VOUK-2223-L-11SEP17-POC-MS-rev01-Method Statement Port of

Project Management Plan

Project: Cork Maintenance Dredging Contract Page: 1 of 19 Project no 20.3432 Revision date: 07-Sept-17

Client Port of Cork Author: FMC

This document remains intellectual property of Van Oord Ireland Ltd and may not be published or distributed without written consent from owner.

Method Statement

Dredging at Port of Cork

Port of Cork Estuary

IMPORTANT

Any changes to working methods not identified within this method statement, will involve cessation of the works until a full risk assessment has been conducted on these changes and the method statement has been altered accordingly to reflect these changes. Advice from the QHSE Department should also be sought on these changes.

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Revision record

Revision Number Description Date

1.0 First Issue 07-Sept-2017

Supporting documents

Document Number Document Name

PMP-20.3432 Project Management Plan Maintenance Port of Cork

Distribution list

Paul O‘Regan [Port of Cork]

Kevin O’Callaghan [Port of Cork]

Harbour / Survey offices [Port of Cork]

Master & crew of Volvox Olympia, Jetsed, Seblau [Van Oord]

Function Initials Date Signature

Prepared by Farrell McCullough FMC 07-Sept-2017

Verified by Farrell McCullough FMC 07-Sept-2017

Approved by Jasper Blaauw JBW 07-Sept-2017

Document owner Staff Manager QHSE

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Abbreviations HSE Health, Safety and Environment ITP Inspection and Test Plan MS Method Statement PPE Personal Protective Equipment QA/QC CD MD OM PM WM SI Kp WID TSHD RA COSHH EMS IMS ISM ISPS PMP IRE NL PEP

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Chart Datum Managing Director Operations Manager Project Manager Works Manager Superintendent Kilometer point/Chainage Water Injection Dredging Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Risk Assessment Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Environmental Management System Integrated Management System International Safety Management International Ship and Port Facility Security Code Project Management Plan Ireland The Netherlands Project Emergency Plan

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Table of Contents REVISION RECORD ........................................................................................................................ 2SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 2DISTRIBUTION LIST ........................................................................................................................ 21. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 General Project Description ............................................................................................................... 51.2 Scope of this Document ..................................................................................................................... 51.3 Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................... 6

2. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 72.1 Health and safety ................................................................................................................................. 72.2 Personnel ............................................................................................................................................. 72.3 Reporting of incidents and near misses ........................................................................................... 72.4 Emergency response .......................................................................................................................... 82.5 Risk assessment .................................................................................................................................. 82.6 Environment ......................................................................................................................................... 82.7 Pre-Check Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 82.8 Training ................................................................................................................................................. 8

3. SCOPE OF WORKS .................................................................................................................. 93.1 Scope of Works .................................................................................................................................... 93.2 Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 9

3.2.1 Personnel ........................................................................................................................ 93.2.2 Vessels ............................................................................................................................ 93.2.3 Commencement Date and Duration ............................................................................... 9

4. EXECUTION OF THE WORKS ............................................................................................... 104.1 Mobilisation and Demobilisation .............................................................................................. 104.2. General Description of Dredge activities by a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger........................... 10

4.2.1. Loading the TSHD ........................................................................................................ 124.2.2. Sailing Full ................................................................................................................... 124.2.3. Unloading the TSHD through bottom doors / valves .................................................. 124.2.4. Sailing Empty ............................................................................................................... 13

4.3. Survey ............................................................................................................................................... 134.4. Work Method ..................................................................................................................................... 13

4.4.1. Work Method ................................................................................................................ 134.4.2 Weather Conditions .................................................................................................. 13

5. ASSISTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE TSHD ............................................................................ 145.1 Scope of Works: ................................................................................................................................ 145.2 Sequence of Works: .......................................................................................................................... 145.3 Programme ......................................................................................................................................... 145.4 Limitations .......................................................................................................................................... 14

6. EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................... 156.1 Equipment for maintenance dredge [TSHD] ................................................................................... 156.2 Equipment for maintenance dredge [WID] ...................................................................................... 16

7. SURVEY .................................................................................................................................. 17

APPENDIX 1 .................................................................................................................................. 18

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1. Introduction

1.1 General Project Description

The Port of Cork Company has awarded Van Oord a contract for the Maintenance Dredging in Cork for a 7 year period. The interval between campaigns is expected to be 3 years and the first campaign was in 2011. This involves the dredging of silt, clay, loose and hard compacted sand and gravel and other materials, including some debris normally encountered in the execution of Maintenance Dredging contracts.

1.2 Scope of this Document The purpose of this Method Statement is to give an adequate description of the dredging, disposal and survey methods to be followed and the precautions to be aware of in carrying out the works. This Method Statement will ensure that the works will be carried out in a safe, secure and efficient way. The Risk Assessment is part of this Method Statement and should be seen as a ‘live’ document which will be altered if there is any change in circumstances or knowledge

The sequence of operations described in this document is governed by weather and tidal conditions.

This Method Statement has developed and will be implemented with the health and safety and welfare of all personnel, the public, wild life and the environment being of utmost priority.

The contents of this Method Statement are to be verbally communicated to the workforce involved by the Project Manager the day prior to the task commencing, this ensures that the correct personnel, tools and equipment are in place and gives enough time for suggestions or additional control measures identified during the briefing to be included within the Method Statement, prior to the task commencing on each location.

The Method Statement will then be re-briefed in the form of a toolbox talk on the day of the activity, to ensure that the requirements are fully understood. Feedback from the workforce is encouraged

This Method Statement is to be read in conjunction with the Project Management Plan.

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1.3 Responsibilities The achievement of a satisfactory standard of quality is the responsibility of all those assigned to the project. The description of the responsibilities involved in the management of the site project team is provided in the table below.

The following site staff have the following responsibilities: • Project Manager: Overall responsibility for ensuring safe working systems and control; • Works Manager: Coordination of the works, and the work related operations; • Sr. Surveyor: Responsible for all surveying work, contractual and requested.

QHSE Jeanette Wright

Project ManagerJasper Blaauw

Works ManagersFarrell McCullough

Equipment Crew

Van Oord Ireland Project Team Dredging of Port of Cork

Van Oord UK - MDMaurits den Broeder

Port of Cork (Client)Henry Kingston

Sr. Surveyor Ronald Koppe / Elbert Hanhart

Survey internDaan Luikens

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2. Health, Safety & Environment

Van Oord will execute all works in line with Contract requirements, Irish legislation, European, and International Guidelines and Standards. In view of the potential hazards for this type of work in these circumstances and in addition to the project related procedures, special attention is drawn to, but not limited to, the following:

2.1 Health and safety In order to arrange, provide and maintain safe systems of work for all employees at all times:

• Areas of HSE responsibility will be clearly defined and relayed to the whole project team; • Adequate and proper facilities, equipment and apparatus will be provided and its correct use will be

ensured, Through training, all areas are to be kept clean and tidy and personnel will be responsible for ensuring their equipment is stored correctly at all times.

• Adequate training, instruction and information on Site specific Health, Safety and Environmental hazards and risks will be provided.

• A pro-active approach will be taken to Health, Safety and the Environment at all times, hazard spots and near miss reporting will encouraged throughout the duration of the project and any incidents will be investigated ensuring that procedures and / or RAMS are updated appropriately.

2.2 Personnel All construction personnel involved in the work will observe the following basic working rules, amongst others:

• Relevant personnel protective equipment (PPE) will be issued and used prior to the commencement of the work;

• PPE shall be worn at all times on site with exception of the dedicated safe area(s) and welfare facilities;

• Proper training and induction in the various roles for the type of activity will be performed; • Experienced and active supervision will be in place at all work times.

