Ship to Ship Superintendent / POAC.

In performing the role of the Person in Overall Advisory Control (POAC) you will:

• Review the location-specific risk assessment and verify that any site-specific or operation specific risk mitigations are in place
• Verify the provision of STS equipment, ensuring it is correct and fit for purpose for the operation
• Attend and oversee the mobilisation process to ensure equipment is rigged in line with the intended operational plan and oversee the correct placement of primary and secondary fenders
• Sight and review mooring equipment
• Conduct pre-operations discussion with the responsible persons of involved vessels, including lightering support craft and tugs as appropriate
• Discuss current and forecasted environmental conditions and the need for their continuous monitoring throughout the operation(s)
• Review the Joint Plan of Operation (JPO) and ensure all details including emergency response are discussed and agreed with both vessel masters
• Create a suitable mooring plan and verify joint agreement of the mooring and unmooring plans with STS vessels. Where required the plan is to be reviewed and approved by FCM office
• Supervise vessel approach, manoeuvring alongside, unmooring and the separation of vessels
• Supervise and confirm safe connection and disconnection of hoses / arms in accordance with FCM procedures
• Verify that agreed STS operating procedures are followed and that the operation is conducted in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Provide operational updates as regularly as means of communications allow
• Confirm that all required reports are made to the appropriate authorities and that all relevant checklists are completed
• Confirm that cargo transfer rates are being monitored together with associated vapour management procedures, in accordance with the agreed cargo plan
• Verify that cargo transfer lines are properly drained, purged and depressurised where required
• Supervise the return of primary and secondary fenders, hoses and transfer equipment to safe storage

Established in 1988, Fendercare is now the world’s largest STS (Ship To Ship) provider and operates from a network of over 40 bases around the world, including the UK, Middle East, Singapore, India, Nigeria, Angola and Brazil.