06/041 - Preparation for calling at a US port

Rank / Occupation: Mooring Master

Ship Type: Tanker

Report:
A typical crude oil tanker calling at a US port should be prepared for the following: USCG Boarding offshore prior to arrival. USCG may require a COC or TVEL Vetting By: Port State, Class, Charterer's (more than one in same day) Receive Stores: Cagro Operations & Associated Paper Work Discharge Plan Changes via Terminal Ships Paper Work Man the Watch Medical visits Crew change outs Messages in & out Follow ISM Safety First Crew: 23 Come up with plan to reduce manning requirements per company request. Request: Please Send ASAP, 1-Purser & 1-Extra Officer Work hour limits, Haha! There is not enough hours in the day or days in the week. "The only sailor who had his work done by Friday was, Robinson Crusoe."