In the maritime industry, the oil record book plays a crucial role in documenting the handling and disposal of oil residues onboard vessels. Accurate and detailed entries in the oil record book are essential for demonstrating compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring proper management of ship-generated waste.
Mistakes in recording oil-related activities, such as inaccurate or incomplete entries or improper use of terminology or codes, can lead to serious consequences, including penalties, fines, and reputational damage for the ship operator.
It is essential for vessel operators to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation in the ORB to comply with regulatory requirements and avoid potential penalties or sanctions.
This course aims to provide shipboard personnel with a comprehensive understanding of their duties regarding Oil Record Book entries and to raise awareness of common mistakes in recording oil-related activities. It covers the statutory framework, the Codes for each operation listed in MARPOL 73/78 Annex I, Appendix III, and their respective item numbers. Shore-based personnel will also benefit by familiarizing themselves with the relevant content of this course.
Highlights:
The objective of this course is to provide learners with a thorough understanding of their duties regarding the Oil Record Book entries, and to raise awareness of common mistakes in recording oil-related activities.
It also presents the Oil Record Book statutory framework, and the Codes for each operation listed in MARPOL 73/78 Annex I, as amended, Appendix III, along with their respective item numbers.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common mistakes and deficiencies often found in Oil Record Book Part I entries.
- Describe how to correctly record the required Oil Record Book Part I entries by Regulation 17 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
Legislation & References: Based on the requirements of the following:
- MARPOL 73/78, as amended, Annex I
- ΙMO MEPC.736
- ΙΜΟ MEPC.187(59)
- Industry Best Practices
Duration: 30 minutes.
Who should attend:
- Αll vessel’s Engine crew
- Ship’s Officers
- Ashore personnel
Certificate: ABS
