近来，我们有注意到很多案件是因为没有适当地遵守The Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering (SS600:2008)中关于取样，签发燃油交付记录，存货来往日志以及油类记录册的规定而发生了争议。因此我们建议在新加坡港口进行燃油补给作业的客户再一次对SS600:2008中的程序要求提起重视并向您下属的船长和船员传达。若是适当遵守了SS600:2008中的要求，将会减少发生燃油相关之争议的可能性，并且在争议发生时使客户能更好地进行抗辩（以保护自己的利益）。
SS600:2008包括两个部分。第一部分是关于燃油的交付，列明了用燃油油轮将燃油交付给停泊在新加坡港口的船舶的程序和要求，包括在此过程中的文件，设备和核检。这一部分也列明了交付前、实际交付和交付后三个阶段的检查和文书要求。在第二部分，列明了燃油检验员在使用驳船或油轮对他船进行加油作业中的工作内容。这个部分写明了合格的燃油检测的程序、文书以及设备要求。
SS600:2008是The Singapore Standard for Bunkering CP 60:2004-‘Bunkering by bunker tankers’和 CP 77:1999-‘Bunker surveying’修订之后合并的结果。但是，需要指出的是这个规定并没有改变船东/买家与燃油供应方之间的合同义务和责任。有一些重要的改进在下文列出：
文书：
客户应当注意两种新增要求的文书：在燃油交付前样本检查用的燃油申请表，以及在交付后根据附录VI用于取样的燃油交付记录。
还有其他关于文书方面的更新如下：
附录M：取样分类文书是新增的。
附录U：在船舶预先检验中有一些文字上的变化；确认遵守新的规定和取样要求，并且在燃料补给过程中不允许油舱燃油互换。
附录W：为确认工作时间而向燃油供应方发去的监测记录。
附录AA：样本证明和收据表中还加入了五份样本资料。
数量测量：
条款1.2中新增了将ASTM D1250作为石油度量表的导则。
条款1.10.6清楚地指出并增加了 “带有经纪人印鉴的流量计不能作为交易之用。”
第一部分中的其他变化：
条款1.24.2.3是为了确保实验测量的精确性，尤其是在燃油质量争议中： “……由经&2.8.5 燃油检验员可以使用与SS524:2006条款9.1.2一致的燃油油轮的检测设备来控制检测装置。
取样：
加油申请表新增在附录D中，并且此条注明 “对于燃油质量的分析，只有根据SS600的程序取得的代表性取样才可以适用” 。
根据1.11.1条款（同样还有2.10.1），对于收集样本一项有了变化。必须有一个样本为船舶遵守《防止船舶污染国际公约》而备，一个样本为船舶本身而备，一个样本保留在燃油供应方，若有需要的话还须有一个样本为检验员而备，以及一个样本为实验室检验而备。
附录I和条文2.8.1对于样本容器瓶作出如下规定：
2.8.1-燃油检验员应当配备符合附录I的带有盖子、封条和标签的样本容器瓶。
a）容器瓶应该有以下特性：
i. 用高密度的聚乙烯制成。
ii. 每100毫升的容器瓶容积所对应的最小质量应为8克（除去样本瓶的瓶盖）。
iii. 样本瓶及其瓶盖应当能够防干扰，包含至少两个安全密封以防止瓶盖被撬开。
b) 塑料的安全密封应有以下性质和特征：
i. 用聚酰胺或聚丙烯制成。
ii. 带子最小长度为220毫米，直径2.0毫米。
iii. 应有不锈钢锁机制（插入）。
iv. 聚酰胺安全密封应能负荷至少20公斤的重量，聚丙烯安全密封能负荷至少10公斤。
v. 安全密封上应印有烫金或激光的公司名字或标志，以及特别的序列号。
附录L则规定了取样的程序：
L2 – 取样程序由燃油检验员来执行。
L.2.2 燃油检验员应该确保用于取样的容器是洁净的，并且是透明的能看到注入的过程。
L.2.7 同种样本应经小份等量的分配后倒入至少四个（若还需要送去实验室的话则是五份）样本瓶……每个相同的样本最少应为每瓶600毫升。
条款2.10.3 关于取样设备的地点：
2.10.3.1 在新加坡港口以FOB条款进行的燃油交付都应在密闭输送中取样。应当在船舶管道内进行密闭输送取样。如果有争议发生，那么在密闭输送中的取样样本将会是确定交付的燃油质量的正式样本。
2.10.3.2 若在船舶的输油管道中有物理上的限制使得密闭输送中取样在当时不可能或不实际，那么取样也可以在燃油管道或者燃油油轮中进行。这样的例外情况应当在燃油申请表（附录D）中记录，并且由货方负责人和轮机长签名。
检验程序：
2.9.2.1 交付前的商讨
在燃油交付开始之前，应当在燃油检验员和燃油油轮方及船舶方的代表之间展开交付前的商讨。这样的商讨会的内容应包括安全，健康和环境安全，再一次回顾交付前关于安全的核对单，以及建立相互的联系网。
2.9.2.2.1 检验前确认
在上船时，燃油检验员应当出示有效的检验员证件供船舶方代表检查，以证明自己身份；并要求轮机长在附录U提供的检验前确认书上签名。
2.9.2.2.7 精确测量标准
应当在每个油舱中精确测量至少连续三次。如果三次读数误差都在3毫米之内，则最后的测量结果取此三次读数之平均值。