At least the following PPE should be worn to execute the works as described in this Method Statement:

Hi-Viz Safety Shoes Helmet Life Jacket

The indicated PPE should be worn at all times, excluding when inside the ships accommodation area.

The Life Jacket Must be worn when working near open water where no sufficient handrail or edge protection is present or when accessing / egressing the vessel

2.3 Reporting of incidents and near misses Incidents and near misses will be timely reported in compliance Van Oord corporate procedure.

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2.4 Risk assessment Risk assessments will be carried out in order to identify and control all hazards to the activities and to associate the risk and/or reduce it to acceptable levels. The risk assessment for this method statement can be found in appendix 1.

2.5 Emergency response Emergency Response will be in compliance with Van Oord corporate procedure and the project Emergency Response Plan which is on board the dredger.

Before the start of the Project an actual plan with actual names and numbers will be made and provided to all concerned. The emergency response charts are provided in appendix 2.

2.6 Environment In order to minimize environmental impacts arisen from the work based on ecological knowledge and on regulatory background the following measures will be taken:

• All personnel will be appropriately trained about environmental issues prior to the start of the operation;

• All equipment will be in good condition to avoid spillage or discharge of oil, smoke and excessive noise;

• Refuelling will be carried out by competent and trained people away from any environmentally sensitive areas; and dredger to be moored up securely.

• An appropriate waste container will be placed to collect waste before the final disposal by authorised company and hazardous material storage areas will be identified, labelled, and properly marked and fitted with spill containment systems;

• Dredger will be checked for any fuel / oil leaks on a regular basis by the crew. • Any spills we be reported immediately to the site agent/authorities • In the event of a major spill due to damage to the dredger. Locate and isolate, inform

harbour authorities, Project manager and environmental agency.

2.7 Pre-Check Procedure

Prior to commencing operations, all vessels, plant and machinery will hold relevant up-to-date certification, carry sufficient emergency oil spill kits, first aid kits and be more than adequate for their respective responsibilities.

Weather reports, both long and short range, will be available on a daily basis, when dredging equipment is on site.

All relevant stakeholders will be informed of all operational movements

Prior to commencing operations, Port Control will be contacted daily to confirm the number and extent of other ongoing works by third party contractors within the Outer Harbour area. The location, type and extent of these works will be assessed and included as part of the Risk Assessment.

2.8 Training All personnel will be competent, experienced and hold all relevant certifications, a copy of which will be held on the site files. VO will provide further training, as and when required. Safe working methods will be relayed to all personnel through RAMS Briefings and toolbox talks, this will also take place following any revisions and changes to the RAMS.

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3. Scope of Works

3.1 Scope of Works

Maintenance dredging has to be carried out in the berths, on the approaches to the berths, in navigational channels and the harbour basins in the Port of Cork, all as is shown on the layout drawings and tables received from the client.

The river-bottom in the designated areas shall be dredged to ensure that the design depths are provided throughout the above described area. The design depths will be the advertised depth plus a specified additional buffer depth to cater for future siltation.

The method of dredging and transporting material shall be such as to avoid deposition of material in navigable channels.

3.2 Resources

3.2.1 Personnel Site Staff:

- WM - Surveyor

Equipment

- Safe manning [as a minimum] + required for dredging. On request a Crew list can be provided.

3.2.2 Vessels - TSHD Volvox Olympia

- WID Jetse [or similar]

Technical specifications can be found in chapter 6.

3.2.3 Commencement Date and Duration

The project kick-off meeting is held on the 31st of August, the project will be undertaken during the months September & October 2017 [subject to license and equipment/project planning].

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4. Execution of the Works

4.1 Mobilisation and Demobilisation

The project will commence with mobilisation of the survey vessel ‘ Seblau ‘ approx. one week prior to arrival of the WID JetSed [transport by road trailer]. The TSHD which will be made available will be scheduled to arrive in Cork at a mutually agreed start date. Prior to arrival the Harbour Master will be informed and all required documents will be submitted.

