Information Paper No.4. The basic data for this book, which was obtained from independent sources, was reviewed and extended by the SIGTTO membership. This process produced a book that reviews accidents at gas jetties and then describes safer handling practices. Author: SIGTTO Published: 1996 No.Pages: BW Format: ISBN: 1 85609 114 7

1         Introduction

1.1           Preamble

1.2           Scope

 

2         Accident Summary

2.1           Findings

2.2           Suggested Procedures

 

3         The Hazards

 

4      Safe Berths, Mooring Systems & Operating Procedures

                            4.1    Ship Manoeuvres in Harbour Areas

                            4.2    Moorings and Ship Size Limits

                            4.3    Operations and Operational Procedures

 

5    Cargo Hose

5.1           Hose Specification

5.2           Hose Handling and Operation

5.3           Hose Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

5.4           Ship’s Hoses

5.5           Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations

 

6      Hard-Arms (Loading Arms)

6.1           Hydraulic Analysis and Surge Pressures

6.2           Hard-Arm Specification

6.3           Hard-Arm Handling and Operation

6.4           Hard-Arm Maintenance

 

7      Emergency Shut-Down/Release

7.1           Small Terminals

7.2           Larger Terminals

7.3           Refrigerated Terminals

 

8    Pipelines

            8.1    Surge Pressures

            8.2    Pipeline Design and Maintenance

 

      9    Analysis of Incidents

            9.1    The Data-Base of Incidents

                9.2    Frequency of Accidents or Near-miss Data

 

10      References

Appendices

          A-1     Known accidents and near-miss data

          A-2     Terminology and Descriptive Definitions

          A-3     Recommendations for Terminals-Ship Break-out

 

Index