Bunkering Checklist

Receiving Vessel Name *

Supplying Vessel Name *

Location (Berth/Anchorage) *

The Safety of Operations requires that all questions be answered affirmatively. In the case of a negative answer, the fueling operation shall not be carried out without the permission of the Harbour Master.

No fuel is to be transferred until this form is completed in its entirety. The completed copy must be emailed to the Harbour Master (harbourmaster@rupertport.com) within 48 hours of completion of this operation.

Current Date *

Time *

Question #1	Receiver *	Supplier *
Has the Harbour Master’s Office been advised of transfer?	Yes No	Yes No

Question #2	Receiver *	Supplier *
Are vessels securely moored/anchored?	Yes No	Yes No

Question #3	Receiver *	Supplier *
Are emergency towing lines/wire rigged?	Yes No	Yes No

Question #4	Receiver *	Supplier *
Is there a spill response plan?	Yes No	Yes No

Question #5	Receiver *	Supplier *
Has containment boom equipment been deployed?	Yes No	Yes No

Receiver to initiate response plan *

Receiver Name

Receiver Phone

Supplier to initiate response plan *

Supplier Name

Supplier Phone

1. Bunkers to be transferred

Grade	Tonnes	Volume at Loading Temp	Loading Temperature	Maximum Transfer Rate	Maximum Line Pressure
Fuel Oil

Grade	Tonnes	Volume at Loading Temp	Loading Temperature	Maximum Transfer Rate	Maximum Line Pressure
Gas Oil/Diesel

Grade	Tonnes	Volume at Loading Temp	Loading Temperature	Maximum Transfer Rate	Maximum Line Pressure
Lube Oil in Bulk

2. Bunker Tanks to be loaded

Volume at Percentage

Tank No.	Grade	Volume of Tank at Percentage	Available volume	Volume to be loaded	Total Volumes Grade

Tank No.	Grade	Volume of Tank at Percentage	Available volume	Volume to be loaded	Total Volumes Grade

Tank No.	Grade	Volume of Tank at Percentage	Available volume	Volume to be loaded	Total Volumes Grade

Tank No.	Grade	Volume of Tank at Percentage	Available volume	Volume to be loaded	Total Volumes Grade

Tank No.	Grade	Volume of Tank at Percentage	Available volume	Volume to be loaded	Total Volumes Grade

Tank No.	Grade	Volume of Tank at Percentage	Available volume	Volume to be loaded	Total Volumes Grade

3. Checks Prior to Berthing/Transfer

Question #1	Receiver *	Supplier *
The barge has obtained the necessary permissions to go alongside receiving ship	Yes No	Yes No

Question #2	Receiver *	Supplier *
The fenders have been checked, are in good order and there is no possibility of metal to metal contact	Yes No	Yes No

Question #3	Receiver *	Supplier *
Adequate electrical insulating means are in place in the barge-to-ship connection	Yes No	Yes No

Question #4	Receiver *	Supplier *
All bunker hoses are in good condition and are appropriate for the service intended	Yes No	Yes No

Question #5	Receiver *	Supplier *
The barge is securely moored	Yes No	Yes No

Question #6	Receiver *	Supplier *
There is a safe means of access between the ship and barge	Yes No	Yes No

Question #7	Receiver *	Supplier *
Effective communications have been established between Responsible Officers	Yes No	Yes No

Question #8	Receiver *	Supplier *
There is an effective watch on board the barge and on the ship receiving bunkers	Yes No	Yes No

Question #9	Receiver *	Supplier *
Fire hoses and fire-fighting equipment on board the barge and ship are ready for immediate use	Yes No	Yes No

Question #10	Receiver *	Supplier *
All scuppers are effectively plugged. Temporarily removed scupper plugs will be monitored at all times. Drip trays are in position on decks around connections and bunker tank vents	Yes No	Yes No

Question #11	Receiver *	Supplier *
Initial line up has been checked and unused bunker connections are blanked and fully bolted	Yes No	Yes No

Question #12	Receiver *	Supplier *
The transfer hose is properly rigged and fully bolted and secured to manifolds on the ship and barge	Yes No	Yes No

Question #13	Receiver *	Supplier *
Overboard valves connected to the cargo system, engine room bilges and bunker lines are closed and sealed	Yes No	Yes No

Question #14	Receiver *	Supplier *
All cargo and bunker hatch lids are closed	Yes No	Yes No

Question #15	Receiver *	Supplier *
Bunker tank contents will be monitored at regular intervals	Yes No	Yes No

Question #16	Receiver *	Supplier *
There is a supply of oil spill clean-up material readily available for immediate use	Yes No	Yes No

Question #17	Receiver *	Supplier *
The main radio transmitter aerials are earthed and radars are switched off	Yes No	Yes No

Question #18	Receiver *	Supplier *
Fixed VHF/UHF transceivers and AIS equipment are on the correct power mode or switched off	Yes No	Yes No

Question #19	Receiver *	Supplier *
Smoking rooms have been identified and smoking restrictions are being observed	Yes No	Yes No

Question #20	Receiver *	Supplier *
Naked light regulations are being observed	Yes No	Yes No

Question #21	Receiver *	Supplier *
All external doors and ports in the accommodation are closed	Yes No	Yes No

Question #22	Receiver *	Supplier *
Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) for the bunker transfer have been exchanged where requested	Yes No	Yes No

Question #23	Receiver *	Supplier *
The hazards associated with toxic substances in the bunkers being handled have been identified and understood	Yes No	Yes No

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1. Bunkers to be transferred

2. Bunker Tanks to be loaded

3. Checks Prior to Berthing/Transfer