Research vessel chief engineer sentenced for falsifying records. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In cases where the bma has approved the use of an electronic log book. The oil record book must be kept by the owner of the offshore installation for 3 years after the last entry is made. Addition of a new chapter 8 on prevention of pollution during transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea. Part i will be used for all ships to record the discharges of garbage other than cargo residues while the part ii will be. Part 1 of the oil record book required to record machinery space operations for every ship of over 400 tons gross tonnage, other than oil tankers, and every oil tanker of over 150 tons gross tonnage. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. 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.
This guide, now in its th edition, has become an invaluable tool to help ship and. The revised marpol annex vi enters into force on1 july 2010. Bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery. The isbn number for the oil record book part i is 9780115531569 the isbn number for the oil record book part ii is 9780115531576. Home safety new oil record book codes as from 1 january 2011 new oil record book codes as from 1 january 2011 posted on may 20, 2011 by marineengineeringknowledge leave a comment. Adopts the procedures for port state control, 2011, as set out in the. Marine operations note 092006 new revised oil record. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should immediately be struck. New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil. Marpol enforcement remains strong through first half. Oil record book oil record book there are two types of. Orb marpol 2010 new codes marpol 2011 free download as pdf file. Uscg oil record book for ships american nautical services.
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. The aim of this bulletin is to draw the attention of all interested parties to the changes brougth to the list of items to be recorded in both the oil record book part i and the oil record book part ii. This notice contains the details of the january 2011 amendments to the oil record book and the arrangements for operating with an old book if necessary, as well as bermudas interpretations of the changes to the codes for entries. Oil record book part 2, cargoballast operations oil tankers. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above or a non oil tanker that carries 200 cubic meters or more of oil. Oil record book for ships new revised edition as of 1116.
Part i this book is for machinery space operations all ships part ii this book is for cargo ballast operation oil tankers this record book is issued by the u. In addition, changes to the format of the supplement to the iopp certificate form a ships other than oil tankers and form b oil tankers have been made and also to the oil record book, parts i and ii. Machinery space operations all ships is required to record machinery space operations for every ship of over 400 tons gross tonnage other than oil tankers and every oil tanker over the 150 tons gross tonnage. 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. The new format of the garbage record book consists of two parts. This record book supersedes the 2nd edition 2006, and will come into effective on 1 january 2011. Ps cg4602a oil record book for ships pilothouse nautical.
However, to avoid the unnecessary replacement of the oil record books this shipping. 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. Even if updated oil record book are not available, it is however mandatory to use the new recording display as from 1 january 2011. In the oil different measurement instruments are used and which vary based on the extent to be determined.
News 08 nov, 2011 marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance 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. The us coast guard uscg has published a new edition of the oil record book rev. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons or above must maintain parts 1 and ii of the oil record book. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above, shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. 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. Pay now with address and payment details stored in your amazon account.
Oil record book, part i sections a to h of the oil record book part i are replaced by the following. Imo guidance on entries in the oil record book orb has also been ambiguous in the past. Ships are also required to record accurately each disposal of oily water or sludge in an oil record book and to have the record book available for u. The new form of the oil record book parts i and ii must be used from 1 january 2011. Marine operations note 092006 new revised oil record book part i and part ii submitted by admin on wed, 20161 07. Liberia registry launches electronic oil record book. Many of these guidelines are an essential complement to government and operational regulations.
Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. May 10, 2017 safety awareness video regarding oil record book. The wrong entry should be signed and dated, with the new corrected. 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. The first part of the oil record book deals with machinery space operations for all ships. One of the requirements, under regulation 12, calls for all ships to maintain a list of equipment containing ozone depleting substances ods and an ods record book. The oil record book, 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 09, 2016 liberia registry launches electronic oil record book maritime cyprus admin june 9, 2016 the liberian registry, in partnership with prevention at sea ltd, a cyprusbased maritime compliance technology company, has launched an innovative software product designed to replace traditional paper oil record books orbs and to facilitate correct. The oil record book and emissions shall be kept in such a place as to be readily available for.
Panama approves digital oil record book system digital. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. A ship of 400 gross tons or above, other than an oil tanker, and any other ship required by 33 cfr part 151 must maintain machinery space operations part 1 in the oil record book. The club wishes to remind members of the regulation changes to marpol annex i as adopted by resolution mepc. The isbn number for the oil record book part i is 9780115531569 the isbn number for the oil record book part ii is 9780115531576 transitional arrangements however, to avoid the unnecessary replacement of the oil record books this shipping notice contains corrigenda for both books. Bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships. The appropriate corrigendum for each book should be inserted inside the front cover of the book in use. New oil record book codes as from 1 january 2011 marine. 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. Read more about marine operations note 092006 new revised oil record book part i and part ii.
