Annex 5 – Bunkering Precautions Including Bunkering Checklist (7.1.14)
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Annex 5 – Bunkering Precautions Including Bunkering Checklist (7.1.14)

  1 The master of a ship involved in bunkering shall ensure that bunkering will only take place if:

  • .1 notification of the intention to bunker is given to the port authority well in advance, stating the place, type of bunker oil to be transhipped and the expected time that bunkering will commence;

  • .2 the relevant Safety Data Sheet has been supplied in accordance with resolution MSC.150(77) on Safety Data Sheets for MARPOL Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils; and

  • .3 the questions on the bunkering check list below are answered truthfully and affirmatively.

  2 The master of a ship shall not begin bunkering unless he has ensured that:

  • .1 the scuppers are firmly closed;

  • .2 bunker pipes which are not in use are well blanked;

  • .3 the bunker hoses are properly supported;

  • .4 the bunker hoses have sufficient play;

  • .5 the bunker connection has been provided with a good seal;

  • .6 there is a well-tightened bolt in every bolt hole in the bunker pipe connection flanges;

  • .7 there is a sufficiently large overflow basin under the bunker pipe connection(s); and

  • .8 any cargo handling operations in progress will not hazard the bunker operations.

  3 The master of a bunker vessel shall not begin bunkering unless he has ensured that:

  • .1 the bunker vessel is securely moored;

  • .2 the bunker hoses are in good condition;

  • .3 the bunker hoses have sufficient play;

  • .4 the bunker connection has been provided with a good seal; and

  • .5 there is a well-tightened bolt in every bolt hole in the bunker pipe connection flanges.

  4 The master of a ship involved in bunkering shall ensure that the conditions described in paragraphs 2 and 3 remain fulfilled during the entire bunkering procedure.

  5 Both the master of a ship and the master of a bunker vessel should ensure, that a constant visual watch is maintained throughout the whole transfer operation.

  6 Both the master of a ship and the master of a bunker vessel have to ensure that all scuppers are closed and that sufficient absorbing materials are available in case of an accidental spillage.

  7 If it cannot be ensured during the whole bunkering operation that the requirements laid down in this annex are fulfilled, the master of a ship and/or the bunker vessel shall cease the bunker operation immediately.

  8 In this annex, “bunkering” is taken to mean the transfer of bunker oil that is a flammable liquid intended for the propulsion and or the auxiliary operation of a ship or liquid intended for lubricating the ship’s engine or her other machinery.

Pre-Transfer Bunkering Checklist
Name of Bunkering Barge ......................... Name of Vessel taking Bunker .........................
Licence Plate ......................... Master’s Name .........................
Master’s/Driver’s Name ......................... Date of Transhipment .........................
Time of Transhipment ......................... Place of Transhipment .........................
   
Bunker barge/truck Vessel taking bunker

1 How much bunker oil will be transhipped

1 Who measured the contents of the bunker tanks:

Fuel ............ tonnes actual ............ m3
Gas oil ............ tonnes actual ............ m3
Lub oil ............ tonnes actual ............ m3 		Name ........................................................
Position ........................................................

2 What are the means of communication between the barge/truck and the vessel taking bunkers:

2 The measures were:

  Tank Actual contents Free space (up to 98% filling)

3 Who is responsible for communications with the vessel taking bunkers:

No. ................. tonnes ................... m3
No. ................. tonnes ................. m3
No. ................. tonnes ................. m3
No. ................. tonnes ................. m3
Name ........................................................
Position ........................................................

3 How often will the contents of the bunker tanks be checked during the bunker operations:

4 Who is in charge of supervising the operation and taking immediate action in case of malfunction:

Every ........................................................ minutes
Name ........................................................
Position ........................................................

4 Who is responsible for taking the measurements referred to in point 3:

5(a) Is there an emergency stop facility:

Name ........................................................
Position ........................................................
Yes/No
Where ........................................................

5 How much bunker oil will be transhipped:

(b) Has the emergency stopping procedure been discussed and agreed with the vessel taking bunkers:

Fuel ................. tonnes actual ................. m3
Gas oil ................. tonnes actual ................. m3
Lub oil ................. tonnes actual ................. m3
Yes/No

6 What are the means of communication between the barge/truck and the vessel taking bunkers:


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6 Nominated volume to be transhipped:

7 Who is responsible for communications with the bunker barge/truck:

Grade Volume Name ........................................................
Position ........................................................
Marine Gas Oil ................. tonnes ................. m3
LFO ................. tonnes ................. m3
LFO ................. tonnes ................. m3
LFO ................. tonnes ................. m3
Lub oil ................. tonnes ................. m3

8 Who is in charge of supervising the operation and taking immediate action in case of malfunction:

7 Agreed maximum pumping rates and line pressures:

Name ........................................................
Position ........................................................
Grade Pumping rate in tonnes/hr. Line pressure in psi/bar*

9 Accepted volume to be transhipped:

........................................................
........................................................
........................................................
........................................................ 		Grade ................. Volume
Marine Gas Oil ................. tonnes ................. m3
LFO ................. tonnes ................. m3
LFO ................. tonnes ................. m3
LFO ................. tonnes ................. m3
Lub oil ................. tonnes ................. m3
 

10 Agreed maximum pumping rates and line pressures:

  Grade Pumping rate in tonnes/hr. Line pressure in psi/bar*
  ........................................................
........................................................
........................................................
........................................................
I confirm that I shall not exceed above volumes, pumping rates and line pressures and that my crew will remain on duty close to the hose connection in order to oversee the safe bunker operation and to be able to respond to an emergency throughout the delivery.  
  I confirm that I am able to receive the above volumes at the pumping rates and line pressures agreed to above, that the ship’s engineers in charge of the receiving operation will not close any valve which will restrict the flow of the product without adequate notice to the barge or truck personnel, and that my crew will remain on duty close to the hose connection in order to oversee the safe bunker operation and to be able to respond to an emergency throughout the delivery.
Barge Master/Truck driver*  
  Master/Chief Engineer*
   
   
* if applicable * if applicable
   
THIS CHECKLIST HAS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF BUNKERING OPERATIONS
Parent topic: Annex - Revised Recommendations on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargoes and Related Activities in Port Areas
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