Release to Third Parties by Special Authorisation of Management only
Bunkering
1.	Purpose
	When bunkering, the danger of contaminating the maritime environment is especially great if considerable care is not taken. For this reason, Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG ensures, by issuing this Documented Procedure, that bunkering takes place under controlled conditions.
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies to the whole of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG , including the ships managed / operated.
3.	Definitions and Abbreviations
3.1	Definitions
	Safety means the safe operation of vessels according to the ISM Code. Environmental Protection means the protection of the maritime environment according to the ISM Code. Safety and Environmental Protection System (SE System) means the System according to ISM Code and STCW 95 of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG. Safety and Environmental Protection Manual (SE Manual) means the documentation of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG's SE System.
3.2	Abbreviations
	ISM Code		International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management Code), adopted 04.11.1993
	STCW 95		International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW Convention)
	STCW Code		Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)
	VA		Procedure
	CL		Check List
	NP		Emergency Response Plan
	HFO		Heavy Fuel Oil
	IFO		Intermediate Fuel Oil
	MDO		Marine Diesel Oil
	MGO		Marine Gas Oil

4.	Responsibilities
	The engine crew under the management of the Chief Engineer is responsible for bunkering.
5.	Description of Routines
	Bunkering can be carried out by taking on board drums (barrels of lubricating oil, etc.) from the shore or from other vehicles, as well as through pump connections via hoses from tank trucks, fixed plants or bunker barges. When receiving drums, special attention is to be paid to correct handling during take-over and correct stowing and, where relevant, lashing. When pumping over from drums to tanks, the points in Check List CL-015 are to be observed when applicable. The order quantity of the fuel, lube oils, etc. to be bunkered is to be specified by the Chief Engineer on the basis of free tank capacity and other parameters. The Managing Director can, with good reason, reduce this order quantity, but not increase it. Before, during and after bunkering, the Check List CL-015 is to be rigorously followed. In the case of accidents, the appropriate Emergency Response Plan is to be implemented. When oil is being pumped over from one location to another, the Check List CL-015 is also to be rigorously applied. Any special regulations issued by the bunkering port are to be adhered to.
6.	References and Remarks
6.1	Reference Documents
	NP-014 Pollution by Spillages of Cargo and Bunker SOPEP Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Training Manual
6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS Schiffssicherheitsvorschriften Accident Prevention Regulations MARPOL
6.3	Remarks
	none
7.	Documentation
	The course of the bunkering is documented on the Check List CL-015. The prescribed entries are to be made in the Deck Log Book, the Engine Log Book and the Oil Record Book. The bunkering amount is also to be registered as “entry“ in the monthly report.
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for the editorial revision of this procedure:
	Designated Person

9.	Distribution
	All Safety Management Manuals
	Additional Copies:
	none
10.	Attachments
	none

Procedure

Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm-Schröder-Str. 3 D-21726 Oldendorf

VA-019

Revision 3

17.12.02

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 20.09.02	approved: 20.09.02	released: 20.09.02	Revision 1
			Procedure No.: VA-019
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