M.V./M.T……………………… Date:………………….
Initial Preparation: | |
| Ensure app personnel are aware of intention to bunker and emergency response procedures | |
| Discuss bunkering plan & tank sequence with officers involved | |
| Check all bunker tank air pipes are open and unblocked | |
| Ensure all sounding pipes caps are tight, except when sounding tank | |
| Check all bunker tank high level alarms are functioning | |
| Prior to Bunkering: | |
| Check weight of hose does not exceed SWL of vessel’s lifting gear | |
| Check delivery note quantity and specification are correct, sulphur contents less than 3.5 % and if for SECA less than 1.0% | |
| Discuss bunkering plan with supplier / Has checklist 23a been complied with. | |
| Discuss vessel’s emergency response procedures with suppliers | |
| Discuss supplier’s own emergency response procedures | |
| Carry out analysis with vessel’s fuel test kit (if carried) | |
| Conduct compatibility test, if necessary | |
| Sight agree and record shore/barge meter readings | |
| Sampling and procedure and point by suppliers in accordance with Marpol annex VI | |
| Vessel drawing its own Marpol annex VI sample | |
| During Bunkering: | |
| Commence bunkering at minimum pumping rate | |
| Monitor supply line pressure | |
| Examine hose connection for leakage | |
| Reduce pumping rate and/or open next tank before topping up | |
| Close valves as each tank is completed | |
| Witness, date, jointly countersign & retain sealed bunker samples | |
| Ensure sufficient ullage in final tank for hose draining/line blowing | |
| Notify supplier when final tank is reached | |
| Confirm continuous drip sample being drawn by the supplier in a sealed container. | |
| On Completion Of Bunkering: | |
| Ensure all hoses are fully drained | |
| Close and blank off manifold connection | |
| Blank off disconnected hose coupling | |
| Reconfirm all bunker line and tank filling valves are secured | |
| Sight, agree and record shore/barge meter readings | |
| Marpol sampling from suppler received in sealed container (minimum amount 400 ml preferably > 750 ml. And confirm Marpol Annex VI requirement (ref ESSQP) | |
| Any Letter of Protest issued to the supplier. | |
| Verify all bunker receipt details are correct as per procedure ESSQP | |
| Complete entry in oil Record Book | |
| Marpol annex VI sample stored in designated place & inventory record updated. |
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