若前两次读数是相同的，那么可以不用再次测量就可以记录下此读数。
如果读数之误差超过了3毫米，则需要再次测量，然后取所有测量的读数之平均值作为最后的测量结果。
-附录H-油舱测量程序补充了此条款-
2.9.2.3.12 Zero Dip Volume的适用
燃油检验员应当将燃油油轮测量计算中会使用Zero dip volume告知燃油供应方。当结束测量时发现油量没有短少，以及通过视觉观察可以发现燃油油轮油舱的船尾并没有粘油，则此时可以适用Zero dip volume。 为了阻止Zero dip volume的应用，应当有足够的燃油在油轮货舱中以使其能接触到油舱的四面。
2.9.2.4.1.1 油轮油罐计量（交付后的阶段）
……。只须测量指定油罐的温度，除非在非指定的油罐中有剧烈的石油波动的现象。自由液面检查在此阶段不需要进行。
2.9.2.4.2.2 接受数量的测定
……。燃油检验员不能比较燃油油轮测量数据和船舶油量测量数据，对已经测得的数据进行调整。只有在买卖双方达成了商业协议的情况下，才可以调整测量数据。
若发生争议：
2.11 燃油检验员应当：
c) 若上述a) 与b) 未被允许，则应在事实陈述中记录其理由（附录T）。
g) 获取并检查燃油油轮方的存货来往日志中关于燃油交付的存货来往相关页的影印本（附录N）。
h) 获取并检查接收船舶的机房日志和登船记录的相关页。
j) 获取燃油油轮校准表相关页的影印本作参考；并向使本规定生效的机构（即新加坡海事及港务管理局）核实使用的油舱校准表是最新经核准的副本。
k) 检查并获取货方（港口或船舶）最新的数量证书或相同效力文件的副本，以及检验员的在港口或船舶签发的燃油油轮测验报告（附录X）。
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The mandatory requirements during bunkering operations in the Port of Singapore need to be brought to your attention
Recently, there are claims highlighting the fact that sampling, issuance of Bunker Delivery Note, record of Stock Movement Logbook and record of Oil Record Book were not appropriately carried out in some cases as required by the Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering (SS600:2008). Therefore we recommend clients involved in bunkering operation in the Port of Singapore to reiterate the importance of the procedures provided by SS600:2008 to their Master and crew members. Appropriate application of these practices could reduce potential bunker related disputes and help the members to better defend themselves if a claim arises.
SS600:2008 comprises two chapters. Chapter One covers the delivery by bunker tankers which specifies the procedures and requirements for the delivery of bunker by bunker tankers to vessels in the Port of Singapore, including documentation, equipment and verification during a bunkering operation. It covers pre-delivery, actual delivery and post-delivery checks and documentation. In Chapter Two, the work of bunker surveyors for a bunkering operation by bunker barges / tankers to vessels is specified. It sets out the procedures, and the documentation and equipment requirements for a proper bunker survey.
