- Conduct a safety meeting with master and C/E . Discuss the bunker plan and which tank the bunkers is being taken in.
- Accordingly calculate the stability of the vessel. Keep a check on the stability of the vessel and all stages of bunkering taking into account the free surface effect at various Stages.
- Emergency shut down procedure agreed.
- “B” flag or red bunker light on.
- Seal the deck.
- Drip trays plugged.
- 3 way communication- bunker station, manifold and tank.
- Bonding wire and fire wire rigged.
- Fire fighting equipment ready- fire extinguisher and fire hose pressurised with emergency fire pump.
- Oil spill gear at manifold.
- Display “No Smoking“ signs and “No unauthorised persons on board“.
- Display emergency telephone numbers.
- Two means of access- forward part of vessel and access from ship to bunker station.
- Accommodation doors shut.
- Air-condition on internal circulation.
- Overboard to be checked regularly for any spillage.
- Contingency plan for fire or oil spillage.
- Entries in oil record book.
- Tank vents open.
- Flame arresters on vents.
