The purpose of the course is to control the quality, quantity and the timely delivery of bunkers, supplied to vessels and, to ensure for the safe execution of all bunker operations, taking into account the requirements of MARPOL, Annex VI.
The course focuses on the following:
  • Purpose
  • Responsibilities
  • Bunker Requirements
  • Bunker Purchasing
  • Bunker’s Delivery
  • Bunker’s Measurement
  • Bunker Transfer Operations
  • Blending
  • Fuel Oil Storage Instructions
  • Bunkering instructions
  • Chief Engineer’s Bunkering Standing Orders
  • Pre-bunkering procedures
  • During Bunkering
  • On Completion of Bunkering
  • Procedures for handling Bunkers containing H2S
  • Vapor Monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Sampling of Bunkers
  • Handling of Lubricants
  • Relevant Forms