Impact of Technical Performance on
Pilotage & Port Operations
By
Eng. Ali Asad Ali
Manager, Marine Risks, Standards & Regulations Dept.
Petroleum Ports Authority,
ADNOC

Introduction
• To shed some light on the
with particular emphasis on the
and its on the Port
Operation, be it positive or negative.
Particular review of:

Technical requisites
: Vetting acceptance
: Arrival Information
: Master responsibility towards
engine and steering tests prior to arrival.
: Pilot’s duty upon attendance
regarding engine and steering tests prior to
berthing.
: Towage operations and guidance
: Master responsibility towards
engine and steering tests prior to departure.

Technical elaboration
in terms
of;
implemented onboard, level of
of crew onboard,
of machinery,
planned upkeep.
Even fuel used can cause
issues with regards to sudden
breakdowns and blackouts.
• Processes of ,
,
gathering all assist in
identifying issues in an early
stage
: Vetting
acceptance

Cont…
all are processes with a
focus on and
with
responsibilities on both
of the vessel and
.
• Highlighting the need for
a well
and
ensuring all parts are in
good working order.

Potential failures
• Ship engine, Steering
and/or
.
,
wrong position, drifting,
unavailability.
, or
Equipment Failure
– Failure of .
pull.

Possible impact
• Grounding,
• Collision,
• Fire & Explosion
• Oil pollution
• Asset damage
• Injuries
• Overall impact on port
operations, e.g. ,
, , and
.

Best Practices
in ensuring
health of equipment and
machinery &
of known deficiencies
• Allow for
Engine & Equipment tests
prior arrival.
in
place
• Use of all the available
possible technology, e.g.
, AIS, s, Berthing
and ,

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