Before Bunkering

Actions:

1. Establish communications between ship and bunkering station / barge.

2. Rig fire fighting equipment.

3. Position drip trays and save alls.

4. Plug scuppers.

5. Post "No Smoking" and "No Naked Light" signs.

6. Close scuttles, windows and air conditioning intakes

7. Tie off hose to prevent strain on end fitting.

Check:

• Vessel and barge are moored securely.

• Safe access between ship and bunker barge.

• The deck watch is fully briefed.

• Emergency shut down procedure is discussed and agreed.

• Torches, radios and all other electrical equipment is suitable for hazardous area operation.

• Suitable protective clothing is available and being used.

• All personnel involved in the operation are aware of designated escape routes.

• Sufficient personnel are retained on board to deal with an emergency.

• Bunkering area is adequately lit.

During Bunkering.

Actions:

1. Take periodic witnessed oil samples.

2. Reduce loading rate before topping off.

3. Close valves as each tank is loaded.

4. Notify bunker station / barge when final tank is being filled.

5. Allow sufficient ullage to drain hoses and lines.

Check:

• Supply line pressure and temperature.

• Tank levels, and those adjacent tanks are not being fitted.

• Loading rate.

• Bunker tank vent systems.

After Bunkering

Actions:

1. Close and blank off manifold.

2. Blank off hose before lifting it over the side.

3. Unplug scuppers and open drains.

4. Drain and stow drip trays.

5. Mop up any drips and minor spills.

6. Send bunker samples for analysis.

Check:

• Ail filling valves are closed.

• All lines and hoses have been drained and blanked.

• All bunker tank vents, sounding tubes etc. are secured.

• All areas are free from oil and all equipment is stowed correctly.

Documents

Note of protest for bunkering operation

Read the text and tell what to do (one by one) starting with the following phrases In case of tanks overflow it is necessary…; In case of tanks overflow it is important…; In case of tanks overflow you should take such a measure as …; In case of tanks overflow immediately….

In case of tanks overflow, immediately take such measures as:

· Stop all transfer of cargo and bunkering operations, and close manifold valves.

· Sound the General Alarm, and start emergency procedures.

· Inform the bunkering personnel about the incident.

· Begin clean up procedures.

· Prepare portable pumps if it is possible to transfer the overflowed oil into the empty tank.

After the spill it may be necessary to get permission from the local authorities or terminal to continue normal operations.

Read the example of the protest:

Протест по недодаче бункерного топлива:

Господа!

Я, стармех т/х …, недополучил … тонн… (сорт топлива) из … тонн заказанного … (дата приема топлива), топливо было выдано бункеровщиком … (наименование бункеровщика) … (дата) … (место).

Я настоящим заявляю протест против недодачи.

С уважением,

Старший механик т/х …

Note of protest for bunkering operation on …

Dear Sirs,

Chief Engineer of m/v … (name of vessel) short received … tons of … (grade of bunker) out of the …tons requested for on … (date of bunker received). The bunkers were supplied by bunker barge/tanker … (Name of barge/tanker) – SB No: … on … (date) at … (location).

I hereby lodge a protest against the short delivery.

Yours faithfully,

Chief Engineer of m/v …