And if there are some typo or calculation errors, the consequences could range to some monetory fines. 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 first part of the oil record book deals with machinery space operations for all ships. Any copy so made which has been certified by the master of the ship as a true copy of an entry in the oil record book part ii shall be made admissible in any juridical proceedings as evidence of the facts stated in the entry. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. If yes, confirm the procedure for emptying and stripping has been performed in accordance with the ships procedures and arrangements manual ie. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should. May 24, 2017 the best bet to handle false oil record book entries is to prevent these. As considering the size the vessels are small but it serves all types of ships duties such as it carries oil and serves as tanker, it.
A for correct entries in the oil record book part ll. Marpol 7378 annex 1 regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil duration. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. Applicable for all oil tankers carrying cargo, oil and ballast operation of tankers shall be recorded in this part 2 of the oil record book. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space ops, 3rd edition 1 march 2014. The oil record book part ii shall be kept in such a place as to. Magic pipes, 15 ppm alarms, crew familiarization, improper entries in the oil record book, oil record book not maintained. 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. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. Tdi oil record book cheat sheet this cheat sheet contains. Non automatic starting of discharge overboard, transfer or disposal otherwise of bilge water accumulated in machinery spaces. Whether cleaned since they last contained oil and, if not, type of oil previously carried. Entries of loading and unloading of cargo oil should be made. 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.
The entries in the oil record book part ii, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be at least in english, french or spanish. May 11, 2017 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. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record. At a recent meeting of the imos marine environment protection committee mepc. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i. Bma advises on oil record book procedures safety4sea. 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. The entries in the oil record book part ii, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be in english. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations.
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 entries in the oil record book part i, for ships holding an iopp certificate, shall be in english. 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. If you made some wrong oil record book entries, you alone are at fault. The best bet to handle false oil record book entries is to prevent these. A for correct entries in the oil record book part ll cargo. Also comparison tables between older oil record book coding with mepc. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book. Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations maci. The guide is structured in a userfriendly manner and can also be used as a training or guidance tool for seafarers and shorebased personnel, has been written to complement the intertanko publication a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space operations. Summary of criminal prosecutions enforcement us epa. Entries under h 26 all fuels including do and lub oils frequently do not give the required information requested by the oil record book. Errors in oil record book part i entries ombros consulting.
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. For example if there is deliberate attempt to make a wrong entry in oil record book, the consequence would be severe. Oil record book entries on offshore vessels an offshore supply vessel is small ships which are used for the transportation on stores materials equipment or personnel to and from between offshore installations. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. The oil record book part i contains many references to oil quantity. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation. 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.
Entries shall be made in the oil record book on each occasion, on a tank to tank basis if appropriate, whenever any of the following machinery space. 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. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ii. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space ops, 3rd edition this publication addresses the increasing problems of ships being. Machinery space operations all ships is required to record. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record. The entries in the oil record book part i should be considered accordingly. Any copy so made, which has been certified by the master of the ship as a true copy of an entry in the ships oil record book or shall be admissible in any. Overview 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.
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 oil record book part i shall be kept in such a place as to. According to court documents, dimitrakis made false entries into the oil record book indicating that the ships oil water separator was being used, creating the false impression that the vessel was being properly operated and that they were properly maintaining the vessels oil record book. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part iicargoballast operations 1st edition. Use the tdi sample oil record book entries for the wording and format of your entries. The guide is structured in a userfriendly manner and can also be used as a training or. Oil record book instructions international registries. Entries in the oil record book are to be made in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of marpol 7378, as demonstrated in appendix iii of annex i of marpol 7378, form of oil record book, oil record book part ii cargoballast operations, oil tanker. It also provides guidance on the management of oil water separators in the engine room. This publication addresses the increasing problems of ships being detained and fined due to equipment malfunction.
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. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part iicargoballast operations 1st edition intertanko on. 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. 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. The wrong entry should be signed and dated, with the new corrected entry following. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should immediately be struck. On 30th june 2008 a threejudge panel of the court of appeals for the fifth circuit reversed a lower courts dismissal of criminal charges against the shipowner and chief engineer of a marshall islandsflagged vessel arising from false entries in the vessels oil record book, notwithstanding that the underlying alleged violations. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to. 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. The inspection of an oil record book part ii and taking of a certified copy by the competent authority under.
Oil record book part ii entries annex i nautical class. 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 first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag. Imo guidance on entries in the oil record book orb has also been ambiguous in the past. 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. 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 a dispute or discrepancy. Control of discharge of oil content and oil record book. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space operations.
Guide for correct entries in the oil record bookpart i machinery. It also provides guidance on the management of oilwater separators in the engine room. Keeping oil record book the master shall keep on board the following oil record books required by laws and regulations. Download pdf reference is made to our technical circular no. Masters have an important role in preventing false oil record book entries. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book.
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. Marpol oil record book entries revised guidance at a recent meeting of the imos marine environment protection committee mepc. Oil record book for tankers cargo and ballast operations and oil record book for all ships machinery space operations. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book part ll cargoballast operations 1st edition march 2014. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make. This new edition addresses the increasing problems. Do not leave any full lines empty between successive entries. Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks. For that purpose, focus instead on presentment of the oil record book after the vessel arrived in the u. Oil record book part i corrigendum sections a to h of the oil record book part i are replaced by the following. Panama maritime authoritys circular mmc215 on use and maintenance of panama official oil record book. Research vessel chief engineer sentenced for falsifying records.
Jun 26, 2018 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. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices, temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. In every entry chief engineer must record tank number, location, type of oil, description of operation, and quantity. 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. 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. Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge. For every operation a combined numerical and letter coding is applied. Record retention requirements from maritime law bright. Any failure of the oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be noted in the oil record book part ii.
Bahamas maritime authority issued a bulletin providing guidance on making oil record book entries and related procedural matters. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book green shipping 120515 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. A guide for correct entries in the oil record book. 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. 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. 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. 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. How masters need to handle false oil record book entries.
The entries in the oil record book, for ships holding an international oil pollution prevention certificate, shall be at least in english, french or spanish. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major. Mar 01, 2014 a guide for correct entries in the oil record book part i machinery space ops, 3rd edition 1 march 2014. Key points to remember the fuel oil pathways chart provides a quick visual reference to the codes you should be using for activities on tdi brooks vessels.