SS600:2008 is the result of the review of the Singapore Standard for Bunkering CP 60:2004-‘Bunkering by bunker tankers’ and CP 77:1999-‘Bunker surveying’. However, it is important to note that this standard does not alter the contractual obligations of the shipowners/buyers and bunker suppliers. Some significant improvement parts are picked out as below:
Documentation:
The members should be noticed about the two new type of document required: Bunker Requisition Form for sampling in pre-delivery checks; and Bunker Deliver Note for sampling and compliance to Annex VI in post-delivery checks.
There are other documents updated as below:
Annex M – Sample label document is new.
Annex U – Text change in Pre-Survey Vessel, acknowledgement form to cater for new standard and sampling requirement and disallow internal transfer during bunkering.
Annex W – Gauging ticket amended to cater for job timing.
Annex AA – Sample witnessing and receipt sheet now includes 5 samples distribution.
Quantity Measurements:
Clause 1.2 is changed by including ASTM D1250 as the standard guide for use of petroleum measurement tables.
Clause 1.10.6 clearly states and adds that “flow meter with broker verification seal is NOT allowed for trade use”
Other refinements in Chapter One:
Clause 1.24.2.3 is to assure the accuracy of the test results especially in quality dispute: “…quality of the mutually agreed sample analyzed by a mutually agreed, independent and certified testing lab” .
Annex A.4.3.3 is an additional clause to require bunker tanker to provide a copy of the MSDS prior to loading bunkers.
Role of bunker surveyors:
2.5.1 Bunker surveyors shall inspect, measure, sample, investigate and report as required on the bunkering operations. In carrying out their duties, the bunker surveyor shall comply with the procedures contained in this standard.
2.5.2 Bunker surveyors shall have an independent role over the concerned parties to ensure compliance to this standard. They shall report to the implementing authority (The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) on any non-compliance to this Singapore Standard or any irregularities to the bunkering operations.
2.6.2 Objectivity and independence
Bunker surveyors must be objective, impartial and free of conflict of interest in the performance of their professional duties. They shall be independent and be seen to be independent when providing professional services and shall not be influenced by any third party during and after the bunkering operations.
For the safety of bunker surveyors:
2.8.3 All electronic and electrical equipment must be intrinsically safe.
2.8.4 Bunker surveyor shall equip themselves with the following minimum safety items; safety helmet, safety shoes and gloves, H2S and O2 monitors and life jacket. They shall wear personal protective equipment at all times while on board the vessel and the bunker tanker.
2.8.5 Bunker surveyors may use the bunker tanker measuring equipment in conjunction with SS 524:2006, 9.1.2 on control of measuring devices.
Sampling:
Bunkering Requisition Form is added in Annex D and it is noted that “For analysis for bunker quality, only the representative sample collected as per SS600’s sampling procedure shall be used” .
According to Clause 1.11.1 (also Clause 2.10.1), collecting samples has its changes. There should be 1 MARPOL sample for ship, 1 for ship, 1 retained by bunker tanker, 1 for surveyor if engaged and also 1 for ship to send to testing lab if applicable.
Annex I and Clause 2.8.1 provides the rules for sample bottles specifications:
2.8.1 – Bunker surveyors shall equip themselves with sample bottles with caps, seals and labels which comply with Annex I.
a) Sample bottles with the following properties:
i. Made of High Density Polyethylene.
ii. Minimum material weight of sample bottles shall be 8 g per 100 ml bottle capacity (excluding the sample bottle cap).
iii. The sample bottle and its cap shall be tamper proof, can contain a minimum of 2 security seals to prevent the cap from being prised off.
b) Plastic security seals with the following properties and features:
i. Made of polyamide or polypropylene.
ii. Minimum ribbon length of 220 mm and diameter of 2.0 mm;
iii. Stainless sprung steel locking mechanism (insert);
iv. Elongation at break of at least 20 kg for polyamide security seal and at least 10 kg for polypropylene security seals;
v. Company name or logo printed by hot foil or laser with unique serialised numbering.
Annex L provides the sampling procedure:
L 2 – Sampling procedures performed by bunker surveyor
L.2.2 The bunker surveyor shall ensure that the sampling container is clean and with transparent walls such that the continuous drip shall be visible.
L.2.7 The homogeneous sample is then poured in small equal portions into at least four sample (or five, if a testing laboratory is engaged) sample bottles……. The minimum quantity of the identical samples shall not be less than 600 ml per bottle.
2.10.3 Location of sampling equipment (in line with Chapter 1)
2.10.3.1 Custody transfer sampling shall apply to all bunker deliveries based on FOB terms in the Port of Singapore. The custody transfer sample shall be taken at the manifold of the vessel. Should disputes arise, the custody transfer sample shall be the official sample for ascertaining the quality of the bunkers delivered.
2.10.3.2 If there are physical limitations or constraints at the bunker manifold of the vessel which make custody transfer sampling at that point impossible or impractical, the sampling may be carried out at the bunker manifold of the bunker tanker. Such an exception shall be properly recorded in the bunker requisition form (Annex D) and signed by the cargo officer and the chief engineer.
Survey procedures:
2.9.2.1 Pre delivery conference
Prior to the commencement of the bunker delivery, a pre-delivery conference shall be conducted between the bunker surveyor and representatives of the bunker tanker and vessel. Such conference shall include safety, health and environmental checks, review of the pre-delivery safety checklist and establishing communication links.
2.9.2.2.1 Pre-survey acknowledgement
On boarding the vessel, the bunker surveyor shall identify himself by producing a valid surveyor license for examination by the vessel representative, and request the chief engineer to sign the pre-survey vessel acknowledgement form as set out in Annex U.
2.9.2.2.7 Gauging criteria
At least three consecutive gauges shall be taken for each tank. If all three readings are within a range of 3 mm, the final gauge is obtained by averaging all the three readings.
If the first two readings are identical, then the reading may be recorded without taking additional gauges.
If the readings vary by more than 3 mm, additional gauges shall be taken as required and the average of all the readings taken as the final gauge.
– This is supplemented by Annex H – Tank gauging procedure
2.9.2.3.12 Zero dip volume application
The bunker surveyor shall notify the cargo officer that the zero dip volume of the tank(s) shall be included in the bunker tanker calculations. The condition shall be deemed to apply when the closing gauge indicated no oil cut and the visual inspection of the bunker tanker cargo tank indicates free flowing oil at the aft of the tank.
To avoid zero dip volume application, sufficient bunkers should be retained in cargo tanks such that it touches all four sides of the tank.
2.9.2.4.1.1 Tank gauging on Bunker Tanker(post-delivery)
…….Only the temperature of the nominated tanks needs to be taken unless there is significant oil movement in any non- nominated tank. Free water checks need not be taken at this stage.
2.9.2.4.2.2 Determination of received quantity
…….Bunker surveyor shall not adjust quantity figures as measured during survey on bunker tanker and vessel. This shall apply even if a commercial settlement is subsequently reached between the buyer and the seller.
Disputes:
2.11 The bunker surveyor shall;
c) record the reasons in the statement of fact (Annex T) if the preceding (a) or/and (b) is/are disallowed
g) Obtain and examine photocopies of the relevant pages of the bunker tanker’s stock movement logbook (Annex N) showing all the stock movements related to the bunker delivery.
h) Obtain and examine the relevant pages of the receiving vessel’s engine logbook and on board records
j) Obtain photocopy of the relevant pages of the bunker tanker calibration tables for reference ; and should verify with the implementing authority (The Maritime and Port of Authority of Singapore) that the tank calibration tables used are the latest certified copies, and
k) Examine and obtain copies of last certificate of quantity or equivalent document by the cargo provider (terminal or ship), and surveyor’s bunker tanker measurement reports (Annex X) as issued at the terminal or ship.
See attached file : ALCO20120029The mandatory requirements during bunkering operations in the Port of Singapore need to be brought to your attention.pdf
