Record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224. Marine guideline republic of the marshall islands no. The oil record books, whether as a part of the ships official log book or otherwise, shall be in the forms specified in. The oil record book s, whether as a part of the ships official log book or otherwise, shall be in the forms specified in. Additional entries in the oil record book, 33 cfr 151. The new format of recordkeeping in the grb for cargo. The imo marine environment protection committee mepc. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag. Marine environment protection training marpol opa 90. Manually inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessels. The most important engine room documents a ship cannot. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. The imo marine environment protection committee mepc held.
Us ships subject to the oil record book requirements may obtain copies from any uscg sector office or. Jul 29, 2016 every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. 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 part i list of items to be recorded a ballasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks 1 identity of tanks ballasted. 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 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. Oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations regulation 36 every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. 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. Oil record book for ships new revised edition as of 1116. No convention regulation resolution new ship existing ship subject remarks ship type size compliance date ship type size compliance date page 1 of 9 1 solas xi1 2 msc. The person supervising sts operations should be qualified to a level that satisfies training requirements outlined in the ocimf sts guide. Entries to be made in oil record book as per marpol annex i requirements. 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. 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.
This record book can be part of ships official log book or a separate record book altogether. 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. 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. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to. Mar 14, 2020 oil record book it is one of the most important documents onboard with a written record for compliance of annex i of marpol. The us coast guard uscg has published a new edition of the oil record book rev. Oil record book, part i machinery space operations all ships. The most important engine room documents a ship cannot sail. Many owners seem wellversed in oil changes and spark plug cleaning, but unfortunately not as welleducated when it comes to compliance with maintenance logging requirements. Jun 26, 2018 1shareas per marpol 7378 annex i every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above is required to have an oil record book part ii for cargoballast operations.
Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb. 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. 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 garbage record book grb was amended to include the recordkeeping for disposal of cargo residues, nonhme and cargo residues hme. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224. False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. What are the most recent requirements for record retention, including electronic means, for ships to satisfy current maritime law. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall also be provided with an oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. Can you please tell me regarding cargo entry in oil record book, mtbe load in first port, after that gasoline load in another port, after that final product is blended gasoline so in first load port whether mtbe cargo quantity should be recorded in orb part 2, ya cargo record book. The system collects data from ship systems into central data storage manually or automatically, and supports event based recording of data related to. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record. Matters to be entered in oil record book for machinery space operation oil record book the document required to be carried on board ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. Oil record book part 2 is for cargo and ballast operations of every oil tanker above 150 gross tonnage.
Follow the correct method of filing up oil record book, garbage record book. 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. The regulations require that all maintenance be appropriately documented in the aircrafts logbooks. Such cases typically arise from the discovery during a port state control examination of an apparent overboard discharge of oily waste. This brief provides anoverview of the more significant issues progressed at this session. An electronic alternative to handwritten oil record book on board vessels of all sizes. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. Oil record book part ii entries annex i nautical class. 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. Cargo ballast operations oil tankers is required in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of the.
Oil record book requirements may be enforced against foreign flagged vessels only for vi olations that occur within the navigable waters of the united states or at a port or terminal under the jurisdiction of the united states. The current revision of oil record book part i is revision 5 september 2017. 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. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons or above must maintain parts 1 and ii of the oil record book. Owners and their legal advisors, masters and officers are reminded that, in addition to statutory requirements concerning maintenance of an oil record book, this record is a valuable means of providing proof that the ship has complied with antipollution regulations. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make. Machinery space operations all ships is required to record. A declaration from the administration should be viewed in order to accept this electronic record book. Marshall islands extends electronic logbook approval.
Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations. New guidance for the recording of operations in the oil. Oct 28, 2018 fuel oil quantity recorded on oil record book part l should be metric ton 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. October 26, 2018 1 mepc 73 brief the imo marine environment protection committee mepc held its 73rd session from october 22 to 26, 2018. The oil record book part ii, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or. Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations maci.
Understand and be updated with the latest regulatory requirements of marpol, opa 90 and other imo conventions for pollution prevention. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage 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. Amendments to the oil record book cancelled 155 automatic identification system ais march 2008 156 exemptions of requirements of international conventions and national regulations and issuance of conditional short term certificates october 2018 157 control of antifouling system on ships march 2008 158 epirb registration march 2008 159. Government is available to the masters or operators of all u. The oil record book, shall be in the form specified and it is important that the. As no new requirements were added to the form b, the ioppc. Ballasting or cleaning of fuel oil tanks discharge of dirty ballast continue reading. Understand and follow best management practices for bilge water management and sludge management. The revised form b does not apply to ships other than oil tankers with cargo tanks under regulation 2. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book.
Amendments to the oil record book parts i and ii i sections a to h of the oil record book part i are replaced by the following. Intertanko a guide for correct entries in the oil record book. 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 annex. Oil record book instructions international registries. The amendments enter into force on march 1, 2018, and apply to oil tankers. Matters to be entered in oil record book for machinery. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book. Chapter 4 requirements for the cargo area of oil tankers.
Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. 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. Oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations oil tankers 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.
Marine electronic oil record books must meet the specific reporting requirements of imo, solas and flag states. Summary of new imo requirements from 1 january2017 sr. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224, paragraph 7. May 16, 2017 the system collects data from ship systems into central data storage manually or automatically, and supports event based recording of data related to navigation, engine, oil record book, garbage. 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. Imo guidance on entries in the oil record book orb has also been ambiguous in the past. One of the of the more challenging types of civil penalty cases the hearing office receives are oil record book violation cases. 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. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships paragraph 7.
Chapter 3 requirements for machinery spaces of all ships. 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. Oil record book it is one of the most important documents onboard with a written record for compliance of annex i of marpol. A ballasting or cleaning of oil fnel tanks i identity oftanks ballasted. Keeping oil record book on board cargo ships and how to make entry when oilhandling 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. This part of the oil record book is mandatory for every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage or more and any other ship of 400 tons gross tonnage or more that carries oil as fuel or as cargo. Records of all sts operations are to be noted in the oil record book and retained on board for at least three years.
When operating oily water separator, 15 ppm equipment for discharging treated bilge water overboard, the operation is recorded with time, position of ship, quantity discharged and retention. Oil record books conforming to the latest format, as specified in appendix iii of marpol annex i, as amended by mepc. Oil record book part 1 is for machinery space operations of every ship above 400 gross tonnage and tankers above 150 gross tonnage. Us ships subject to the oil record book requirements may obtain copies from any uscg sector office or marine safety unit. The oil record book part ii, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in this annex. The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol requirements.
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. If a declaration cannot be provided, a hard copy record book will need to be presented for examination. 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. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations.