ALD-QHSES-RA-007

BUNKERING

Consequence (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Consequence (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Probability (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Probability (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Risk (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Risk (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Measures cf. ISO 45001
1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Engineering controls

Nr (Sub)Activity
References Applicable High Risk Tasks
Ref.1
1 General
1 Standard mitigating measures for all activities
2
Preparing bunker hoses
Preparing bunker hoses
Pre loading check before
starting bunkering operations
Preparing SOPEP material for
bunkering.
Preparing fire fighting material
for bunkering.
Preparing fire fighting material
for bunkering.
Close drip tray plug / valve
Remove flanges from bunker
hose
Poor or no communication
during bunkering.
Bunkering
Hazard/Aspect
Manual handling
Lifting operations (in case hoses are
being installed by the use of a crane)
Damaged hoses
not sufficient materials on board
Fire fighting material not operational
Damaged flanges and couplings
Plug / Valve in poor condition
leftover fuel from previous bunkering
leaking on deck
No possibilities to inform colleagues /
bunker barge when there is a problem.
Air emission / fuel fumes
P,A,Q,E,R
4. Administrative controls (Procedures, signage, warnings, training, inspecting
equipment)
5. Personal protective equipment
Event: consequence/impact 6. Damage Control Actions
4. Personnel competent for the task
4. Toolbox talk to be held prior operation
4. Perform "Take 5" (LMRA)
5. Standard PPE to be worn
1. Try to replace manual handling as much as possible by crane assistance.
Back injuries P 3 3 9 1 3 3
4. Provide sufficient crew for handling the hose.
4. Visual inspection of slings prior to lifting operation. Competent
Breaking of slings: dropping of load on deck --> severe
P 2 4 8 (certified) riggers to connect the hose. Lifting plan to be made before 1 3 3
injuries/death
starting the operations.
Fuel leakages, releases to water 4. Visual inspection of hoses prior to operation. Implement bunker
E 3 3 9 1 3 3
Harm to sea fauna and flora procedure bunkering checklist (see VMS chapter 21).
4. Do a regular check of the SOPEP station(s) and verify that the equipment
is complying to the minimum required stock (OPA90 for ISM vessels). Do a
Bunkering delayed / cancelled Q 5 2 10 1 2 2
monthly check of the spare SOPEP material on board. If deemed necessary
additional SOPEP materials.
4. Fire fighting equipment to be checked as per vessels PMS.
fire fighting material can't be used when required. A 3 3 9 6. Spare fire fighting equipment should be on board in the quantities 1 3 3
described in SOLAS
Fuel spills, releases to water 4. Inspection of hoses prior to operation. Implement bunker procedure
E 3 3 9 1 3 3
Harm to sea fauna and flora bunkering checklist (see VMS chapter 21)
Drip tray can't be plugged / valve can't be closed = No 3, Drip tray closing mechanisms to be properly maintained so that they are
A 3 2 6 1 2 2
drip tray ready for use.
3. Drip tray to be in proper condition and drains shall be closed. Bunker hose
flange to be removed when the connection is above the bunker station drip
Oil leaking deck if not contained possible spill into sea. E 3 4 12 1 2 2
tray.
6. SOPEP material shall be standby
4. Communication method to be agreed upon between all parties before
bunkering starts. Details of communication to be mentioned on the
oil spill E 3 5 15 bunkering PTW. Oil spill drills to be performed as per drill interval 1 3 3
mentioned in the drill procedure.
6. SOPEP material stand by.
4. Crewmember keeping watch at the bunker station shall keep sufficient
Injury to personnel P 3 2 6 distance between him/herself and the bunker hose to reduce the impact of 3 1 3
the fumes.

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 ALD-QHSES-RA-007

BUNKERING

Consequence (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Consequence (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Probability (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Probability (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Risk (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Risk (ref. DEME-QHSES-SOI-065)

Measures cf. ISO 45001
1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Engineering controls

P,A,Q,E,R
4. Administrative controls (Procedures, signage, warnings, training, inspecting
equipment)
5. Personal protective equipment
Nr (Sub)Activity Hazard/Aspect Event: consequence/impact 6. Damage Control Actions
3. Use bunker hose which is in good condition.
4. Bunker procedure / Checklist. Fire watch with fifi equipment present at
bunker location; fire extinguishers are available; personnel is trained how to
use fifi equipment. Using flame retardant coveralls at the bunker area.
Heat source / open flame in vicinity of Inspection of bunker hoses and connection; Inspection of Fifi equipment as
Bunkering Fire A 3 5 15 2 3 6
bunker station mentioned in the vessels maintenance system. No hot works to be
performed above deck when bunkering is in progress
5. Using flame retardant coveralls at the bunker area.
6. Ships ERP Fire watch with fifi equipment present at bunker location. Fire
extinguishers shall be available at bunker station
4. During the bunkering regular tank soundings must be taken. Actions in
Bunkering Tank overflow Oil spill A 5 3 15 case of overflow to be recorded in the PTW. 2 2 4
6. Ships ERP
Fire and/or explosion: 1. Smoking is strictly forbidden during bunkering activities. “NO SMOKING”
Bunkering People smoking near to bunker station * multiple deaths, burn wounds P, A 4 5 20 (open flames) signs are posted at access to the vessel 1 5 5
* damage to vessel
Lose of communication (e.g. radio failure)
Overflow of tank, releases to water 4. Spare batteries must be available on board. Implement bunker procedure
Bunkering between supplying vessel and bunkering E 3 4 12 1 4 4
Harm to sea fauna and flora bunkering checklist (see VMS chapter 21)
vessel
1. Hot work is strictly forbidden during bunkering activities. “NO
SMOKING” signs are posted at access to the vessel
Fire and/or explosion:
Interaction with other activities on deck, 4. Implement bunker procedure bunkering checklist (see VMS chapter 21).
Bunkering * multiple deaths, burn wounds P, A 4 5 20 1 5 5
e.g. hot work, lifting If deemed necessary by the ship management other activities e.g. lifting
* damage to vessel
which could effect the bunkering process to be stopped / suspended.
PTW's for these activities to be amended accordingly.
3. Drip tray to be in proper condition and drains shall be closed. Bunker hose
Residual fuel in the hoses when Fuel spills, releases to water flange to be removed when the connection is above the bunker station drip
Deconnection of bunker hose. E 3 3 9 1 2 2
disconnecting the hoses and couplings Harm to sea fauna and flora tray.
6. SOPEP material shall be standby
4. When the fuel test results are received and the flashpoint is indicated as
too low the fuel can't be used anymore. All ER staff to be informed of the
Bunkered fuel below standard. Flashpoint to low Fire A 2 5 10 sub standard fuel. Chief engineer shall inform the Captain and DEME 2 1 2
Bunker department and project management
6. Debunkering of fuel to be done asap.
3. Implement bunker sample-installation.
4. When suspicion on bad quality: pump fuel in separate tank / stop using
Bunkered fuel below standard. Bad quality of the fuel Damage to engines Q 2 3 6 1 3 3
the fuel (if possible). Inform Captain, PM and bunker department so plan of
action can be made.

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