Prior to arrival of the WID/TSHD in the Port of Cork, the survey department will board the vessel to install the necessary survey equipment and the latest survey information from the in-survey.

The Project Manager will also board the vessel for an Kick-off meeting / Toolbox talk.

4.2. General Description of Dredge activities by a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger

A Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger is a vessel that is suited for deep-sea navigation with the ability to load material into its own hopper by means of centrifugal pump(s) and suction pipe(s). Figure 1 shows a possible layout of a TSHD.

Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers belong to the type of non-stationary dredgers. This means that TSHD are required to sail during dredging operations.

Figure 1 Typical TSHD layout

When the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger approaches the dredging area, at the start of a new dredging cycle, the TSHD will reduce its speed and will put the trailing suction pipes overboard.

During the approach the suction heads at the end of the trailing suction pipes will be kept a couple of metres above the seabed until the indicated dredging area has been reached. Once close to the indicated dredging area the dredge pumps will be started. The dredge pumps will start taking in seawater through the trailing

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suction pipes. The seawater that will be taken in prior to the suction heads touching the soil, will be pumped overboard again or in some cases remains in the hopper.

As soon as the suction heads touch the seabed and bottom material is sucked through the suction heads and trailing pipes, the dredger operator will divert the soil mixture into the hopper by closing the pump overboard valve, thus avoiding spillage of dredged material.

During dredging the TSHD will sail with a speed around 1 to 3 knots, depending on the dredge location, surrounding marine activities, sea conditions and soil parameters. Due to the speed of the TSHD the suction heads will loosen the bottom material. In this way a mixture of soil and water is created that than can be sucked trough the suction heads, into the TSHD's own hopper. Water jets or teeth (or both), which may be constructed in the suction heads, can assist in loosening the soil, hence optimising the production.

The material to be dredged will be stripped of the bottom in layers over the full width of the dredging area.

The position of the suction head and the trailing suction pipe can be monitored by checking the following measurements:

- Measuring the pitch, heave and roll of the vessel in combination with the draught and trim of the vessel;

- Measuring the angles of the different parts of the trailing suction pipes and suction heads relative to a horizon with angle metres;

- Measuring the depths of the different parts of the trailing suction pipes by using pressure readings from specially installed sensors.

As a backup system an open end thin tube from the start of the trailing suction pipe down to the suction head is installed, through which air can be pumped under pressure. The air pressure at the exact moment bubbles appear gives an indication for the dredging depth.

The measurements as mentioned above make that the TSHD is more or less able to determine how deep and under what angle the suction head is used while dredging. These measurements will also give an indication to the dredging operator in which way the profiles and depths already have been reached.

The production of a TSHD depends on many factors, among which: soil characteristics (in-situ density, particle distribution, SPT and/or CPT values, etc...), dredging depth, weather conditions, sailing distances, marine traffic, tides, currents, etc

A dredging cycle manly exists of the following 4 consecutive operations

Loading Average trailing speed 1 to 3 knots, depending on the soil type; Sailing Full Average speed from 1 knot to maximum sailing speed, depending on wind, swell, current,

weather conditions, keel clearance and sailing distance; Unloading Average speed from 0 knot to 3 knots sailing speed, depending on the soil type, wind,

swell, current, weather conditions and keel clearance; Sailing empty Average speed from 1 knot to maximum sailing speed, depending on wind, swell, current,

weather conditions, keel clearance and sailing distance;

The different steps in the dredging cycle are further elaborated in paragraphs 4.2.1 to 4.2.4

The time to complete on full cycle depends on:

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- The dredging time required for filling up the hopper and the load per trip will vary depending on

soil parameters, dredging depths and other circumstances.;

- The sailing time, both full and empty, depend on traffic speed limits, currents, tides, weather conditions, sailing distances and route to the unloading area, etc...;

- The unloading time depends mainly on soil characteristics.

TSHD operates 24/7.

