Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan refuelling or fuel transfer operations
- Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel
- Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures
- Amount and positioning of fuel on board vessel is calculated with reference to tank tables
- Impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel is determined and appropriate strategies are implemented
- Local port authorities are informed of vessel location for bunkering operations and duration of bunkering
- Prepare vessel for refuelling or fuel transfer operations
- Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling
- All personal protective equipment is accessed and used
- Bunkering equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures
- Safety zone for refuelling process is established and maintained for full duration of operation
- Procedures for refuelling are established with bunker operator and completed lists are checked according to organisation and safety management system (SMS) requirements
- Bunker hose is securely connected to vessel fuel manifold
- Tank valves are opened as necessary and refuelling operations are performed safely according to SMS and regulatory requirements
- Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received
- Fuel samples are taken to check quality of fuel received and appropriate action is taken if fuel sample is off speculation
- Complete refuelling operations
- Shut-down procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures
- Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded and repairs are organised, according to organisational procedures
- Refuelling equipment is maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
- Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
- Manage an emergency
- Appropriate response is made to an emergency situation according to organisational procedures
- Safety zone is closed off and isolated according to organisational procedures
- All persons in the safety zone are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure safety according to organisational procedures
- Appropriate authorities are notified and actions are taken as directed according to emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
- Documentation of emergency is completed according to organisational procedures and relevant maritime authority