The Impact of the ISGOTT Sixth Edition on the Ship/Shore Checklists

Last updated on October 19th, 2021 at 02:01 pm

This article has been published in collaboration with Smartflow. Smartflow is a low-code/no-code connected worker saas platform that digitizes frontline operations. 

Still, transitioning from the ISGOTT 5 to the 6th edition of the International Safety Guide for Tankers and Terminals?

THE OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) has highly recommended using ISGOTT version 6 as soon as possible because of the significant changes in Marine Terminal Administration, Human Factors, Alternative and Emerging Technologies, and Cargo Inspectors. Amendments and updates due to changes in legislation and standards, e.g. revised standards for construction, maintenance, and retirement of cargo transfer hoses plus upgrades and enhancements to existing best practice guidance, including the management of hazards and risks for tanker and terminal operations, enclosed space entry, firefighting, security, and the ship/shore marine terminal interface which includes updates to the ship/shore safety checklist and the bunker operations safety checklist. Source here. 

Smartflow, together with NxtPort International, is helping organizations implement ISGOTT v6 digitally with little effort.

After a successful implementation of the ISGOTT 6 at our customer Vopak at various terminals such as Europoort (Rotterdam), Sebarok (Singapore), Deer Park (Houston), our solution has the maturity to carry out different use cases. 

Due to many fast developments tankers and terminal companies have gone through, ICS (International Chamber of Shipping), IAPH (International Association of Ports and Harbors), and OCIMF have pushed to more updates concern matters such as ranging from gas detection to alternative and emerging technologies. 

The new ISGOTT version 6 guide is more focused on human factors. It clearly states that tankers and terminals need a better understanding of the risks posed by human factors to maintain and improve safety management. 

See how Vopak has digitized their ISGOTT 6 with Smartflow. Read Use Case.

HOW DO THE NEW ISGOTT 6 CHANGES AFFECT THE SHIP/SHORE SAFETY CHECKLIST? 

Good communication is key in transferring operations safely between the terminal and the tanker. Smartflow helps to digitize from pre-arrival to departure checklists, assuring safe compliance between procedures at all stages. 

The main important update to the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist is that communication should start before the vessel’s arrival/interface at the terminals. By having this checklist in a digital format, the loading masters, supervisors, the chief, and the captain can identify and address issues even before there’s an actual problem. 

To support the communication from the time the vessel arrives at the berth to completion of cargo operations and the vessel’s departure, Smartflow has created digital checklists for each stage, automatically showing the relevant parts based on the product to be transferred. 

With Smartflow, you can configure standard inputs/remarks for specific questions that are likely to answer a standard depending on the terminal or product. Such pre-filled content helps vessel and terminal personnel to avoid redundant answers and save time when completing the checklists.

ISGOTT 6 HAS POINTED OUT THE DIFFERENCE IN RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND THE TERMINAL. 

Smartflow facilitates the agreements by providing a workflow where both parties need to sign off individual checklists with initials as confirmation to ensure authenticity and accountability. Once these have been completed, the tanker and terminal representatives agree on the following repetitive checks, which must be added to the declaration.  

Both the tanker and terminal will receive a digital copy of the pre-arrival checks and the SSSCL to be displayed at all the relevant control stations once both parties sign this declaration, the status changes to Repetitive checks.

There are situations in which ships arrive at the berth and do not agree to follow the new ship/shore checklist format. Therefore, the exchange of information before the tanker’s arrival at the terminal should include the provision of the Terminal Information Booklet (TIB). This contains essential information that helps to ensure a safe and efficient turnaround at the facility. 

Both the tanker and the terminal should be aware that these systems have been put in place to ensure and streamline the safety of the ship/shore interface. 

Given that, it’s essential to agree before berthing. 

Smartflow ISGOTT solution inherently supports roles and permissions so the terminal personnel (planner, loading master, boardmen, supervisors) and the vessel captain can view and edit only the data relevant to them following ISGOTT v6.

The Smartflow solution allows operators, connected workers, and frontline operations to access and transfer information to anyone within the organization. Smartflow experts and Smartflow partners improve day-to-day operations, allow for remote support, and leverage workers’ flexibility.

Smartflow enables companies to create a work ecosystem where planners, loading masters, the vessel captain, and the agencies involved can work collaboratively. 

HOW CAN PLANNERS USE A CONNECTED WORKER SOLUTION FOR THEIR ISGOTT 6 OPERATIONS?

HOW CAN LOADING MASTERS USE A CONNECTED WORKER SOLUTION FOR THEIR ISGOTT 6 OPERATIONS?

HOW CAN VESSEL CAPTAINS USE A CONNECTED WORKER SOLUTION FOR THEIR ISGOTT 6 OPERATIONS?

HOW CAN THE AGENCY IN CHARGE USE A CONNECTED WORKER SOLUTION FOR THEIR ISGOTT 6 OPERATIONS?

HOW WILL SMARTFLOW AND NXTPORT INTERNATIONAL WORK ON DELIVERING THE DIGITAL ISGOTT 6 TO PORTS?

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