330-Bunkering Operations / 748
B
un
k
erin
g Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900603
a) Monitoring compliance with this procedure and liaising with the vessel
Master
to best ensure all
practical means are addressed to support the
Master
executing his/her duties in respect of this
procedure.
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p
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B
un
k
erin
g
an
d
f
uel oil
Before a bunkering operation commences, a bunkering plan
shall
be prepared and discussed by the
Master
(s). The Bunkering Checklist
shall
be completed and signed by the
Masters
of both the bunker ship
and the receiving ship. The checklist
should
be kept on board the bunker ship and the receiving ship.
During bunkering the
Watch
Off
icer
in charge of bunkering
shall
check the quality and properties of the
diesel fuel.
If the diesel fuel has a suspicious appearance or if there are any other causes for concern, the
Watch
Off
icer
in charge of bunkering can refuse to take delivery and inform the
Master
who in turn,
shall
inform the
C
ontracts Mana
g
er
as soon as possible. A meeting
shall
be scheduled between the
Master
,
C
ontracts
Mana
g
er
and the charterer’s representative to examine a sample accordingly.
The tank
shall not
be filled to more than 90% of total capacity under normal operating conditions (less
allowing for any expected or likely adverse weather conditions).
A crewmember with a communication device
shall
remain observing the loading hose at all times in case of
pollution during the bunkering activity.
The connections
shall
be checked regularly to ensure that no leaks occur.
Personnel not involved in the bunkering operation
shall
remain clear of the bunkering zone.
Samples
shall
be taken at each bunkering.
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2 B
un
k
erin
g
at sea
Bunkering operations between vessels at sea is normally allowed only during hours of daylight. In
exceptional circumstances and only with full approval of respective vessel
Masters
and following full risk
assessment, bunkering may take place during hours of darkness.
A mooring plan
should
be agreed beforehand and the mooring
should
be carried out in accordance with this
plan. The mooring equipment
should
be of a recognized standard and the mooring lines of good quality
intended for use in the actual operation.
Bunkering at sea may take the form of side-by-side transfer (such as from a bunker delivery tanker) or stern-
to-stern between OSVs.
For side-to-side transfers, the delivery ship (tanker)
should
be safe at anchor on a steady heading before the
bunkering operation commences. The receiving ship
should
carefully approach the delivery ship. Primary
fenders of a recognized standard and strength
should
be positioned along the hull of the delivery ship and
secondary fenders
should
be ready for use during the berthing operation.
The
Master/
B
ri
d
g
e Watch
Off
icer
shall
:
x
Keep the two vessels at a safe distance depending on sea and weather conditions;
x
Keep the bunkering hoses and mooring ropes (if vessels are moored together) clear of propellers;
x
Obtain confirmation from the delivery vessel that the pump has been stopped and that the valve has
been shut before disconnecting the bunkering hose;
x
After disconnection, bunkering hoses
shall
be reeled in quickly to assist in keeping them clear of the
propellers.
Version 04. Original date: 22/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Manager. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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