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Bunkering Operation Pre-Transfer Safety Checklist for verifying containment, tank capacity, alarms, shutdowns, and ship-shore communications before fuel tran...

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Inspection Details and Transfer Authorization

Vessel, berth, product, and transfer plan identified

Record the vessel name, berth/location, product to be transferred, and planned transfer start time.

Pre-transfer meeting completed with ship and shore representatives critical (required)

Verify that the responsible ship and shore personnel have reviewed the transfer plan, emergency signals, and stop-transfer authority.

Yes No N/A

Transfer authorization and permits in place critical (required)

Confirm the transfer is authorized under the vessel/terminal procedure and applicable 33 CFR 156 controls.

Yes No N/A

Containment and Spill Prevention

Scupper plugs installed and effective critical (required)

Confirm all required deck scuppers and drainage openings are properly plugged or otherwise secured to prevent overboard discharge.

Yes No N/A

Drip trays, absorbents, and spill response materials staged critical (required)

Verify spill containment materials are positioned at hose connections and transfer points and are immediately available for use.

Yes No N/A

Deck and transfer area free of oil, water, and slip hazards

Inspect the bunkering area for standing liquid, loose hoses, trip hazards, or other conditions that could interfere with safe transfer operations.

Yes No N/A

Tank Capacity and Fill Control

Receiving tank ullage verified and sufficient critical (required)

Enter the available ullage for the receiving tank(s) before transfer starts.

Planned transfer quantity is within safe tank capacity critical (required)

Confirm the planned bunkering quantity will not exceed available capacity or operational limits for the receiving tank(s).

Yes No N/A

Tank sounding or gauging method verified

Verify the method used to monitor tank level during transfer is operational and understood by the responsible watchkeeper.

Yes No N/A

Alarms, Shutdowns, and Emergency Readiness

High-level alarm tested and operational critical (required)

Confirm the receiving tank high-level alarm has been tested or verified operational before bunkering begins.

Yes No N/A

Emergency shutdown valve (ESV) tested or verified ready critical (required)

Verify the ESV or equivalent emergency shutdown arrangement is functional and ready for immediate use.

Yes No N/A

Emergency stop signal and stop-transfer procedure confirmed critical (required)

Confirm both parties understand the emergency stop signal, stop-transfer authority, and immediate response actions.

Yes No N/A

Ship-Shore Communication and Transfer Controls

Primary ship-shore communication method established critical (required)

Select the primary communication method to be used during transfer.

Communication test completed successfully critical (required)

Verify a two-way communication check was completed and both sides can clearly exchange transfer instructions and emergency stop messages.

Yes No N/A

Dedicated watchkeeper assigned on ship and shore critical (required)

Confirm a responsible person is assigned to monitor the transfer continuously and maintain communication throughout bunkering.

Yes No N/A

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