THE SHIP—SHORE INTERFACE — PETROLEUM TANKERS

A moment when a vessel arrives in a port is deservedly considered a crucial time. First of all, the master and crew members shall get alongside safely. Once this task has been completed, the real work commences. It shall be understood that the relationship existing between the ship and the shore is critically important and fundamental, since is the one of the key items determining the safe operation of all activities at the jetty.

All people on board ship shall have a clear understanding and confidence in the shore offices, and the shore officers, equally, must have a sound understanding and knowledge of the work that ship people do. Without that, unfortunately, it is next to impossible to ensure that the operation has been set on a proper professional basis and if the ship shore-safety checklist is not followed, then you are facing a disaster. Being very informative, this training video is recommended to be watched by all crew members and ship officers as well as by the shore support personnel.