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1. Housekeeping
A) Decks & Machinery spaces free of trash, buckets, debris, etc. that may blow or wash overboard
Good
Poor
NA
B) Decks & Machinery spaces free of oil, grease, and product residue that may wash overboard during inclement weather. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
C) For heater barges, hot oil is properly stowed in appropriate containers inside the containment area.
Good
Poor
NA
2. Hull
A.) Hull and Cargo tank top free of noticeable holes or fractures. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
B) Hull and Cargo tank top does not appear to have any new or old damage of considerable size, (i.e. hull set-in’s in excess of 1 ½” over a 12” length).
Good
Poor
NA
C) All deck fittings are in good condition and free of damage.
Good
Poor
NA
3. Void Compartments
A) All void compartments are dry with no standing water present. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
B) All void compartments do not appear to have product present from a possible leak. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
4. Spill Containments
A) All containments are free of standing water/liquid. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
B) All containments are free of noticeable holes or fractures. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
C) Ensure machinery space scupper plugs are in good condition, installed and hand-tight. This must be physically verified (i.e. hands on).
Good
Poor
NA
D) Cargo Tank Top scupper plugs are available, in good condition and not installed. (Scupper plugs should only be installed during transfers).
Good
Poor
NA
E) Drip pan drain valves are closed, leak free and pipe plugs/caps installed and tight. This must be physically verified (i.e. hands on).
Good
Poor
NA
5. Hull Markings
A) "Danger Keep Out" legible (where required).
Good
Poor
NA
B) Draft marks legible
Good
Poor
NA
C) Gauge heights legible
Good
Poor
NA
D) Cargo tank number/pipeline numbers legible
Good
Poor
NA
E) "Diesel" legible on fuel tanks.
Good
Poor
NA
F) Emergency engine and generator shut down signs legible.
Good
Poor
NA
G) All required signage legible.
Good
Poor
NA
H) Red Flag - Red portion should be visible.
Good
Poor
NA
I) Vapor header properly marked and identified. (red, yellow, red).
Good
Poor
NA
6. Access Hatches
A) Gasket in place and in good condition
Good
Poor
NA
B) Dog Bolts / Wingnuts in place, “Never Seezed” and fully operational.
Good
Poor
NA
C) Hinges in good working order, hatches open/close properly. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
D) Hatch covers & rings free of holes and fractures. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
E) Hatches properly dogged down. This must be physically verified (i.e. hands on).
Good
Poor
NA
7. Barge Papers (Documents)
A) Mail boxes are in good shape
Good
Poor
NA
B) All paperwork dry and legible
Good
Poor
NA
C) COI, Piping Diagram, Strapping Tables, Security Plan Letter, Cargo Piping Test Certificate, Vapor Tightness Test Certificate, Vapor Drop Graph & Calculation Sheet, Cargo Transfer Procedures, Vessel Response Plan with OPA 90 Letter of Verification, Benzene Program (if applicable), D.O.I. and SDS are all accounted for. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
D) Expired documents disposed of.
Good
Poor
NA
8. Spill Kits
A) Spill kit drum secured to hull and cable in good condition.
Good
Poor
NA
B) Spill kit drum undamaged, cover in place and sealed.
Good
Poor
NA
C) If unsealed, spill kit contents accounted for.
Good
Poor
NA
9. Deck Winches
A) Wheels, guards & brakes in place, winch properly greased and fully operational.
Good
Poor
NA
B) Winch wires in good condition, no broken strands.
Good
Poor
NA
C) Proper size wire in place (1” in diameter) with a 3 foot factory eye or hard spliced eye with (2) two cable clamps.
Good
Poor
NA
10. P.V. Values
A) Housing & Stand pipe free of holes or fractures.
Good
Poor
NA
B) Flame Screen Intact.
Good
Poor
NA
11. Piping Systems
A) All piping systems and connections free of holes, fractures or leaks. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
B) All piping system flange connections tight with proper gaskets, bolts, studs and nuts in each hole.
Good
Poor
NA
C) All drain valves, including steam condensate, closed and fitted with proper size plug and hand tight.
Good
Poor
NA
D) All transfer/crossover hoses in good condition with proper size blinds, gaskets, bolts, studs and nuts on each end. Hose test certificate up to date.
Good
Poor
NA
12. Valves (Empty Barges Only)
A) Each valve opens, closes properly by hand.
Good
Poor
NA
B) All valves and associated hardware properly greased.
Good
Poor
NA
C) All packing glands tight with proper packing material.
Good
Poor
NA
D) Reach rod and associated hardware operational
Good
Poor
NA
13. Pumps
A) Pumps undamaged, no leaks, fractures or missing parts.
Good
Poor
NA
B) Packing glands and mechanical seals in place and not leaking.
Good
Poor
NA
C) Right angle or reduction gear fluid sight glasses clean and fluid at safe level.
Good
Poor
NA
D) Drive shafts are in good condition, greased with no excessive play or wear.
Good
Poor
NA
E) Turn the drive shaft by hand or by using a pipe wrench to ensure pump rotates freely with no noticeable noise. Do not use the PTO.
Good
Poor
NA
F) Pump cavity free of liquid (CAUTION: Refer to SDS of current/previous cargo to identify hazards and ensure proper PPE prior to cleaning pump cavity).
Good
Poor
NA
14. Pump Engines & Generator Engines
A) Service and Filter dates less than one year old.
Good
Poor
NA
B) All fluid levels at safe operating range.
Good
Poor
NA
C) All engine hoses in good condition, no cracks, splits, and all fittings are tight.
Good
Poor
NA
D) Engines starts; no noticeable fluid leaks; oil, fuel, coolant, etc... (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
E) Tachometer, throttle, gauges, AMOT/sentinel operational.
Good
Poor
NA
F) Emergency shutdown system operational. (Trip ESD while engine is off and try to start engine to verify). (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY
Good
Poor
NA
15. Vapor Recovery Equipment
A) Vapor piping free of fractures, holes or damage. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
B) Vapor header and vent stack swivel flange has proper gasket, pinned blind flange, bolt, studs and nuts in each hole.
Good
Poor
NA
C) Drain valves are closed, leak free and pipe plugs installed and tight. This must be physically verified (i.e. hands on).
Good
Poor
NA
D) No damage to alarm systems, sight glasses and electrical system. (Prior to transfer, test alarms) (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
E) Wiper blades, bullet valve and stick gauges physically checked for correct operations. (If marked “POOR”, NOTIFY SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY)
Good
Poor
NA
16. Diesel Fuel Tank
A) Fuel tank structure, piping and fittings free of holes, fractures or leaks.
Good
Poor
NA
B) Inches of fuel in the fuel tank and depth of fuel tank (example: 7" of fuel in 30" tank). If fuel level below 1/2 full, mark POOR and notify Dispatch immediately.
Good
Poor
NA
C) Flame screen properly fitted in good condition.
Good
Poor
NA
D) Hatch properly dogged down. This must be physically verified (i.e. hands on).
Good
Poor
NA
E) Drain valves are closed, leak free and pipe plugs/caps installed and tight. This must be physically verified (i.e. hands on).
Good
Poor
NA
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