Match the words from column A with the appropriate words from column B to form the collocations and use them in sentences of your own.

A	B
1. To suspend	A. Vessel
2. To contaminate	B. Precautions
3. To throttle	C. Audit
4. To detain	D. Conformities
5. To overflow	E. Water
6. To take	F. Valve
7. To carry out	G. Operations
8. To rectify	H. Operations

Complete the table. Mind the grammar. DO and DON’T to prevent oil spill.

4th Engineer HAS DONE some actions to prevent oil spill	Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer SHOULD HAVE DONE some actions to prevent oil spill
e.g. He has tried to contact the barge.	e.g. He should have communicated with the barge.

 

Complete an incident report (see annex) including the following items.

1. Description of the situation;

2. Direct causes, root causes of the situation;

3. Remedial actions and recommendations.

 

Case study – 2. Paint Pollution

(harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form)

       During cargo operations at Corpus Christi, one of our vessels took a 3 month supply of paint stores from the dock by means of a shore crane. The paint was stacked on wooden pallets in 25-liter cans and lifted using a shore crane as the vessel’s crane could not be deployed. Four cans fell from one of the lifts into the dock. While the crew were recovering the drums from the water using a line with a hook on the end, one drum burst open and sank. Paint spread over the surface of the water to an area of approx 15-20 m.

       The terminal advised the agent of the pollution and the agent advised the USCG and Texas General Land Office. The agent then initiated deploying a clean-up operation with Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association (CCAOSCA) independently of the vessel. Meanwhile, the Master advised the ship’s Superintendent who in turn called a Qualified Individual (QI) for the vessel. The vessel’s crew commenced their own clean-up using absorbent pads and booms and recovered the majority of the paint.

       The QI took over co-ordination of the clean-up operation and stood down the CCAOSCA team initiated by the agent, while arranging to use their own designated clean-up company. The QI also advised the USCG and P&I of the situation. After 1 hour, the alternate team had not been deployed so the QI reverted to the original clean-up rganization (CCAOSCA) to complete the operation using a boat with 2 people.

       Cargo operations had been suspended by the terminal when the paint was released but were resumed after the clean up had been completed after 21 hours. However, the terminal staff were concerned about the paint can, which had sunk releasing more paint so a diver was hired to recover it before the ship departed. While the diver was recovering the can, more paint was released. This was contained and cleaned up by the crew and CCAOSCA. The USCG was satisfied by the vessel’s responses to the spill and no charges were brought against the vessel.

Lessons learnt

       These incidents show how, even a minor spill of paint, have to be met with an immediate and comprehensive response. Before the vessel arrives at any port, Masters must ensure that the SMPEP is completed and up to date (including local P&I) and for the US, the QI information is required. This also helps create a good sense of ‘preparedness’ when being inspected by any shore agency. Crew members taking or landing stores should be made aware how apparently harmless substances can be viewed by shore authorities and agents as a potential pollution incident and consequently treated with extra care.

       All lifts are to be prepared carefully to ensure nothing falls out. This includes lifts prepared by shore personnel. If a pallet is not properly stowed then you are to refuse to lift it until it is rectified. Pallets should be lifted within a cargo net. SWL of gear used must never be exceeded. Once a pollution incident has occurred, it is vital that the relevant parties are informed as soon as possible and a complete log is kept of these contacts. Where possible a photo log of the incident would be very useful to complement the records.

Answer the questions.

1.What kind of cargo did one of vessels take from the dock at Corpus Christie?

2. Where was the paint stacked?

3. How many cans fell from one of the lifts into the dock ?

4. What was the reason for the paint to spread over the surface of the water?

5. What kind of operation did the agent initiate?

6. What relevant parties were informed by the terminal about the pollution incident?

7. How did the Master act in this situation?

8. Why did the ship’ s superintendent call a qualified Individual for the vessel?

9. How did the vessel’s crew manage to recover the majority of the paint?

10. What actions did the QI take over coordination of the clean-up operation?

11. When were cargo operations been suspended?

12. Why was a diver hired in this area?

13. Why were no charges brought against the vessel?

14. What does this pollution incident show?

 

2. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false ( F). Correct the wrong ones.

1. During cargo operations at Corpus Christi, one of the vessels took a three month supply of paint stores by means of the vessel’s derrick._________

2. The paint was stacked on steel pallets in 25-liter cans.________

3. While the crew were recovering the drums from the water using a line with a hook on the end, one drum burst open and sank.________

4. The agent then initiated deploying a clean-up operation with Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association independently of the vessel._______

5. The Master advised the ship’s Superintendent who in turn called a pilot for the vessel.________

6. The vessel’s crew commenced their own clean-up using absorbed pads and booms and recovered the majority of the paint.________

7. After 2 hours , the alternate team had not been deployed so the QI reverted to the original clean-up organisation ( CCAOSCA) to complete the operation using a boat with 2 people.___________

8. Cargo operations had been suspended by the vessel when the paint was realised but were resumed after the clean-up had been completed after 21 hours._________

9. While the diver was recovering the can, more paint was released._______

10. The USCG was satisfied by the vessel’s response to the spill and no charges were brought against the vessel.________

 

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