The digitalisation of the ship/shore documentation is one example that establishes the collaboration’s strength between Vopak and Smartflow.
Digitalising all the handshakes between various parties involved, such as terminals, vessels, agencies, shipping companies, and the authorities, is an important strategic goal for Vopak, and the introduction of version 6 of the International Safety Guide for Tankers and terminals (ISGOTT 6) provided a well-grounded reason to accelerate this.
- The ship’s master and the terminal representative share a joint responsibility to operate safely and efficiently when a tanker is at a terminal.
- The master or his representative and the terminal representative need to make a list of actions before cargo or ballast operations begin.
- Agree on the transfer procedures, including the maximum loading or unloading rates
- Agree on the actions to be taken in the event of an emergency during cargo or ballast handling operations
- Complete and sign the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL)
With Smartflow, Vopak has digitalised the ISGOTT 6 procedures very fast and has used the platform’s versatility to include the various stakeholders in the process digitally.
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10th February 2022
