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BUNKERING CHECKLIST

Vessel Name: Date

A. Before bunkering

1. The operation has been planned in advance and written down. All persons

who will take place in this operation have been briefed, and copies of the

plan is given to them for strict adherence to the procedure.

2. Effective communication system with shore staff or barge crew is established.

An alternative system is agreed upon, in case of failure of the main one.

3. The displaced atmosphere can escape freely from the vent pipes.

4. The quantity of oil to be received can be safely accommodated in the

available tank spaces.

5. The unit of measurement being used is well defined.

6. All sea and overboard valves connected to the bunker system are closed.

7. Bunker system valves and connections not in use are closed and blank

flanged.

8. All deck scuppers are effectively sealed. (e.g., plugged and cemented)

9. Oil booms, if carried, ready to launch.

10. Drip trays are in position below connections and air vents.

11. Save alls plugged.

12. Hoses are in good condition, properly connected and supported.

13. Dry absorbent materials (i.e., sawdust) are ready.

14. The piping system is lined up correctly.

15. The valves to the tanks designated to receive first the incoming bunkers

are open.

Form: OP146 Rev. 01-09/04 Issued/Approved by: DPA/MD Page 1 of 2 GMS - M7

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B. During bunkering

1. Bunker hoses and connections are not leaking.

2. Pressure is relieved in tanks being topped up, either by slowing down the

rate of the incoming bunkers or by controlled flow to the next tank(s) to be

loaded.

3. Loaded tanks are closed and completion ullage is maintained, whilst other

tanks being loaded.

4. Permission is obtained from terminal/barge before closing any valve.

5. Ample warnings are given to the terminal before the final notification for

the interruption of the flow.

6. Ample ullage space is left at the last tank to allow for draining of the hoses

and for relief of any air locks in the system.

C. On completion of bunkering

1. Hoses are drained before disconnecting.

2. Bunker system valves are closed.

3. Hoses are blank flanged as soon as they are disconnected.

4. Bunker system connections are blank flanged as soon as hoses aredisconnected.

5. Fuel line and tank filling valves are securely closed.

6. Final soundings of all fuel oil tanks have been taken. Ample space is

left for expansion.

Name: Name: Name:

Officer on watch 1st Ass. Engineer Ch. Engineer

Signature: Signature: Signature:

Form: OP146 Rev. 01-09/04 Issued/Approved by: DPA/MD Page 2 of 2 GMS - M7