Confirms intermediate-stage stability and hull stress are checked throughout loading, not only the departure condition, consistent with the ship's approved loading manual
Establishes that GM and shear force/bending moment figures stay within class-approved limits at each planned stage
Checks the officer proceeds to the next stage only after confirming the previous stage is within limits
Verifies loadicator output for intermediate stages is retained as a record, not overwritten
MasterChief Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the loadicator is the specific class/flag-approved instrument for this vessel, per SOLAS II-1 Reg 5-1, not a generic or superseded version
Establishes a routine cross-check against a known test condition from the stability booklet to catch data or software errors
Checks any hull modification (tank conversion, lightship change) has been reflected in the loadicator database and re-approved
Verifies officers know how to reconcile a discrepancy between loadicator output and the reference condition
MasterChief Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms joint completion by ship and terminal representatives, with each item genuinely walked through rather than pre-ticked
Establishes that repetitive/periodic items are re-verified at the checklist's own stated intervals throughout a multi-day operation
Checks a pre-transfer conference or equivalent meeting occurred before commencing
Verifies any item marked not applicable carries a stated reason
MasterChief Officer2nd Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms a documented handover between watchkeeping officers covering tank levels, valve line-up, pump status, rate, and any abnormalities
Checks the outgoing officer physically walks the relieving officer through current status rather than a verbal-only handover
Establishes handover occurs even for short reliefs, not only full watch changes
Verifies handover records are contemporaneous, initialed by both officers
Chief Officer2nd Officer3rd Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Establishes a continuous, dedicated manifold watch during transfer, monitoring for leaks, hose/arm strain, and presentation flange condition
Checks the watchkeeper is briefed on the emergency shutdown communication method with the cargo control room
Confirms drip tray condition is part of what the manifold watch is checking
Verifies manning isn't diverted to other tasks (gangway, mooring) during peak transfer, leaving the manifold unmanned
2nd Officer3rd OfficerAble Seaman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms a management-of-change process exists for terminal-driven deviations from the original cargo plan (sequence swap, rate change, delay)
Checks the loadicator is re-run and the Master or Chief Officer re-approves the amended plan before resuming
Establishes deviations are documented, not just verbally agreed with the terminal
Verifies watchkeeping officers are informed of the amended plan before continuing operations
MasterChief Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms inert gas delivered to the deck main is maintained below 5% oxygen by volume and cargo tank atmosphere is kept below 8% oxygen with positive pressure
Checks continuous monitoring records are retained, not only spot checks at shift change
Establishes the fixed O2 analyzer is periodically cross-checked with a calibrated portable analyzer
Verifies deck seal and IG main pressure are logged alongside the O2 readings
Chief Officer2nd OfficerETO
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the deck seal and non-return device prevent backflow of flammable vapour into the IG plant and engine room
Checks routine inspection and topping-up of seal water level (or equivalent) is scheduled, not only reactive to a low-level alarm
Establishes periodic function testing of the non-return valve is recorded
Verifies crew can describe the visual or pressure indications of seal failure
Chief Officer2nd EngineerETO
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the P/V breaker is inspected for correct liquid level and type (if liquid-filled), and free of blockage or corrosion
Checks the breaker is set within the relief range consistent with the tank's design pressure
Establishes the item is covered under planned maintenance, not only checked at survey
Verifies any deficiency found is corrected before further cargo operations
Chief Officer2nd OfficerBosun
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms periodic functional testing of the full IG alarm/trip suite: high pressure, low pressure, high O2%, and related seal/flow parameters
Checks the trip that stops the blower or isolates on a genuine fault is exercised, not only the audible alarm
Establishes results are logged with dates and any fault tracked to closure
Verifies test frequency matches the manufacturer's recommendation
Chief Officer2nd EngineerETO
What the Inspector Expects
Checks the IG plant runs throughout discharge, not only during loading or gas-freeing, to prevent a vacuum forming as cargo is removed
Confirms deck main pressure is monitored and maintained positive at the tank furthest from the IG supply
Establishes a contingency procedure exists for loss of inert gas supply mid-discharge
Verifies IG running hours are logged and match the actual discharge duration
Chief Officer2nd Officer2nd Engineer
What the Inspector Expects
Establishes the correct staged sequence — inerting/purging to reduce hydrocarbon content below the critical dilution line before introducing fresh air — rather than mechanical ventilation while still within the flammable range
Checks hydrocarbon (%LFL) and O2 measurements are taken and recorded at each stage
Confirms the sequence links directly to the enclosed-space entry procedure before anyone is authorized to enter
Verifies readings are taken at multiple levels within the tank, not a single point
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms closed operations — fixed gauging and closed sampling via vapour-lock/PV valve fittings — are used as the default method, per ISGOTT's closed-operations principle
Checks vapour-lock valves and glands are maintained free of leaks
Establishes open ullaging is restricted to genuine contingency use with a documented reason
Verifies sampling equipment is intrinsically safe and maintained accordingly
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Checks each tank's individual PV valve is inspected, cleaned, and function-tested for lift and reseat pressure at the interval set by the manufacturer or class
Establishes records identify the valve by tank rather than a blanket entry covering all valves
