Naval Architects - Marine Engineers
ANCO Maritime Activities LtdShip To Ship oil transfer (STS) operation plans for oil tankers.
Oil Tankers of 150 GT and above engaged in transferring oil CARGO between vessels must have a STS operational manual onboard not later than the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey after 1 January 2011.
Application dates
According with MEPC186(59), Oil tankers of 150 GT and above engaged in oil transfer operations between ships must have a Ship To Ship operation manual onboard not later than the first annual, intermediate, or renewal survey after 1 January 2011.
Description of requirement
New requirement of MARPOL Annex I Chapter 8, is not applicable for bunkering operations and transferring operation concerning fixed or floating platforms. STS operational plans must be approved by administration or a Recognized organization by administration.
- The plans must be ship specific
- Written in vessels working language. If this is not English, then an English translation to be onboard.
- Three copies to be submitted for approval.
How We Can Help
Our company can prepare said plans according with MEPC186(59) requirements.
Application dates
According with MEPC186(59), Oil tankers of 150 GT and above engaged in oil transfer operations between ships must have a Ship To Ship operation manual onboard not later than the first annual, intermediate, or renewal survey after 1 January 2011.
Description of requirement
New requirement of MARPOL Annex I Chapter 8, is not applicable for bunkering operations and transferring operation concerning fixed or floating platforms. STS operational plans must be approved by administration or a Recognized organization by administration.
- The plans must be ship specific
- Written in vessels working language. If this is not English, then an English translation to be onboard.
- Three copies to be submitted for approval.
How We Can Help
Our company can prepare said plans according with MEPC186(59) requirements.