Guidelines for the handling, storage, use, maintenance and testing of STS hoses/Руководство по обращению, хранению, использованию, техническому обслуживанию и испытанию шлангов STS

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Hose strings used during Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfers in a side-by-side configuration are a critical link between the two ships. They are subjected to repeated lifting, bending and folding and to the dynamic forces of ship movements at sea. All of these can result in loads and stresses within the hose. To provide greater reliability and longer life, hoses should be handled, stored, maintained, inspected and tested correctly at appropriate intervals.

Contents
Glossary
Abbreviations
Bibliography
1 Introduction
1.1 Roles and responsibilities
2 Rubber hose assemblies
2.1 Hose types
2.2 Electrical continuity
2.3 Regulatory requirements
2.4 Hose construction and physical characteristics
2.4.1 Liner
2.4.2 Liner breaker
2.4.3 Reinforcement
2.4.4 Filler
2.4.5 Cover
2.4.6 End fittings
3 Composite hose assemblies
3.1 Types of composite hoses
3.2 Hose standards
3.2.1 EN 13765: Hydrocarbons, solvents and chemical hose assemblies
3.2.2 EN 13766: Liquefied gas hose assemblies
3.3 Regulatory requirements
3.4 Hose construction and physical characteristics
3.4.1 Liner
3.4.2 Inner helix
3.4.3 Reinforcement fabrics and liquid-tight films
3.4.4 Outer helix
3.4.5 End fittings
4 Hose characteristics, compatibility, operating parameters and limitations
4.1 Flanges
4.2 Markings on rubber hoses
4.3 Markings on composite hoses
4.4 Hose/Product compatibility
4.5 Explanation of pressure ratings for hoses
4.6 Bend radius
4.7 Flow rate
4.8 Product temperature
5 Hose handling: rubber and composite assemblies/hoses
5.1 Transportation
5.2 Lifting/Support
5.3 Strops
5.4 Strop retirement
5.5 Safe Working Load
5.6 Hose supports
5.7 Hose string assembly
5.7.1 Pre-assembled strings
5.7.2 Individual sections
5.7.3 Configuration (continuous-discontinuous)
5.7.4 Bolting-up sequence
5.7.5 Fasteners
5.7.6 Gaskets
5.7.7 Insulating flanges
5.8 Inspection and testing
5.8.1 Visual inspection external/internal
5.8.2 Flange integrity
5.8.3 Periodic hose testing
5.8.4 Test facilities
5.8.5 Visual inspection
5.8.6 Hydrostatic pressure test
5.8.7 Electrical continuity test
5.8.8 Third-party verification
5.8.9 Hose service life and retirement
5.8.10 Records and forms
5.8.11 Hose storage
5.8.12 Camlock couplings
Appendices: Damage and degradation
Appendix A: Guidance for evaluating damage or degradation on rubber hoses
Appendix B: Guidance for evaluating damage or degradation on composite hoses