31 Jul 2015 / United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Safe cargo operation during port stay

Ships calling at PCFC/DP World in the Emirates of Dubai are required to strictly comply with the requirements stipulated under SOLAS/LOADLINE/ISGOTT, IMO Codes for Safe Cargo Operation while their vessels operating in Dubai Ports. As a minimum requirement, every vessel calling PCFC/DP World Ports in Dubai shall strictly comply with the followings PCFC-EHS requirements: * Have prepared/received their Cargo/Stowage Plan well in advance prior to commencement of the cargo operation in Port. * All necessary cargo details & manifest is provided to the vessels Master by the Shipping Agent well in advance. * Cargo Operation Safety Checklist/Ballast Plan shall be prepared & strictly complied with. * Vessel's Master & Officers on-board shall ensure to monitor the vessel�s draft at regular intervals to ascertain cargo operation and condition of the vessel are as per the plan/departure condition. * At any given time every vessel while in port shall ensure that its stresses are within acceptable limits and stability condition in strict compliance to the SOLAS & Intact Stability Criteria. * Any instruments, computers or software to determine the Stresses & Stability condition of the vessel, shall be approved by its Classification Society. Any contravention to these above mentioned requirements may result in appropriate sanctions being imposed which may include imposition of fines. (For information about operations in Dubai contact GAC Dubai at [email protected]) Source: Government of Dubai Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation Circular EHS/ PM/ 03/ 14

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