responsibility - Expiry Date
Vessel General Permit Issue 22 April 2025
date
Certificate of Fitness (Expiry 22 April 2025 24 February 2030
Dates) - Chemicals
Date of issue of the 14 July 2020
International Tonnage
Certificate
Class Certificate 22 April 2025 24 February 2030

2 Publications

2.2.1 Publications
Edition Number
IMO Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS 74) 2024
International Life Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) 2023
International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) 2015
IMO International Code of Signals (SOLAS V-Reg 21) 2005

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IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from 2022

Ships (MARPOL 73/78)
IMO Ships Routeing 2019
IMO International Regulations For Preventing Collisions at Sea 2003
(COLREGS)
IMO Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW 2017
Convention)
ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations 2021
OCIMF/ICS/IAPH International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and 2020
Terminals (ISGOTT)
OCIMF/ICS Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum) 2013
OCIMF Recommendations for Oil Tanker Manifolds and Associated 2017
Equipment
OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 2018
OCIMF Effective Mooring 2019
Guidance Manual for tanker structures 2024
Recommendations for equipment employed in the bow mooring of 2007
ships at SPM moorings
Anchoring Systems and Procedures 2010
USCG Regulations for Tankers (USCG 33 CFR/46 CFR) 2023
International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) 2018
Oil Transfer Procedures (USCG 33 CFR 155-156) 2023
Operator's ISM Manuals 2024
Is the publication IMO-Inert Gas Systems, or Ship Technical Operator's 1990
equivalent manual on board?
Is the publication IMO-Cow Systems, or Ship Technical Operator's 2000
equivalent manual on board?
ICS Bridge Procedures Guide 2022
IAMSAR Vol.3 2022
Nautical Institute Bridge Team Management 2004
International Medical Guide for Ships(or equivalent) 2007
ISPS Code 2021
Guidelines for the control of Drugs and alcohol on board ships 2024
Guidelines on Fatigue 2019
IMO Code for Construction & Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous 2020
Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
IMO Index of Dangerous Chemicals Carried in Bulk 2020
ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) 2021
IMO Code for Construction & Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous NA
Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
Chemical Data Guide (USCG 1990 CIM 16616.6A) 1990
Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents involving Dangerous goods 2007
(MFAG)
Procedures and Arrangements (P&A) Manual 2015
IMO Code for Construction & Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied N/A
Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) N/A
SIGTTO Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals N/A

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SIGTTO Guide to Pressure Relief Valve Maintenance and Testing N/A

ICS Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Liquefied Gases) N/A
IMO International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships N/A
Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
IMO Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (EGC Code) N/A

3 Crew
1 Crew Management

3.1.1 What is the minimum number of certified officers to be carried as recorded in 6

the Minimum Safe Manning Document?
3.1.2 Crew employment by the Ship Operator
1 Is the Master employed by the Ship Operator? Yes
2 Are the officers employed by the Ship Operator? Yes
3 Are the ratings employed by the Ship Operator? Yes

3.1.3 List the nationality/nationalities of the ratings onboard

Nationality Count
INDIA 11

3.1.4 What is the working language used on the Ship? English

3.1.5 Manning agent for Officers

Name of company Full address Office telephone number Office fax number Office email address
Anglo Ardmore Ship 1 Pasir Panjang Road,#13- +65 6224 3119 +65 6224 3995 operations@angloardmor
Management Pte. Ltd. 01 Labrador e.com
Tower,Singapore 118479

3.1.6 Manning Agents

1 Are manning agent(s) wholly or partially owned by Operator? Yes
2 If No, does Operator have selection rights?

3.1.7 Does the Operator maintain personnel files on officers assigned to its vessels? Yes

3.1.8 What is the retention rate for officers for the past 3 years? 90.00 Percent

3.1.9 What is the minimum number of ratings to be carried as specified in the 8

Minimum Safe Manning Document?
3.1.10 Manning agent for Ratings (if different to Officers)

3.1.11 Does the Operator maintain personnel files on ratings assigned to its ships? Yes

3.1.12 What is the retention rate for ratings for the past 3 years? 93.00 Percent

2 Crew Continuity

3.2.1 Do senior officers return to the same ship on a rotational basis? Yes

3.2.2 Are senior officers rotated on ships of similar class within company fleet? Yes

3.2.3 Are junior officers and ratings rotated on ships of similar class within company Yes
fleet?

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3.2.4 If senior officers do not return to same ship on a rotational basis, are changes Yes
of Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer and Second Engineer organised to avoid
a full change of officers at same time?

3 Training

3.3.1 Are Masters and Chief Engineers required to attend company office before Yes
and/or after each tour of duty?
3.3.2 Does operator hold regular training seminars ashore for officers? Yes

3.3.3 Are training seminars provided for officers and ratings? Yes

3.3.4 What courses, exceeding statutory requirements, are provided by the

Operator:
1 For senior officers Computer based Training,Advanced
Instrumentation & Automation, Others
Considered on individual
Request,BTM/BRM ,Leadership &
Interpersonnel Skills,Marpol
2 For junior officers Computer based Training,Advanced
Instrumentation & Automation, Others
Considered on individual Request,BTM/BRM,
Marpol, MRM, OBBS
3 For ratings Computer Training, Marine Safety, PSSR ,
Security Related

4 Navigation and communications

1 Navigation

4.1.1 Navigation equipment fitted onboard?

Yes/No Type Description Maker Model Serial Software Firmware
Number version
Magnetic Compass Yes SARACOM MC-180 SM4106 NA NA
Gyro Compass Yes KEIKI TG- 8000 90840 NA NA
TOKYO
Gyro Autopilot Yes KEIKI PR- 6612A- 15722S NA NA
TOKYO EO-SS2
Radar 1 Yes X BAND FURUNO FAR 2827 63070611 035-9204-
04.08
Radar 2 Yes S BAND FURUNO FAR 28375 43869503 035-9204-
04.08
Radar plotting Yes incorporate
equipment d with
ARPA
Arpa Yes
Depth Sounder with Yes FURUNO FE-700 2260-8341 025241800
recorder
speed/distance Yes
indicator
doppler log Yes FURUNO DS-80 2263-2935 655010100
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Docking approach No
doppler
Rudder angle Yes DAEYANG 3C-300R 14M30123
indicator
RPM indicator Yes DEIF XC-192 844840-
0012
Controllable pitch No
propeller indicator
Bow thruster No
indicator
Stern thruster No
indicator
Rate of turn No
indicator
Navtex indicator Yes FURUNO MX- 700A 3527-6035 0850196-
01
Global positioning Yes GPS1 FURUNO GP-150 6446-3317 2051518-
system 04.05
Differential GPS Yes GPS2 FURUNO GP-150 64446- 2051518-
3309 04.05
Electronic Charts Yes ECDIS FURUNO FURUNO 4395-2645 2450074-
Display and FMD 3300 03.17
information System
(ECDIS)
Course Recorder Yes CR-4 KEIKI CR-4 12373
TOKYO
Integrated No
Navigation System
(INS)
Off course alarm - Yes
Gyro
Off course alarm - Yes
Magnetic
Engine Order Logger No
Anemometer Yes 3 CUP TYPE DAEYANG A1-M1
Weather Fax Yes FURUNO FAX-410 2720-1054

4.1.2 Is a repeating magnetic compass fitted? Yes

4.1.3 Is there at least one radar operating in the 9 GHz frequency band (3cm/x band) Yes
?
4.1.4 Are the 3 GHz (10cm/S band) and 9Ghz (3cm / X band) radars fitted with an Yes
electronic switching unit?
4.1.5 Is the ECDIS the primary means of navigation? Yes

4.1.6 Does ship carry sextant(s)? Yes

4.1.7 Does ship carry a signal lamp? Yes

4.1.8 Is each bridge wing fitted with:

1 Rudder angle indicator Yes
2 RPM indicator Yes
3 Gyro repeater Yes

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4.1.9 If the ship is fitted with a controllable pitch propeller, are indicators fitted on
the bridge wings?
4.1.10 Are steering controls and engine controls fitted on bridge wings? No

4.1.11 Is a Bridge Watch Navigation Alarm (BWNAS) system fitted? Yes

2 Communications

4.2.1 Under what sea area (A1, A2, A3 or A4) does the ship operate? A3

4.2.2 Communications equipment fitted onboard?

Number Type Description Maker Model Serial Number Software Firmware
version
1 LRIT N/A FURUNO FELCOM18 3598-3811 1650247-01.10 NA
1 AIS N/A FURUNO FA-150 4503-3719 2450021-04.07 NA
1 SVDR N/A FURUNO VR-7000 120019-100375 2450103-01.02 NA
2 SART 2 PCS ON JOTRON SART 20 29 846 and 29 N/A N/A
BOARD ONE 847
LOCATED ON
WHEELHOUSE
STBD AND
SECOND ONE IN
FREE FALL
LIFEBOAT
2 VHF Basic and FURUNO FM 8900S 4504-3879 ver 4.01 N/A
duplication
1 INMARSSAT INMARSAT C FURUNO FELCOM 18 3598-3795 1650247-01.10 N/A

4.2.3 If other, then specify

4.2.4 Does the VDR or S-VDR have clear instructions to bridge watchkeepers relating Yes
to the saving of data following an incident?
4.2.5 How many VHF radios are fitted on the bridge? 2

4.2.6 Is a VHF radio fitted in the Cargo Control Room? Yes

4.2.7 Is the CCR connected to the internal communication system? Yes

4.2.8 How many intrinsically safe walkie talkies are provided for cargo handling? 10

4.2.9 Are at least three survival craft two-way radio telephones provided? Yes

4.2.10 Can the radio transmit the helicopter homing signal on 410 KHz? No

5 Safety
1 Safety Management

5.1.1 Quality management system:

1 Is the ship operated under a Quality management system? Yes
2 If Yes, what type of system? ISO 9001:2015, 14001, 45001
3 If Yes, who is the certifying authority? LRQA
4 Date of approval of the ship's quality management system 31 October 2023

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2 Helicopters

5.2.1 ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations

1 Does the ship comply with the ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations? Yes
2 If yes, state whether winching or landing area provided WINCHING
3 If yes, what is the diameter of the circle provided 5.00 mtrs

3 Firefighting and Lifesaving equipment

5.3.1 Fixed foam firefighting

1 Is a fixed foam firefighting system installed for the cargo area? Yes
2 If yes, what is the type of foam? Alcohol
3 If other, then specify AR-FP Low Expansion Concentrate
4 What was the date of supply of the foam, or the date of the last Test Analysis 07 March 2025
Certificate?

