18.6.1 A pre-cargo operations meeting shall take
                           place between ship personnel and the persons responsible at the transfer
                           facility. Information exchanged shall include the details of the intended
                           cargo transfer operations and emergency procedures. A recognized industry
                           checklist shall be completed for the intended cargo transfer and effective
                           communications shall be maintained throughout the operation.
                        
                        
                        
                      
                     
                     
                     
                        
                        
                         
                           18.6.2 Essential cargo handling controls and alarms
                           shall be checked and tested prior to cargo transfer operations.