Bunkering Operation ID No : Hints
Date of bunkering Indicate date bunkering was performed (start and completion).
Bunker Grade(s) Indicate Product's name/Grade as per Bunker Delivery Note or specification. ISO grades preferably
to be used.
Quantity (MT)
Indicate quantity received in Metric Tons. Low sulphur fuel consumption within SECA's becomes a
statutory requirement and may therefore be subject to third party verification/control. Accordingly, t
is reccommended that increased focus is put on bunker quantity measurements and testing of
density to acertain that the quantity received is in accordance with BDN value.
Port of Bunkering Indicate the Port where the bunkering operation was performed
Name of Supplier Indicate Name of supplier.
Bunker barge(s)/Terminal(s) Name Indicate Name of bunker barge(s) or bunker terminal(s).
Supplier Registration with Port State
Authorities Answer with Yes, No or Unknown with respect to whether the Supplier is Registered with Port
State Authorities or not. Note that MARPOL Annex VI does require Port States to maintain such a
register. Although not a requirement, it is reccommended that only registered suppliers are used.
BDN in compliance with MARPOL Annex
VI
Answer with Yes, No. It is a requirement that for every barge and grade delivered to the ship is
accompanied by a Bunker Delivery Note (BDN). The BDN is to contain Name and IMO no. of
receiving ship, Port, Bunkering date, Suppliers Name/Adress/Telephone no., Product name,
Quantity (MT), Density at 15oC (kg/m3), Sulphur content (% m/m), A declaration signed by the
supplier's rep. stating that the fuel is in conformity with Reg.14(1) or 4(a) and Reg.18(1) of Annex VI
to MARPOL. If the BDN does not contain the required information and declaration a letter of protest
should be issued. The BDN is to be retained onboard for min. 3 years.
MARPOL sample received from supplier
Answer with Yes or No. Note that every BDN is to be accompanied by a MARPOL sample
representative for the fuel supplied. The sample is to retained onboard for min. 12 months. The
sample is to be min. 400 ml and provided with a lable with information regarding; Location where
sample was taken (ship manifold), Sampling method, Bunker date, Name of bunker barge/pier,
Receiving ship name and IMO no., Sample seal number and Bunker grade. Every sample is to be
sealed by supplier and label is to be signed by the Officer in charge of the bunkering and the
suppliers' rep. It is the suppliers responsibility to provide such a a sample. See however below
requirements. If the supplier does not provide a MARPOL sample, a letter of protest should be
issued and the separate MARPOL sample taken by the ship's crew in accordance with the DNVPS
instruction manual should be maintained onboard together with the supplier's sample.
Supplier's MARPOL sample taken with
continuous drip sampler Answer with Yes or No. The guideline to Annex VI (MEPC. 96(47)) specifies that the representative
MARPOL sample is to be continously drawn throughout the bunkring period and is to be obtained
either by a manual valve-setting continous drip sample or an automatic sampler. The sampling
equipment and the attached receving container is to be sealed throughout the bunker delivery
period. If the suppliers' sample is not taken using a [Link] or auto-sampler, a letter of protest
should be issued and the separate MARPOL sample taken by the ship's crew in accordance with
the DNVPS instruction manual should be maintained onboard together with the supplier's sample.
Supplier's MARPOL sample taken at ship's
manifold Answer with Yes or No. The guideline to Annex VI (MEPC. 96(47)) specifies that the MARPOL
sample is to be continously drawn at the receiving ship's manifold. In case the supplier does not
take the MARPOL sample at the ships' manifold, a letter of protest should be issued and the
separate MARPOL sample taken by the ship's crew in accordance with the DNVPS instruction
manual should be maintained onboard together with the supplier's sample. If there are operational
constraints such as vacuum problems that prohibits samples to be taken at the ship's manifold, this
should be recorded separately and the sample taken e.g. at barge manifold.
Note of Protest issued Answer with Yes or No. The letter of protest should be referred to in the BDN.
MARPOL sample seal nos.
MARPOL Sample bottle seal number(s) are to be specified. Note that it is reccommended that all
seal number(s) related to bunker samples tanken are recorded in the BDN (requirement in
Singapore).
Other sample sent for fuel quality testing
Answer with Yes or No. Applicable if the vessel sends other fuel samples for fuel quality testing.
The MARPOL sample is to be retained onboard and not be used for commercial disputes. I.e. the
sample is only be handed over to a Port or Flag state Authority upon request.
Sulphur content (%m/m) Indicate the sulphur content as indicated on the Bunker delivery note (BDN)
Stored in Tank No. and quantity Indicate in which tank(s) the received fuel was stored with specified quantity in each tank.
Date when fuel was substantially
Indicate the date that the quantity of the fuel bunkered was substantially consumed.
consumed
Sample disposal date The disposal date should be indicated. All samples should be stored onboard for a minimum of 12
months or until the fuel was substantially consumed - whichever is greater.
Sample given to Authorities
The date on which the sample was given to an Authority for verification should be indicated with port
and name of authority, if applicable. A receipt should always be obtained. In case the supplier's
sample is not taken as per Annex VI requirements, both the supplier's sample, the DNVPS
MARPOL sample and a copy of the letter of protest should be handed over.