The carriage of oils and fats as a subject is a very complex matter and to capture the evolved practices and contractual obligations now demanded by all international markets, the Federation publishes its own document referred to as the Carriage of Oils and Fats.  This is a set of protocols and contract referred documents contained in a loose-leaf manual.  These documents include the FOSFA Qualifications and Operational Procedures for Ships Engaged in the Carriage of Oils and Fats in Bulk for Edible and Oleo-Chemical Use, Previous Cargo lists and Certificates linked to carriage conditions, in three sections:

Contract Referred Documents*

• Qualifications and Operational Procedures 
• List of Banned Immediate Previous Cargoes
• List of Acceptable Previous Cargoes

ISO Tank Containers*

• Qualifications and Operational Procedures
• Owner/Operator's Statement of Compliance, Suitability and Cleanliness

Prescribed Report Forms*

• Combined Master's Certificate
• Certificate of Compliance, Suitability and Cleanliness of Ship's Tank

Parties involved in trading oils and fats in bulk under FOSFA CIF terms will note the reference in contracts and optional clauses to these various documents.  Their purpose is to ensure the safe handling and preservation of the integrity of the cargo to which the contract relates, and avoid contamination incidents, which while problematic in the 1980s, has been predominantly eradicated.  To subscribe to this publication, complete the Order Form and return it to the Federation's offices.  The documents are available to members via the FOSFA.net members website.

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