4.2.1. Loading the TSHD

The maximum volume of dredged material a TSHD can load in its hopper depends mainly on the size of the hopper and the soil characteristics of the dredged material. The same volume of dredged material can differ in weight depending on the dredge location, caused by different soil characteristics. Due to the limitations in volume and weight a TSHD can carry, the maximum volume of dredged material that can be loaded depends on the volume weight of the dredged material. The TSHD will start loading dredged material into its hopper until the maximum volume or the maximum weight has been reached, whatever comes first.

To control the dredging position, the TSHD is equipped with a RTK-DGPS system. The TSHD is also equipped with an automatic suction head control system to ensure a correct dredging depth.

During dredging generally, in soft materials the drag head sinks into the soil and with a slow forward movement a high concentration of materials can be lifted. In firmer materials the penetration depth is less and a greater forward speed is required to maintain a sufficient high concentration of material.

Since the dredge pumps feeds the hopper with a diluted soil / water mixture, the soil will settle in the hopper and the excess water will be discharged via an overflow. Loading can be continued until the vessel's draught reaches the load mark or until other circumstances do not allow for further loading. When dredging light materials, such as silt, difficulties may arise in the settling of the dredged material in the hopper. Under these circumstances, the hopper capacity is usually increased by raising the overflow.

When the hopper is fully loaded, the suction head is lifted from the bottom and the pumping system is turned off. The suction pipes will be hoisted on deck and secured onboard.

4.2.2. Sailing Full

After loading, the TSHD leaves the dredging area and proceeds to the area where the load will be unloaded. During sailing the hopper remains closed with all valves shut.

4.2.3. Unloading the TSHD through bottom doors / valves

On arrival, at the discharge location, the speed of the TSHD is reduced and the vessel is carefully positioned in the middle of the disposal area. When the TSHD is positioned in the correct position the bottom valves are opened. All material is now discharged from the hopper in a very controlled short period.

Unloading trough the bottom doors / valves of the TSHD can only be done if the water depth at the unloading area surpasses a minimum depth. When the required minimum depth is not available or has been reached the water depth will be too shallow for the TSHD to sail / unload its next load through the bottom doors / valves.

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4.2.4. Sailing Empty When the hopper of the TSHD has been emptied the TSHD will set course again to the dredging location. When the dredger arrives at the dredging location, the entire dredging cycle can start over new.

4.3. SurveyFor more detailed information on the survey work reference is made to the Method Statement Survey.

4.4. Work Method

4.4.1. Work Method The area to be dredged is spread over the Port of Cork Estuary, from the City of Cork up to Ringaskiddy.

This dredging campaign, due to the spread of the material, the TSHD will turn when the vessel is fully loaded. This can be a problem in certain places where the width of the channel is limited. Therefore the dredging sequence will be governed by tide and ship movements, e.g.: If the TSHD is going to be fully loaded half way up the lock, inbound, then it will need sufficient water to turn around in the channel wherever the TSHD will be at that moment. This will need to be on a flood tide. If there are shipping movements ongoing maybe the TSHD will have to go all the way up to Tivoli to turn as there is insufficient room to pass in the channel. The officer of watch will need to make the decision each time they return form the dumping area as to where the vessel can commence dredging.

The following areas have to be dredged:

To be advised by client based on the in-survey to be done prior to the works.

• City berths • Tivoli berths • Channel/Fairway • Ringaskiddy basin and deep-water berth • Cobh Turning circle & berth • Hauibowline. This area is not certain yet to be dredged [upon instruction of Client only] • Marino Point

Prior to start dredging Van Oord UK will meet with the Client to discuss points of concern, e.g. removal of channel buoys to allow unrestricted access for the dredger.

4.4.2 Weather Conditions

The dredging operation can be carried out during fair weather. Limiting sea states for dredging and sand supply works are defined as Hs (significant wave height) of approximately 1.50 metres and wind speeds of approximately 6 Beaufort.

It should be noted that wave direction, wave period, wind direction, presence of currents and combinations of these will influence the limiting sea states significantly.

