Maritime Dock Operations: Timing, Demurrage, and Safety Compliance

Barge Operations and Timing Protocols

The following points define key timing metrics and procedural requirements for barge handling:

1. 2 hours.
2. 4 hours.
3. Dockman.
4. Fleet Delay: Should be started at the desired dock time and stopped when the barge is spotted.
5. DOW starts paying for T/M (Terminal/Marine) when they start work. Work stops when the barge is released. T/M has 1.5 hours to start or finish the transfer with the hose off.
6. The shipment information is located in MAPS.
7. Work (e.g., sampling) can begin once the barge is in place, unless delayed due to fog.
8. Save time and money.
9. Notice of Readiness (NOR): The date and time the barge is dock-ready.
10. Information is entered into MAPS, but required just prior to the trip ending.
11. Performing an Audit: Identify any errors in times or dates that may require a delay.
12. Reject the barge until it is dock-ready.
13. Entered in active NOR.
14. Not a vessel maintenance delay.
15. Tender time and barge arrival time are the same.
16. When the barge arrives at DOW, fleeting begins. Fleeting time should be agreed upon by the technician and the captain.
17. Should be recorded in dock delay. The start delay and barge rejected ID are the same times. The stop delay and barge released are the same time.
18. Hose On: The time when T/M and the technician agree on "hose on." If the nitrogen hose is hooked up, it is considered "hose on."
19. Stop when the barge is released.
20. When the boat picks up the barge.
21. Factors that may cause delay include: fog, fleet boats, workload, and pre-sampling.
22. Time starts when the NOR is issued and stops when the barge is completely finished and released back to the fleet.
23. Time starts when the barge is fully moored and stops when the vessel is complete, unless the space is needed until the boat comes and retrieves the barge.
24. Time starts on barge arrival and stops when the barge is released.
25. The clock starts at NOR.

26. Demurrage Calculation

    Demurrage is calculated from the start time to the barge released time. There are 24 hours allowed for transfer before demurrage charges begin.

    • If the barge is released before the allotted time, it is a negative.
    • If the barge is released past the allotted time, it is a positive.

    At the end of the month, if the negative total is larger, no payment is required. If the positive total is higher, payment is required.

27. When T/M is canceled due to DOW, "T/M canceled" should be checked.
28. CEFDBA.

Safety Protocols and Pre-Transfer Checks

The following items relate to safety compliance and operational checks:

1. F (False), not 2.
2. F (False), Declaration of Inspection.
3. F (False), breathing quality air.
4. T (True).
5. T (True).
6. F (False), monogoggles, hearing protection, and gloves are required.
7. T/M picture on dock and surveyor.
8. Two.
9. Glycol.
10. Shelter in place.
11. Gate 7A.
12. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, and gloves.
13. Shift.
14. Materials of Trade.
15. Maintain constant communication with the technician and T/M.
16. Verify the last content and follow the marine cargo hose identification list to find out how to clean the hose if the last contents are not compatible.
17. Walk the pipeline for leaks and monitor the process for potential hazards.

Emergency Response Procedures

In the event of an emergency, follow these steps:

18. Evacuation and Accountability

    • Evacuation of visitors in the area.
    • Report to the shift people focal point.
    • Account for every person in the area.

19. Immediate Emergency Actions

    • Turn on the alarm.
    • ESD (Emergency Shut Down) the docks.
    • Trip the deluge.
    • Notify the crisis response leader.
20. Minimize or stop the spill, and ESD the docks.