# 08 - Bunkering Preparation

### Planning and Communication

```checklist
1. [ ] Bunker Loading Plan .......................... AGREED
2. [ ] Duty Bridge Officer ......................... ADVISED
3. [ ] Red Flag Display ............................. RAISED
4. [ ] Vessel Stability and Moorings .............. VERIFIED
5. [ ] Ship, Shore and Barge Communication .......... TESTED
6. [ ] No Smoking Signs .......................... DISPLAYED
```

### Safety and Environmental Preparation

```checklist
7. [ ] Foam Extinguishers at Bunker Station .......... READY
8. [ ] Scuppers on Bunkering Side .................. PLUGGED
9. [ ] Opposite Bunker Station ..................... BLANKED
10. [ ] SOPEP Kit at Bunkering Station ................ READY
```

### Tank and System Configuration

```checklist
11. [ ] Fuel Tank High Level Alarm to 90% ............... SET
12. [ ] Overflow Tank ................................. EMPTY
13. [ ] Overflow Alarm ............................... TESTED
14. [ ] All Fuel Tank Levels ......................... LOGGED
15. [ ] All Remote Control Valves .................... TESTED
16. [ ] All Valves in Correct Position .............. CHECKED
17. [ ] Fuel Separator Link to Main Manifold ......... CLOSED
18. [ ] Vessel Fuel Meter ............................. RESET
19. [ ] Biocide System ............................... FILLED
```

### Equipment and Documentation Verification

```checklist
20. [ ] Filling Hose and Connection Integrity ....... CHECKED
21. [ ] Filling Hose ................................ SECURED
22. [ ] Bunkering Delivery Note ................... AVAILABLE
23. [ ] Quality and Quantity Fuel Agreement ......... CHECKED
24. [ ] Pumping Rate ................................. AGREED
25. [ ] Supplier Emergency Stop Procedure ............ AGREED
26. [ ] Supplier Fuel Meter ......................... CHECKED
27. [ ] Supplier Fuel Tanks ....................... INSPECTED
28. [ ] Bunkering Team Members ...................... BRIEFED
```