Panama maritime authoritys circular mmc215 on use and maintenance of panama official oil record book. 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. Marpol electronic record books option available from 1. Technical support for hazardous material and oil spills 3032931788 disclaimerreporting.
Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. Total cargo carrying capacity in cubic meters total dedicated clean ballast capacity in cubic meters tanks designated to clean ballast tanks and its volume in m3. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. Chapter ii, regulation 20 1 every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tons and above other than an. Application for new oil or gas field designation andor allowable 3. The new company shall open a new oil record book from the date of taking over. 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. Revised edition 2017 of official oil record book and emissions are available in administrations head quarter office and all merchant marine consulates. The guidance document assists compliance with the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record book, in particular by using the correct codes and item numbers in order to ensure a more uniform port. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book. The record of garbage discharges is divided into part i for the use of all ships and part ii, required for ships that carry solid bulk cargoes. The wrong entry should be signed and dated, with the new corrected entry following.
Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make. Matters to be entered in oil record book for machinery. 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. The orb must be completed on each occasion, on tanks to tank basis if appropriate, entries must be fully recorded without delay and each completed entries must be sign by the officer in charge of the operations concerned. It covers the approved onboard training and provides the required evidence of sea service. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machine ry space operations 1 every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above other than an oil tanker shall be provided with an oil record book part i machinery space operations. Marine electronic oil record books must meet the specific reporting requirements of imo, solas and flag states. 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. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnages 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 machinery space operations. The following pages of this section show a comprehensive list of items of cargo and ballast operations which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in the oil record book part ii in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto marpol 7378. Electronic oil record book ingenium marine solutions. If non oil cargo related oily residues are transferred to slop tanks of oil tankers, the discharge of such residues should be in compliance with regulation 34.
How masters need to handle false oil record book entries. For example, if a new solvent is brought into the workplace, and it has hazards similar to existing chemicals for which training has already been conducted, then no new training is required. Developing a records inventory and identifying obsolete records are two of the key steps for reducing document storage costs and discovery expenses. Manually inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessels instruments and sensors, such as gps data time and position, flowmeters and tank gauges.
Electronic recording may benefit the retention of records by companiesships and will reduce the administrative burden associated with paperwork. Oil record book for ships new revised edition as of 1116. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb. The new company shall open a new oil record book from the date of taking over management of the ship. The document required to be carried on board ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag. This article discusses the oil book regulation and its usefulness in prosecuting criminal violations of pollution standards. An electronic alternative to handwritten oil record book is used on board vessels of all sizes. Requires an entry in the oil record book part ii using code o. This is similar to existing uscg ballast water regulations.
Isle of man ship registry technical advisory notice. The regulations enable the electronic recording of the following record books. The new requirements will apply in waters of the united states, including inland waters, and waters of the contiguous zone, extending out 12 miles from shore. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc. Global oil demand will return to prepandemic levels in two years and reach record heights by 2026 unless governments take swift action to meet climate goals, the international energy agency said wednesday. Mci circular 2032019 marpol annex i guiidance for the. The garbage record book must be kept for a period of two years after the date of the last entry. In cases where the bma has approved the use of an electronic log book system by a company, the following conditions apply to the electronic oil record book. Record requirements for operational compliance with nox tier iii emission control areas. Capacity oil allowables for secondary or tertiary recovery. The 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. In this case bulk carrier was found to be violating number of aspects of marpol annex i. The new company shall open a new oil record book from the date of.
Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships. Prevent pollution and reduce harmful emissions at sea gov. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations 1 every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above other than an oil tanker shall be provided with an oil record book part i machinery space operations. An electronic oil record book is a software application designed to replace the traditional paper oil record books orb part i and part ii and facilitate accurate orb entries into an efficient electronic format, while complying with international conventions and flag state requirements. Although congress did not pass a federal law with an oil book stipulation, 33 c. 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. The supplement shall be permanently attached to the oil record book. A for correct entries in the oil record book part ll. Considering that the resolution mepc 27169 has entered into force from 01st. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should. A for correct entries in the oil record book part ll cargo. Oil record book v iolation cases tend to be complex, very technical in nature and, depending on the circumstances of the case, may require the analysis of a significant amount of evidence.
New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil. The master shall retain the oil record books on board for three years after the day of the last entry, and these should be readily available for any inspections. German authorities use this as the first indication of detailed marpol inspection. Marine operations note 092006 new revised oil record book part i and part ii.
Operation in polar waters shall be taken into account, as appropriate, in the oil record book, cargo record book, manuals and the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan or the shipboard marine pollution emergency plan. Bma advises on oil record book procedures safety4sea. Marpol oil record books bahamas maritime authority. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships paragraph 7. All tankers of 150 gt and above must have orb part ii cargoballast operation.
