# 09 - Bunkering Operations

### System Operation and Flow Control

```checklist
1. [ ] Biocide System Running and Pump Rate ............ SET
2. [ ] Pumping Initiated at Minimum Rate ............ AGREED
3. [ ] Distribution to Correct Tank ............... VERIFIED
4. [ ] Closed Tank Levels Steady .................. VERIFIED
5. [ ] Pump Rate Adjusted to Maximum Rate .............. SET
6. [ ] Minimum Rate When Tank Isolation ........ IMPLEMENTED
```

### Continuous Monitoring Requirements

```checklist
7. [ ] Communication and Deck Watch ............. MAINTAINED
8. [ ] Tank Levels at All Times .................. MONITORED
9. [ ] Overflow Side Glass ......................... CHECKED
10. [ ] Trim and List for Even Keel ............... MONITORED
```

Final securing procedures and documentation completion following fuel transfer operations ensuring system integrity and regulatory compliance.

### System Securing and Disconnection

```checklist
11. [ ] Hose Drained and Blown Through ............ COMPLETED
12. [ ] Filling Valves ............................... CLOSED
13. [ ] All Remote Controlled Valves ................. CLOSED
14. [ ] Filling Hose ........................... DISCONNECTED
15. [ ] Bunker Station .............................. BLANKED
```

### Verification and Documentation

```checklist
16. [ ] Supplier Meter Versus Tank Level ........... COMPARED
17. [ ] Fuel Samples ............................... OBTAINED
18. [ ] All Receipts and Certificates .............. RECEIVED
19. [ ] Vessel Load Line ............................ CHECKED
```

### Final Actions and Records

```checklist
20. [ ] Completion .......................... BRIDGE INFORMED
21. [ ] Red Bravo Flag .............................. LOWERED
22. [ ] Bunkering in Oil Record Book ................. LOGGED
23. [ ] High and Low Level Alarms ..................... RESET
```