14.7 Transfer of material, equipment or personnel
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14.7 Transfer of material, equipment or personnel

  14.7.1 Transfer operations, including the weights of the loads to be handled and emergency procedures, should be discussed and agreed between personnel on the unit and on attending vessels prior to commencement of such transfers. Direct communication should be maintained with the crane operator throughout such operations.

  14.7.2 The unit should be equipped with at least two independent means for mooring attending vessels. The mooring position should be such that sufficient crane capacity (lifting and outreach) is available to handle loads in a safe manner.

  14.7.3 The arrangement of mooring connexions on the unit to facilitate transfer operations should have regard to the risk of damage should the attending vessel come in contact with the unit.

  14.7.4 The mooring lines between the unit and the attending vessel should, as far as practicable, be arranged so that if a line breaks, danger to personnel on both the attending vessel and the unit is minimized.

  14.7.5 Discharges from the unit, such as those from the sewage system or ventilation from bulk tanks, should be arranged so that they minimize danger to personnel on the deck of attending vessels.

Parent topic: Chapter 14 – Operating Requirements
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