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Harley Marine Services A Full Service Marine Transportation Company GREAT STRIDES CHRISTENING September 2012 Our newest vessel, the double hull petroleum barge GREAT STRIDES was christened on Tuesday, August 7th at Raymond & Associates of Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Reverend Bieu V. Nguyen from Saint Margaret’s Catholic Church performed the christening onboard the vessel. He gave a blessing over the barge for it’s safety and longevity and the safety of its crew. Reverend Nguyen concluded the ceremony by splashing holy water on the hull of the GREAT STRIDES. Several of the shipyard staff were in attendance and witnessed the Christening. The GREAT STRIDES is a welcome addition to the Harley Marine Gulf fleet based in Houston, Texas. She joins a fleet of eleven double hull petroleum barges and three riverstyle towboats. The GREAT STRIDES made her maiden voyage on August 27 th for NuStar Energy. She is now on charter to Mercuria and will be working the Mississipi River System moving dirty and crude products. GREAT STIDES Double Hull Petroleum Barge LOA: Beam: Depth: Capacity: 297.5 feet 54 feet 12 feet 28,700 barrels 2
Harley Marine Services Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient Q-Factor: The role of the DPA September 2012 August Birthdays One element of the ABS Health Certification is the assignment of an Occupational Health & Safety Management Representative. The responsibilities of the OH&S Management Representative are similar to the already established Designated Person Ashore (DPA). At Harley Marine, we combine the responsibilities of the OH&S Representative and DPA and then assign the role to one individual. We refer to this person as a DPA. A few of the primary responsibilities for the DPA are: report to top management on quality systems performance and provide a link to crewmembers, monitor safety and pollution prevention aspects, and verify management systems. One method used to verify management systems is the non-conformity. A non-conformity is any activity that does not conform to Harley Marine’s health, quality, safety or environmental management systems. The Non-Conformity Report (NCR) is remedied by a Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA). Most non-conformity’s are discovered in the audit process. The DPA has the responsibility to respond to a non-conformity and works with colleagues to bring about closure. An Observation (OBS) is another method used to verify management systems. According to ISM Code 1.1.8, an Observation is a statement of fact substantiated by objective evidence. Observations are used in the audit process to point out weakness in management systems or noteworthy successes. HMS uses one form to record both NCRs and OBSs. The DPA reacts to an Observation in the same manner as an NCR. Another important role here at Harley Marine is the Qualified Individual (QI). The role of the QI is defined by Federal Code (33 CFR 154.1026). The role of the QI is to be available to respond in the event of a pollution incident and engage an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). QI’s need special training and must be familiar with the local response plan. Harley Marine uses a combination of regional and companywide QI’s. A list of QI’s is available onboard each vessel. The roles of the QI and DPA are distinct and clearly defined. Harley Marine uses one person as the Quality Systems Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and several for Qualified Individuals (QIs). The DPA is tasked with “monitor(ing) safety and pollution prevention aspects”. The DPA is supposed to make sure there are QI’s available. The QI’s need special training, special knowledge and are tasked with an enormous responsibility. Jim Flies HSE Manager 3
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