Jetty Maintenance & Inspection Guide (2nd Edition, 2023)

This guide provides information on effective maintenance of critical items of equipment for both oil and liquefied gas terminal jetties. It advises on possible failure modes for each item of equipment and also discusses proactive and reactive maintenance strategies.

Reliable equipment at the jetty is vital for safe transfer of cargo between the ship and shore.

Maintenance of this equipment is particularly important because of the harsh environmental conditions often experienced.

This guide provides information on the basic function, failure, inspection, maintenance and repair of all the key equipment items and systems. It is not intended to provide guidance on safety management procedures or to replace the manufacturers’ instruction manuals. However, it is designed to provide a description of a typical jetty and the likely faults that may occur if maintenance work is not carried out regularly.

Glossary

Abbreviations

Bibliography

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Inspection and maintenance principles

Chapter 2 Topsides

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Transfer systems

2.3 Mooring and berthing

2.4 Safety and environment

2.5 Common systems/utilities

Chapter 3 Structure

3.1 General

3.2 Inspection and testing

3.3 Concrete jetty structures

3.4 Steel jetty structures

3.5 Timber jetty structures

3.6 Other marine infrastructure

Chapter 4 Alternative and emerging technologies

4.1 General

4.2 Elements

SIGTTO

The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the mutual interests of its members in matters related to the safe and reliable operaton of gas tankers and terminals within a sound environment. The Society was founded in 1979 and was granted consultative status at the International Maritime Organization in November 1983.

OCIMF

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary association of oil companies with an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals and gas. OCIMF focuses exclusively on preventing harm to people and the environment by promoting best practice in the design, construction and operation of tankers, barges and offshore vessels and their interfaces with terminals. Learn more at
https://www.ocimf.org/

Witherbys

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