The Master of the Vessel will determine when conditions are such that the works have to be suspended or can be recommenced.

During periods of weather delay the TSHD can decide to go for anchorage. This anchorage can be outside the work site and not necessarily be in a harbour. Weather forecasts will be available on a daily basis.

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5. Assisting equipment for the TSHD

Van Oord Ireland Ltd is the operator of the dredging system known as Water Injection Dredging. The Water Injection Dredging system is unique. The silt is in this case partially- re-liquefied by low-pressure injection of water. The layer thus formed is a liquid denser than water, which flows under the forces of nature present in the area, and for the works above, the gravitational force of the bed slope. Within the confines of the area, the layer formed will flow principally under the gravitational force of the bed slope only. For the works above the WID technique will be used for areas which are difficult to access by the TSHD, the WID will dredge the material towards an area where the TSHD can collect this material.

5.1 Scope of Works: To clear accumulated silts and fine sands in conjunction with the TSHD from the - by TSHD - difficult to reach dredge areas and towline dredging by use of our Water Injection Dredger Jetsed to the required depths.

5.2 Sequence of Works:

Mobilization: The dredger will be mobilised to Cork and the survey will be installed on board the dredger.

24 hours prior to arrival Port Control will be informed about the ETA of the dredger [under tow in case of the Jetsed]

Dredging Operations The objective is to remove silts and fine sand in conjunction with the TSHD.

5.3 Programme The dredging programme will be to work on a 6 hour working window and 6 hours off for the crew.

On daily basis a daily report will be submitted, a copy of the track plots per tide will be submitted as well.

5.4 Limitations Big rocks or boulders and/or debris can’t be removed by using the water injection dredger but will be marked on the survey if applicable and can be dredged [to a certain limit by the TSHD].

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6. Equipment

6.1 Equipment for maintenance dredge [TSHD]

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6.2 Equipment for maintenance dredge [WID]

WID dredger ‘Jetsed’

Name: JetsedConstruction 1987Dimensions Length overall 37.34mBreadth 13.85mMoulded depth 13.80mDraught maximum 1.40mMaximum dredging depth 24.90mWidth injection pipe 13.40mPropulsion 3 x 1x265kW; 1x380kW and 1x364kWTotal power installed 1,971kWJet pumps 1x452kW and 1x400kW

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6.3 Survey / crew vessel

Survey / crew tender ‘Seblau’ will be used during the project. The vessel is road transportable, light weight, 7.5m long and has 220hp engine power. The vessel can be used for surveying works and crew transfer.

7. Survey

A separate Method Statement for the survey works has been submitted and is applicable for the duration of the contract. Any updates required will be submitted prior to the commencement of the works.

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Appendix 1 – Risk Assessment

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Project Name: Port of Cork Maintenance Dredging Project stage: Maintenance Dredging

Project no:20.3432 RA document number: SM 001

Revision / Date: 07-Sept-17 rev. 1.0 Prep: FMC Authorised: JBW Reference: Method Statement Dredging Page 1 of 11 pages

Document number: VOMS-PR1.10-TE-01 Prepared by: QHSE Rev. 1, 13-10-2011

Attendees: Name Job Company Name Job CompanyRA chairman:

Farrell McCullough Jasper Blaauw Ronald Koppe / Elbert Hanhart

Works Manager Project Manager Surveyor

Van Oord Van Oord Van Oord

Crew TSHD/WID Crew Seblau

Item no.

Activity Hazard Consequence Initial Risk Van Oord Existing

Safeguards

AdditionalSafeguard

Vessel / Project By Completion

Reference

ResidualRisk

S L R S L R

Working on or near water on board the vessel

Insufficient barriers, Edge protection.

Falling in water causing Hypothermia/drowning

4C

Barriers to be inspected prior to work. Experienced crew. Kick off meeting before works. Emergency rescue plan in place for MOB. Regular serviced life jackets while on deck.

