Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc. Egc record book updating instructions incorporatedgrades of fuel oil company docs docs class ship. 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. Requires this method listed in the iopp supplement under item 3. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record. 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. Oil record book part 2, cargoballast operations oil. The bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 2. Jun 15, 2016 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. Also comparison tables between older oil record book coding with mepc. For oil tankers, oil record book part ii shall also be provided to record relevant cargo ballast operations.
This part of the oil record book must be kept on board by every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage or more. Section h of oil record book part 1 new recording requirements incorporated procedures to verify. The entries in the oil record book part i should be considered accordingly. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above or a non oil tanker that carries 200 cubic meters or more of oil. The united states coast guard is currently revising its oil record book to comply with the latest marpol annex i amendments.
Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. The changes include criteria for determining whether cargo residues are harmful to the marine environment, and a new garbage record book format with a new garbage category for ewaste. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make entry when oilhandling work is carried out, the master, chief officer and chief engineer shall enter the facts in the oil record book and sign the same according to below procedures. The oil record book part ii, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex.
Overview 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 of marpol 7378. Requires an entry in the oil record book part ii using code o. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224, paragraph 7. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book green shipping 120515 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. How to comply with marpol annex i guidance to shipowners on how to avoid.
Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations it shall be provided to every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers, to record machinery space operations. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. This news provides a summary of the new regulations. The new revised guidance is intended to ensure compliance. If nonoilcargo related oily residues are transferred to slop tanks of oil tankers, the discharge of such residues should be in compliance with regulation 34. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book. The liberian administration has permitted the use of electronic oil record book as an alternative substitute of the traditional paper orb and has issued marine notice pol012, 1116 copy attached providing implementation guidance on the use of electronic oil record book eorb as the. Oil record book part i list of items to be recorded a ballasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks 1 identity of tanks ballasted. The need for record retention, like the oil record book, cargo record book, and garbage record book, and a brief historical look at the necessity for it, is discussed in this article. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record. Any receipts which are referenced should be attached to. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book.
It shall be provided to every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers, to record machinery space operations. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book. An oil record book part i shall be carried on board every oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above and every other ship of 400 gross tons and above to record relevant machinery space operations. The oil record book is now named as oil record book and emissions which is to be kept onboard the ship and retained for a period of three 3 years after the last entry has been made. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, other than oil tanker, shall be provided with an oil record book, part i. Oil record book part ii oil tankers every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above, shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations.
Record retention requirements from maritime law bright. 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 makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. Worldwide, the international maritime organization imo is responsible for developing various international conventions related to marine transport. Guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships the marine environment protection committee, at its sixtyfirst session, 27 september to 1 october 2010, approved the guidance for recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships paragraph 7. This part of the oil record book is mandatory for every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage or more and any other ship of 400 tons gross tonnage or more that carries oil as fuel or as cargo. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation. 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. The latest amendments to marpol annex i were adopted as imo resolution mepc 18759. 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. Jun 26, 2018 1shareas per marpol 7378 annex i every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above is required to have an oil record book part ii for cargoballast operations. What are the most recent requirements for record retention, including electronic means, for ships to satisfy current maritime law. This record book can be part of ships official log book or a separate record book altogether.
A ballasting or cleaning of oil fnel tanks i identity oftanks ballasted. 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. Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations marinesite. Draining of water disposal from an oil residue sludge tank listed under item 3. The bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 2 cargo ballast operations. This bulletin provides guidance on making oil record book orb entries and related procedural matters, and to confirm bahamas maritime authority bma requirements in respect of the oil record book part i machinery space operations and associated entries. Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be noted in the oil record book part i. Cargo ballast operations oil tankers is required in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 marpol 7378. Ocm, as well as to maintain an inaccurate oil record book orb when in us waters.
Jun 25, 2018 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. The first part of the oil record book deals with machinery space operations for all ships. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations, 1st edition 1 march 2014. After completion of any operation such as loadingunloadinginternal transfer of cargo, prewash, tank cleaning etc. Machinery space operations all ships is required to record machinery space operations for every ship of over 400 tons gross tonnage other than oil. The second part of the oil record book is for cargoballast operations and. Government is available to the masters or operators of all u. There are principles within this document which may also be applicable to. This receipt or certificate, if attached to the oil record book part i, may aid the master of the ship in proving that his ship was not involved in an alleged pollution incident. Ship inspectors fsc psc vetting frequently mention in their reports improper maintenance of the oil record book orb to masters and chief engineers and about the importance of correctly maintaining the orb during their visits on board entered vessels.
Oil record books must meet the specific reporting requirements of imo. In addition, oil tankers of 150 gross tons and above shall also carry an oil record book part ii to record cargo and ballast operations. Oil record book part i shall be provided to every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above other than oil tankers, to record relevant machinery space operations. Part 2 of the oil record book contains a comprehensive list of items of cargo and ballast operations, which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in accordance with annex 1 of the international convention of the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 marpol 7378. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. Oil record book entries shall be made directly on completion of the operation. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. Marine guideline republic of the marshall islands no. 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. The amendments to marpol annex v adopted at mepc 70 will enter into force on 1 march 2018. Oil record book part 2, cargoballast operations oil tankers. Oil record book instructions oil record book, part i machinery space operations all ships the following pages of this section show a comprehensive list of items of machinery space operations which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in the oil record book part i in accordance with regulation 17 of annex i of the. 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 book part ii cargoballast operations.
Panama maritime authority pancanal building merchant marine. Additionally, the imo has approved a circular containing guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc1circ. This circular is intended to facilitate compliance with the requirements of marpol annex i by providing advice and examples to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above, shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargo ballast. The oil record book, shall be in the form specified and it is important that the record book is kept up to date with any revisions. Amendments to the oil record book parts i and ii i sections a to h of the oil record book part i are replaced by the following. Orb and other record keeping to be comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous in accordance with imo requirements mepc 1 circ. 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 receipt or certificate should be kept together with the oil record book part i. Oil record book part ii entries annex i nautical class. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above, shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations.
The objective of this msn is to clarify the changes to marpol annex i and the oil record books. Orb trainer brief description 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. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii. Marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book parts i and ii. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. When making entries in the oil record book part i, the date, operational code and item number shall be. Canada is a signatory to some of these conventions. The liberian electronic oil record book can be used on board after the vessel receives a declaration of. May 11, 2017 the receipt or certificate should be kept together with the oil record book part i. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation for tankers oil record book the document required to be carried on board ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part. 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. When making entries in the oil record book part i, the date, operational code and item number shall be inserted in the appropriate columns and the required.
If the ows or ocm is bypassed, or tricked, and that discharge is not logged, or. Intertanko members and associate members, please enter intertanko as promotional code during checkout for 50% off 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. Errors in oil record book part i entries ombros consulting. The guide is structured in a userfriendly manner and can also be used as a training or. The liberian administration has permitted the use of electronic oil record book as an alternative substitute of the traditional paper orb and has issued marine notice pol012, 1116 copy attached providing implementation guidance on the use of electronic oil record book eorb as the official oil record book onboard liberian flagged vessels. Intertanko members and associate members, please enter intertanko as promotional code during checkout for 50% off 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.
This circular is intended to facilitate compliance with the requirements of marpol annex i by. Oil record book, part i machinery space operations all ships. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil.
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