CHEMICAL TANKER CARGO OPERATION AUDIT

• VESSEL NAME

• DATE OF AUDIT

  Date

• AUDITOR NAME

• PORT

• 1.1 Certificate of Fitness (COF)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid until:

• 1.2 International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid until:

• 1.3 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for all cargo carried?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specify missing MSDS:

• 1.4 Cargo Record Book up-to-date and accurate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Safety Management System (SMS) manual includes cargo operation procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6Compliance with IBC Code and MARPOL Annex II verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 PRE-CARGO OPERATION

2.1 TANK PREPARATION

• Tanks inspected for cleanliness and dryness before loading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compatibility check between previous cargo residues and new cargo completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tank coating condition satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.2 EQUIPMENT READINESS

• Cargo pumps, valves, and pipelines checked for functionality?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure gauges, flow meters, and alarms tested and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inert gas systems operational (if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation systems in enclosed spaces functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.3 COMMUNICATION

• Communication protocols between ship and shore personnel established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shutdown systems tested and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 LOADING OPERATION

3.1 PROCEDURES

• Risk assessment conducted for the specific cargo being loaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper segregation of incompatible cargoes ensured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading rates and pressures monitored as per Cargo Handling Manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.2 SAFETY MEASURES

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used by crew during operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grounding and bonding to prevent static electricity confirmed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas detection equipment calibrated and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.3 DOCUMENTATION

• Quantities and details of cargo loaded recorded in Cargo Record Book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any deviations or incidents during loading documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 DISCHARGING OPERATION

4.1 PROCEDURES

• Stripping procedures followed to minimize residue in tanks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Discharge rates and pressures monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valves properly closed after completion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Compliance with MARPOL Annex II regarding disposal of wash water verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No accidental discharge of cargo into the sea?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.3 DOCUMENTATION

• Quantities discharged and discrepancies recorded in Cargo Record Book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 TANK CLEANING

5.1 PREPARATION

• Cleaning procedures compatible with the cargo previously carried?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate cleaning agents and equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.2 EXECUTION OF TANK CLEANING

• Portable or fixed tank washing machines functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper ventilation during and after cleaning ensured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.3 DISPOSAL

• Compliance with MARPOL Annex II for disposal of wash water verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tank cleaning operations recorded in Cargo Record Book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

6.1 RISK ASSESSMENT

• Risk assessments for cargo operations reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Potential hazards identified (e.g., toxic fumes, flammable vapors)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.2 EMERGENCY DRILLS

• Potential hazards identified (e.g., toxic fumes, flammable vapors)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Firefighting equipment (e.g., foam monitors, extinguishers) available and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shutdown systems functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Crew has access to appropriate PPE (e.g., chemical suits, gloves, respirators)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper usage and maintenance of PPE verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

7.1 POLLUTION PREVENTION

• Bilge water treatment and oily water separator operations checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliance with MARPOL Annex II categorization of noxious liquid substances (X, Y, Z categories) verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.2 BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

• Ballast water exchange or treatment procedures audited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contamination of ballast tanks with cargo residues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 CREW COMPETENCY AND TRAINING

• Crew holds valid certifications for handling dangerous goods (e.g., STCW endorsements)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Onboard training records related to cargo operations reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crew knowledge of safety protocols assessed through interviews/observations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

• Cargo pumps, valves, and pipelines inspected for wear, corrosion, or leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calibration of pressure gauges and flow meters verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Functionality and maintenance of inert gas systems (if applicable) audited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Effectiveness of ventilation systems in enclosed spaces verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING

• Cargo logs accurate and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of near-misses, spills, or other incidents during cargo operations reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular maintenance of cargo-related equipment verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A