Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Implementation in On-Board Blending of Pertalite (RON90)

Abstract

The high public demand for Pertalite (RON90) has significantly increased, causing Indonesia should choose to import, one from Jamnagar Sikka Marine Terminal, India. In application, the loading port uses the onboard blending technique of mixing cargo with additives to achieve the desired octane number. According to the International Safety Guides for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) 6th edition chapter 12.1.6.15, the ship is not designed as a blending instrument, which in its operation experiences several incompatibilities that pose a risk of danger. As mitigation, cargo manufacturers include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or work safety guidelines before operations begin to be understood and realized by all parties involved. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method with an explanative pattern. The unavailability of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the MSDS, the lack of blending facilities from the terminal and skilled personnel, lack of awareness and familiarization with the MSDS itself cause several impacts during its operation, including health threats, environmental stability, and even material losses that will be obtained by the company. So it is necessary to apply and actualize the implementation of MSDS on board, as well as create good harmonization between the company and the terminal so that this blending procedure can run optimally and produce fuel products that are by specifications.