Oil Record Book (ORB) Part 1

11 Lessons | Available in the Microlearning Subscription Plan

Provides guidance on how to record a wide variety of operations by following the IMO guidance (including handling of bilge water and sludge, bunkering and fuel tank ballast operations). A number of common sources of oil record book mistakes are highlighted, together with the IMO recommended way of making corrections. Guidance on how to keep accurate records that will provide evidence to Port State Control that the ship has handled oil and oily waste correctly and that the regulations have been complied with.

Oil Record Book (ORB) Part 1

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 1. Introduction

 2. General Information about the Oil Record Book Part 1

 3. Responsibilities And The Layouts of the Oil Record Book

 4. The Most Commonly Used ORB Part 1 Entries and Codes

 5. A Guide for Correct Entries: Lesson 1

 6. Entries: The Voyage

 7. Entry Recommendations

 8. Common Mistakes & Deficiencies

 9. Common Mistakes Under Codes C, D and H

10. Common Deficiencies

11. Consequences of Common Deficiencies

Who is it for ?

Masters and Engine officers, optional for Cadets.

Oil Record Book (ORB) Part 1

Legislation & References

• IMO MEPC.736
• MEPC.187(59)

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