5.3.2 What type of fixed firefighting system is provided for:

1 The paint locker? Sprinkler
2 The Cargo pump room? N/A
3 The Ballast Pump Room? N/A
4 The engine room? CO2 & HYPERMIST
5 The void spaces? N/A
6 The Sample Locker? - Cargo WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM
7 The Sample Locker? - Bunker WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM
8 The fuel gas system? N/A
9 The Emergency Generator room? N/A
10 The hydraulic room? N/A
11 The foscle space? N/A
12 The Bow thruster spaces? N/A

5.3.3 Is a fixed dry powder firefighting system installed for the cargo area? No

5.3.4 Is a fixed water spray firefighting system installed for the cargo area? No

5.3.5 Is the ship equipped with a compressor for recharging breathing apparatus air Yes
cylinders?
5.3.6 What type of lifeboat(s) is/are fitted? Freefall

5.3.7 If other, then specify

5.3.8 Dedicated rescue boats

1 Is a dedicated rescue boat provided? Yes
2 If a dedicated rescue boat is carried, what is its construction? Rigid
3 If other, then specify

6 Pollution Prevention
1 Pollution Prevention

6.1.1 Continuous deck edge fishplate

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1 Is ship fitted with a continuous deck edge fishplate enclosing the deck area? Yes
2 If Yes, what is its minimum vertical height above the deck plating? 160.00 mm
3 What is maximum vertical height above deck plating at the position where the 300.00 mm
fish plate adjoins the aft thwartships coaming?
4 How far forward of the athwartships coaming is this height maintained? 56.77 mtrs
5 Is an athwartship deck coaming fitted adjacent to accommodation and service Yes
areas?
6 What is the height of the athwartship deck coaming? 300.00 mm

6.1.2 Is spill containment fitted:

1 Under the cargo manifold? Yes
2 Under all bunker manifolds? Yes
3 Under the bunker tank vents? Yes
4 Around the deck machinery? Yes

6.1.3 What type of scupper plugs are provided? Rubber Plugs

6.1.4 If other, then specify

6.1.5 Measures to contain spillages

1 Are means provided to prevent spillages going overboard? Yes
2 If yes, what means are provided? Air driven pumps, Fish plate, scuppers ,
SOPEP equipment

6.1.6 Is the following pollution control equipment available to clean up spillages on

deck:
1 Sorbents (including booms and pads) Yes
2 Non-sparking hand scoops/shovels Yes
3 Containers Yes
4 Emulsifiers Yes
5 Non-sparking pumps Yes

6.1.7 Is the cargo piping system fully segregated from the ballast sea chest? Yes

6.1.8 What type of sea valves are fitted to the seachest in 6.1.7? Hydraulically operated butterfly valves

6.1.9 Are dump valves fitted to the slop tanks which will operate with normal inert No
gas pressure in the tank vapour space?
6.1.10 Are overboard discharges fitted with blanks or alternatively, is there a testing Yes
arrangement for the overboard valves?
6.1.11 Is there a discharge below the waterline for Annex II substances? Yes

6.1.12 Is there a discharge above the waterline for Annex I oily mixtures? Yes

6.1.13 Cargo piping pressure tests:

1 On oil and chemical tankers, does the Operator have a policy to hydrostatically Yes
pressure test cargo piping at intervals no greater than 12 months?
2 If yes, specify pressure 24.00 Bar

6.1.14 Bunker piping pressure tests:

1 Does Operator have policy to hydrostatically pressure test bunker piping at Yes
intervals no greater than 12 months?
2 If yes, specify pressure 4.95 Bar

6.1.15 Is garbage incinerator fitted? Yes

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6.1.16 Is garbage compactor fitted? Yes

6.1.17 Is garbage comminutor fitted? Yes

6.1.18 Location of cargo and bunker sample lockers Midship , maindeck Port Side

6.1.19 Are all oil fuel tanks protected by a double hull? Yes

2 OPA 90 Requirements

6.2.1 Has the Operator submitted a Vessel Spill Response Plan to the US Coast Guard Yes
which has been approved by official USCG letter?
6.2.2 Has a Geographic Specific Appendix been filed with the Captain of the Port for Yes
each Port Zone the ship expects to enter or transit?
6.2.3 Has the Operator deposited a letter with the US Coast Guard confirming that Yes
the Operator has signed a service contract with an oil spill removal organisation
for responding to a 'worst case scenario'?

7 Structural Condition
1 Structural Condition

7.1.1 Cargo tank coating

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Tank Tank Tank Type cargo tanks cargo type of extent of condition Date when Date of last Frequency
Identificati Identificati constructio tanks coating coating of coating? tank was coating of
on (1-50) on (P,S,C) n coated? coated inspection Inspections
by ship
staff
2 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 12 April Annual
2025 2025
3 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 13 April Annual
2025 2025
4 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 17 April Annual
2025 2025
7 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 19 April Annual
2025 2025
1 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 11 April Annual
2025 2025
2 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 12 April Annual
2025 2025
3 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 13 April Annual
2025 2025
4 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 17 April Annual
2025 2025
5 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 19 April Annual
2025 2025
6 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 19 April Annual
2025 2025
7 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 19 April Annual
2025 2025
5 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 19 April Annual
2025 2025
6 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 19 April Annual
2025 2025
8 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 20 April Annual
2025 2025
8 S 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 20 April Annual
2025 2025
1 P 2 Mild Steel Yes Marineline Full Tank Good 17 April 11 April Annual
2025 2025

7.1.2 Does vessel have slop tanks or residual tanks? Yes

7.1.3 Ballast tank coating

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Ballast Tank Are ballast If yes, specify If yes, specify to What is the Specify Date Date of last Frequency of
Identification tanks coated? type of coating what extent condition of the when tank was coating Inspections
ballast tank coated. inspection by
coating? competent
person
FPK WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 23 March 2025 Annual
2015
1P WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 17 March 2025 Annual
2015
1S WBT No Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 17 March 2025 Annual
2015
2P WBT No Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 18 March 2025 Annual
2015
2S WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 18 March 2025 Annual
2015
3P WBT No Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 18 March 2025 Annual
2015
3S WBT No Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 18 March 2025 Annual
2015
4P WBT No Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 16 March 2025 Annual
2015
4S WBT No Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 16 March 2025 Annual
2015
5P WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 19 March 2025 Annual
2015
5S WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 19 March 2025 Annual
2015
6P WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 19 March 2025 Annual
2015
6S WBT Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 19 March 2025 Annual
2015
APTK Yes Epoxy Full Tank Good 25 February 22 March 2025 Annual
2015

7.1.4 Tank anodes

1 Are anodes fitted to the cargo tanks? No
2 Are anodes fitted to the ballast tanks? Yes
3 What type of anodes are fitted? zinc
4 What is the extent of wastage of the anodes in the cargo tanks? 0.00 mm
5 What is the extent of wastage of the anodes in the ballast tanks? 5.00 mm
6 If anodes are aluminium, what is the height above tank bottom? 0.00 mm

7.1.5 Is a formal programme in place for regular inspection of void spaces, hold Yes
spaces, cargo and ballast tanks?
7.1.6 Planned Prevention Maintenance Programme
1 Does ship have a planned maintenance system (PMS) or a preventive Yes
maintenance programme (PMP) implemented?
2 Is the PMS/PMP system manual or computerised? Computerised
3 Does the PMS/PMP cover all areas of the ship? Yes
4 If No, then specify the areas not covered by the PMS/PMP
5 Is the PMS/PMP Class-approved? Yes

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6 Does the PMS/PMP include an optimum spare parts inventory? Yes

7 Does the PMS/PMP include a list of critical equipment? Yes
8 Does the PMS/PMP include a list of spare parts for the critical equipment? Yes
9 Does the PMS/PMP include the use of condition-based monitoring? Yes

8 Ballast and Bunker Handling

1 Ballast Tanks

8.1.1 Ballast tank capacities at 100% full (M3)

Tank Identity Capacity (Cu. Mtrs)
FOREPEAK 750.70
1P 1433.60
1S 1220.60
2P 2423.00
2S 2065.00
3P 1198.70
3S 1019.70
4P 2378.20
4S 2020.20
5P 1224.40
5S 1045.40
6P 596.40
6S 495.40
AFT PEAK 472.60

8.1.2 Total Ballast Tank Capacity at 100% full 18343.90 Cu. Mtrs

2 Ballast Handling

8.2.1 Ballast Handling Data

Number Type - i.e. Screw, Type of prime mover - i.e. Capacity (Cu.m3/hr) At what head? (Mtrs)
Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Steam, Electric, Hydraulic,
Other Other
1 CENTRIFUGAL, HYDRAULIC MOTOR 750.00 30.00
SUBMERGED DRIVEN
2 CENTRIFUGAL, HYDRAULIC MOTOR 750.00 30.00
SUBMERGED DRIVEN

