Bunkering & Fuel Transfer

Question 1

One consideration for determining the safest maximum rate at which bunker fuel may be received is by the __________.

Answer 1

number of tanks to be filled

Question 2

In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (33 CFR), each pressure gage used in fuel transfer operations must be calibrated to indicate pressure within what percent of the actual pressure?

Answer 2

10%

Question 3

If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during the fuel transfer operations, which action should you take FIRST?

Answer 3

Shut down the operation.

Question 4

When pumping fuel between an offshore supply vessel (OSV) and a MODU, there must be direct VHF radio contact between the offshore supply vessel engineer and the __________.

Answer 4

person in charge of the fuel transfer

Question 5

The temperature of the fuel oil received during bunkering operations is critical in determining the __________.

Answer 5

expansion space to leave in a tank

Question 6

When you have completed bunkering operations, the hoses should be __________.

Answer 6

drained into drip pans or tanks

Question 7

The most critical part of the bunkering operations, which can result in an oil spill, is when the __________.

Answer 7

tanks are being topped off

Question 8

Small oil spills on deck can be prevented from contaminating any waters by __________.

Answer 8

plugging all scuppers and drains

Question 9

To determine if all requirements of the Declaration of Inspection are met for oil transfer operations just prior to bunkering from a shore side facility, __________.

Answer 9

vessel and facility are jointly and independently inspected by the designated persons in charge

Question 10

Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) specify that the person-in-charge of bunkering is responsible for the __________.

Answer 10

communications with terminal operator

Question 11

When a fuel oil tank is being topped off during bunkering operations, the tank valve should be closed __________.

Answer 11

after the shore pumps are stopped

Question 12

“Checks prior to transfer” are to be performed by who?

Answer 12

jointly by the persons in charge (PICs) of both the barge’s and ship’s roles of the bunkering operation.

Question 13

Generally, topping-off begins at ___% of tank volume, and filling stops at ___% of tank volume.

Answer 13

beings at 90%, stops at 95%

Question 14

To avoid excessive pressures in the fuel oil filling system during bunkering, you should __________.

Answer 14

reduce the loading rate when topping off

Question 15

You are the chief engineer of a vessel of more than 1600 gross tons on an international voyage. While bunkering lube oil in port, the hose fails and oil is spilled into the harbor. After securing the transfer, how would you proceed?

Answer 15

Set out a boom around the ship to control the spread of the oil.

Question 16

In what application is a remote valve operator most likely to be located outside the machinery space when the valve itself is located within the machinery space?

Answer 16

A valve located in a fuel oil transfer line.

Question 17

In what application is an emergency shutdown most likely to be located outside the machinery space when the pump itself is located within the machinery space?

Answer 17

fuel oil transfer pump

Question 18

Which pump takes fuel oil suction from the double bottom tanks and discharges it to the settling tanks?

Answer 18

fuel oil transfer pump

Question 19

Your ship is working cargo in port when a hydraulic hose ruptures on the weather deck and oil spills into the harbor. Once the source of the oil spill has been secured, how would you proceed?

Answer 19

Follow the procedures outlined in the vessel’s Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) manual.

Question 20

The capacity of a fuel oil transfer pump is 100 gpm. If a fuel oil setting tank measures 6 feet by 6 feet by 12 feet high, how long must the pump run to fill the tank to 11 feet, if the tank presently holds 2 feet of fuel?

Answer 20

24 minutes

Question 21

Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) requires machinery driving the fuel oil transfer and fuel oil service pumps to be fitted with a remote means of stopping that machinery __________.

Answer 21

outside of the space concerned

Question 22

fuel oil transfer systems used onboard diesel propelled vessels are required to have __________ .

Answer 22

two fuel oil transfer pumps provided where one is to be independent of the main engine

Question 23

You are transferring fuel from the storage tanks to the day tanks by means of an electric fuel oil transfer pump. If the pump motor catches fire, you would FIRST __________ .

Answer 23

shut off power to the pump

Question 24

The safe rate of bunkering heavy fuel oil is directly related to the __________ .

Answer 24

temperature of the fuel oil being received

Question 25

Where will you find the procedures for the reporting of oil discharge into the water?

Answer 25

The vessel’s oil transfer Procedures

Question 26

During oil transfer operations, who would be responsible to guarantee that the posted transfer procedures are being followed?

Answer 26

The designated person in charge

Question 27

According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), who makes the final decision of when oil transfer may begin?

Answer 27

The designated person in charge

Question 28

Fuel oil is regularly transferred to the day tank in order to __________.
A make fuel available for immediate use
B allow for decanting of water
C allow impurities to settle out of the fuel
D all of the above

Answer 28

D all of the above

Question 29

Fuel oil day tanks for diesel engines must be checked and cleaned at regular intervals in order to remove \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A sludge 
B water 
C micro-organism growth 
D all of the above

Answer 29

D all of the above

Question 30

The purpose of the interlocked three-way valve shown in illustration MO-0058 is to __________ .

Answer 30

change fuel from heavy to light oil or vice-versa while insuring that oil is returned to the proper day tank

Question 31

Standby, or emergency diesel generator day tanks should always be kept full to reduce the possibility of __________ .

Answer 31

moisture formation from condensation

Question 32

The main reason for having a low suction line on the fuel oil service or settling tanks is to __________.

Answer 32

facilitate water removal