Confirms a valve found sticking or corroded is repaired before the next cargo operation, not deferred
Verifies test method actually measures lift/reseat pressure, not just a visual check
Chief OfficerBosunPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the venting system design includes a secondary means sized to prevent structural damage if the primary PV valve is blocked or fails
Checks crew can distinguish which valve is primary vs secondary and how each is tested
Establishes riser height, velocity design, and flame screen condition are maintained free of obstruction or corrosion
Verifies the secondary means is function-tested independently of the primary valve
Chief Officer2nd Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms a separate, independent overfill alarm sensor and circuit exist from the primary level gauge, per ISGOTT and industry good practice
Checks independence extends to the sensor and power supply, not sharing the same probe or stilling well as the ullage gauge
Establishes function testing (not just an alarm-panel lamp test) is performed at the required interval
Verifies any defect found is reported and tracked to closure, not silenced
Chief Officer2nd OfficerETO
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms UTI/MMC tapes carry current calibration certificates from an approved supplier or workshop
Checks periodic cross-check between portable tapes and the fixed gauging system to detect instrument drift
Establishes intrinsically-safe condition of probe and cable is inspected before each use
Verifies certificate numbers and expiry dates match the actual equipment onboard
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms regular or continuous monitoring of cargo pump bearing and casing temperatures with a remote readout or scheduled manual check
Checks defined trip/alarm thresholds exist and are known to the watchkeeping officer
Establishes the escalation sequence — reduce rate, stop pump, investigate — is understood before a bearing failure or hot-surface risk develops
Verifies trend data is reviewed, not only instantaneous readings at the moment of an alarm
Chief Officer2nd EngineerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms all emergency stop points — local, cargo control room, deck, pumproom entrance — are function-tested at the interval set by the SMS or manufacturer
Checks the test actually stops the pump, not just illuminates a stop-requested indication
Establishes each location is logged individually, not as a single blanket entry
Verifies any fault found is rectified before further use
Chief Officer2nd EngineerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms pumproom entry is treated as an enclosed/confined space evolution requiring a permit-to-work and prior ventilation
Checks multi-gas testing (O2, LFL, and toxic gases as relevant) is performed at multiple levels before entry, not just at the entrance
Establishes a standby person and rescue arrangements are in place for every entry, not only longer-duration ones
Verifies the permit is signed by the responsible officer and closed out on completion
Chief Officer2nd EngineerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms continuous mechanical ventilation runs during cargo operations and pumproom occupancy, per SOLAS II-2 Reg 4.5.7
Checks fixed hydrocarbon gas detectors alarm at the set %LFL threshold, with audible/visual repeaters at the cargo control station and the navigating bridge
Establishes calibration records exist for the fixed detection heads
Verifies ventilation fan running hours during operations are logged and match actual occupancy periods
Chief Officer2nd EngineerETO
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms bilge high-level alarms in the pumproom are tested and function correctly as early warning of a leaking gland or seal
Checks routine bilge sounding/pumping-out frequency and visual inspection for oil sheen during rounds
Establishes any transfer of pumproom bilge contents is routed via the oily bilge/slop system, not overboard
Verifies Oil Record Book Part I entries reconcile with actual bilge transfers
Chief Officer2nd EngineerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Checks periodic physical verification that valve position indicators in the cargo control room match true valve position
Confirms hydraulic system pressure, oil condition, and leak-free operation are part of routine maintenance
Establishes a documented valve line-up check precedes each cargo operation
Verifies any valve found sluggish or not fully seating is repaired, not accepted as a known quirk
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms COW is conducted per the vessel's approved COW Operations and Equipment Manual, including required pre-arrival line/machine testing
Checks the washing pattern and tank selection match what the approved manual specifies for that voyage
Establishes inert gas positive pressure is maintained throughout washing
Verifies the COW checklist is completed contemporaneously by the responsible officer, not after the fact
MasterChief OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the company procedure follows ISGOTT guidance on static electricity, including how electrical continuity across the manifold connection is actually achieved on this vessel's design
Checks restrictions on non-intrinsically-safe portable electronics near open gauging or sampling points during static-generating operations
Establishes crew know whether bonding wires are fitted, required, or deliberately not used per the ship's arrangement
Verifies any insulating flange fitted at the manifold is inspected/tested as intended
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the cargo plan specifies a restricted initial flow rate before opening up to full rate, per ISGOTT static electricity precautions
Checks the officer overseeing commencement actually times and monitors the initial low-rate period rather than opening to full rate immediately
Establishes awareness that anti-static additive treatment doesn't automatically remove the need for initial rate control unless additive effectiveness is verified
Verifies static-accumulator classification of the cargo is checked before setting the rate profile
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms fixed and/or portable H2S monitoring is in place appropriate to the cargo, particularly sour crude or H2S-bearing grades
Checks alarm thresholds are referenced against exposure limit guidance in ISGOTT/company safety data
Establishes escape breathing sets and, where required, supplied-air equipment are available and crew briefed before operations on cargoes known to contain H2S
