Ship/Shore Link

Abbreviation: SSL

Hardwired signalling cable between ship and terminal for ESD and safety status during cargo transfer.

In practice

Connected as part of the pre-cargo ship/shore checklist. Connector incompatibility is common; many terminals carry adapter cables but some require ship's bridging hardware. The cargo officer verifies signal continuity before declaring ready to load.

Regulatory detail & full definition

Required for gas carriers under OCIMF Ship/Shore Interface and IACS UR Z14. Carries ESD-2 signals, communication audio, and sometimes mooring-load monitoring. Pyle-National connector is standard but multiple incompatible variants exist; bridging cables are common at terminals.

Authoritative source: OCIMF Ship/Shore Interface ↗

Emergency Shutdown

Source: OCIMF Ship/Shore Interface Guidelines

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Ship/Shore Link

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Ship/Shore Link

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