No lone working. Sand/salt for non-slip decks.

FMC 2C

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Dredging Unsafe working practise

4D

Project plan. Method statement. Risk assessments. QHSE monitored. Emergency procedures. Emergency phone list Good maintenance. Competent crew. Professional equipment.

Van Oord QHSE FMC 2C

Not using or incorrect use of life jacket.

Falling in water causing hypothermia/drowning

4B

Correct wearing of life jacket. Training in use. Inspect before use by competent person. Annual inspection(tested).

Inspect before use. FMC 2B

Working on or near water on board the vessel.

Using electric tools & coming into contact with water.

Electrocution 3A Safety line on tool being used.

Use tools only when tied up alongside.

FMC 1A

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Access & Egress onto jetty. Using a ladder

Falling in water causing hypothermia/drowning head/minor injury

4C

Use ladder in correct way. Only step across if safe to do so. Make clear instruction of your intentions to other crew member. Wear life jacket.

Moore up on floating pontoons(so no climbing).

FMC 2C


Working on deck at night

Falling in water causing hypothermia/drowning head/minor injury

3B

Adequate lighting. Crew work together. Good housekeeping(clean decks). Competent crew. Monitoring of water levels. First aider on board. Good radio communications. Avoid working on deck at night.

Stay in wheelhouse at night. Only moore up when alongside.

FMC 2B

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Breaking mooring ropes.

Injury 2b

Inspection of mooring ropes before use. Monitor weather conditions. Don’t lose sight of operator, communicate what you are doing. No excess force on ropes from engine power.

Competent crew FMC 1A

Working on or near water on board the vessels Slips trip,& falls.

Wet surfaces. Serious injury. Fracture. bruising

3C

Good housekeeping on deck. Correct nonslip safety shoes. Minimise work on deck.


Obstructed walkways

Serious injury. Fracture. bruising

3C

Plan storage of materials. Clean & tidy deck. Put stores away immediately.


Cables on walkways


3c Use cable covers. Use signage. Avoid any trip hazard.


Insufficient lighting injury 2B

Make sure all deck lights are working with spare bulbs available.


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Working on or near water on board the vessel Slips trip,& falls.

Inappropriate footwear.

Serious injury Falling overboard

3B Safety shoes are compulsory

Safety shoes renewed on request.

FMC 2B

Greasy / oily surfaces


3B

Clean spillages immediately. Spill kits available. Good housekeeping. Degreaser available. Report all spillages.

Clean tidy decks FMC 2B

Tripping over. Catching loose clothing on deck. Edge protection not in place. Ice. Not paying attention.


3b

Barriers inspected daily. Competent persons. Toolbox talk on slips trip & falls. No lone working. Emergency rescue plan in place. Clean decks. Good lighting. Serviced life jackets worn. Monitor weather conditions. No loose clothing. Wear overalls.

Salt bags on standby for cold weather.

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Wire handling Hand injury 3b

Wear gloves. No lone working. Inspect wire for any deficiencies.

Avoid any wire work. FMC 2b

Working on or near water on board the vessel Tidal works

Lone working. Stress. Lack of sleep.

Antisocial behaviour. Ill health. Lack of performance. Lack of concentration.

3b

No lone working. Agreed hours of work. 6 hours off work in-between tides. Take breaks (share operating). Health assessments.

Keep working hours to a minimum for crew. Crew works 14 days on 14 days off

FMC 2b

Working in very cold conditions.

Hypothermia Time off work 2c

Wrap up warm on deck. Hat & gloves. Take regular breaks in heated wheel house. Take extra care on deck. Don’t rush.

Monitor weather FMC 2b

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Working on or near water on board the vessel Noise

Over exposure to noise in engine/pump room.

Tinnitus. Ringing in ear. Loss of hearing. 2c

Use ear defenders. Noise monitoring. Display signs. No more than 5 minutes exposure.

No going in engine room or pump room while working.

