BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION:
The Case for Tanker Vetting.
WHO MANAGES THE VETTING PROCESS? CHARTERER OR TANKER OPERATOR?:
Management of Tanker Vetting by Charterer
Management of Tanker Vetting by Tanker Operator.
THE COMMERCIAL IMPACT OF TANKER VETTING.
THE TANKER VETTING PROCESS:
Who Carries Out Tanker Vetting?
The Vetting Department
When is Tanker Vetting Carried Out?
HoW is Tanker Vetting Carried Out?
The Data and its Origin
Vetting Risk Assessments
Funding.
THE COMPONENTS OF THE VETTING PROCESS:
Vessel Age
TMSA2
Vetting Profile of the Operator
Vessel Hull Type
Hull Dimensions
IMO Number
Vessel Operational History
Incidents and Impact of 'Significant' Incidents
Incident Management
Operator Rating (Quality)
Operator Type (Owner Operator/Manager/Oil Major
Changes of Owner/Operator/Manager
Impact of Different Groups of Tankers within a Management Company
Port State Control Detentions
Vissual Appearance
Vessel Inspection
Fleet Inspection Profile
Cargo
Charter Type
Operating Region
Terminal Reports
Berth Fit
Mechanical Reliability
Crew
Management System Audits.
MEETINGS BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VETTING COMPANY.
GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VETTING COMPANY.
VETTING TERMINOLOGY
THE FUTURE OF VETTING.
REFERENCES.
GLOSSARY