8.2.2 Ballast handling Main Pump

1 Normal back pressure 3.00 Bar
2 Max RPM 1262 Rpm

8.2.3 Ballast Water Management

1 Does the vessel comply with D1 or D2 performance standards? D2
2 Does the vessel have a Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) fitted? Yes
3 What type of BWTS fitted? Chemical
4 If other, then specify FILTRATION/ELECTROCHLORINATION
5 Name of manufacturer of BWTS HYUNDAI

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6 Does the BWTS have IMO type approval? Yes

7 Is the BWTS of a USCG approved type? Yes

3 Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT)

8.3.1 What is the total volume of the SBT tanks? 18343.90 Cu. Mtrs

8.3.2 What percentage of summer deadweight can the ship maintain with SBT only? 48.58 Percent

8.3.3 Does the ship meet the requirements of MARPOL Annex 1 Reg 18? Yes

8.3.4 Can segregated ballast be discharged through the cargo manifold? Yes

8.3.5 Is a spool piece to connect the ballast system to the cargo system provided? Yes

8.3.6 Segregated ballast tanks

1 Do cargo lines pass through any segregated ballast tanks? No
2 If Yes, what type of expansion joints are fitted on the cargo line within the
ballast tank?
3 If other, then specify

8.3.7 Cargo tanks

1 Do ballast lines pass through any cargo tanks? No
2 If Yes, what type of expansion joints are fitted on the ballast line within the
cargo tank?
3 If other, then specify

8.3.8 Line clearing

1 Can the ship pump water ashore for line clearing? Yes
2 If Yes, what is maximum attainable discharge rate? 750.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr
3 If Yes, what is maximum acceptable back pressure? 1.00 Bar
4 Which cargo tanks are designated for the carriage of heavy weather ballast? 4P & 4S

4 Bunker Handling

8.4.1 Type, Size & Location of bunker connections - Oil

type of connection location Number of connections Size of connections pressure rating of bunker
(mm) line (bar)
HFO Midship fwd of Manifold 2 150.00 4.50
HFO Midships aft of Manifold 2 150.00 4.50
MGO Midships aft of Manifold 2 100.00 4.50

8.4.2 Type, Size & Location of bunker connections - Gas Fuel

8.4.3 If other, then specify

8.4.4 Does the vessel use ESD links during bunkering operations? No

9 Cargo Specific
1 Cargo Handling (Oil)

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9.1.1 Tank Plan

2 Double Hull Vessels

9.2.1 Centreline bulkhead

1 Is the ship constructed with a centreline bulkhead to all cargo tanks? Yes
2 If Yes, is bulkhead solid or perforated? Solid

9.2.2 'U' shaped ballast tanks

1 Is the ship fitted with any full breadth 'U' shape ballast tanks? No
2 If Yes, how many ballast tanks are full breadth?
3 If Yes, does the ship have any inherent stability restrictions due to full breadth
'U' shape ballast tanks?

3 Cargo Tank Capacities

9.3.1 Cargo Tank Capacities At 98% Full (M3) - Centre

9.3.2 Centre Tank Total Capacity (98%)

9.3.3 Cargo Tank Capacities At 98% Full (M3) - Wing Tanks

Tank Number Port/Stbd Capacity @ 98% (Cu. Mtrs)
1 Port 2295.59
1 Stbd 2286.04
2 Port 2822.59
2 Stbd 2819.02
3 Port 2914.96
3 Stbd 2920.00
4 Port 2916.75
4 Stbd 2921.78
5 Port 2916.74
5 Stbd 2921.77
6 Port 2916.74
6 Stbd 2921.77
7 Port 2710.03
7 Stbd 2715.06

9.3.4 Wings (P and S combined) - Total Capacity (98%) (M3) 38999.00 Cu. Mtrs

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9.3.5 Deck tanks - Capacities (98%) (M3)

9.3.6 Deck tanks - Total Capacity (98%) (M3)

9.3.7 Grand Total Cargo Capacity (98%) (centre+wing tanks) (M3) 38999.00 Cu. Mtrs

4 Slop Tank Capacities

9.4.1 Capacities of Tanks designated as Slops tank (98%) (M3)

Slop Tank Number Port/Centre/Stbd Capacity @ 98% (Cu. Mtrs)
SLOP Port 1309.87
SLOP Stbd 1311.04

9.4.2 Total Slop Tank Capacity (98%) (M3) 2620.95 Cu. Mtrs

5 Cargo Handling

9.5.1 How many grades of cargo can be loaded or discharged with double valve 16
segregation?
9.5.2 How many grades of cargo can be loaded or discharged with blank flange 16
isolation?
9.5.3 If deepwell pumps and heat exchangers are fitted, can the pumps and heat
exchangers be by-passed during loading?
9.5.4 Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME)
1 Is there Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) fitted? Yes
2 Is an Oil Discharge Monitoring System connected to the above waterline Yes
discharge?
3 If yes, is the Oil Discharge Monitoring System designed to automatically stop Yes
the discharge of effluent when its oil content exceeds permitted levels?

9.5.5 Stability computer

1 Is the ship provided with a class-approved or class-certified stability Yes
computer?
2 Does this stability programme consider damaged stability conditions? Yes

6 Cargo Handling Systems

9.6.1 Is the stability computer integrated with cargo system and equipped with alarm Yes
to monitor loading and discharging operations?
9.6.2 Cargo Pump data

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Pump Identity Pump Location Type Type of prime mover Capacity (Cu. At what head?
Mtrs) (Mtrs)
1P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
1S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
2P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
2S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
3P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
3S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
4P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
4S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
5P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
5S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
6P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
6S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
7P Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
7S Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 500.00 130.00
SLOP PORT Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 200.00 130.00
SLOP STARBOARD Cargo Tank Centrifugal Hydraulic 200.00 130.00

9.6.3 If other, then specify FRAMO TK 80, EMERGENCY FRAMO PUMP,

CAPACITY :- 70m3/Hr, MLC:- 70mtrs
9.6.4 Are dedicated cargo stripping lines and pumps provided? No

9.6.5 State location of cargo pump emergency stops

Pump Identity Em. Stop Location
HYDRAULIC POWER PACK MANIFOLD PORT
HYDRAULIC POWER PACK MANIFOLD STBD
HYDRAULIC POWER PACK CCR
HYDRAULIC POWER PACK POWER PACK ROOM

9.6.6 High temperature alarms/trips

9.6.7 If other, then specify Hydraulic power pack system high

temperature 55C
9.6.8 What is the principal type of cargo valve? Butterfly Valve

9.6.9 What type of cargo valve actuator is fitted? Hydraulic

7 Cargo Room Control

9.7.1 Is ship fitted with a Cargo Control Room (CCR) or a central cargo control Yes
location?
9.7.2 Can cargo and ballast pumps be controlled from the CCR or a central cargo Yes
control location?
9.7.3 Can all valves be controlled from the CCR or a central cargo control location? Yes

9.7.4 Can tank innage/ullage be read from the CCR or a central cargo control Yes
location?
9.7.5 Is ODME readout fitted in the CCR or a central cargo control location? Yes

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9.7.6 Can the inert gas system be controlled from the CCR or a central cargo control Yes
location?
9.7.7 Are adjustable cargo temperature alarms fitted? Yes

9.7.8 Are adjustable cargo tank pressure alarms fitted? Yes

9.7.9 Are adjustable cargo tank level alarms fitted? Yes

8 Gauging and Sampling

9.8.1 Can cargo be transferred under closed loading conditions in accordance with Yes
current edition of ISGOTT?
9.8.2 What type of fixed closed tank level gauging system is fitted? RADAR BEAM TYPE TANK LEVEL GAUGE
(KONGSBERG)
9.8.3 Is the fixed tank level gauging system provided with local readouts at each No
tank?
9.8.4 Is the fixed tank gauging system calibrated by a recognised cargo inspection Yes
company?
9.8.5 Name of the cargo inspection company conducting the calibration in 9.8.4? KONGSBERG, MARITIME

9.8.6 Do sounding pipes for portable gauging extend to full tank depth? No

9.8.7 If 9.8.6 is "yes" then ask the question: Is the full length sounding pipe of slotted
construction as per the current ISGOTT?
9.8.8 Are bunker tanks fitted with a full depth gauging system? Yes

9.8.9 Cargo Tank High level alarms

1 Are high level alarms fitted to the cargo tanks? Yes
2 If Yes, are the high level alarms fitted to all cargo tanks? Yes
3 Are the high level alarms independent of the gauging system? Yes

9.8.10 Bunker tanks high level alarms

1 Are bunker tanks fitted with high level alarms? Yes
2 If Yes, are bunker tank high level alarms part of the primary tank gauging No
system?

9.8.11 Is closed-sampling equipment provided for cargo? Yes

9.8.12 Are cargo tanks fitted with dipping points as per "IMO Res A.446 (11) as Yes
amended?
9.8.13 Portable gauging equipment
1 Is portable equipment used for gauging? Yes
2 If yes, who is the manufacturer? MMC ASIA
3 How many units are supplied? 4

9.8.14 Vapour locks

1 If portable equipment for gauging uses vapour locks, are vapour locks Yes
calibrated by a recognised cargo inspection company?
2 If Yes, what is the name of the cargo inspection company? MMC Asia Limited
3 If Yes, by whom are vapour locks certified? MMC Asia Limited

9.8.15 What is the name of the manufacturer of the vapour locks? MMC

9.8.16 What is the nominal (internal) diameter of the vapour lock? 50.00 mm

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9.8.17 To what standard is the thread of the vapour lock manufactured? MMC

9.8.18 Can vapour lock be used for ullaging? Yes

9.8.19 Can vapour lock be used for temperature? Yes

9.8.20 Can vapour lock be used for interface? Yes

9.8.21 Can vapour lock be used for cargo sampling? Yes

9.8.22 If the vapour lock can be used for cargo sampling, what is the volume of the 0.25 ltrs
sample that can be drawn?
9.8.23 Specify portable equipment for checking oil/water interface MMC

9.8.24 Can cargo samples be taken at the manifold? Yes

9.8.25 What is the means of taking cargo temperatures? MMC, Temperature Sensor Read in CCR,
thermometer on manifold (both sides)
9.8.26 Are temperature sensors with readouts in the cargo control position, provided Yes
for each cargo tank?

