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INTERTANKO CHARTERING QUESTIONNAIRE 88 - LNGVersion 5 Created at Q88.com
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Date updated: May 27, 2022
1.2 Vessel's name (IMO number): Tristar Ruby (9333606)
1.3 Vessel's previous name(s) and date(s) of change: British Ruby (Dec 12, 2019)
1.4 Date delivered / Builder (where built): Jul 01, 2008 / Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. LTD
1.5 Flag / Port of Registry: Liberia / Monrovia
1.6 Call sign / MMSI: D5VZ6 / 636092943
1.7 Vessel's contact details (satcom/fax/email etc.): Tel: +44 1223 790247 / +60 3 92125769
Fax:
Email: master.tristarruby@ship.wilhelmsen.com
1.8 Type of vessel (as described in Form A or Form B Q1.11 of the IOPPC): Other
1.9 Type of hull: Double Hull
Ownership and Operation
1.10 Registered owner - Full style: SG Leasing Gems Ltd
Chertsey Road, Building G, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 7LN, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1932 762000
Fax: +971 (0)4 5103501
Email: nazeef@tristar-energy.co
1.11 Technical operator - Full style: Wilhelmsen Ship Management Sdn Bhd
18th Floor, 1 Sentral, Jalan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 2084 5601
Email: wsm.kul.vetting@wilhelmsen.com
Company IMO#: 0020825
1.12 Commercial operator - Full style: BP Shipping Limited
20 Canada Square, London, E14 5NJ United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7948 8326
Email: operations@bpshipping.com
1.13 Disponent owner - Full style: Tristar Ruby Ltd.
Office 901-903/906 - AA1 Mazaya Business Avenue, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0)4 5103 515
Fax: +971 (0)4 5103501
Email: nazeef@tristar-energy.co
Insurance
1.14 P & I Club - Full Style: Gard AS
7 Bishopsgate London EC2N 3AR United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7407 3588
Fax: +44 (0)20 7403 3942
1.15 P & I Club pollution liability coverage / expiration date: 1,000,000,000 US$ Feb 20, 2023
1.16 Hull & Machinery insured by - Full Style:
(Specify broker or leading underwriter)		 EDGE
96 Robinson Road, #17-03 SIF Building Singapore 068899
Tel: +65 6224 9970
1.17 Hull & Machinery insured value / expiration date: 76,000,000 US$ May 09, 2022
Classification
1.18 Classification society: Lloyds Register
1.19 Class notation: +100A1 Liquefied Gas Tanker, Type 2G, Methane (LNG) in Membrane Tanks, Maximum Vapour Pressure 0.25 Bar, Minimum TemperatureMinus 163 deg.C, ShipRight (SDA, FDA Plus, CM), LI, EP (B, P, N) +LMC, UMS, ICC, CCS, NAV1
1.20 Is the vessel subject to any conditions of class, class extensions, outstanding memorandums or class recommendations? If yes, give details: No
1.21 If classification society changed, name of previous and date of change: , Not Applicable
1.22 Does the vessel have ice class? If yes, state what level: No,
1.23 Date / place of last dry-dock: Jul 26, 2018 / Navantia, Ferrol, Spain
1.24 Date next dry dock due / next annual survey due: Jul 26, 2023
1.25 Date of last special survey / next special survey due: Aug 08, 2018 Aug 08, 2023
1.26 If ship has Condition Assessment Program (CAP), what is the latest overall rating: No,
Dimensions
1.27 Length overall (LOA): 288.43 m
1.28 Length between perpendiculars (LBP): 275.00 m
1.29 Extreme breadth (Beam): 44.24 m
1.30 Moulded depth: 26.00 m
1.31 Keel to masthead (KTM)/ Keel to masthead (KTM) in collapsed condition, if applicable: 63.89 m m
1.32 Distance bridge front to center of manifold: 84.00 m
1.33 Bow to center manifold (BCM) / Stern to center manifold (SCM): 146.47 m 141.96 m
1.34 Parallel body distances: Lightship Normal Ballast Summer Dwt
Forward to mid-point manifold: 36.42 m 54.82 m 56.97 m
Aft to mid-point manifold: 56.46 m 77.54 m 81.15 m
Parallel body length: m 132.36 m 138.12 m
Tonnages
1.35 Net Tonnage: 31,576.00
1.36 Gross Tonnage / Reduced Gross Tonnage (if applicable): 102,064.00
1.37 Suez Canal Tonnage - Gross (SCGT) / Net (SCNT): 105,467.24 91,206.93
1.38 Panama Canal Net Tonnage (PCNT): 100,018.00
Loadline Information
1.39 Loadline Freeboard Draft Deadweight Displacement
Summer: 7.70 m 12.22 m 84,491.00 MT 116,204.00 MT
Winter: 7.95 m 11.97 m 81,811.00 MT 113,524.00 MT
Tropical: 7.44 m 12.47 m 87,211.00 MT 118,924.00 MT
Lightship: 16.17 m 3.75 m   31,713.00 MT
Normal Ballast Condition: 10.27 m 9.65 m 57,788.00 MT 89,501.00 MT
1.40 FWA/TPC at summer draft: 272.80 mm 106.50 MT
1.41 Does vessel have multiple SDWT? If yes, please provide all assigned loadlines: Yes
72,869.5 Metric Tonnes
1.42 Constant (excluding fresh water): 400 MT
1.43 What is the company guidelines for Under Keel Clearance (UKC) for this vessel? While Underway in ocean passage -15% of the vessel's deepest navigational draft While underway in shallow/narrow water/port limits -10% of the vessel's deepest navigational draft While moored , including SBM/CBM mooring - the greater of 1.5% of the vessel's extreme breadth or 0.30m
1.44 What is the max height of mast above waterline (air draft) Full Mast Collapsed Mast
Summer deadweight: 51.67 m 0 m
Normal ballast: 54.24 m 0 m
Lightship: 60.14 m 0 m
 
