20MAY2018

Location: Flint Hills Terminal, Corpus Christi, TX;

Events: The 1st watch began with weighing anchor with the tankermen and cruising into Corpus Christi, TX. I stayed up into the next watch to assist the backwatch tankermen in initiating the transfer of molten sulfur and the ABS inspection as needed. I helped hook up the connections and set the valves, but there was an issue with the terminal having a clog and were unable to send the product until nearly 08:30pm. During this time I was conscripted to follow the ABS Marine Chemist as he crawled into and out of various void tanks. We passed the inspection and are clear to continue running instead of going to dry dock. During the 2^nd watch the transfer process began and the tankermen and I spent the shift monitoring the process and did a little climbing to replace the loading lightbulb as well as some housecleaning in the wheelhouses.

Things learned about vessel/barge: The wing tank voids on the barge go well into the barge through small chutes at the bottom of the tanks.

Classroom information application(s): Confined space entry and void watch, loading procedures, DeckGen anchor equipment and procedures, NavGen lights and day shapes.

Supplemental Information: This was a long day, I was foolish and stayed up too late enjoying having access to cellular signal, so I was more tired then usual for the 1^st watch. The delay on starting the transfer and babysitting the chemist were aggravating, but it was worth it to get my time in on attaching the hoses and setting the valves regardless. I was seriously concerned I was going to have to perform CPR on the guy after he came out of each hold he was so flushed and overheated.

Rules of the Road Scenarios? NavGen crossing and meeting in a channel.