9 Vapour Emission Control

9.9.1 Is a vapour return system fitted? Yes

9.9.2 If fitted, is vapour line return manifold in compliance with OCIMF Guidelines? Yes

9.9.3 If fitted, how many vapor return segregations can the vessel maintain 1
simultaneously?
9.9.4 Does the ship possess Vapour Emission Control (VEC) Certification? Yes

9.9.5 If yes, state the issuing authority ABS

10 Venting

9.10.1 What type of venting system is fitted? PV VALVE

9.10.2 What is the maximum venting capacity? 680.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr

9.10.3 What is the P/V valve opening pressure? 2000.00 MM/WG

9.10.4 What is the P/V valve vacuum setting? -350.00 MM/WG

9.10.5 Are isolating valves fitted to each cargo tank? Yes

9.10.6 Secondary Venting Arrangements for Cargo Tanks as required by SOLAS -

Provide details of the secondary venting arrangements for each cargo tank
Tank No P/C/S Secondary Venting Arrangement
1 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
1 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
2 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank

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2 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for

each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
3 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
3 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
4 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
4 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
5 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
5 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
6 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
6 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
7 P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
7 S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
SLOP P A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank
SLOP S A Remote pressure monitoring system for
each cargo tank vapour space, providing
alarm in case of over/ under pressure in the
tank

9.10.7 If other, then specify

9.10.8 Are pressure sensors, having readouts and audio-visual alarms in the cargo Yes
control position, provided in each cargo tank?

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9.10.9 Mast Risers

1 Is venting through a mast riser? No
2 Are mast risers fitted with high velocity vents?
3 If Yes, state opening pressure
4 What is the vacuum setting of the mast riser P/V valve?
5 What is the maximum capacity of the mast riser venting system?
6 What is the maximum loading rate for homogenous cargo? 4080.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr

9.10.10 When carrying oil cargo, maximum loading rate per single manifold
Manifold No Loading Rate (oil) per Manifold (Cu. Mtrs/Hr)
1P 680.00
1S 680.00
2P 680.00
2S 680.00
3P 680.00
3S 680.00
4P 680.00
4S 680.00
5P 680.00
5S 680.00
6P 680.00
6S 680.00
7P 680.00
7S 680.00
SLOP (P) 200.00
SLOP(S) 200.00

11 Cargo Manifolds

9.11.1 Does the cargo manifold arrangement comply with the latest edition of the Yes
OCIMF 'Recommendations for Oil and Chemical Tanker Manifolds and
Associated Equipment'?
9.11.2 Manifold Valves
1 What type of valves are fitted at manifold? Butterfly
2 If other, then specify
3 If hydraulic valves fitted, what are closing times?

9.11.3 What is the number of cargo connections per side? 17

9.11.4 What is the size of cargo connections?

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Manifold Number P/C/S Size Unit Pressure rating Unit standard of

presentation
flange
1 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
1 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
2 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
2 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
3 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
3 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
4 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
4 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
5 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
5 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
6 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
6 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
7 P 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
7 S 200 mm 16 Bar ANSI
8 P 150 mm 16 Bar ANSI
8 S 150 mm 16 Bar ANSI

9.11.5 Are pressure gauges fitted with valves or cocks located outboard of manifold Yes
valves?
9.11.6 What is the material of the manifold? SUS 316L

9.11.7 Is a cargo line crossover fitted at the manifold? Yes

12 Connection to Shore for ESD and Communications Systems

9.12.1 ESD Shore connection

1 Is ESD connection to shore available? No
2 If yes, is the system pneumatic, electrical or fibre optic?
3 What is the type of connection plug used?
4 If other, then specify

9.12.2 ESD hoses/cables

1 Are ESD hoses or cables available on board? No

9.12.3 If yes, length of pneumatic, length of electrical, length of fiber optic

9.12.4 ESD Communications

1 Is there a connection available for a telephone line? No
2 Are ESD connections available on both sides of the ship? No

13 Manifold Arrangement

9.13.1 Measurements
1 Distance A bunker manifold to cargo manifold 850.00 mm
2 Distance B cargo manifold to cargo manifold 590.00 mm
3 Distance C cargo manifold to vapour return manifold 510.00 mm
4 Distance D manifolds to ship's rail 4432.00 mm

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5 Distance E spill tank grating to centre of manifold 900.00 mm

6 Distance F main deck to centre of manifold 2100.00 mm
7 Distance G main deck to top of rail 1400.00 mm
8 Distance H top of rail to centre of manifold 700.00 mm
9 Distance J manifold to ship side 4600.00 mm
10 What is the height of the manifold connections above the waterline at loaded 7.77 Mtrs
(Summer loadline) condition?
11 What is the height of the manifold above the waterline at Normal Loaded 7.77 Mtrs
condition
12 What is the height of the manifold connections above the waterline in normal 12.48 Mtrs
ballast?
13 What is the height of manifold connections above the waterline in lightship 16.62 Mtrs
condition?
14 What is the distance between the keel and centre of manifold? 19.30 Mtrs

9.13.2 Is a stern discharge manifold fitted? No

9.13.3 If stern manifold fitted, state size

9.13.4 Is a bow manifold fitted? No

9.13.5 If bow manifold fitted, state size

9.13.6 Bow Manifold Standard

1 If bow manifold is fitted, to what Standard is it manufactured?
2 If other, then specify

14 Gas Monitoring

9.14.1 Is a fixed system fitted to continuously monitor potentially flammable Yes

atmospheres?
9.14.2 What spaces are monitored? Ballast Tanks, Void Spaces, Entrance To
Accommodation, A/C Intake,Galley
9.14.3 Where are sensors/sampling points located in pumproom? N/A

9.14.4 What is the rank of the person or persons who are responsible for testing Chief Mate
sensors/sampling points?

15 Cargo Heating

9.15.1 Please provide details of Heating Coils/Heat Exchangers

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tank P/C/S/Dec Is tank Is the heat Does the Does the how many What is What is What is Are Material
Identity ktank/ heating exchanger tank have tank have independ the height the total the ratio heating of heating
Other provided internal or external heating ent of the heating of the coils coils
by a heat external heating coils? heating heating surface heating welded or
exchanger to the ducts? coil sets coils area of surface to coupled?
? tank? are fitted above the the the
to the tank heating volume of
tank? bottom? coils, per the tank?
(mm) tank?
(m2)

1 P No Internal No No 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS

1 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
2 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
2 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
3 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
3 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
4 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
4 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
5 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
5 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
6 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
6 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
7 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
7 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
8 P No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS
8 S No Internal No Yes 2 150.00 30.00 0.01 Welded SS

9.15.2 If other, then specify

9.15.3 Inlet heating

1 Inlet heating medium to coils Steam
2 If other, then specify
3 With Sea temperature 5.00 Deg C
4 With air temperature 2.00 Deg C
5 Heating agent Steam
6 If other, then specify

9.15.4 Number of heaters

1 Number of heaters 1
2 Able to raise temperature from 15.00 Deg C
3 Able to raise temperature to 80.00 Deg C
4 Time taken to raise temperature 96.00 Hrs
5 Total capacity of boilers 18000.00 Kcal

16 Inert Gas and Crude Oil Washing

9.16.1 Is an inert gas system (IGS) fitted? (If No, ignore remainder of this section) Yes

9.16.2 Is a P/V breaker fitted? Yes

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9.16.3 Do the inert gas distribution lines have natural segregations that match the Yes
cargo pipeline segregations?
9.16.4 Is the inert gas supplied by flue gas, inert gas generator, N2 generator and/or Nitrogen Generator
stored nitrogen?
9.16.5 Are fixed O2 alarms fitted in inert gas generating or storage spaces? Yes

9.16.6 What is the capacity of the IGS? 3750.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr

9.16.7 Is the capacity at least 125% of the maximum designed cargo discharge rate? Yes

9.16.8 How many fans does it have? 3

9.16.9 What is the total combined fan capacity? 3750.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr

9.16.10 IG generator
1 Is an IG generator fitted? No
2 If Yes, what is its capacity?

9.16.11 Nitrogen Generator

1 Is a Nitrogen Generator fitted? Yes

9.16.12 If yes provide their capacities at 95%; 98% & 99.9%

Capacity (m3/hr)
0.95 3750
0.98 2000
0.999 250

9.16.13 Stored Nitrogen

1 Is Nitrogen provided from stored Nitrogen Bottles? No

9.16.14 If yes provide quantities (number of bottles; capacity of each)

9.16.15 Nitrogen Buffer Tanks

1 Is a Nitrogen buffer or storage tank fitted? Yes

9.16.16 If yes provide capacity

Type of bottle Capacity (m3/hr)
Buffer Tank 7

9.16.17 Is an IGS operating manual on board? Yes

9.16.18 What type of deck seal is fitted? Block and bleed

9.16.19 How many segregations does the IGS have? 17

9.16.20 What method is used to isolate individual tanks? Blank spectacle flange

9.16.21 What type of non-return valve is fitted? Clapet Wafer Type

9.16.22 If the cargo tanks can be individually isolated from the IGS/Vent line, what Butterfly Valve
means of secondary protection is fitted?
9.16.23 If ship has double hull or sides, are facilities available to inert ballast tanks and Yes
other void spaces?
9.16.24 How is inert gas supplied to the ballast tanks or other void spaces? Flexible hose

9.16.25 Are arrangements for the prevention of over-pressurisation of these Yes

tanks/spaces provided?

