New PIANC Guidelines for Marine Oil and Petrochemical Terminal Design

摘要

There is a recognized need for international guidelines associated with the design and assessment/maintenance of marine oil and petrochemical terminals. The very nature of the marine oil and petrochemical trade is global, yet terminal design and maintenance requirements are inconsistent across international boundaries. This has led to conflicts, inconsistencies and potential safety concerns, which is particularly evident amongst the operators with global operations. Yet reaching a global consensus on such technical guidelines is challenging. A PIANC working group has agreed to tackle this challenge. Building on the California State Lands Commission's widely recognized Marine Oil Terminal Engineering & Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS), the authors initiated a PIANC working group that is tasked to develop a new international guideline with a similar focus. The new document will be entitled "Recommendations for the Design and Assessment of Marine Oil and Petrochemical Terminals". The new document has the important distinction of being based on a precept of a voluntary guidance manual, as opposed to the mandatory audit process used in California.