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PRECAUTIONS, CHECKLISTS,
CALCULATIONS & CORRECTIONS
EXPLAINED
The actual Bunkering operation is carried out with bunker checklists. In this
article, emphasis is made on the checklists, safety precautions, SOPEP locker &
SOPEP equipments, temperature & density correction to calculate the quantity of
oil bunkered. Formula for calculation has been included.
Bunkering Oil
Earlier we learnt about the bunkering and what is means. Now we will study the
process of actual bunkering operations and the practical details of the process of
bunkering oil. All types of ships needs fuel oil, lub oil etc and hence it is important
for everyone to understand the actual process of bunkering so here we go.
Pre-bunkering preparations.
The most important aspect of bunkering operation is the "checklists", which forms
a part of company's safety management system (SMS) and I.S.M.,eliminating the
possibility and negligence of human and other operational errors. The pre-
bunkering checklist must be followed in-consultation with the Chief Engineer
(C/E), as he is the person-in-charge for the bunkering operation. Before
bunkering, ususally it is 4th engineering officer, taking "soundings" of bunker
tanks and calculates the volume of fuel oil available in every fuel oil tank of the
ship. Then a Bunker-plan is made to plan the distribution of total quantity of
bunker fuel oil.
Bunker Procurement
Pre-Bunker Checklist:
Pre-Bunkering Procedure:
19. Check hose and couplings are secure and in good order
The above checklist has to be completely filled religiously by both the ship &
barge personnels. Please move on to the next page by clicking below
The actual Bunkering operation is carried out with bunker checklists. In this
article, emphasis is made on the checklists, safety precautions, SOPEP locker &
SOPEP equipments, temperature & density correction to calculate the quantity of
oil bunkered. Formula for calculation has been included.
SOPEP equipments
At the bunker manifold and wherever necessary, as per the ships SOPEP plan,
the SOPEP equipments should be kept in immediate readiness in order to avoid
oil spill/pollution during bunkering operation.
The SOPEP Locker must have minimum of the below specified items:
1. absorbent roll
2. absorbent pads
3. absorbent granules
4. absorbent materials
5. brooms
6. shovels
7. mops
8. scoops
These items must be stowed in an easily accessible locker, clearly marked, and
is to be brought on deck ready for immediate use, prior to all oil transfer
operations.
2. Monitor fuel connections for leaks fuel flow and control tank levels
After bunkering of various fuel oil tanks, the quantity in each bunkered tank must
be calculated to cross-check whether the received quantity of oil matches the
requisition. For calculating the quantity, "sounding" of the tanks which are
"bunkered" must be taken. The "Density" of the fuel oil supplied vary from place
to place. It also varies with the temperature. As a thumb rule, the density of fuel
oil decreases with increase in temperature. So, when the oil is supplied at a
higher temperature, then the volume of oil supplied is less than what is supplied
at lesser temperature.
Increases--------------------------------------Decreases------------------------------------
Lesser
Decreases--------------------------------- ---Increases
-------------------------------------More
Safeties:
SOPEP locker,
Bunker line over-flow arrangements to overflow tank with audible & visual alarm,
Relief valve in the bunker line,
Containment trays.
Conclusion: