Ship to Ship F.A.Q Guide 2024 by DYNAMARINe

The 2nd edition of the STS F.A.Q. guide (March 2024) is completed, and the digital copy is ready for distribution. This guide marks almost 30 months of rigorous work from a dedicated team comprising subject matter experts from DYNAMARINe, STS Service Providers, Classification Societies, Technical Operators, Oil Majors, Traders, and Preston Turnbull LLP.

We present it with the hope that it will positively contribute to safer Ship-to-Ship transfer operations. DYNAMARINe's STS Service is about joining prudent tanker owners who share our vision of transparency and standardization, key elements for safe STS operations. We dedicate this F.A.Q. to all our clients and their Seafarers.

We also want to express our gratitude to Claudene Sharp-Patel, the Global Technical Director from Lloyd's Register, for providing the Foreword to the guide.

The teaser of the FAQ Guide 2024 Edition is available through this link to download: Download

We are also grateful to the below supporting organizations in Alphabetical Order for their contribution in the development of the guide:

Lloyds Register are very supportive of this guide as we see it as a positive way to approach STS operations in a risk-assessment based process and enhance operator and stakeholder review and engagement
Claudene Sharp-Patel | Global Technical Director, Marine and Offshore | Lloyds Register

DNV fully endorses this STS. F.A.Q guide, as a positive framework for approaching STS operations from a self-regulating scheme, emerging from tanker operators, through a transparent and risk-assessment-based process. DYNAMARINe's commitment to openness and technical transparency further strengthens their contribution to this critical sector of the industry. Their ongoing dedication reinforces a collaborative effort with major stakeholders, including DNV, toward fostering safety and efficiency in Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations.
Catrine Vestereng M.Sc | Senior Vice President and Global Segment Director Tankers | DNV AS, Norway

In an industry where safety is of paramount importance, DYNAMARINe's 2nd Edition FAQs in Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations is an extremely helpful tool that, with a simple and direct approach, addresses the complexities and challenges associated with STS operations.
Capt. Panagiotis E. Angelikas | General Manager | Springfield Shipping Co. Panama S.A.

DYNAMARINe and their Team do an impressive job of helping us to enhance safety, and best practices during STS operations. The STS F.A.Q. guide is an excellent tool which supplements in full the technical information provided through the publication Ship to Ship Transfer Guide with accurate and reliable interpretations of requirements and deeper insights of this special operation. Great support to office personnel and crews that face the complexity and adversities of STS operations.
Capt George Vasilakis | Managing Director | Optimum Group

Not only was it an excellent initiative on the part of DYNAMARINe, as they edited the first version, but also a non-stopped collection of users new concerns, adding new topics related to STS operations, resulting in a complete work, unmatched in the industry.
Capt. Marcelo Barbich | STS Operations Planning Team | SERVICE MANAGEMENT SA

It provides a comprehensive guidance on every facet of STS operations definitions, adherence to rules and regulations, liabilities, readiness measure and more! This publication additionally dives into specific issues, giving clear guidance to the Operator. This guide is practical, and user friendly since it provides Answers to a spectrum of Questions.
Capt. Anish Kumar Saxena | Assistant Operations Manager | Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd

The breadth of demands that need to be addressed to ensure safe and commercially successful STS operations is enormous and changing day by day. In this environment the DYNAMARINe STS F.A.Q. Guide is an invaluable tool that helps in the preparation and planning of the STS operations and in understanding the complexities in a clear and concise way, that makes it indispensable for the ships and in the office environment.
Capt. Georgios Asteros | Operations Director | Maran Tankers Management Inc.

With the increased STS activity over the last decade the new Frequently Asked Questions in Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations Guide which DYNAMARINe have produced is timely and extremely useful. It helps break down those simple and complex areas and questions raised in preparation for and during an STS activity. This new Guide builds on the additional expertise and experience obtained since the release of the first edition of F.A.Q. in 2016.
DYNAMARINe have continued their willingness to be open and transparent technically supporting this area of the industry based on a risk-assessment process and enhance operator and stakeholder review and engagement.
Capt. Mounir Berjak | Superintendent Fleet Support & Security | Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC)