Fuel oil bunkering, Good bunkering practice

Consequences from bad bunker practices and poor-quality fuel is a major problem for the marine industry and may lead to a huge financial loss.

Fuel oil bunkering – good bunkering practice. Why does it matter?

The main aim of this module it to improve awareness of the need for proper sampling and monitoring of test results to detect bad bunkers. By raising the awareness of proper fuel oil sampling and understanding the test results a ship can avoid operational problems, avoid large fines and big financial losses.

On completion of this course you will receive a Verification of Training from Ocean Technologies Group powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel.

Learning objectives:

• Understand why bunker sampling and quantity calculation is important
• Recognize the consequences of poor bunkering management
• Identify the importance of the test report