DISCHARGING BULK PRODUCT

SHELL OMAN MARKETING CO. Trading and SupplyDISCHARGE PROCEDURES- BULK FUELS

PRIOR TO -DISCHARGE PROCEDURES

Sr.NoActionAction Party

Pre Discharge

1Make certain you fully understand the delivery arrangements for each site, including checking the route map to the site in case of a new customer, before you leave the Camp.

Driver

2On arrival, the driver should park the tanker safely near the discharge point with the assistance of the Site Representative. He should switch-off the delivery tanker master switch, place stoppers on the truck wheels, and fire extinguisher and warning signs around the discharge area.

Driver and Site Representative

3Look for changes to the site and facilities that may have occurred since your last visit.

Driver

4Where you find a situation you believe is hazardous, report it to both the owner of the premises and to your supervisor.

Driver

5The driver should meet the Site Representative and verify if he is authorised to receive the product by verifying the site representative Discharge License (Annex-A) He then hands over the Delivery Ticket & Pre-Discharge Checklist or PDC to the site representative. (Apply Stop Work in the event of an un authorised person receiving the truck. Inform journey manager of the Stop Work immediately who will resolve the issue by escalating it to Distribution Scheduling Support team.)

Driver

6After receiving the Delivery Ticket & PDC, the Site Representative should verify the availability of sufficient ullage in each of the receiving tanks to safely receive the intended load. This is normally done by taking a printed report from the Automatic Tank Gauging system normally referred to as ATG or in case the site does not have an ATG system, or if the system is not working, ullage should be verified manually using a dip stick.

Site Representative

7After ullage verification, the Site Representative should confirm the discharge sequence on the PDC sheet by specifying the tank number (tank number marked on each underground tank) under each compartment (Annex-B).

Site Representative

8The Site Representative and driver should do a final cross-check of the pre-discharge measures before starting product discharge which includes;

a) The driver should connect bonding cable from tanker to the designated bonding point on the site tank before connecting any hose. b) The driver should look around to ensure that nobody is smoking around the area and there are no other open flames.

c) The driver should open the bottom valve and check that product is available through the side glass.

d) The driver and the Site Representative should check that the seal used to secure the electronic key of the Abloy System is not tampered with and the serial number on the seal matches that on the Delivery Ticket.

e) The Site Representative should break the seal to collect the electronic key.

f) The driver should visually check if all hoses, couplings and connections are in good order.

Driver and Site Representative

9Before connecting each hose, the driver should ensure that discharge valve on the tanker is closed.

Driver

10Both driver and site representative to discuss and agree hose connection on PDC and trace/draw the hose line up (Annex-B). Driver and Site Representative

11The driver should connect hoses between the tanker and the appropriate tank fill point as per the configuration shown on the PDC sheet.

Driver

12The driver should shake the hose coupling after connecting each one of them to ensure that they are secure. Extra care should be taken when discharging at above ground tanks to ensure that the hoses are securely connected to withstand the additional pressure caused by the need to use the fuel tanker pump to push the product into above ground tanks

Driver

Discharge

13Before starting discharge, both driver and Site Representative should physically verify that the connections between the tanker discharge points and stations tank fill points are done correctly as per PDC. This also includes physically matching product type mentioned on the tanker discharge grade plate with the corresponding tank fill point.

Driver and Site Representative

14Both driver and site representative to sign the PDC in the designated boxes after physical verification of each connection (Annex-B).Driver and Site Representative

15In the event of multi product discharge- always discharge one product type at one time.Driver

16Both driver and Site Representative should be present throughout the discharge. If either has to leave for any reason, discharging must be discontinued.Driver and Site Representative

Post-Discharge

17The driver should confirm that the product in each tanker compartment has been fully offloaded using the side glass located on the side of each compartment discharge point.

Driver

18The Site Representative should do the same verification before the driver finally closes the discharge valve and disconnect the corresponding hose.

Site Representative

19Both the driver and Site Representative should check that the connection is secure and connected correctly when changing the hose connection from one compartment or tank to another.

Driver and Site Representative

20After the discharge had been completed, the driver should ensure that all valves are securely closed before disconnecting the hoses.

Driver

21The driver should remove the hoses carefully to avoid any injury and reconfirm that each compartment is empty by draining the remaining contents into the designated wire bonded bucket.

Driver

22Finally, the driver should remove the bonding cable after completing all discharge activities.Driver

23The Site Representative should sign & stamp all documents and confirm receipt of the full load.Site Representative

24Before moving the vehicle, driver should walk around it to ensure that no equipment is left in the area of the delivery, that all equipment (hoses, fittings etc.) is safely stowed away and the area is free from obstructions. Beware of pedestrians, low clearances and narrow widths as you drive off.

Driver

river Party

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS STOP WORK to be applied by retailer or driver in the event of any unsafe act. Always be aware of the need to minimise the risk of back injuries or strains in manual handling tasks such as lifting and draining hoses or lifting other equipment. Always lift loads keeping your back as straight as possible, using the strength of your legs and lifting smoothly without jerking. After the discharge of each compartment is completed, close the tank outlet valve, disconnect the hose at the truck end and drain it into the receiving tank, taking care to avoid spillage. The driver must not drop hose ends onto the ground as this causes damage and in soft ground sand can be admitted into the hose affecting the quality of the next delivery. A vehicle PTO powered pump may be used only for Gas Oil. Do not engage the PTO without using the clutch. It may be necessary to flush the pump and meter to prevent product contamination. Hose Camlock levers must be wired closed during pumping to eliminate the possibility of hoses becoming disconnected. Pumping rates should be adjusted to reduce splashing and frothing. After closing vehicle valves, allow air to be pumped for a sufficient time to clear the hose. The exception to this is in the case of long hose-reel metered deliveries, when the hose must remain full.

ANNEXTURE-A

Sample Discharge Licence

ANNEXTURE-B

Pre Discharge Checklist

ANNEXTURE-B (contd)

DISCHARGE PROCEDURES Rev.03-July2014