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General safety pre-cautions during discharging

Before commencement of the discharge, the cargo pump emergency stop trips are to be tested.
In vessels fitted with an inert gas system, normally only inert gas must be permitted to enter the space displaced by the discharged cargo (this is dependent on the cargo in question and port regulations).
The pressure/vacuum valves must be [...]

General safety pre-cautions during loading

The main consideration for restricting the maximum rate at which a vessel may load is to prevent the excessive build up of pressure within the cargo system. This is governed by a number of factors including the diameter of the smallest section of pipe in the system; the material from which the pipe is [...]

Fire-Fighting Precautions at the Manifold During Operations

Before any loading or discharging operations are commenced, the following fire-fighting equipment is to be placed on deck in a position approximately 10 metres forward or aft, but always upwind of the manifold:

One portable foam-making branch pipe with eductor, connected to a fire hose and hydrant.
Not less than 75 litres of foam compound.
An additional [...]