With the maritime industry getting more digital, from 1 october 2020, marpol will enable the use of electronic record books in lieu of hard copy record books. This is to record the quantity retained, transferred, disposed, or added, sludge, or bilge in the various drain. Government are available to the masters or operators of all u. 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 i should be considered accordingly. The current revision of oil record book part i is revision 5 september 2017. The software must be approved by a recognised organisation to ensure it conforms with the following requirements.
It is for use by seafarers requiring an endorsement or certificate of proficiency for advanced training in oil tanker cargo operations. The orb must be preserved for 3 years after last entry has been made. The coast guards most recent update to the oil record book was in 2007. The orb must be completed on each occasion, on tanks to tank basis if appropriate, entries must be fully recorded. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations. 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 helps crew members log and keep track of oily wastewater discharges among other things. May 24, 2017 as per the 1% rule, the sludge generated should have been 15 tons. The guidance document assists compliance with the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various. You can use our online ordering system to purchase oil record books. Oil records book, cargo record book, manuals, sopep, smpep. The pcg has determined there is adequate reception facilities at the next port of call.
We read the requirement that an oil record book be maintained as imposing a duty upon a foreignflagged vessel to ensure that its oil record book is accurate or at least not knowingly inaccurate upon entering the ports of the navigable waters of the united states. Total quantity of oil loaded state quantity added in m3 at 15 c and total. Every non tanker of 400 gt and above, and every tanker of 150 gt and above must have orb part i machinery space operation. Oil and gas companies are also responsible for complying with regulatory requirements related to retained information, including new privacy laws. What tests are required of pushout windows and emergency. The periods covered by the supplement should be consistent with the periods covered by the oil record book. In the event of such discharge or escape of oil from a ship in a prohibited zone, a signed statement shall be made in the oil record book, by the officer or officers in charge of the operations concerned and by the master of the ship, of the circumstances of and reason for. For example read what marpol require for a3 to be written as. All oil bilge water is retained on board for subsequent discharge to reception facilities. Matters to be entered in oil record book for machinery space.
The oil record book must be kept by the owner of the offshore installation for 3 years after the last entry is made. It shall be preserved for a period of three years after the last entry has been made. You may experience difficulties placing your order. The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol requirements on board ships by providing. The united states coast guard is currently revising its oil record book to comply with the latest marpol annex i amendments. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to. Oil discharge monitoring equipment odme is a very important technology mentioned in marpol annex i that has greatly helped improve sanitation in these areas.
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. 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 27, 2018 criteria for the acceptance of electronic oil record books the following criteria must be used for an eorb to be accepted for use on an isle of man registered during this trial period. A new appendix provides criteria for the classification of solid bulk cargoes. Allowable transfers for saltwater injection wells 3. As with initial training, and in keeping with the intent of the standard, the employer must make employees specifically aware which hazard category i. Oil record book there shall be carried in every ship an oil record book. The above requirements shall not apply to oil tankers of less than 150 gross tons for which the control of discharge of oil shall be affected by the retention of oil on board with subsequent discharge of all contaminate washing to reception facilities. 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. Chapter ii, regulation 20 1 every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tons and above other than an oil tanker shall be provided with an oil record book part i machinery space operations. Oil record book entry requirements marpol 7378 annex i.
Marpol electronic record books option available from 1 october. Oil record books conforming to the latest format, as specified in appendix iii of marpol annex i, as amended by mepc. The oil record book is another integral part of marpol annex i. Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be noted in the oil record book part i. The oil record book part i machinery space operations contains many references to oil quantity.
Oil record book instructions international registries. The officer in charge of the operation must be the one who signs the entry and it must be done without delay upon completion of the operation. The oil record book, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224, paragraph 7. In most instances, the facility must, within 30 this document provides guidance to oil and gas facilities on epcras reporting requirements. Oil record book regulations, they do not stand in place of the actual. Sopep and smpep shall be reapproved as appropriate.
When making entries in the oil record book part i machinery space operations, the date, operational code and item number must be inserted in the appropriate columns and the required particulars must be recorded chronologically in the blank spaces. An oil record book orb part i required to be carried onboard ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. Quantity, time and port of the discharge are recorded in the oil record book. Marpol amendments enter into force ship fuel oil reporting. This book is for machinery space operations part iall ships.
This record book for approved onboard training is written by the mntb and approved by the mca. Declaration of marpol electronic record book will be provided to the vessel as a proof of conformance with flag requirements. The oil record book, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or. The inspection, repair, and maintenance intervals are to be determined by the motor carrier. This regulation does not in itself impose stricter requirements but it makes it easier to check that the regulations on garbage are being adhered to as it means ship personnel must keep track of the garbage and what happens to it. Are there legal guidelines on record keeping for oil and gas. Each completed operation shall be signed by the person or persons in charge of the operations concerned and each completed page shall be signed by the master or other person having charge of the ship. Basic procedure for use of liberian registrys electronic oil record books on liberian vessels is as follows.
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