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occur, agreeing on whether the nal stop at completion

will either be a shore stop or a draft stop on the vessel.
The marine surveyor gauges the vessels tanks and shore
tanks to ensure the correct amount of product is transferred. Additionally, the surveyor or inspector will obtain
product samples on the marine vessel and shore tank for
laboratory analysis to ensure that the product meets all
specications of purity.
3 Pre-transfer conference
Of extreme importance in the duties of the loading
master-PIC is continuous radio communication with the
vessel person-in-charge who will be a Tankerman-PIC if
transferring with a barge or a deck ocer of the Merchant
Marine if the transfer is with a tanker ship. Prior to product moving between the vessel and marine terminal a pretransfer conference occurs between these marine transfer
operators. This conference highlights the particulars of
the transfer such as product identity, hazards of the product, rate of ow during the transfer, estimated completion
times, maritime security procedures in place, discharge
containment and emergency response procedures, and nally any notications to the marine surveyor that need to
be made prior to completion.
Marine terminal awaiting vessel arrival at the dock.
The loading master person-in-charge (PIC) is the marine transfer operator at the marine terminal who supervises the movement of petroleum products between
tanker ships, barges, and the terminal while the vessel is
berthed at the dock. In this capacity the marine transfer operator ensures that all regulatory aspects concerning protection of the environment and maritime security
are adhered to during marine transfer operations. Of particular importance is ensuring no water pollution occurs
from a spill or a breach of security from the access of
unauthorized personnel.
Loading master-PIC duties

4 Marine transfer operators
Additional duties include communicating with the vessel person-in-charge utilizing a portable intrinsically safe
two-way radio, spotting the vessel during arrival to ensure the vessel headers are lined up with the dock header,
secure and proper placement of the gangway, operating
the dock crane while positioning the transfer hose from
the dock to the vessel, assisting in connecting the transfer
hose or loading arm to the vessel product manifold, and
during the transfer monitoring the movement on a regular
basis maintaining an hourly log.
A marine transfer operation occurs between three main

stakeholders which includes the loading master-PIC,
vessel-PIC, and marine surveyor or inspector. These individuals communicate prior to the transfer agreeing on
the sequence of events that will occur before, during, and
after the transfer. During the course of the transfer the
loading master is in continuous two way radio contact
with the vessel person-in-charge and standing by to stop
the transfer immediately if any problems develop such as
leaks at the transfer hose or loading arm.
Transfer specications
5 See also
Loading masters work closely with the marine surveyor

in agreeing to the sequence of the transfer. Such as
whether any product sampling will take place prior to
commencement, determining if a line displacement will
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References
External links
Marine Transfer Operators
Maritime Security
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