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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan refuelling or fuel transfer operations
   • Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel
2. Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures
3. Amount and positioning of fuel onboard vessel is calculated with reference to tank tables
4. Impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel is determined and appropriate strategies are implemented
5. Local port authorities are informed of vessel location for bunkering operations and duration of bunkering
6. Prepare vessel for refuelling or fuel transfer operations
   • Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling
7. All personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
8. Bunkering equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures
9. Safety zone for refuelling process is established and maintained for full duration of operation
10. Procedures for refuelling are established with bunker operator and completed lists are checked according to organisation and safety management system (SMS) requirements
11. Bunker hose is securely connected to vessel fuel manifold
12. Tank valves are opened, as necessary, and refuelling operations are performed safely according to SMS and regulatory requirements
13. Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received
14. Fuel samples are taken to check quality of fuel received and appropriate action is taken if fuel sample is not to specification
15. Complete refuelling operations
    • Shutdown procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures
16. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded and repairs are organised according to organisational procedures
17. Refuelling equipment is maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
18. Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
    • Appropriate response is made to an emergency situation according to organisational procedures
19. Safety zone is closed off and isolated according to organisational procedures
20. All persons in the safety zone are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure safety according to organisational procedures
21. Appropriate authorities are notified and actions are taken as directed according to emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
22. Documentation of emergency is completed according to organisational procedures and relevant maritime authority

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: completing refuelling records, including: bunker receipt logbook entry oil record book implementing procedures for refuelling, including: emergency disconnection procedures flow rates system of communication with supplier in relation to starting and shutdown procedures implementing shutdown procedures, including: blowing through of bunker hoses disconnecting bunker hose isolating fuel valves stowing equipment measuring tank levels recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action recognising problems and hazards during refuelling and fuel transfer operations, and taking appropriate action selecting and using relevant equipment required for refuelling and fuel transfer operations taking appropriate action in an accidental spillage, fire or safety incident during refuelling and fuel transfer operations.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: environmental protection measures to be applied during refuelling or transfer operations functions and responsibilities of crew during refuelling or transfer operations hazards and safety precautions to be observed during refuelling or transfer operations impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel, including: hot work increase in the potential for fire loading and discharging operations stability, including the free surface effect toxic fumes work being conducted by others emergency situations whilst refuelling refuelling and fuel transfer procedures applying to commercial vessels, including: bunding bunker flag fire-extinguishers measuring tank levels no smoking signs radios sample containers scupper plugs sounding tape spill kit tank tables tank tables and fuel line diagrams requirements for reporting incidents safety zones, including: area where no smoking or hot work is permitted systems that can contain a spill work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies.

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