Bunkering

Question 1

What is done before bunkering?

Answer 1

0. Refer to COMPANY BUNKERING CHECKLIST
   1.Bunker Plan is created. This includes how much or each fuel is required, what grade of fuel, sequence of tanks. Signed by Chief and the Stability officer
1. Material Safety Data Sheet
   3.Overflows are emptied
   3.5 take bunker checklist
   4.Remote valves have been tested
2. No smoking signs, Public announcement, hot work stopped and red flag raised
3. Everyone is familiar with SOPEP
   7.SOPEP is put in standby
4. Fuel tank levels have been tested and recorded
5. Bunkering hose has been pressure tested and copy of certificate
   10.Scruppers are blocked
   10.5 Ensure the other bunker station is blanked
6. Drip Flange is in Place
7. Suppliers tanks have been sounded
8. Connect hose
9. Communication with the bunker facility

Question 2

What is to done during bunkering?

Answer 2

1. Techincal personel in bunker station
2. Maintain bunker line temperature and pressure
3. Check tank level often
4. Collect samples - 1 for lab tests, 1 for facility, 1 for ship storage, 1 for marpol

Question 3

What is done after bunkering?

Answer 3

1. Hoses depressurized and blown through
2. Record all tank levels and quantities
3. Bunker Delivery Note filled out and seals logged
4. Remove hose and Blank connections
5. Inform Bridge
6. Fill out Oil Record Book

Question 4

How to react in the event of a spill?

Answer 4

Stop process
Notify Master and Chief Engineer
Follow SOPEP
Inform DPA, Port facility, port State, flag State, maib
Fill out the ORB section G

Question 5

What information is on a Bunker Delivery Note?

Answer 5

IMO Number and Name of ship
Port
Commencing date
Name of supplier
Quantity in Tonnes
Density @15 Celsius
Viscosity@50 Celsius
Sulphur content
Flash point
Signed by both parties

Question 6

What would you do in the event of a dispute about how much you’ve bunkered?

Answer 6

The Chief engineer would raise a letter of protest

Question 7

How do you know what grade of fuel to bunker?

Answer 7

Refer to manufacturers instructions and ISO:8217

Question 8

How long do the samples and BDN need to be kept on board?

Answer 8

BDN - 3 Years
Fuel Sample - 12 months

Question 9

What factors affect the bunker rate?

Answer 9

The amount the tank needs to be filled
The pressure of the bunker