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9.16.26 Does the vessel have portable vent stacks and P/V valves for use in inerting Yes
ballast and void spaces?
9.16.27 Are these arrangements fixed or portable? Portable

9.16.28 Can these tanks/spaces be purged with air? Yes

9.16.29 Emergency IGS Connection

1 Where is the location of the emergency IGS connection? Main Deck
2 What is the size of the emergency IGS connection? 100.00 mm

9.16.30 Crude Oil Washing

1 Is a Crude Oil Washing (COW) installation fitted? Yes
2 Are COW drive units fixed or portable? Fixed
3 Are COW drive units programmable? Yes
4 Can COW be conducted at the same time as cargo discharge? Yes
5 Is there an approved COW Manual on board? Yes
6 What is the working pressure of the COW lines? 9.00 Bar

17 Cargo Pumps

9.17.1 Cargo Pumps

Type Prime Mover Self-priming or Capacity (m3/hr) Max Normal Back Max Back Pressure Max RPM
draining (m3/hr) Pressure Head (bar) (RPM)
FRAMO SD 200 HYDRAULIC Self Priming 500.00 98.00 130.00 2329.00
FRAMO SD 125 HYDRAULIC Self Priming 200.00 98.00 130.00 2942.00
FRAMO TK 80 HYDRAULIC Self Priming 70.00 70.00 70.00 4112.00

9.17.2 Stripping Pumps

30 Chemical Tankers

9.30.1 What is the Ship type as per IBC Code 2.1.2? IMO 2

9.30.2 In the case of a Chemical Carrier carrying oil, does the vessel comply fully with Yes
the requirements of MARPOL as per Section 8 of the IOPP Supplement (Form
B)?
9.30.3 Is at least one emergency portable cargo pump provided? Yes

9.30.4 If yes then provide capacity 70.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr

9.30.5 Independent High Level Alarms

1 Are independent high level alarms fitted? Yes
2 Are the alarms audible on deck? Yes
3 Are the alarms visible on deck? Yes

9.30.6 Tank Overflow Control System

1 Is a tank overflow control system fitted? Yes
2 Are the alarms audible on deck? Yes
3 Are the alarms visible on deck? Yes

9.30.7 Are these also fitted to deck tanks?

9.30.8 Cargo Tank Capacities

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Tank Number Tank Location Capacity @ 98% (Cu. Mtrs) Capacity @ 100% (Cu. Mtrs)
1 Port 2295.59 2342.44
1 Stbd 2286.04 2332.69
2 Port 2822.59 2880.19
2 Stbd 2819.02 2876.55
3 Port 2914.96 2974.45
3 Stbd 2920.00 2979.59
4 Port 2916.75 2976.27
4 Stbd 2921.78 2981.41
5 Port 2916.74 2976.26
5 Stbd 2921.77 2981.40
6 Port 2916.74 2976.26
6 Stbd 2921.77 2981.40
7 Port 2710.03 2765.34
7 Stbd 2715.06 2770.47
SLOP Port 1309.92 1336.65
SLOP Stbd 1311.03 1337.79

9.30.9 If other, then specify

9.30.10 Total Cargo Tank Capacities M3 98% 416199.14 Cu. Mtrs

9.30.11 Total Cargo Tank Capacities M3 100% 42469.30 Cu. Mtrs

9.30.12 Are there cargo tank filling restrictions? Yes

9.30.13 Filling restrictions 1) All cargo tanks are designed for 100% filling
at 1.025 SG and there are not sloshing
restrictions.
2) All cargo tanks are designed for max SG
1.55 under slack loading condition of 66% of
the tank depth
3) The filling restrictions for intermediate SG
shall be in accordance with the following
formula
Max % (percentage) of filling of tank depth =
(1.025 / X ) * 100 (where X = intermediate
SG)
9.30.14 Is the ship fitted with a fixed remote reading temperature system? Yes

9.30.15 Is the ship fitted with a fixed remote pressure gauging equipment? Yes

9.30.16 Specify other cargo measurement equipment available MMC

9.30.17 Tank stripping system

1 What type of stripping system is fitted? small line
2 Are independent stripping lines fitted? Yes
3 What is the material of the stripping lines? SS
4 If other, then specify
5 What is the diameter of the stripping lines? 25.00 mm
6 Are any dedicated cargo stripping hoses provided? Yes

31 Inert Gas Systems

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9.31.1 By what means is inert gas supplied? N2 Generator

9.31.2 Nitrogen Generator

1 Is a N2 Generator fitted? Yes

9.31.3 If yes provide their capacities at 95%; 98% & 99.9% purity
Capacity (m3/hr)
95% Purity 3750
98% Purity 2000
99.9% Purity 250

9.31.4 What is the highest purity of Nitrogen that can be supplied by the generator? 99.90 Percent

9.31.5 Stored Nitrogen

1 Is Nitrogen provided from stored N2 Bottles? No

9.31.6 If yes provide quantities (number of bottles; capacity of each)

9.31.7 Nitrogen Buffer Tanks

1 Is a N2 buffer or storage tank fitted? Yes

9.31.8 If yes provide capacity

Type of bottle Capacity (m3/hr)
Buffer Tank 7

9.31.9 Location of N2 Generator/Storage Tanks

1 Are the nitrogen generator and/or nitrogen storage tank located in a Yes
completely segregated space?
2 Is the space fitted with fixed O2 detection and alarms? Yes

9.31.10 Composition of gas supplied by IGS

1 Nitrogen 95.00 Percent
2 Carbon Dioxide 0.00 Percent
3 Oxygen 5.00 Percent
4 Sulphur Dioxide 0.00 Percent
5 Carbon Monoxide 0.00 Percent
6 Oxides of Nitrogen 0.00 Percent
7 Dew Point 48.00 Deg C

9.31.11 Cargo Tank Drier

1 Is a Cargo Tank Drier fitted? Yes
2 If yes, state manufacturer name ALFSEN OG GUNDERSON AS NORWAY
3 If yes, state Capacity 10000.00 Cu.Mtrs/Hr
4 Is steam available on deck? Yes

32 Tank Conditioning

9.32.1 Fixed ventilation system

1 Is there a fixed ventilation system? Yes
2 What is the total capacity? 10000.00 Cu. Mtrs/Hr

9.32.2 Dehumidifiers
1 Is the fixed ventilation system fitted with a dehumidifier? Yes

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2 What is the total capacity? 10000.00 Cu. Mtrs/Hr

3 Is independent piping fitted? No

9.32.3 Is ventilation provided through the cargo lines? Yes

9.32.4 Are portable fans provided? Yes

9.32.5 Portable Fans

Number Make Drive Capacity (Cu.m3/hr)
(Cu.m3/hr)
1 Dasic Maritime Pneumatic 5500.00
2 Dasic Maritime Pneumatic 5500.00
3 Dasic Maritime Pneumatic 5500.00
4 Dasic Maritme Pneumatic 5500.00

9.32.6 Gas Freeing Stand Pipes Yes

33 Safety

9.33.1 Is Protective equipment for the protection of crew members available as per Yes
IBC 14.1.1/BCH 3.16.1?
9.33.2 When required by the Chemical Code, is respiratory and eye protection for Yes
every person on board available for emergency escape purposes?
9.33.3 When required by the Chemical Code, are there on board at least three Yes
complete sets of safety equipment (IBC 14.2.1 / BCH 3.16)?
9.33.4 Are Oxygen resuscitators available on board? Yes

9.33.5 Decontamination Showers

1 Are there at least two decontamination showers available on deck? Yes
2 If yes, then are the showers protected from freezing? Yes
3 If yes, how are the showers protected from freezing? Other (specify)
4 If other, then specify ELECTRIC HEATER TRACING

34 Cargo and Other Manifolds

9.34.1 Total number of cargo manifold connections on each side

Number Size (mm) (mm)
Port 16 200
Stbd 16 200

9.34.2 Is a crossover line fitted to interconnect all cargo lines? Yes

9.34.3 Common Line at the Cargo Manifold

1 Is the vessel fitted with a fixed common line? Yes
2 What is the number of common cargo connections per side? 1
3 What is the size of common cargo connections? 300 mm

9.34.4 Cargo and Other Manifolds

1 Designed Max. loading rate for cargo manifolds 680.00 Cu. Mtrs/Hr
2 Is a cargo vapour connection located on both sides? Yes

9.34.5 Additional connection to cargo system

1 Is there an additional connection to cargo system on deck? No

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2 If yes, position (distance from bow)

9.34.6 Are manifold cross-connections made by hard or flexible piping? Hard

9.34.7 Cargo and Other Manifold Diagram

Dimension Value (mm)
A 2100.00
B 4600.00
D 790.00
E 1200.00
X 590.00
ii 90450.00
Y 590.00
i 810.00
iii 945.00

35 Tank Cleaning Systems

9.35.1 Is tank cleaning equipment fixed in cargo tanks? Yes

9.35.2 Is portable tank cleaning equipment provided? Yes

9.35.3 What is the capacity of each tank cleaning machine at its design operating
pressure?
Machine Number Design Operating Pressure Duration of Complete Nozzle Diameter Throughput at 8 bar
(bar) Cycle (mins) (mm) (m3/hr)
1 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
2 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
3 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
4 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
5 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
6 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
7 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
8 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
9 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
10 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
11 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
12 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
13 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
14 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
15 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50
16 9.00 20.00 15.20 23.50

