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. 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. Requirements for oil tankers of less than 150 gross tonnage. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should. The document required to be carried on board ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224, paragraph 7. 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 in accordance with regulation 17 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. Chapter 5 prevention of oil pollution arising from an oil pollution incident. Oil record book guidelines marpol i free download as pdf file.
Oil record book part i machinery space operations is applicable to oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage. 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. It means the vessel is running the risk of a port state control detention. How masters need to handle false oil record book entries. Marine environment protection committee mepc, 74th. If we are processing oily water through our oily water separator ows, how far offshore must the vessel be to comply with marpol. 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 part ii cargoballast operations. Third you must record the event as soon as practicable in your oil record book. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations. 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. Electronic record books under marpol hellenic shipping. Guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part i. The imo guidelines apply to the use of electronic record books on board to meet the requirements of the following record books. This is necessary for authorities to be able to monitor if a vessels crew has properly disposed of their oil discharges at sea.
Electronic record books under marpol hellenic shipping news. Since 1 january 20 cooking oil recommended to be kept separate and returned to the shore. This tracking takes the form of an oil record book which records the origin and fate of all the oil onboard the ship. All the records in the marpol annex i oil record book will need to correspond with marpol annex v garbage record book for discharge to the shore. Oct 02, 2014 the us coast guard has been in the process of updating its oil record book orb to conform to the latest marpol annex i amendments over the past two and a half years. Double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tankers delivered on or after 6 july 1996. Oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations oil tankers. The liberian administration has permitted the use of approved electronic oil record book eorb as an alternative substitute of the traditional paper orb and has issued marine notice pol012, rev. Panama oil record book and emissions panama ship registry. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. Oil record book, parts i and ii marpol annex i, regulations 17. An erb is defined in the guidance as a device or a system used to electronically record entries.
The days of filling in those green oil record books may be over. Continued use of 2007 oil record book, cg4602a rev. Erbs may be used on board to meet the following record book and recording requirements under the marpol annexes and the nox technical code. The regulations enable the electronic recording of the following record books. Prevention of pollution from ships marpol requirements on board. The oil record book is to be kept on board at all times and be readily available for inspection or copying, in accordance with regulations 17.
The first electronic oil record book approved by a major. The oil record book kept on board should substitute the word tanker for installation 2. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii marpol training. In respect of the oil tankers engaged in specific trades in accordance with regulation 2. Marpol annex i, appendix iii form of oil record book, including vessel details, period dates covered from to.
It is required by marpol and the oil record book section c11 2. Each oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above, ship of 400 gross tons and above other than an oil tanker. As per marpol 7378, every ship to which marpol annex ii applies, shall have onboard an cargo record book crb. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships paragraph 7. The coast guard is currently revising the oil record book to comply with the latest marpol annex i requirements. Before replacing a hardcopy record book, the electronic record book. Oil record book, part i machinery space operations. Us coast guard inspection marpol apps marine defenders.
Electronic recording may benefit the retention of records by companiesships and will reduce the administrative burden associated with paperwork. Marpol annex 1 prevention of pollution from oil at sea. Luxembourg authorizes the use of electronic record books for marpol. The inspection of an oil record book part i and the taking of a certified copy by the competent authority under this paragraph shall be performed as expeditiously as possible without causing the ship to be unduly delayed. Guidelines for the use of electronic record books erbs. Oil record book entry and maintenance requirements can be found in regulations 17 and 36 and appendix 3 of annex i of marpol. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and. Secondly follow procedures to report the spill as shown in your sopep manual. Electronic record books under marpol the shipowners club.
Electronic record books and certification requirements for scr systems 1 october 2020. An electronic record book used as an alternative to an official hard copy record book is required to be assessed by the flag administration following which a written confirmation declaration of marpol electronic record book will be issued. The electronic record book may allow ships to utilize their. The imo and many flag states have now allowed, and are even encouraging, the translation to electronic record books to meet the requirements of marpol. Marine guideline republic of the marshall islands no. Record retention requirements from maritime law bright hub. The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol. 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. Oil record book, part i machinery space operations all ships. Oil record books may not be removed from any bahamian ship except as detailed below for change of company1. It is essential that all the orb contains entries required by marpol and that the master and all engineer officers are familiar with the guidance on making entries. Errors in oil record book part i entries ombros consulting. Index of mepc resolutions and guidelines related to marpol. Marpol oil record books bahamas maritime authority.
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. Record of fuel oil changeover marpol annex vi, regulation 14. Garbage record book, parts i and ii marpol annex v, regulation 10. This means that the quantity must be recorded once a week even if the operation lasts more than one week. 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. Marine operations note 072010 new revised marpol annex 1 oil record book part i and part ii. 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. Launched in 2017, the electronic oil record book eorb is a local software. The contents of section o additional operational procedures and general remarks of the oil record book. 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. Marpol electronic record books iri international registries, inc.
Selected excerpts of marpol 7378 and 33 cfr 151 regulations pertaining to oil discharge and oil record book standards are. Any changes to existing entries are clearly shown, along with the identity or. Oil record book part 1 machinery space operations maci. Marpol electronic record books option available from 1. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. 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. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book in which the chief engineer will record all oil or sludge transfers and.
May 24, 2017 as per the oil record book, only 2 tons of sludge was generated in that period german authorities use this as the first indication of detailed marpol inspection. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations 1 every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag. For further information members are also advised to refer to the guidelines for the use of electronic record books under marpol, adopted by resolution mepc. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book in which the chief engineer will record all oil or sludge transfers and discharges within the vessel. Jan 07, 2021 marpol and electronic record books t he days of filling in those green oil record books may be over. Oil record book guidelines marpol i waste management. This post is a handy guide to the requirements that those electronic reord books need to meet. Garbage record book, part i and ii marpol annex v ozonedepleting substances record book marpol annex vi recording of the tier and onoff status of marine diesel engines marpol annex vi record of fuel oil changeover marpol annex vi record book of engine parameters nox technical code. Oil record book instructions international registries. If we are processing oily water through our oily water separator ows, how far offshore must.
Marpol, the ism code and port state control have become stricter and emphasize recording every event onboard. Until a revised orb is published, vessel operators should maintain copies of resolution mepc 18759 and mepc circular 736 revision 2 on board their vessels. A quick sounding of these tanks by the authorities will prove that you are not the culprit. Marpol oil record book entries revised guidance at a recent meeting of the imos marine environment protection committee mepc. Chapter 4 requirements for the cargo areas of oil tankers.
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