A number of common sources of oil record book mistakes are highlighted, together with the imo recommended way of making corrections. The isbn number for the oil record book part i is 9780115531569 the isbn number for the oil record book part ii is 9780115531576 transitional arrangements however, to avoid the unnecessary replacement of the oil record. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major. At a recent meeting of the imos marine environment protection committee mepc. New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil. This course is designed to deliver the correct way to complete oil record book entries for machinery space operations part 1 in accordance with marpol 7378 and imo requirements. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above or a non oil tanker that carries 200 cubic meters or more of oil in bulk, shall also maintain an oil record. The intertanko safety, technical and environmental committee istec developed this guide to assist ship operators with the proper and consistent filling in of the oil record book part i orb and to avoid possible errors in logging information in it, which has been one of the main reasons for the increasing problems of ships being detained and fined in the. Draining of water disposal from an oil residue sludge tank listed under item 3. Jun 25, 2018 1shareas per marpol 7378, every ship to which marpol annex ii applies, shall have onboard an cargo record book crb. Most importantly an imo detention and a corresponding record will not be recorded against the vessel or the vessel operator. Owners and their legal advisors, masters and officers are reminded that, in addition to statutory requirements concerning maintenance of an oil record book, this record is a valuable means of providing proof that the ship has complied with antipollution regulations. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record. The oil record book, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex.
Where a watchkeeping officer makes a number of similar transfers in the course of a watch, it is acceptable to enter the total sum of the transfer into the oil record book as a single entry. There are currently available from the tso new versions of the oil record book part i and oil record book part ii. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships, prepared and issued by the international maritime organization imo. This publication addresses the increasing problems of ships being detained and fined due to equipment malfunction. This guide has been developed to assist ship operators in providing guidance to their seagoing personnel for the proper and consistent completion of the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations for oil tankers, as stipulated by regulation 36 and appendix iii of. Port state control officers are requiring ships chief engineers to demonstrate that what is recorded in the oil record book is the same as the electronic record retained by the oil monitoring device. Guidance for recording of operations in the oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships operations should be recorded in chronological order as they have been executed on board. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make.
Oil tankers transport some 1,800 million tonnes of crude oil around the world by sea including 50 percent of u. Imo, is not required to be kept onboard the vessel on the condition that access to the source data can be provided by the company. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record. It has to be noticed that the administrator fully endorses the guidance provided under mepc. It includes a significant number of relevant amendments, agreed by the imo, which are required due to revision of annex 1 of marpol 7378, and due to guidelines that have a direct impact on correct entries in the oil record book. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the oil record book part i. Orb software, designed to be used for the preparation and printing of the traditional oil record book, has already been approved by lloyds register, and complies with imo guidelines published in the most recent fifth session of the subcommittee on pollution prevention and response ppr5 for electronic record books. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations, 1st edition 1 march 2014. Amsa has issued marine notice to advise of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships, prepared and issued by the imo. The new revised guidance is intended to ensure compliance. Machinery space operations part 1 the clubs inspectors have noted that the above subject does not seem to be either clear cut or well understood by ships officers or marpol inspectors. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships paragraph 7.
Orb trainer is the most complete and easyto use software assistant for creating valid entries for oil record book part i machinery space operations, in compliance with marpol requirements. Marine guideline republic of the marshall islands no. Incorrect entries in the oil record books can lead to a detention. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record book by using the correct codes and item numbers in order to ensure a more uniform port state control procedure. At a recent meeting of the imo s marine environment protection committee mepc. Guidance document for the recording operations in the oil. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space operations, 3rd edition. Most of the time, oil is transported quietly and safely. This guide has been developed to assist ship operators in providing guidance to their seagoing personnel for the proper and consistent completion of the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations for oil tankers, as stipulated by regulation 36 and appendix iii of annex i. Oil record book entries shall be made directly on completion of the operation.
Collection, transfer and disposal of residues and oily mixtures not otherwise dealt with 55. The imo marine environment protection committee mepc. Section h of oil record book part 1 new recording requirements incorporated procedures to verify machinery performance. Planned maintenance records should of course be updated, but official documentation such as the oil record book must be kept up to date. Provides guidance on how to record a wide variety of operations by following the imo guidance including handling of bilge water and sludge, bunkering and fuel tank ballast operations.
Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book. The guidance document assists compliance with the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record book, in particular by using the correct codes and item numbers in order to ensure a more uniform port. Panama maritime authoritys circular mmc215 on use and maintenance of panama official oil record book. The new revised guidance is intended to ensure compliance with marpol. Guidance document for the recording operations in the oil record book part i. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag.
Marshall islands oil record book guidelines updated. May 11, 2017 the receipt or certificate should be kept together with the oil record book part i. It also provides guidance on the management of oilwater separators in the engine room. Although updated only recently, the imo marine environment protection committees guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships contained in mepc. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book. International oil pollution prevention certificate iopp certificate. Nov 19, 2019 record keeping considerations are absolutely necessary to be kept. Considering that the resolution mepc 27169 has entered into force from 01st september 2017, panama maritime authority has revised circular mmc215 and. Measures introduced by imo have helped ensure that the majority of oil tankers are safely built and operated and are constructed to. In the event of accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil statement shall be made in the oil record book part i of the circumstances of, and the reasons for, the discharge. The entries in the oil record book part i should be considered accordingly.
Imo sulphur limit 3years bunker delivery notes bdn records indicating % of. This has meant that the list of items to be recorded has changed in both the oil record book part i orb i and the oil record book part ii orb ii. Marshall islands oil record book guidelines updated versions. Guidance on how to keep accurate records that will provide evidence to port state control that the ship has handled oil and oily waste correctly and that the regulations have been complied with. Panama approves digital oil record book system digital. The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record book by using the correct codes and item numbers in order to ensure a. Guidance and record keeping instructions shall be taken into account when using the previous editions. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book. The oil record book part ii, whether as a part of the ships official log book or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. It also provides guidance on the management of oil water separators in the engine room. Record keeping considerations are absolutely necessary to be kept.
The oil record book and emissions shall be kept in such a place as to be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times and, except in the case of unmanned ships under tow, shall be kept on board the ship. Oil record book part ll corrigendum section j of the oil record book part ii is replaced by the following. Quantity transferred or disposed of from each tank. Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be noted in the oil record book part i. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. Mar 01, 2014 it also provides guidance on the management of oil water separators in the engine room. As the noncompliance with the standards might inflict serious penalties from the port state control and other authorities, the oil record book training is. This cargo record book can be part of ships official log book or can be a separate book as per the format mentioned in appendix ii of marpol annex ii. Imo guidance on entries in the oil record book orb has also been ambiguous in the past. This cargo record book can be part of ships official log book or can be a separate book as per the format mentioned in appendix ii. The guidance document assists compliance with the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol. International convention for the prevention of pollution.
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