9.35.4 Tank washing pump capacity 200.00 Cu. Mtrs/Hr

9.35.5 Washing Water Heater

1 Is a washing water heater fitted? Yes
2 What is the Max. washing water temperature? 80.00 Deg C

9.35.6 Tank Washing Pressure

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1 What is the maximum number of machines that can be operated at their 8

designed max pressure?
2 How many tanks can be washed concurrently? 8

9.35.7 Tank Washing Water Analysis

1 Is a spectrometer available onboard for testing of washwater? Yes

10 Mooring
1 Mooring

10.1.1 Does the ship meet the recommendations contained in the latest edition of Yes
OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines?
10.1.2 Mooring Equipment Management
1 Does the vessel maintain a Mooring System Management Plan (MSMP)? Yes
2 Does the vessel maintain a Line Management Plan (LMP)? Yes
3 What is Ship design MBL (SDMBL)? 51.00 Tonnes

10.1.3 Mooring Winches and Brake Testing

1 Is brake testing equipment on board? Yes
2 Complete the diagram for mooring winch layout

10.1.4 Details of winches and brake testing including rendering loads

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Mooring Split Drum Motive Remote Heaving Hauling Type of Designed Operation Date of Brake Frequency
winch Power Operation power Speed Brake Brake Max al brake last brake Rendering of testing
Location al controls (Tonnes) (m/s) holding holding test load brakes
load (ISO) load (60%
(80% of of SDMBL) (Tonnes)
SDMBL)
(Tonnes) (Tonnes)

1 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL

Septembe
r 2024
2 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
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3 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
4 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
5 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
6 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
11 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
12 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
13 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
14 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
15 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024
16 Yes Hydraulic No 15.00 45.00 Manual 40.80 30.60 26 30.60 ANNUAL
Septembe
r 2024

10.1.5 If other, then specify

10.1.6 Load Tension Monitoring

1 Are Winches fitted with Load Tension cell monitoring equipment? No
2 If yes, state the type of readout
3 Are Mooring lines equipped with inserts for load cell tension monitoring? No
4 Are Mooring lines equipped with indicator strands? Yes

10.1.7 Provide details for Mooring Ropes, Wires, Tails and Shackles

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Type Locatio Materia Diamet Length LDBF TDBF SWL WLL Certifica Installe Reverse Renewa Status Conditi
n and l er/size (Mtrs/N (100- (125- (tonnes (tonnes te No. d Date d Date l2 Date of on of
Identity (mm/To A) 105 % 130 % ) ) (50- line/tail line/tail
nnes) of of 55% of
SDMBL SDMBL Max
(Tonnes (Tonnes LDBF)
)) )
Ropes W1 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.50 51.00 26.40 b6682b 07 26 May 06 In Use Suitable
STBD Polyolef 8a March 2025 March
INNER ins and 2024 2029
FWD HT PES
Ropes W2 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.55 63.75 51.00 26.40 40022f7 07 26 May 06 In Use Suitable
PORT Polyolef 1 March 2025 March
INNER ins and 2024 2029
FWD HT PES
Ropes W2 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.55 63.75 51.00 26.45 d0e05b 07 26 May 06 In Use Suitable
PORT Polyolef 25 March 2025 March
OUTER ins and 2024 2029
FWD HT PES
Ropes M1 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.40 b9c4c6 01 26 May 01 In Use Suitable
FWD Polyolef df March 2025 March
SPRING ins and 2024 2030
FWD HT PES
Ropes M1 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 353b0d 01 26 May 01 In Use Suitable
FWD Polyolef 96 March 2025 March
SPRING ins and 2024 2030
AFT HT PES
Ropes M2 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 232fc71 26 May 20 July 26 May In Use Suitable
SPRING Polyolef 9 2021 2022 2026
AFT ins and
FWD HT PES
Ropes M2 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 450649 26 May 20 July 26 May In Use Suitable
SPRING Polyolef 08 2021 2022 2026
AFT ins and
HT PES
Ropes W3 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 105EAC 01 26 May 30 In Use Suitable
STBD Polyolef D7 Novem 2025 October
OUTER ins and ber 2028
AFT HT PES 2023
Ropes W3 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 d23aca 01 25 May 30 Spare Suitable
STBD Polyolef ob Novem 2026 October
INNER ins and ber 2028
AFT HT PES 2023
Ropes W4 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.55 63.75 51.00 26.45 5fcff905 07 26 May 07 In Use Suitable
PORT Polyolef March 2025 March
INNER ins and 2024 2029
AFT HT PES
Ropes W4 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.50 51.00 26.40 a3c14b 07 26 May 07 In Use Suitable
PORTO Polyolef bd March 2025 March
UTER ins and 2024 2029
AFT HT PES
Ropes FWD Mixed 52.00 220.00 53.50 63.70 51.00 26.40 R52491- 28 28 28 In Use Suitable
LOOSE Polyolef 0/2044 Februar Februar Februar
ROPE ins and 33 y 2024 y 2026 y 2029
HT PES

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Ropes FWD 25% HT 52.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 R52492- 28 28 28 May In Use Suitable
LOOSE POLYES 0/2044 Februar Februar 2029
ROPE TER- 34 y 2024 y 2026
75%HL
POLYOL
EFIN
Ropes AFT Polyest 52.00 220.00 52.50 63.50 51.00 26.40 KRPL/2 28 28 28 In Use Suitable
LOOSE er and 1/0241 Februar Februar Februar
ROPE Polypro 316/07 y 2024 y 2026 y 2029
pylene
Ropes AFT Polyest 52.00 220.00 52.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 KRPL/2 28 28 28 In Use Suitable
LOOSE er and 1/0241 Februar Februar Februar
ROPE Polypro 316/07 y 2024 y 2026 y 2029
pylen
Ropes W1 Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 e945e4 07 26 May 06 In Use Suitable
STBD. Polyolef 20 March 2025 March
OUTER ins and 2024 2029
FWD HT PES
Ropes SPARE Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 34d8de 26 May 26 26 May Spare Suitable
ROPE Polyolef 7c 2021 Decemb 2026
ins and er 2023
HT PES
Ropes SPARE Mixed 55.00 220.00 53.50 63.75 51.00 26.45 232fc71 26 May 20 July 26 May Spare Suitable
ROPE Polyolef 9 2021 2022 2026
ins and
HT PES

10.1.8 Retirement Policy - Provide company policy on wire/rope retirement

1 Mooring Ropes Mooring Ropes / 5 years from date in use.
/Extension on case to case basis after
thoroughevaluation of condition and
consultation orinspection by line
manufacturer or thirdparty. Service life
cannot be extended tomore than 8 years.
2 Mooring Wires N/A
3 Tails N/A

2 Mooring bollards/bitts and fairleads

10.2.1 Complete the diagram for layout of Mooring Fairleads/Chocks and

bollards/bitts - Interactive diag for location
10.2.2 Provide details of Mooring bollards/bitts

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Location Identity No Certificate Number Size (mm) (mm) SWL (tonnes)

(Tonnes)
Forecastle 1 BL-F01P 400 51
Forecastle 2 BL-F02S 400 51
Forecastle 3 BL-F03P 400 51
Forecastle 4 BL-F04S 400 51
Maindeck Forward (Port) 5 BL-S01P 400 55
Maindeck Forward (Stbd) 6 BL-S02S 400 55
Maindeck Forward (Port) 7 BL-S03P 400 51
Maindeck Forward (Stbd) 8 BL-S04S 400 51
Maindeck Forward (Port) 9 BL-S05P 315 25
Poop Deck (Stbd) 10 BL-S06S 315 25
Maindeck Forward (Port) 11 BL-S07P 315 25
Maindeck Forward (Stbd) 12 BL-S08S 315 25
Maindeck Forward (Port) 13 BL-S09P 400 51
Maindeck Forward (Stbd) 14 BL-S10S 400 51
Poop Deck (Port) 15 BL-E01P 350 46
Poop Deck (Stbd) 16 BL-E02S 350 46
Poop Deck (Port) 17 BL-E03P 400 55
Poop Deck (Stbd) 18 BL-E04S 400 55
Poop Deck (Port) 19 BL-N01P 400 51
Poop Deck (Stbd) 20 BL-N02S 400 51

10.2.3 Provide details of Mooring Fairleads/Chocks

Type Location Identity No Certificate Size (mm) SWL (tonnes) Modifications If yes, are
(mm) (Tonnes) modifications
class approved?
Panama type Forecastle 1 BC-F01C 650 204 No No
Closed chock Forecastle 2 CC-F01P 400 51 No No
Closed chock Forecastle 3 CC-F02S 400 51 No No
Closed chock Forecastle 4 CC-F03P 400 51 No No
Closed chock Forecastle 5 CC-F04S 400 51 No No
Panama type Forecastle 6 PC-F01P 360 64 No No
Panama type Forecastle 7 PC-F02S 360 64 No No
Panama type Maindeck 8 PC-S01P 360 55 No No
Forward (Port)
Panama type Maindeck 9 PC-S02S 360 55 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 10 CC-S01P 400 51 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 11 CC-S02S 400 51 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 12 CC-S03P 400 51 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 13 CC-S04S 400 51 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 14 CC-S05P 500 51 No No
Forward (Port)

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Closed chock Maindeck 15 CC-S06S 500 51 No No

Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 16 CC-S07P 400 25 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 17 CC-S08S 400 25 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 18 CC-S09P 400 25 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 19 CC-S10S 400 25 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 20 CC-S11P 400 25 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 21 CC-S12S 400 25 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 22 CC-S13P 400 25 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 23 CC-S14S 400 25 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 24 CC-S15P 500 51 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 25 CC-S16S 500 51 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 26 CC-S17P 400 51 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 27 CC-S18S 400 51 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Closed chock Maindeck 28 CC-S19P 400 51 No No
Forward (Port)
Closed chock Maindeck 29 CC-S20S 400 51 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Panama type Poop Deck 30 PC-E01P 310 46 No No
(Port)
Panama type Maindeck 31 PC-E02S 310 46 No No
Forward (Stbd)
Panama type Poop Deck 32 PC-E03P 360 64 No No
(Port)
Panama type Poop Deck 33 PC-E04S 360 64 No No
(Stbd)
Closed chock Poop Deck 34 CC-N01P 400 51 No No
(Port)
Closed chock Poop Deck 35 CC-N02S 400 51 No No
(Stbd)
Closed chock Poop Deck 36 CC-N03P 400 51 No No
(Port)
Closed chock Poop Deck 37 CC-N04S 400 51 No No
(Stbd)
Closed chock Poop Deck 38 CC-N05P 400 51 No No
(Port)
Closed chock Poop Deck 39 CC-N06S 400 51 No No
(Stbd)
Closed chock Poop Deck 40 CC-N07P 400 51 No No
(Port)

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Closed chock Poop Deck 41 CC-N08S 400 51 No No

(Stbd)
Panama type Poop Deck 42 ET-N03P 600 102 No No
(Port)

10.2.4 Are all Panama type or Closed roller type fairleads as per MEG 4 definition? Yes

10.2.5 Are open rollers as per MEG 4 definition?

10.2.6 If open rollers have enclosing bar modification are these approved by class as
having SWL equality with the fairlead?

3 Anchors and Windlass

10.3.1 What is the motive power of the windlass? Hydraulic

10.3.2 What is the cable diameter? 68.00 mm

10.3.3 Number of Shackles

1 Port cable 11.00 Shackles
2 Starboard cable 12.00 Shackles

10.3.4 Are bitter end connections to both cables capable of being slipped? Yes

4 Emergency Towing Arrangements

10.4.1 Is an Emergency Towing Arrangement (ETA) fitted? If not, ignore remainder of Yes
this section
10.4.2 Details of ETA
Type of Safe Is pick-up Towing Towing Types of Chafing Fairlead Is a
System Working gear pennant pennant strong Chain Size size (in pedestal
Load (SWL) provided? length in diameter in point (e.g. in mm format roller
of System mtrs mm Smit (mm) ABCmm x fitted?
in tonnes (Mtrs) (mm) bracket) XYZmm)
(Tonnes) (mm x mm)
Forward TONGUE 204 No CHAIN 76 600 X 450 X Yes
STOPPER 504
Aft ESCORT 102 Yes 76 76 C TYPE 600 X 450 X
PULL BACK SOCKET 504

10.4.3 How many sets of bitts are fitted in the bow area? 8

10.4.4 What is the height of the bitts in the bow area? 720.00 mm

10.4.5 What is the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the bitts in the bow area? 64.00 Tonnes

10.4.6 What is the distance between bow fairleads and nearest bitts? 3130.00 mm

10.4.7 Is the bow area clear of any obstructions which would hamper towing Yes
connections?

5 Escort Tug

10.5.1 SWL of closed chock on stern 102.00 Tonnes

10.5.2 SWL of bollard on poopdeck suitable for escort tug 102.00 Tonnes

10.5.3 Are stern chock and bollard capable of towing astern to 90 degrees? Yes

10.5.4 Does the vessel have recessed bitts? No

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10.5.5 Provide details of the recessed bitts

6 Single Point Mooring (SPM) Equipment

10.6.1 Does the ship meet the recommendations contained in the latest edition of Yes
OCIMF 'Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Bow Mooring of
Conventional Tankers at Single Point Moorings'?
10.6.2 Bow chain stoppers
1 Are bow chain stoppers fitted? Yes
2 If Yes, how many? 1

10.6.3 Details of bow chain stoppers

Location/Number of Type Operation SWL (Tonnes) Min Size of Chain Max size of Chain
Bow Chain Stopper (mm) (mm)
Port Tongue Manual 204.00 76.00 76.00

10.6.4 Bow Closed fairleads

1 Are closed fairleads of OCIMF recommended size (600mm x 450mm)? Yes
2 If not, give details of size (in format ABCmm x XYZmm)

10.6.5 If two forward bow fairleads are fitted give distance between them

10.6.6 What is the distance between the bow fairlead and stopper/bracket? 2.92 Mtrs

10.6.7 What is the distance from the stopper bracket to roller lead/winch drum? 3.16 Mtrs

10.6.8 Is there a direct lead from the bow stopper to the winch drum (not the warping Yes
end)?
10.6.9 Is the winch storage drum capable of safely accommodating 150m X 80mm Yes
fibre pick up rope?
10.6.10 Is the winch storage drum capable of safely accommodating 200m X 80mm Yes
fibre pick up rope?

7 Bow mooring arrangement diagram

10.7.1 Bow mooring arrangement diagram

8 Manifold arrangement

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10.8.1 Manifold Arrangement Diagram

10.8.2 Distance K end of drip tray to center line of deck cleat 250.00 mm

10.8.3 Distance L spill tray to centre line of bollard

10.8.4 Distance M length of bollard 580.00 mm

9 Lifting equipment

10.9.1 Provide details of derricks, cranes and other lifting equipment

Type Location Service Drive SWL last annual test last 5Yr Test Can the derricks
(Tonnes) or crane(s)
maintain their
design SWL
when plumbing
a point one
metre outboard
from the ship's
side over the
full length of
the manifold
including
bunker and
vapour
connections?
Crane Deck Cargo Handling Hydraulic 10.00 27 November 11 March 2020 Yes
2023
Crane Deck Stores/Provisio Hydraulic 4.00 27 November 27 February Yes
ns 2023 2020
Crane Deck Stores/Provisio Hydraulic 4.00 27 November 27 February Yes
ns 2023 2020
Crane ER Engine Room Electric 4.00 27 November 21 February Yes
2023 2020

10.9.2 Is Safe Working Load (SWL) clearly marked on all lifting equipment? Yes

10.9.3 Can the derricks or crane(s) maintain their design SWL when plumbing a point Yes
one metre outboard from the ship's side over the full length of the manifold
including bunker and vapour connections?
10.9.4 If the ship is equipped to operate at Single Buoy Moorings (SBMs), does the Yes
arrangement at the manifold area for securing floating hoses meet OCIMF
Guidelines?

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10 Other equipment

10.10.1 Are accommodation ladders arranged to face aft when rigged? Yes

10.10.2 Date of last renewal of wires for Accommodation ladder 01 April 2025

10.10.3 Is the accommodation ladder well within the parallel mid-body of the ship so Yes
boats may come alongside safely at all stages of draft?
10.10.4 Are Suez Canal boat davits fitted? No

10.10.5 Is a Suez Canal searchlight fitted? Yes

10.10.6 Portable Gangway Information

Length (mtrs) Max Angle of Use Deployment position - Deployment position -
(Mtrs) (Deg) Aft of Mid-point of Forward of Mid-point of
manifold (mtrs) manifold (mtrs)
(Mtrs) (Mtrs)
Gangway 1 10.00 30.00 3.00 3.00

10.10.7 Information for Shore Gangway

1 Does the vessel have a designated deck area or landing platform to place a No
terminal shore tower gangway?

10.10.8 If yes then provide details

11 Propulsion
1 Main Propulsion

11.1.1 Means of main propulsion

1 What is the means of main propulsion Motor
2 If motor state whether two stroke or four stroke Two
3 If four stroke, state how many engines fitted

11.1.2 How many propellers are fitted? Single

11.1.3 Type of propellors fixed

11.1.4 Boilers
1 How many boilers are fitted? 1
2 What is rated output of boilers? 18.00 Tonnes/Hr
3 Are the boilers equipped to operate on low sulphur fuel? Yes

11.1.5 Low sulphur fuel requirements

1 Is equipment fitted and are procedures in place to changeover main Yes
propulsion fuels to meet low sulphur fuel requirements?
2 Is equipment fitted and are procedures in place to changeover auxiliary Yes
equipment fuels to meet low sulphur fuel requirements?

11.1.6 What type of fuel is used for main propulsion? Other (specify)

11.1.7 If other, then specify VLSFO & LSMGO

11.1.8 Are pressurised fuel pipes double sheathed? Yes

11.1.9 When moored at SBM, is main engine capable of being run astern at low No
revolutions for extended periods (up to 24 hours continuously)?

