Government is available to the masters or operators of all u. Jun 01, 2011 careful attention to entries and knowledge of the pumps and capacities will easily avoid this. 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 particulars shall be recorded chronologically in the blank spaces. The entries in the oil record book part ii shall be at least in english, french or spanish. Imo guidance on entries in the oil record book orb has also been ambiguous in the past. The oil record book part ii contains many references to oil quantity. The entries in the oil record book part i should be considered accordingly. 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. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation. Collection of oil residue sludge by draining engine sump tanks.
However, the most commonly used oil record book entry codes used in the orb part 1 machinery spaces are. Entries shall be made in the oil record book on each occasion. 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. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. Where entries in an official language of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly are also used, this shall prevail in case of dispute or discrepancy.
Oil record book orb part 1, annex 1 entries with code letter. The bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 2. Mar 30, 2019 marpol 7378 annex 1 regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil duration. 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.
Masters have an important role in preventing false oil record book entries. Oil record book part ii entries annex i as 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. 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. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations, 1st edition edition. The wrong entry should be signed and dated, with the new corrected entry following. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii. Proprietary the list of items to be recorded in the oil record book are quite long, and include code letters from a to i. Requires this method listed in the iopp supplement under item 3. A for correct entries in the oil record book part ll cargo. The new revised guidance is intended to ensure compliance with marpol requirements for making entries in the oil record book orb part 1 machinery space operations, and includes examples of orb entries showing the correct use of the different codes and item numbers, along with explanatory notes. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i.
Where entries in an official national language of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly are also used, this shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy. 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. The entries in the oil record book part ii should be considered accordingly. Bunkering entries under h 26 all fuels including do and lub oils frequently do not give the required information requested by the oil record book. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record. Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge.
Where entries in an official language of the state whose flag the ship is. You can use our online ordering system to purchase oil record books. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. Appendix 2 insert for orb part ii rlm 121a rev 2006. The entries in the oil record book part ii, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be in english. Marpol 7378 annex 1 regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil duration. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to.
Careful attention to entries and knowledge of the pumps and capacities will easily avoid this. 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. Collection of sludge from bilge water holding tanks in this case a disposal entry for bilge water is also needed. 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. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc. Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations marinesite. Requires an entry in the oil record book part ii using code o.
How masters need to handle false oil record book entries. Guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships 1 the marine environment protection committee, at its sixtysecond session, 11 to 15 july 2011, approved the revised guidance for recording of operations in the oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships. The detailed entries are given in the appendix iii. Oil record book part i 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 relevant machinery space operations. Oil pollution can be an incident but not wrong oil record book entries. Adding fuel oil to an oil residue sludge tank all content of a sludge tank is considered sludge. Oily water separators and the oil record book duration. Errors in oil record book part i entries ombros consulting.
It is essential that all the orb contains entries required by marpol and that the master and all officers are familiar. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. Jun 26, 2018 this record book can be part of ships official log book or a separate record book altogether. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations, 1st edition 1 march 2014. When and how to make entries in the oil record book, part i. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. This record book can be part of ships official log book or a separate record book altogether.
After every operation is completed such as loadinginternal transferunloading of oil cargo, ballasting of cargo tank, disposal of residues etc. The whole idea of prevention of these situation lies on masters being aware of what is required and then being situationally aware of what is going around on board their ship. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part iicargoballast operations 1st edition. 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. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book. 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. The entries in the oil record book part i machinery space operations will be considered accordingly. The entries in the oil record book part i, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be.
The oil record book part i contains many references to oil quantity. It also provides guidance on the management of oilwater separators in the engine room. 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. 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. Keeping oil record book the master shall keep on board the following oil record books required by laws and regulations. The second part of the oil record book is for cargoballast operations and this part only needs to be filled out by crew members aboard oil tankers. The oil record book part ii 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. The oil record book part i machinery space operations contains many references to oil quantity. 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. It includes a significant number of relevant amendments, agreed by the imo, which are required due to revision of annex i of marpol 7378, and due to guidelines that have a direct impact on correct entries in the oil record book. The entries in the oil record book part i, for ships holding an international oil pollution prevention certificate, shall be at least in english, french or spanish. Add tags for a guide for correct entries in the oil record book.
The oil record book shall be kept on board for a period of three years after the last entry has been made and, at any time during the period it is on board, shall be made available for inspection. Whether cleaned since they last contained oil and, if not, type of oil previously carried. Part 2 marpol annex i regulation 36 every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks. For example if there is deliberate attempt to make a wrong entry in oil record book, the consequence would be severe. Oil record book part ii entries annex i nautical class. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book. Oil record book entries shall be made directly on completion of the operation. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space operations 3rd edition 2014 28 pages this new edition addresses the increasing problems of ships being detained and fined due to equipment malfunction and also gives guidance on the management of ship oilwater separators in the engine room. 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. 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. Type of oil loaded and identity of tanks is also not confusing.
Oil record book part i corrigendum sections a to h of the oil record book part i are replaced by the following. And if there are some typo or calculation errors, the consequences could range to some monetory fines. Unloading at multiple ports cargo record book part cargo. Oil record book for tankers cargo and ballast operations and oil record book for all ships machinery space operations. 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. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part iicargoballast operations 1st edition intertanko on. It is essential that all the orb contains entries required by marpol and that the master and all officers are familiar with the guidance on making entries and maintenance of the orb. It also provides guidance on the management of oil water separators in the engine room. The entries in the oil record book part i, for ships holding an iopp certificate. 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.
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. The best bet to handle false oil record book entries is to prevent these. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. Where entries in an official national language of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly are also used, this shall prevail in case of a. Non automatic starting of discharge overboard, transfer or disposal otherwise of bilge water accumulated in. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. 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. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book. Jun 25, 2018 1shareas per marpol 7378, every ship to which marpol annex ii applies, shall have onboard an cargo record book crb. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices, temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. General requirements for the filling in of the oil record book, part i.