Verifies MSDS/cargo information is reviewed before loading any suspect cargo
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms benzene-specific monitoring is used during closed operations on cargoes where benzene content is a concern even when general LFL/O2 readings look normal
Checks personal or area exposure monitoring is used during higher-risk tasks, including any open-gauging contingency
Establishes crew can explain the difference between LFL/O2 safety limits and health-based exposure (TLV) limits
Verifies MSDS benzene content is checked before the cargo is loaded
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms manifold presentation follows recognized standard dimensions and spacing so terminal connections align without excessive strain
Checks reducers and blank flanges in use are rated for the cargo/pressure and properly bolted with full gasket sets
Establishes drip trays are fitted, kept clean, and drained via the proper slop routing rather than directly overboard
Verifies unused manifold connections are properly blanked during transfer
Chief OfficerPumpmanBosun
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms hose certification (working pressure, test pressure, manufacture date, periodic pressure test/visual inspection) matches the cargo type and operating pressure
Checks chemical compatibility of hose lining material with the specific cargo grade where flexible hoses are used, especially for chemical cargoes
Establishes loading arm presentation and compatibility is confirmed jointly with the terminal, as part of the ship/shore checklist
Verifies hose/arm rated capacity matches the planned transfer rate
Chief OfficerPumpmanBosun
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms heating coils or thermal fluid/steam heating are logged at defined intervals against a target temperature range set by the cargo requirement
Checks temperatures don't exceed the tank coating manufacturer's stated maximum safe temperature
Establishes heating is monitored, not left running unattended after reaching target
Verifies steam/thermal oil coil integrity is checked for leaks that could contaminate the cargo
Chief Officer2nd EngineerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms tank cleaning is planned with a documented method and a cargo compatibility check for the cleaning agent against the previous cargo
Checks completion of cleaning triggers gas-freeing and atmosphere testing before entry is considered, linking directly into the enclosed-space entry permit
Establishes washing machine coverage pattern and duration follow the manual, not shortened under time pressure
Verifies the entry permit is based on an actual atmosphere test result, not an assumption that cleaning finished
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms slop tank retention and any decanting practice complies with MARPOL Annex I requirements, decanting water only from beneath a settled oil layer into a controlled receiving arrangement, not overboard without meeting discharge criteria
Checks Oil Record Book Part I entries match actual slop tank operations
Establishes load-on-top calculation, where practiced, is genuinely tracked rather than assumed
Verifies any overboard discharge event is supported by Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment records where fitted
Chief Officer2nd OfficerPumpman
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms ballast operations run in parallel with cargo operations under the same integrated loadicator plan, not as a separate, unrelated task
Checks shear force/bending moment and trim stay within limits throughout the coordinated sequence
Establishes the officer overseeing ballast communicates rate/sequence changes to whoever is running the cargo plan
Verifies deballasting doesn't continue after cargo operations pause without reassessing the resulting condition
Chief Officer2nd Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms ballast tanks are inspected at intervals consistent with the Enhanced Survey Programme/condition-based maintenance requirements and company PMS
Checks coating condition and structural defects are recorded and reported to class/company
Establishes a defect found during a routine inspection is tracked through to repair, not just noted and left
Verifies inspection scope covers structure, coating, and any anodes/cathodic protection
Chief OfficerMaster
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms the segregated ballast tank arrangement, where fitted, has no permanent connection to cargo or fuel piping
Checks periodic verification of the segregation, such as inspection of blank flanges/spool pieces maintaining separation
Establishes ballast water is visually checked for oil sheen before discharge
Verifies crew know the procedure if oil contamination in a ballast tank is ever suspected
Chief Officer2nd Engineer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms officers can practically apply the approved intact stability booklet's free surface correction for slack cargo/ballast tanks, not just know it exists
Checks the damage stability booklet/information is readily accessible and officers know how to reference it in a flooding scenario
Establishes free-surface moments are actually included in the loadicator's GM calculation
Verifies documentation reflects the vessel's current tank arrangement after any conversion
MasterChief Officer2nd Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms every chemical cargo carried is checked against the ship-specific P&A Manual for permitted tank, category, and prewash requirement before nomination is accepted
Checks the cargo compatibility chart is used to prevent loading reactive cargoes into adjacent or connected tanks
Establishes stainless steel tank care practices — passivation after certain cargoes, avoiding chloride-contaminated wash water, correct cleaning chemicals — are followed and documented
Verifies each grade carried is correctly classified and recorded per its MARPOL Annex II pollution category
MasterChief Officer2nd Officer
What the Inspector Expects
Confirms routine monitoring of hold/interbarrier space atmosphere (temperature, gas concentration) to detect any containment or insulation breach, per the IGC Code
Checks boil-off/reliquefaction plant operation is logged and managed to keep tank pressure within design limits without unnecessary venting
Establishes the ESD system, including the ship/shore link and manifold ESD valves, is function-tested at the required interval and before each transfer
Verifies custody transfer measurement equipment is calibrated and cross-checked against terminal figures with discrepancies investigated