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11.1.10 Can a speed of less than 5kts be maintained? Yes

11.1.11 Is the ship certified for Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) operation? Yes

11.1.12 Is the machinery space operated in unmanned mode? Yes

11.1.13 Quick closing valves

1 Does the vessel have Quick closing valves for the main engine? Yes
2 Type of quick closing valves PNEUMATIC

2 Thrusters

11.2.1 Are thrusters fitted? No

11.2.2 Provide details of Thrusters fitted

11.2.3 High angle rudder

1 Is a high angle rudder fitted? No
2 Number fitted
3 What type

3 Generators

11.3.1 Power Generators

11.3.2 Does the ship's power management system provide for seamless change-over Yes
of fuel?
11.3.3 Source of emergency power? Emergency Generator

11.3.4 Primary and secondary sources of starting the emergency generator

Starting Power
Primary Battery
Secondary Spring starter

4 Main engine air start compressors

11.4.1 Number of main engine start compressors 2

11.4.2 Operating pressure 28.00 Bar

11.4.3 Motive power of emergency compressor 35.00 Cu Mtrs/Hr

5 Bunkers

11.5.1 Bunker tank capacities

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Tank Name Bunker Type Tank Type Capacity (m3) Max Pressure (bar)
1P HFO Main Bunker Tank 190.80 0.50
2P HFO Main Bunker Tank 239.40 0.50
2S HFO Main Bunker Tank 234.00 0.50
1P HFO Settling Tank 25.90 0.50
1S MDO Main Bunker Tank 123.60 0.50
2S MDO Main Bunker Tank 74.10 0.50
3S MDO Main Bunker Tank 227.00 0.50
2P MDO Main Bunker Tank 85.90 0.50
P MDO Service Tank 24.20 0.50
2P HFO Settling Tank 38.60 0.50
1P HFO Service Tank 25.90 0.50
2P HFO Service Tank 39.00 0.50

11.5.2 If other, then specify

11.5.3 Capacity of equipment consuming Boil-off Gas (BOG) from bunker tanks

11.5.4 If other, then specify

11.5.5 Gas monitoring system for fuel gas

1 Does the vessel have gas monitoring equipment for the fuel gas system? No
2 If yes, is the gas monitoring system linked to the fuel gas system ESD?

6 LNG Bunkers

11.6.1 Bunker boom

1 Is the vessel fitted with a bunker boom?
2 Maximum height of bunker boom hose envelope in laden condition
3 Minimum height of bunker boom hose envelope in ballast condition
4 Distance of bunker boom pedestal to centerline
5 Is the bunker boom equipped with a Vapor connection?
6 Is the bunker boom equipped with a ERC?
7 Make, model and size of ERC
8 Location of the ERC

11.6.2 Emergency Release System

1 Is the vessel equipped with a ERS?
2 Make of ERS
3 SIL rating of ERS

11.6.3 Bunker hoses

1 Length of bunker hoses available
2 MAWP of bunker hoses
3 Make of bunker hoses
4 Hoses designed to EN 1434-2
5 Are all LNG bunker connections fitted with a insulation flange?

11.6.4 LNG Bunker ESD link

1 Is the vessel fitted with a SIGTTO 5 pin?

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2 Make of SIGTTO 5 pin electrical link

3 Length of ESD cable
4 Is the vessel fitted with a pendant ESD link?
5 Length of pendant cable

11.6.5 Vapour return

1 Is the vessel able to take vapour return?
2 How does the vessel manage vapour return?
3 Maximum flowrate of vapour return

7 Steering gear

11.7.1 What type of steering gear is fitted? ROTARY VANE

11.7.2 How many motorized hydraulic pumps or motors fitted? 2

11.7.3 How many telemotors fitted? 2

11.7.4 Is an emergency rudder arrest/rudder control fitted? Yes

8 Anti-pollution

11.8.1 Is an engine-room bilge high level alarm fitted? Yes

11.8.2 How many Engine Bilge Alarms are fitted? 3

11.8.3 Is a pump room bilge high level alarm fitted?

11.8.4 How many Pump Room bilge high level alarms are fitted?

11.8.5 Is there a permanently installed system for the disposal of residues from the Yes
machinery space sludge tank to shore?
11.8.6 Are there facilities on board to incinerate machinery space sludge? Yes

9 Exhaust Gas Cleaning System

11.9.1 Does the vessel use an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System? No

11.9.2 What is the type of scrubber fitted as part of the EGCS onboard?

11.9.3 List the equipment that are connected to the system (M/E, A/E, boilers)?

11.9.4 If other, then specify n/a

10 Ship Energy Saving Equipment

11.10.1 List all the types of Ship Energy saving equipment fitted on the vessel? (e.g. Other (specify)
Hydrodynamic energy saving device, air lubrication, wind power, batteries
etc…)
11.10.2 If other, then specify Propeller Boss Cap Fin fitted

11 NOx Emission Compliance

11.11.1 What is the ships NOx control level (Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III)? Tier II

11.11.2 List of equipment fitted for NOx Tier III achievement for all engines (LP
Selective catalytic reduction, HP Selective catalytic reduction, Exhaust gas
recirculation, Alternative fuel etc...)

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11.11.3 If other, then specify

12 Ship to Ship Transfer

1 Ship to Ship Transfer

12.1.1 Is the vessel manned with at least 4 deck officers, in addition to the master? No

12.1.2 Are at least 7 ratings available to assist with mooring operations? Yes

12.1.3 If cranes are fitted, are they certified for personnel transfer? No

12.1.4 Are personnel who will operate cranes for personnel transfer properly trained Yes
and assessed competent as per OCIMF guidelines on Transfer of personnel by
crane between vessels?
12.1.5 Does the Operator's SMS provide instructions regarding the transfer of Yes
personnel using cranes?
12.1.6 Does the vessel have a restriction on STS berthing operations during the hours Yes
of darkness?
12.1.7 If required for the STS transfer location, will your vessel accept wire mooring Yes
tails provided by the STS Service Provider?
12.1.8 Provide details of the location, size and SWL of all mooring bollards; chocks;
rollers and fairleads used for STS operations
No. Type of fitting Location distance from Size (mm) SWL Direct lead to Drive of winch hoisting
centre of (mm) (Tonnes) winch or or capstan capacity
manifold capstan (tonnes)
(metres/NA) (Tonnes)

1 Closed Chock Fwd 93.20 600.00 200.00 No Hydraulic 15.00

(centreline)
2 Mooring Bow (port) 91.20 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards
3 Mooring Bow (Stbd) 91.20 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards
4 Closed Chock Bow (port) 77.20 360.00 64.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
5 Closed Chock Bow (Stbd) 77.20 360.00 64.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
6 Mooring Bow (port) 78.20 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards
7 Mooring Bow (Stbd) 78.20 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards
8 Closed Chock Main Deck 65.20 360.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Forward
(Port)
9 Closed Chock Main Deck 65.20 360.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Forward
(Stbd)
10 Mooring Main Deck 67.20 400.00 55.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards Forward
(Port)
11 Mooring Main Deck 67.20 400.00 55.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards Forward
(Stbd)

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12 Closed Chock Main Deck 31.97 500.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00

Forward
(Port)
13 Closed Chock Main Deck 31.97 500.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Forward
(Stbd)
14 Mooring Main Deck 31.97 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards Forward
(Port)
15 Mooring Main Deck 31.97 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards Forward
(Stbd)
16 Closed Chock Main Deck Aft 34.20 500.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(Port)
17 Closed Chock Main Deck Aft 34.20 500.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(Stbd)
18 Mooring Main Deck Aft 35.20 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (Port)
19 Mooring Main Deck Aft 35.20 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (Stbd)
20 Closed Chock Poopdeck 62.86 310.00 46.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(port)
21 Closed Chock Poopdeck 62.86 310.00 46.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(Stbd)
22 Mooring Poopdeck 63.86 350.00 46.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (port)
23 Mooring Poopdeck 63.86 350.00 46.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (Stbd)
24 Closed Chock Poopdeck 74.86 360.00 55.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(port)
25 Closed Chock Poopdeck 74.86 360.00 55.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(Stbd)
26 Mooring Poopdeck 76.86 400.00 55.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (port)
27 Mooring Poopdeck 76.86 400.00 55.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (Stbd)
28 Closed Chock Poopdeck 90.86 600.00 102.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
(centreline)
29 Mooring Poopdeck 88.86 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (centreline)
30 Mooring Poopdeck 88.86 400.00 51.00 No Hydraulic 15.00
Bollards (centreline)

12.1.9 Does the vessel have independent capstans for use during STS operations? No

12.1.10 Is the vessel externally framed on the main deck? Yes

12.1.11 Does the ship comply with recommendations contained in Ship to Ship Transfer Yes
Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases (OCIMF/CDI/ICS/SIGTTO)?
12.1.12 Are four (4) 200m x 40mm messenger lines available for Ship-To-Ship (STS) Yes
mooring operations?
12.1.13 Are there two (2) closed chocks with associated bollards and leads to winches Yes
located as close as possible forward and aft of the manifold, and preferably
within 3-5 meters of the manifold rail?

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12.1.14 Details of nearest bollards and associated closed fairleads from the centre of
the manifold?
No. Location Distance from the Distance from the SWL of bollards SWL of the associated
centre of the nearest end of the (Tonnes) closed fairlead
manifold (Mtrs) manifold rail (Tonnes)
(Mtrs)
1 Port (fwd) 31.97 27.44 51.00 51.00
2 Stbd (fwd) 31.97 27.44 51.00 51.00
3 Port (aft) 34.20 29.66 51.00 51.00
4 Stbd (aft) 34.20 29.66 51.00 51.00

2 Derricks / Hose handling cranes

12.2.1 Are Derricks / Hose handling cranes available? Yes

12.2.2 Load carrying capacity SWL 10.00 Tonnes

12.2.3 Maximum outreach beyond the ships side within the design SWL? 7.30 Mtrs

12.2.4 Location of crane from manifold centreline (F+ / A-) 6.40 Mtrs

3 Transfer hoses

12.3.1 Are transfer hoses available onboard? No

12.3.2 Details of transfer hoses

12.3.3 Is hose saddle available? No

12.3.4 Is Personnel transfer arrangement available? No

4 Fenders

12.4.1 Total number of fenders carried onboard 0

12.4.2 Fender Details

12.4.3 If other, then specify

13 Combination Carriers
1 Combination Carriers

13.1.1 State design of hatches

13.1.2 State type of hatches

13.1.3 State if hatches fitted with single or double seals in hatch coaming

13.1.4 Last date cargo holds/tanks were tested to normal working pressure
(min.500mm wg) to prove gas tightness of hatches
13.1.5 Were the hatches proven to be gas tight?

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