FMC 1b

Manual handling Lifting heavy items Severe back pain. Muscle pain. Lifelong back pain.

3b

Wear possible use lifting aid. Manual handling training to crew. Know the weight you are lifting. Can you spilt the load to smaller weights. No trip hazards present. Avoid repetitive handling.

Competent crew FMC 2b

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Manual handling Lifting heavy items in wrong way.

Severe back pain. Muscle pain. Lifelong back pain.

3b

Instructions of correct lifting method. Use mechanical aid wear possible. Make sure no fingers can get trapped. No obstructions in way. Good handles on item to be lifted. Do not push or pull load that’s heavy. Do not lift if history of back problems.

Competent crew FMC 2b

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COSHH Hazardous substances.

Fire & explosion. Exposure. Inhalation of toxic substances. Contact with skin.

3b

All substances stored in well ventilated & lockable containers. Signage in place. Fire extinguishers in place. COSHH assessments for all on board chemicals available. No smoking signs. Appropriate PPE available. Crew aware of what & wear on board. Spill kits on stand by while refuelling. Stop any leakage in water course using spill kits.

FMC 2b

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Refuelling Refuelling

Environnemental damage. Skin & eye contamination. Explosion,fire,burns.

3c

Coshh assessments available. Wear proper PPE. Ensure fuel caps are replaced. Delivery from professional company. Designated fuelling place. Spill kits available. Drip trays available. Pollution prevention plan available. Booms available. Eye wash station available. Emergency phone numbers available.

FMC 2c


Swell Damage to crew and equipment

4C

Standing instruction not to dredge when swell is above 1.5m for TSHD and 0.5 for WID and/or when skipper is not comfortable to dredge

FMC 2c

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Shipping

Collision/interference shipping with dredging operations

Damage to crew and equipment and port facilities

3c

Stay in contact with Port Control via VHF. Especially during dredging the berths, extra care should be taken.

Dredging in another area as directed by port control in case of shipping

HM/Port Control to provide an daily update about expected ship movements that day

FMC 2c

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Appendix 2 – Emergency flowcharts & route to hospital

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Port of Cork Maintenance Dredging 2017 20.3432 – Offshore Emergency

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Emergency Response Plan – Appendix 6 Offshore emergency flowchart

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eDOCS No: #3318819 VOMS-PR2.04-TE-03-06-04 rev. 7

Offshore emergency flowchart

FIRST ON SCENE

Notify Master

Raise alarm, alert others in are,

provide First Aid, rescue or fire

fighting actions, if trained

Master determines emergency

(minor / major)

Vessel crew takes necessary actions

Master takes on-scene command

(major emergency)

Master notifies Project Manager /

ERT

Project Manager notifies Client and if necessary initiates

Van Oord Emergency Assistance Procedure

Master notifies:

Port Control VHF16

or +353 21 481 1380

FIRE 112

Police 112

Ambulance 112

Minor Major

Master informs Project Manager / ERT about minor emergency and actions taken

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Port of Cork Maintenance Dredging 2017 20.3432 – Onshore Emergency

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Emergency Response Plan – Appendix 5 Onshore emergency flowchart

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Onshore emergency flowchart

FIRST ON SCENE

Calls Emergency Number

F. McCullough +44 7860 928 134

Raise alarm, alert others in are,

provide First Aid, rescue or fire

fighting actions, if trained

ERT member determines emergency

(minor / major)

If necessary, ERT member contracts VO First aid or fire fighting members

ERT member takes on-scene command (major emergency)

ERT member notifies Project

Manager

Project Manager notifies Client and if necessary initiates

Van Oord Emergency Assistance Procedure

ERT member notifies:

FIRE 112

Police 112

Ambulance 112

Minor Major

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Port of Cork Maintenance Dredging 2017 20.3432 – Route to Hospital

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Emergency Response Plan – Appendix 3 Route to hospital Page 1 of 1


TELEPHONE NUMBER +353 (0) 21 454 6400

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