2. CERTIFICATES Issued Last Annual Last Intermediate Expires
2.1 Safety Equipment Certificate (SEC): Jul 01, 2021 Apr 15, 2022 Jun 30, 2023
2.2 Safety Radio Certificate (SRC) Dec 16, 2019 Apr 15, 2022 Jun 30, 2023
2.3 Safety Construction Certificate (SCC): Jun 17, 2021 Apr 15, 2022 Jul 18, 2021 Jun 30, 2023
2.4 International Loadline Certificate (ILC): Dec 16, 2019 Apr 15, 2022 Jun 30, 2023
2.5 International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC): Feb 10, 2020 Apr 15, 2022 Jun 30, 2023
2.6 International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC): Jun 12, 2020 Not Applicable Not Applicable Jun 11, 2025
2.7 Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC): Jun 12, 2020   Jun 11, 2025
2.8 ISM Safety Management Certificate (SMC): Jun 12, 2020 Not Applicable Not Applicable Jun 11, 2025
2.9 Document of Compliance (DOC): May 25, 2021 Mar 10, 2022 Apr 09, 2026
2.10 USCG Certificate of Compliance (USCGCOC): Jan 09, 2022 Not Applicable Not Applicable Dec 28, 2023
2.11 Civil Liability Convention (CLC) 1992 Certificate: Feb 20, 2022     Not Applicable
2.12 Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage Convention (CLBC) Certificate: Feb 20, 2022     Feb 20, 2023
2.13 Liability for the Removal of Wrecks Certificate (WRC): Feb 20, 2022     Feb 20, 2023
2.14 U.S. Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR): Dec 13, 2019     Dec 13, 2022
2.15 Certificate of Class (COC): Dec 13, 2019 Not Applicable Dec 13, 2023
2.16 International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate (ISPPC): Dec 16, 2019     Jun 30, 2023
2.17 Certificate of Fitness (COF): Dec 16, 2019 Apr 25, 2019 Jun 30, 2023
2.18 International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC): Dec 16, 2019      
2.19 International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC): Dec 16, 2019 Apr 25, 2019 Jun 30, 2023
Documentation
2.20 Owner warrant that vessel is member of ITOPF and will remain so for the entire duration of this voyage/contract: Yes
2.21 Does vessel have in place a Drug and Alcohol Policy complying with OCIMF guidelines for Control of Drugs and Alcohol Onboard Ship? Yes
2.22 Is the ITF Special Agreement on board (if applicable)?
2.23 ITF Blue Card expiry date (if applicable): Dec 11, 2023
 
