Assessor Resource
PMAOPS312B
Undertake ship loading_unloading operations
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Loading areas can include:
terminal facilities
jetties
production platforms
floating storage and offtake/floating production storage and offtake (FSO/FPSO).
The operations technician will control the cargo transfer rate within safe limits, which are agreed between the ship and/or the terminal prior to commencing transfer. Jetty and platform operators will observe the mooring and direct the positioning of ships in order to facilitate the safe connection and operation of loading arms and gantries. The operations technician will complete all necessary documentation for the control and calculation of product volumes.
Generally the operations technician would be part of a team during loading activities and may be expected to be capable of performing all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
This unit applies to products such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), oil, chemicals and particulates.
In a typical scenario, the operations technician is responsible for the custody transfer of materials/products from the loading area to vessels or from vessels to storage areas. The operations technician will report the state of readiness of the loading facilities before starting transfer to the loading master and to the terminal operator.
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