2.13 Voyage preparation, planning and performance

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Gard Guidance to Masters
2.13.1 Sufficient supplies - bunkers and stores
2.13.2 Bunkering operations - bunker quality
2.13.2.1 General
2.13.2.2 Qualified and experienced personnel in attendance
2.13.2.3 Equipment used
2.13.2.4 Bunker quality - proper sampling
2.13.2.5 Emergency Response Plan
2.13.2.6 Bunkering from a tanker barge
2.13.2.7 Singapore Bunker Procedure (SBP)
2.13.3 Passage Planning - departure and arrival
2.13.3.1 General
2.13.3.2 Proper passage planning from berth to berth
2.13.3.3 Review of passage plan before execution
2.13.3.4 Unsafe port - unsafe berth
2.13.3.5 Proceeding on critical revolutions over a longer period of time
2.13.3.6 Check navigational instruments, propulsion and steering elements
2.13.3.7 Adjustment of ships clocks
2.13.4 Navigation in confined waters - Bridge Resource Management
2.13.5 Pilot assistance
2.13.5.1 General
2.13.5.2 Responsibility rests with the Master
2.13.5.3 Pilot assistance and SMS
2.13.5.4 Pilots experience and competency - intervention where required
2.13.5.5 Operational information to be relayed to the pilot
2.13.5.6 Information to and close observation of the pilot
2.13.6 Sufficient tug assistance - tug operations
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2.13.2.1 General
2.13.2.2 Qualified and experienced personnel in attendance
2.13.2.3 Equipment used
2.13.2.4 Bunker quality - proper sampling
2.13.2.5 Emergency Response Plan
2.13.2.6 Bunkering from a tanker barge
2.13.2.7 Singapore Bunker Procedure (SBP)

Gard Guidance Masters

2.13.2.1 GENERAL

Bunkering operations should be Critical Shipboard Operations, or at least Special Shipboard Operations, under the vessel’s SMS in accordance with the ISM Code. The slightest mistake may result in catastrophic pollution by fuel oil, which, in view of the chemical consistency and properties of fuel oil

has a more serious impact on the maritime environment, and

makes clean-up more difficult and expensive.

Consequently, the Company and the vessel should have developed and effectively implemented written procedures for

bunkering operations alongside, and

bunkering from a barge.

Many port authorities have special bunkering operations guidelines which must be followed to avoid any claims falling on the vessel, the Company and finally the P&I insurer for pollution or other damage caused during bunkering operations.

2.13.2 Bunkering operations - bunker quality