3. CREW
3.1 Nationality of Master: Indian
3.2 Number and nationality of Officers: 10 Indian, Ukrainian, Malaysian, Filipino
3.3 Number and nationality of Crew: 14 Filipino, Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian & Sri Lankan
3.4 What is the common working language onboard: English
3.5 Do officers speak and understand English: Yes
3.6 If Officers/Crew employed by a Manning Agency - Full style: Officers:
Wilhelmsen Ship Mgmt Sdn. Bhd.
18th Floor, 1 Sentral, Jalan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 2084 5601
Fax: +60 3 2084 5604
Email: wsmkl@wilhelmsen.com

Crew:
Wilhelmsen-Smith Bell Manning Inc.
38th Floor, Petron Mega Plaza, 358 Se. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila Phils. 1200
Tel: +63 2 812 8888
Email: Rowena.Sanchez@wilhelmsen.com
 
4. FOR USA CALLS
4.1 Has the vessel Operator submitted a Vessel Spill Response Plan to the US Coast Guard which has been approved by official USCG letter? Yes
4.2 Qualified individual (QI) - Full style: O'Briens Response Management
OBriens Response Management 818 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77024, USA
Tel: +1 281 606 4818
Email: inquiry@wittobriens.com
4.3 Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) - Full style: National Response Corporation
3500 Sunrise Highway Great River, New York 11739, USA
Tel: 24 hrs Emergency : +1-631-224-9141 Toll Free: +1-800-899-467
Fax: +1-631-224-9086 / 224-9082
Email: iocdo@nrcc.com
4.4 Salvage and Marine Firefighting Services (SMFF) - Full Style: Resolve Marine Group, Inc.
Resolve Marine Group, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 1510 SE 17th St., Suite 400 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: Tel: +1-631-224-9141 (24 Hrs) / +1-800-899-4672
Fax: +1-631-224-9086 / 224-9082
Email: opa90@resolvemarine.com
 
5. SAFETY/HELICOPTER
5.1 Is the vessel operated under a Quality Management System? If Yes, what type of system? (ISO9001 or IMO Resolution A.741(18) as amended): Yes
ISO 9001-2015
5.2 Can the ship comply with the ICS Helicopter Guidelines? Yes
5.2.1 If Yes, state whether winching or landing area provided: Winching
5.2.2 If Yes, what is the diameter of the circle provided: 5.00 m
 
6. COATING/ANODES
Tank Coating
6.1 Tank Coating Coated Type To What Extent Anodes
Cargo tanks: No No
Ballast tanks: Yes Intershield 300 - Epoxy Whole Tank Yes
 
7. BALLAST
7.1 Pumps: No. Type Capacity At What Head (sg=1.0)
Ballast Pumps: 3 Centrifugal 3,000 m3/hr 24 m
Ballast Eductors: 2 Venturi 300 m3/hr m
 