New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i all ships 12 11 2011 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 oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224. New definition of sludge tank and amended oil record. 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. Every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above shall also be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. Oil record book machinery space operations all ships. We are proposing to add three new oil record book entry requirements, to record the bunkering of oil, any failures of oil filtering equipment, and failures of the oil discharge monitoring and control system. Jan 01, 2018 bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships on. Home safety new oil record book codes as from 1 january 2011 new oil record book codes as from 1 january 2011 posted on may 20, 2011 by marineengineeringknowledge. The oil record book s, whether as a part of the ships official log book or otherwise, shall be in the forms specified in. Manual on oil pollution section i, 2011 edition manual on oil pollution section ii, 2018 edition manual on oil pollution section iii, 1997 edition.
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. The requirement of what should be entered, usually reproduced in the initial pages of many oil record books i know for sure about flags of hong kong, liberia, panama and marshall islands, is given below. It remains the property of the united states government and each owner operator is responsible to maintain and surrender it in accordance with the secretarys regulations. New definition of sludge tank and amended oil record book codes according with marpol annex i as from 1 january 2011. Jan 21, 2011 oil record book containingfalseentries news. Subject guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record 2. You can use our online ordering system to purchase oil record books. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record. Cargoballast operations oil tankers is available to purchase separately, please see below for further information. The guidelines are to be applied in conjunction with the amendments to marpol annex i that entered into force on 1 january 2011. Orb software, designed to be used for the preparation and printing of the traditional oil record book, has already been approved by lloyds register, and complies with imo guidelines published in the most recent fifth session of the subcommittee on pollution prevention and response ppr5 for electronic record books. Also comparison tables between older oil record book coding with mepc. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make.
Errors in oil record book part i entries ombros consulting. 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. For oil tankers, oil record book part ii shall also be provided to record relevant cargo ballast operations. This record book is issued by the secretary of transportation and the united states coast guard. Marshall islands oil record book instructions marshall islands have issued instructions regarding the latest amendments to marpol annex i issued under imo resolution mepc. It also provides guidance on the management of oil water separators in the engine room.
Marpol amendments to allow for electronic record books to be used were adopted, for annex i oil record book part i machinery space operations and oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. For every operation a combined numerical and letter coding is applied. Marine operations note 052011 revised guidance for the. It shall be preserved for a period of three years after the last entry has been made. On may 1, 2011, the garbage discharge provisions for special areas under marpol annex v will become effective for the wider caribbean. New garbage record book part i part ii in accordance. Members are advised to ensure that their vessels start using the new editions of the oil record book as from 1 january 2011. This note draws attention to the new international requirements effective from 1 january 2011 regarding the form and use of the oil record book parts i and ii.
A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space ops 3rd edition. The entries in the oil record book part i should be considered accordingly. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. Intertanko produces a wide range of guidelines and commentaries on issues related to technical, marine, operations, environmental, commercial and charterparty issues. Marshall islands oil record book instructions safety4sea. 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. Part 1 of the oil record book is required to record machinery space for operations for every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers, and every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above. Coast guard inspection when the vessel is within the waters of the united states. The wrong entry should be signed and dated, with the new corrected entry following. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. Marpol enforcement remains strong through first half of 2011 through the combined efforts of the u. Guidance and record keeping instructions shall be taken into account when using the previous editions. Oil record book for shipsoilreclog this record book is issued by the secretary of transportation and the united states coast guard.
Illegal oily waste dumping and oil record book offenses. The united states coast guard is currently revising its oil record book to comply with the latest marpol annex i amendments. Records of all sts operations are to be noted in the oil record book and retained on board for at least three years. 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 remains the property of the united states government and each owner operator is responsible to maintain and surrender it in accordance with the secretary\s regulations. 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. In every entry chief engineer must record tank number, location, type of oil, description of operation, and quantity.
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 oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224, paragraph 7. Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be noted in the oil record book part i. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. The amendments affected regulations 1, 12, 17 and 38 of marpol annex i. The new company shall open a new oil record book from the date of taking over management of the ship. They provide some guidance to crews about how to record the various operations in the oil record book. Department of justice office of public affairs press release of 30 may 2012. Government is available to the masters or operators of all u. The guidance document provides specific examples for the recording of information within the oil record book part i for the following. A new chapter 8 has been added to marpol annex i on the. Additional entries in the oil record book, 33 cfr 151. Marpol statutory as from 1 january 2011 a new definition of sludge tank is applicable to vessels with marpol annex i iopp certificate.
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