Bunkering

Question 1

Pre Bunker Checklist

Answer 1

• State of adjacent waters noticed.
• Vessel properly secured to dock.
• Check suppliers product corresponds to ordered product (specified sheet).
• Agree quantity to be supplied.
• Check valves are open.
• Day tanks full and supply valves closed.
• Warnings signs in position eg. No Smoking
• SOPEP plan available.
• Clean up material in place.
• Oil Boom in place.
• Foam fire extinguisher placed at bunker station.
• Fuel tank supply valves open.
• Agree stop/start signals between vessel and barge/road tanker.
• Bravo flag flying/red light showing.
• Agree pumping/transfer rate.
• Agree emergency shut down procedure.
• Check hose and couplings are secure and in good order.
• Fuel nozzle and hosed secured to vessel.
• Check gauges on barge/road tanker/vessel and note readings.
• Bunker valve open.
• Unused manifold connections blanked off.
• Master informed.
• Signal pumping to commence.

Question 2

State the immediate action that must be taken in the event of a spill of bunkers.

Answer 2

• Stop the bunkering operation.
• Raise the alarm.
• Inform the Master and Engine Room.
• Inform port authorities and barge.
• Fix the problem.
• Mop up/clean up the area.
• Dispose the waste and make sure you get the receipt.
  Use SOPEP equipment.

Question 3

State the document in which the spill should be recorded.

Answer 3

Oil Record Book Part 1