1. SEATRADE Tanker Industry Conference
Singapore
28th April 2010
INTERTANKO Update on Terminal Issues

2. Terminal Vetting Database
What
Terminal Vetting
Tankers are vetted but are sometimes asked to make fast to poor quality berths
The vetting process works for ships, so why not for terminals?
Why
Enhance safety at the terminals
Improve member efficiency by influencing terminals to ‘fix’ problems
Maintain industry safety record
Who
Access to the system is controlled by INTERTANKO and was strictly limited to INTERTANKO Members and Associate Members

3. Terminal Vetting Database
One Page
User Friendly
Scores: 1 – 5
5: Excellent
4: Above Average
3: Average
2: Below Average
1: Unacceptable
Comments required for all low scores (1 or 2)

4. Terminal Vetting Database (The Questions)

5. Terminal Vetting Database (The Questions)

6. Terminal Vetting Database
A recent upgrade in the format makes its operating style is similar to the SIRE and CDI systems, so that if a ship reports a poor rating (a score of 2 or less out of 5) for any of the 12 scored items:
the terminal is automatically notified and asked to directly address that item and to provide "Terminal Comments" within 30 days for entry into the TVD
a "Low Score Alert" is sent to INTERTANKO and to the Chairman of the TVD Working Group.
INTERTANKO's Vetting Committee regularly discusses selected Terminal Vetting Reports (TVRs) as part of its bi-annual meetings.
The source of information will continue to be kept confidential. Although the vessel name, IMO number, and Master's name are included as questions in the report form, that information is only for the use of the individual companies and INTERTANKO, and is not accessible on the web site.

7. Terminal Vetting Database
INTERTANKO's Terminal Vetting Database Broadens its Access
Published: 05 February 2010
Access to INTERTANKO's Terminal Vetting Database (TVD) is now available to those who are tanker owners/operators, terminal owners/operators, PSC authorities and others with a legitimate interest in improving safety, but who are not Members or Associate Members of the Association.
Access to the TVD continues to remain free of charge, although access still requires agreement and compliance with the TVD's terms and conditions of use. We believe that such broadened access to the TVD will be to the benefit of all with an active interest in improving the safety of the vessel at the ship shore interface.

8. Terminal Vetting Database Reporting
Information is confidential
Terminal notified and asked to provide comments within 30 days
INTERTANKO and the TVD Working Group Chairman receive “low score” alerts.
INTERTANKO's Vetting Committee regularly discusses selected Terminal Vetting Reports (TVRs) as part of its bi-annual meetings.
Access to the system is controlled by INTERTANKO
As of 2010, access granted to all interested parties
Ship owners
Terminal operators
Flag state
Port authorities
Port state

9. Terminal Vetting Database
500 + Active Reports
1,100 + terminals Covering 1,700 + Berths

10. Terminal Vetting Database
For more information regarding the TVD and to request access to the TVD please contact
or register at