ISO 10976-2012 pdf free download

ISO 10976-2012 pdf free download.Refrigerated light hydrocarbon fluids — Measurement of cargoes on board LNG carriers
Hydrocarbures légers refrigerés — Mesurage des cargaisons a bord des navires méthaniers.
those listed in this International Standard, reference should be made to all safety precautions contained in any relevant governmental, local or company operating guidelines.
IMPORTANT Anyone working with the vessel’s measurement equipment shall be, at all times, under the direction and supervision of the Master of the vessel or its designated representative and be properly trained in its use.
Personnel involved in the handling of liquefied natural gas should be familiar with its physical and chemical characteristics, including potential for fire, explosion, cryogenic burns (frostbite) and reactivity, as well as the appropriate emergency procedures. These procedures should comply with the individual company’s safe operating practices, in addition to local, state and federal regulations, including those covering the use of proper protective clothing and equipment. Personnel should be alert in order to avoid potential sources of ignition.
SIGTTO publications Liquefied Gas Fire Hazard Management and Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals should be consulted to ensure familiarity with the characteristics and hazards of LNG. all fire protection and fire fighting equipment on board LNG carriers along with the appropriate fire hazard management plan.
API Standard 2217A and any applicable regulations should be consulted where entering into confined spaces.
Information regarding particular material safety and conditions should be obtained from the employer. manufacturer or supplier of that material or the material safety data sheet (MSDS).
LNG is carried and handled at extremely low temperatures. The very nature of liquids at very low temperatures
Is a hazard, added to which LNG itself has properties that shall be taken into account at all times. Any party
Involved in handling operations shall read and act on information contained within the appropriate MSDS and
supporting documents.
Nothing contained in this International Standard is intended to supersede any regulatory requirements or recommended operating practices issued by the vessel’s flag administration, classification societies or organizations, such as IMO, SIGTTO or OCIMF, or individual operating companies. This International Standard Is not intended to conflict with any safety or environmental considerations, local conditions or the specific provisions of any contract.
Accordingly, the latest editions of relevant IMO, SIGTTO, API and OCIMF publications, and, in particular, the latest editions of the ICS Tanker Safety Guide — Liquefied Gas, the OCIMF/ICS/IAPH International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) and SIGTTO Liquefied Gas Fire Hazard Management should be consulted for applicable safety precautions.
Any changes to measurement systems require the approval of the vessel’s flag administration and)or classification society and require external verification of accuracy by a competent metrological authority for LNG custody transfer measurement purposes.
All described equipment shall meet minimum requirements as detailed by the vessel’s flag administration and classification society.ISO 10976-2012 pdf free download.