8. CARGO-LNG
8.1 Does the vessel comply with GC/IGC Code requirements? Yes
8.2 Type of cargo tank containment system: Membrane Cargo Tank Containment System GTT Mark III
8.3 What is the designed natural boil-off rate full laden condition? By Value: 9.69 m3/hr
% of NBOG: 0.15 %
8.4 What are the primary/secondary means and capacity for handling boil-off gas? Engines Gas Combustion Unit
8.5 Material of construction of cargo piping system: Low Carbon Austenitic Stainless Steel
8.6 Type of cargo tanks (if independent then specify type): Membrane GTT Mark III,
8.7 What is the minimum/maximum design tank pressure? -1.00 bar 25.00 bar
8.8 What is the minimum design tank temperature? -163.00 °C
8.9 Maximum cargo specific gravity: 0.50
8.10 Maximum rate of cool down of cargo tanks: 13 °C/Hr
8.11 Cargo tank capacities:
(Tank Number, Capacity (100% m3), Temperature (Deg C), Max Capacity (m3), Lower Slosh Limit(m3), Upper Slosh Limit(m3))
Tank number Capacity (100%) (m3)Temp (m3)Max capacity (m3)Lower slosh (m3)Upper slosh (m3)
125950.06-160.0025560.812046.8017904.60
344882.82-160.0044209.574228.3033465.76
439322.55-160.0038732.723705.2029323.00
244876.35-160.0044203.214227.1033458.75
8.12 Total capacity of all tanks (100%) at reference temperature: 155,032 m3
8.13 Number and heat capacity of vaporizers: 1 3,581.00 Kw
8.14 Maximum allowable relief valve set pressure: 250.00 Mbar
8.15 Normal allowable relief valve set pressure (moss): 2,500.00 mm/wg
8.16 Vacuum set pressure of relief valve: -10.00 Mbar
8.17 What is total SBT capacity and percentage of SDWT vessel can maintain? 60,971.40 m3 72.10 %
Reliquefaction Plant
8.18 Number and rated capacity (mass flow) of boil of gas (BOG) compressors: KG/Hour
8.19 Type of compressors:
Cargo Handling and Pumping Systems
8.20 Partial load operation restriction on reliquefaction plant? If yes, specify: ,
8.21 Max loading rate with vapour return: 12,500.00 m3/hr
Cargo Control Room
8.22 Is ship fitted with a Cargo Control Room (CCR)? Yes
8.23 Can tank innage / ullage be read from the CCR? Yes
Gauging and Sampling
8.24 Gauges Manufacturer Type Rated Accuracy
Level gauges (remote) RTG Radar Pulse 5.00 mm
Level gauges (local) Wheesoe Total Automation Float Gauge 7.50 mm
Temperature gauges PT 100 Resistance Bulb/Thermowell +/- 1%
Pressure gauges Electric Digital & Analogue Electronic +/- 1%, Analogue +/- 5%
8.25 Sampling connection type and size: Double Block & Bleed v/v 1/2 inch plugged gas sampling point 1/2 inch
Cargo Manifolds and Reducers
8.26 Do manifold arrangements comply with SIGTTO standards?
8.27 Number of cargo liquid connections at each manifold: 4
8.28 Number of vapour line connections at each manifold: 1
8.29 Pipe flanges:
(Flange, Duty, Rating (bar), Face size (inches), Thickness (mm), Face, Distance (mm))
Pipe flange Duty Rating (bar)Face size (Inches)Thickness (mm)Face Distance (mm)
1Vapour12.0016.0038.0003000.00
4Liquid12.0016.0038.0003000.00
8.30 Are local pressure gauges fitted outboard of the manifold valves? Yes
8.31 Is a temperature sensor fitted at or near the manifold? Yes
8.32 If vessel is fitted with a bow manifold, state size:
8.33 If vessel is fitted with a stern manifold, state size:
IG Plant/Nitrogen
8.34 Type, capacity, specs IG Nitrogen
Type of system AAborg-Smit Gas Systems B.V. GLN15000-0.25BUFD IG & Dry Air Prism Membrane
Capacity 15,000.00 m3/hr 125.00 m3/hr
Outlet content oxygen %: % 3.00 %
Outlet content N2 %: % 97.00 %
Lowest dew point achievable: -45.00 °C -70.00 °C
Cargo Pumps
8.35 Pumps No./Tank Type Rated Flow At Delivery Head
Cargo pumps: 2 Single stage centrifugal submerged 1,800.00 m3/hr 155.00 m
Stripping/spray pumps: 1 2 Stage Centrifugal 50.00 m3/hr 145.00 m
Emergency cargo pumps: Centrifugal 550.00 m3/hr 155.00 m
ESD System
8.36 What type of ship/shore link systems are installed: Optical Fibre: Furukawa compatible 6 way connector
Pneumatic: Hyundai GMB
Electric Connector Pyle: HDE-B1718-521SL-AG (female): Pyle National AF Series Compatible, 37-way Pyle receptacle, Mzyak connector.
Connector Miyaki: yes
Connector ITT: yes
8.37 ESD activated by: Manual Switches:Yes
Fusible Plug:Yes
Cargo Tank Level, High High:Yes
Hydraulic Oil low Pressure (Manifold Valve):Yes
Control air pressure low (Manifold valve):Yes
Cargo Switchboard Electric Power Failure:Yes
ESDS Signal from Shore:Yes
ESDS CPU Failure:Yes
Vapour Header Pressure low:Yes
Pneumatic Pressure low in Ship/Shore connection:Yes
8.38 Is VHF provided in the CCR? If yes, specify numbers and frequencies: Yes, 1
Normal marine channels
 
