· Serves as the Person-In-Charge of the barge, ensuring the safe transfer of products to and from vessels

· Travels to jobsite as instructed by dispatcher within the allowable time frame.

· Carries all equipment from vehicle to facility assuring that all equipment necessary to complete the transfer will be close at hand

· Meets with the facility Person-In-Charge (Dock Operator / Dock Worker) in order to discuss and coordinate chemical transfer expectations

· Wears all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment that may be required to transfer the product in a manner that insures maximum personal safety

· Inspects the barge prior to transfer in order to ensure that the vessel is mechanically sound, seaworthy and the transfer can be accomplished in a safe and uninterrupted manner

· Checks the Piping Diagram and inspects the Certificate of Inspection (COI) in order to ensure that both are current

· Completes and signs the Declaration of Inspection (DOI)

· Connects cargo arm or hose and aligns the barge’s valves to send and receive cargo

· Calls the dispatcher in order to inform him/her of any irregularities of the vessel, and/or facility prior to beginning the transfer

· Should any irregularities occur during transfer, the transfer must be stopped, and the dispatcher called immediately

· For discharge operations, check the engine and pump to ensure they are mechanically sound prior to beginning the transfer

· Continually monitors and adjusts cargo flow throughout the transfer operation

· Continually monitors and adjusts barge’s mooring lines throughout the transfer operation

· Fills or empties the barge with product, as requested by customer or dispatcher

· Disconnects the cargo arm or hose and completes required paperwork once the transfer is complete

· Secures the barge’s valves and openings and prepares the barge for sail

· Calls dispatch with job information prior to departing to job site

What is a Tankerman?