2.13.2.7 SINGAPORE BUNKER PROCEDURE (SBP)
The Singapore Bunkering Procedure (SBP) may be a helpful tool for bunkering
operations, irrespective of whether the bunkering takes place alongside or from
a barge.
When taking bunkers from a barge SBP requires amongst others
the vessel’s officer or engineer responsible to confirm in the
Bunker Requisition Form the details and specifications of the bunkers to be
supplied
the declaration of the bunker provider’s officer regarding measurements
and contents of the non-cargo tanks and spaces on board the bunker tank prior
to commencement of the operations
the invitation from the bunker tanker to the vessel’s Chief Engineer
to witness the opening gauge or reading and the taking of temperature of the
cargo of all tanks prior commencement of the operation
detailed tank gauging procedures
the detailed sampling requirements and procedures for representative
sampling before the commencement and during the bunkering operation
to have a member of the vessel’s crew supervising the entire bunkering
operation
after completion of bunkering, the vessel’s Chief Engineer to
witness the closing gauge or reading, and the taking of the temperature on board
the bunker tanker
if there is a dispute over the quantity, the bunker tanker’s tanks
are to be inspected and gauged by a surveyor.
Please see also sections 2.16.3.3.A Pollution by oil and 3.12 Pollution.