9. MOORING
9.1 Wires (on drums) No. Diameter Material Length Breaking Strength
Forecastle: mm m MT
Main deck fwd: mm m MT
Main deck aft: mm m MT
Poop deck: mm m MT
9.2 Wire tails No. Diameter Material Length Breaking Strength
Forecastle: 9 88.00 mm Euroflex Polyester/Polyprop mix 11.00 m 166 MT
Main deck fwd: 0 mm m MT
Main deck aft: 4 88.00 mm Euroflex polyester/polyprop mix 11.00 m 166 MT
Poop deck: 7 88.00 mm Euroflex polyester/polyprop mix 11.00 m 166 MT
9.3 Ropes (on drums) No. Diameter Material Length Breaking Strength
Forecastle: 9 40.00 mm Amsteel Blue 275.00 m 128.00 MT
Main deck fwd: 0 mm m MT
Main deck aft: 4 40.00 mm Amsteel Blue 275.00 m 128.00 MT
Poop deck: 7 40.00 mm Amsteel Blue 275.00 m 128.00 MT
9.4 Other lines No. Diameter Material Length Breaking Strength
Forecastle: 0 0.00 mm 0 0.00 m 0.00 MT
Main deck fwd: 0 0.00 mm 0 0.00 m 0.00 MT
Main deck aft: 0 0.00 mm 0 0.00 m 0.00 MT
Poop deck: 0 0.00 mm 0 0.00 m 0.00 MT
9.5 Winches No. No. Drums Motive Power Brake Capacity Type of Brake
Forecastle: 4 Double/Treble Electric-Hydraulic 76.80 MT Hydraulic Brake Band
Main deck fwd: MT
Main deck aft: 2 Double Electric-Hydraulic 76.80 MT Hydraulic Brake Band
Poop deck: 3 Double/Treble Electric-Hydraulic 76.80 MT Hydraulic Brake Band
9.6 Bitts, closed chocks/fairleads No. Bitts SWL Bitts No. Closed Chocks SWL Closed Chocks
Forecastle: 6 137 MT 19 128 MT
Main deck fwd: 6 117 MT 10 128 MT
Main deck aft: 8 117 MT 12 128 MT
Poop deck: 4 137 MT 20 128 MT
Anchors/Emergency Towing System
9.7 Number of shackles on port / starboard cable: 13 / 14
9.8 Type / SWL of Emergency Towing system forward: Smit Bracket 200 MT
9.9 Type / SWL of Emergency Towing system aft: Smit Bracket 204 MT
9.10.1 What is size of closed chock and/or fairleads of enclosed type on stern: 600 mm x 450 mm
Escort Tug
9.10.2 What is SWL of closed chock and/or fairleads of enclosed type on stern: 250.00 MT
9.11 What is SWL of bollard on poop deck suitable for escort tug: 250.00 MT
Lifting Equipment/Gangway
9.12 Derrick / Crane description (Number, SWL and location): Cranes: 2 x 10.00 Tonnes
Port and Starboard Manifold areas (outreach at mid manifold is 10mtrs from ship's side)
9.13 Accommodation ladder direction: Aft
Does vessel have a portable gangway? If yes, state length: m
Single Point Mooring (SPM) Equipment
9.14 Does the vessel meet the recommendations in the latest edition of OCIMF 'Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Bow Mooring of Conventional Tankers at Single Point Moorings (SPM)'?
9.15 If fitted, how many chain stoppers:
9.16 State type / SWL of chain stopper(s): MT
9.17 What is the maximum size chain diameter the bow stopper(s) can handle: mm
9.18 Distance between the bow fairlead and chain stopper/bracket: m
9.19 Is bow chock and/or fairlead of enclosed type of OCIMF recommended size (600mm x 450mm)? If not, give details of size: N/A
 
