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. Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations marinesite. 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. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the oil record book part i. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should. Errors in oil record book part i entries ombros consulting. Each operation concerning ballast water shall be fully recorded without delay in the ballast water record book. The entries in the oil record book part i, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be at least in english, french or spanish. As per marpol 7378, every ship to which marpol annex ii applies, shall have onboard an cargo record book crb. Imo guidance on entries in the oil record book orb has also been ambiguous in the past.
The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices, temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. The objective of this msn is to clarify the changes to marpol annex i and the oil record books. Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge. 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. New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations. Oil record book part ii entries annex i nautical class. Corrections may, and should be made, to the oil record book when appropriate. Oil tiecord book of other of in ships othex than auch ships, by means of an is recorded in the oil record.
The wrong entry should be signed and dated, with the new corrected entry following. 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. Also comparison tables between older oil record book coding with mepc. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices, temperature variations, and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. Marine guideline republic of the marshall islands no. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. Aug 03, 2018 ballast water record book entries shall be maintained on board the ship for a minimum period of two years after the last entry has been made and thereafter in the companys control for a minimum period of three years. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book.
Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book. The oil record book part ii contains many references to oil quantity. 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. 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 i is a software assistant for creating valid entries for oil record book part i machinery space operations, in compliance with marpol requirements, based on iopp, sludge production, incinerator capacities. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record. 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. Oil record book entries shall be made directly on completion of the operation. After completion of operation an entry to be made in record book and shall be signed for and dated by the officer in charge. A number of common sources of oil record book mistakes are highlighted, together with the imo recommended way of making corrections. The bahamas maritime authority oil record book part i.
The oil record book contains many references to oil quantity. Jun 15, 2016 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. 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. Do not leave any full lines empty between successive entries. Oil record book part ii cargoballast operations oil tankers of 150. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. 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. 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. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book. It also provides guidance on the management of oilwater separators in the engine room. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance.
Any failure of the oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be noted in the oil record book part ii. 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. 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. May 11, 2017 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. Oil record book instructions international registries. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should immediately be struck through with a single line in such a way that the wrong entry is still legible. 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 a revised text of the guidance for recording of operations in the.
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. 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 entries in the oil record book should be considered accordingly. 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. What are the most recent requirements for record retention, including electronic means, for ships to satisfy current maritime law. 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. When making entries in oil record book, date operational code and item number shall be inserted in the appropriate columns and the required particular shall then be recorded in chronological order. This course is designed to deliver the correct way to complete oil record book entries for machinery space operations part 1 and cargo and ballast operations part 2 in accordance with marpol 7378 and imo requirements. The entries in the oil record book part i, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be in english. Mar 01, 2014 it also provides guidance on the management of oilwater separators in the engine room. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space.
As the incompliance with the standards might inflict serious penalties from the port state control and other authorities, the. Mar 01, 2014 a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii cargoballast operations, 1st edition 1 march 2014. The first part of the oil record book deals with machinery space operations for all ships. Machinery space operations all ships is required to record machinery space operations for every ship of over 400 tons gross tonnage other than oil. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make entry when oil handling 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. Marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book parts i and ii. 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. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag. 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. Fuel oil quantity recorded on oil record book part li should be cubicmeter all sludge and bilge water, other than fuel quantities are recorded in oil record book part l should be cubicmeter use of appropriate entries to be on oil record book. 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.
Oil record book part i corrigendum sections a to h of the oil record book part i are replaced by the following. The entries in the oil record book part ii, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be in english. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. The oil record book part i 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. Whether cleaned since they last contained oil and, if not, type of oil previously carried. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should immediately be struck. The entries in the oil record book part ii should be considered accordingly. 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. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book. The oil record book part i shall be kept in such a place as to be. In case of oil record book removal by a former manager, a certified copy of the last oil record book in use must be left on board for the benefit of the new managers, with entries.
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