Guiding Principles

1. Implement a robust isolation control (lock out – tag out) system, along with permit to work, whenever conducting maintenance on pressure systems. Designated Senior Engineering officer to have responsibility of Isolation Register.
2. Maintenance on pressure systems to be carefully planned with high supervision. Avoid SIMOPS activities which may distract from safety critical tasks.
3. Ensure Planned Maintenance Systems include testing of safety relief valves and limit switches, as per makers recommendations.
4. Recommissioning of equipment after maintenance to be supervised by the Chief Engineer.
5. Check with Manufacturers and Class / Flag to ensure authorized “Competent Persons” are charged with overhaul and maintenance of safety critical components on boilers and associated steam systems, such as safety relief valves.
6. No unauthorized temporary repairs. Any repairs to systems covered by Class certification or survey must be to the satisfaction of Class.
7. Any work inside boilers or pressure vessels must be covered by Enclosed Space Entry permits and job-specific risk assessments.
8. Ensure onboard routines include regular draining of any oil and water compressed air systems.
9. Inspect and replace airline bursting disks as per manufacturers recommendations.
10. Train crew on the Company’s risk assessment processes and Tool Box Talks.
11. Train crew on permit to work systems and isolation control included within the Safety Management System.
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12. Conduct Sailing Engineering Audits.
13. Routine Inspections by the Technical Superintendent.