10. PROPULSION
10.1 Speed Maximum Economical
Ballast speed: 19.50 Kts (WSNP) 10 Kts (WSNP)
Laden speed: 19.50 Kts (WSNP) 17.50 Kts (WSNP)
10.2 What type of fuel is used for main propulsion / generating plant: LNG Vapour / MDO LNG Vapour / MDO
10.3 Type / Capacity of bunker tanks: Fuel Oil: 0 m3
Diesel Oil: 6,605.80 m3
Gas Oil: 0 m3
10.4 Is vessel fitted with fixed or controllable pitch propeller(s): Fixed
10.5 Engines No Capacity Make/Type
Main engine: 1 29,126 Kw Wartsila
Aux engine: 4 11,400 Kw
Power packs: 1 m3/hr
Boilers: 1 15.00 MT/Hr Kangrim Industries / Vertical Oil-fired water tube
Bow/Stern Thruster
10.6 What is brake horse power of bow thruster (if fitted): Yes, 2,682.00 bhp
10.7 What is brake horse power of stern thruster (if fitted): No, bhp
Emissions
10.8 Main engine IMO NOx emission standard:
10.9 Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) rating number:
 
11. SHIP TO SHIP TRANSFER
11.1 Does vessel comply with recommendations contained in OCIMF/ICS Ship To Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum, Chemicals or Liquified Gas, as applicable)? Yes
11.2 What is maximum outreach of cranes / derricks outboard of the ship's side: 10.20 m
11.3 Date/place of last STS operation: Jun 15, 2014 - Bahia Blanca, Argentina
 
12. RECENT OPERATIONAL HISTORY
12.1 Last three cargoes / charterers / voyages (Last / 2nd Last / 3rd Last):
12.2 Has vessel been involved in a pollution, grounding, serious casualty or collision incident during the past 12 months? If yes, full description: Pollution: No,
Grounding: No,
Casualty: No,
Repair: No,
Collision: No,
12.3 Date and place of last Port State Control inspection: Mar 20, 2018 / Sabine Pass
12.4 Any outstanding deficiencies as reported by any Port State Control? If yes, provide details: No
12.5 Recent Oil company inspections/screenings (To the best of owners knowledge and without guarantee of acceptance for future business)*:

*"Approvals" are not given by Oil Majors and ships are accepted for the voyage on a case by case basis.		 Contact owner for details.
12.6 Date / place of last SIRE inspection: Mar 14, 2022 / Hachinohe
12.7 Additional information relating to features of the ship or operational characteristics:
Revised 2018 (INTERTANKO / Q88.com)