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10. Important Points to Remember After Completing Cargo Operations on Tankers

1. Check Loaded Quantity: Check The load quantity of offithe tanks, Should be and confirmed by a responsible officer.
2. Inform Engine Room: Notify the engine department after discharging is over and ensure that the surveyor has issued the “Dry Tank Certificate or Empty Tank Certificate” to the vessel.
10. Open Drain Cocks: The tanker manifold and shore valves should be closed and the drain cocks at the tanker’s manifold should be opened to allow draining of cargo
3. Keep The Logbook Updated: Ensure that times of all events of the loading/discharging operation are recorded in the Cargo logbook.
9. Remove Earth Bonding Cables: The Earth Bonding Cables should be taken off after the cargo hoses are disconnected.
8. Close Tank Openings: This operation is to be carried out by pump-man or bosun under the guidance of chief officer or other responsible officer.
5. Remove the Cargo Hoses By Avoiding Oil Spill: Checking that the valves and hoses are closed. This is extremely necessary to prevent any kind of oil spill.
6. Check Breather Valve: The breather valves should be checked correctly set to maintain pressure inside the tank.
7. Change the Flange Position: Change the fitted position of the Spectacle Blind flange to it’s blank side to isolate the line and prevent overflowing.
4. Close All Valves: After the completion of the cargo loading / unloading operations, all cargo valves should be closed and shore control valves should be closed before the tanker valves.

10. Important Points to Remember After Completing Cargo Operations on Tankers

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