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1 All personnel involved in bunkering to ramain at their stations at all times. They 14 Inform Master & Chief Engineer immediately in case of any spillage.
should not take any other job during bunkering, unless properly relieved by another 15 Check frequently the manifold & valves not in use for any signs of leakages
staff. Only Chief Engineer will assign them to do so, if there is an urgent need. 16 Check the chickson arm before connection confirm no rags inside.
2 Prior bunkering, check air & vent pipes are clear, Flame screen in good condition 17 check the bunker manifold valve for true operation before connecting the arm.
Sounding pipes are clear & spill trays around bunker tanks empty & plug in place. 18 Maintain good communication between vessel & bunker barge
3 Ensure that anti pollution equipments are readily available. 19 Maintain good communication between bunker station & Engine room
4 Ensure Overflow tank has enough empty space to accommodate any overflow. 20 Confirm there is no leakage anywhere in the bunker pipe.
5 Ensure that un used manifold is blanked & shut tightly. take regular rounds around the deck to check if there are any leaks.
6 Check sounding of vessel & bunker barge before start & hand over to Chief Engineer 21 Once both tanks are filled up check the soundings and there should be
7 Nominated tank are No:1 (S) & 2 (P), Control sequence of tank valves is ; no bubbles on the sounding tape.
1 (S) & 2 (P) OPEN, rest all SHUT. 22 Reduce bunker rate during topping off .
8 After line up, start bunker at slow rate. i.e., 100.0 MT/Hr. 23 During air blow of bunker lines, shut sounding cap tightly to avoid oil spillage.
9 After confirming oil being received, confirm with Chief Engineer & gradually increase 24 Confirm barge & vessel sounding for final calculation of bunkers received.
the rate to required maximum. i.e. to 300.0 MT/Hr in this case. 24 Disconnect the hose after confirming with Ch. Engr about correct quantity recvd.
10 Take frequent sounding / ullage through out bunkering opeation 25 Before lowering the hose confirm the flange is blanked off.
11 Have a vigilant watch all around the vessel to see any signs of oil spillage through 26 Personnel engaged in bunkering are warned about the presence of deadly
out bunker operation. watch manifold pressure closely. Do not exceed 3.5 Bar. "HYDROGEN SULPHIDE/BENZENE" & "HYDRO CARBON". Their high concentration can be
12 Check bunker barge delivery hose frequently for any twisting, kinking or leakage. fatal if inhaled ecxcessively. Stay in an area with maximum ventillation & avoid
13 Draw representative sample. Follow attending surveyor. inhalation of these gases. In any emergency, inform Master immediately.
GET BUNKER NOMINATION FIGURES, DENSITY, VISCOCITY=380cst, SULPHUR CONTENTS IT SHOULD BE LESS THAN 3.5%m/m, I.M.O SAMPLE AND OTHER SEALED SAMPLES.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE BUNKER PLAN.