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R/V PACIFIC STORM
FUEL & OIL TRANSFER
PROCEDURES
As required by the
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Act of 1988
33 CFR 155 Subpart C
Oregon State University
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Written by Captain Bob Pedro
September 29, 2005
Revised June 2007, June 2008
R/V PACIFIC STORM
Boat Document Number 604146
ABOUT THESE PROCEDURES
The purpose of these procedures is for compliance to 33 CFR 155 Subpart C. All
vessels that have an oil capacity of 250 or more barrels (10,500 gallons) must
provide Oil Transfer Procedures. The capacity includes all fuel oil, cargo oil, or
hazardous material.
These procedures describe the transferring of Hydraulic Oil, Lube Oil to or from
the vessel and Diesel Fuel to the vessel and from tank to tank within the vessel.
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R/V PACIFIC STORM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Person In Charge (PIC)
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2. List of products that could be transferred.
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3. General information about diesel fuel.
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4. Procedure for transferring fuel into the vessel.
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5. Procedure for transferring hydraulic or lube oil to the vessel.
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6. Procedure for transferring waste lube oil off the vessel or into storage barrels.
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7. Procedure for transferring new lube oil to the engines.
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8. Procedure for transferring fuel from one tank to another within the vessel.
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9. Communications with person on dock
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10. In case of spill
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Attachments
Fuel transfer piping diagram
I
Hydraulic and lube oil fill locations & waste oil outflow pipe location
II
Lube oil piping diagram
III
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R/V PACIFIC STORM
OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES
1. Person In Charge (PIC)
The Captain, or a person assigned by the Director of the Marine Mammal Institute , is the
designated Person In Charge (PIC) and will be working with and directing the ships
Engineer/Mechanic as to when and where to perform any necessary transfers.
2. List of products that could be transferred.
The fuel and oils that will be transferred are #2 dyed diesel, motor lube oil, waste motor
lube oil and hydraulic oil.
3. The following is safety and general information about diesel fuel.
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Marine diesel fuel is very lightweight (low viscosity) oil that is dyed red for
off road/marine use only.
It smells like regular diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is a hazardous and flammable material and should never be
transferred around any source of flame or extreme heat source such as welding
or a cutting torch. Efforts should also be made to avoid skin or eye contact or
ingesting.
Safe handling of diesel requires wearing safety glasses, assuring that all
connections are correct and secure, and that the transfer process is never left
unattended.
If fuel spills or leaks during the transfer process, the first priority is to stop the
flow of fuel. Then do what ever is necessary to quickly contain the spilled or
leaking fuel using absorbent pads. If containment is not possible and if fuel
discharges into the water, call the local Coast Guard immediately on VHF
Marine Channel 16 or the Coast Guard National Response Center at 1-800424-8802.
If skin is exposed to diesel, flush with copious amount of water and wash with
soap until all traces of diesel are gone. If eyes are exposed to diesel, flush
with copious amount of water for at least 10 minutes and call a physician. If
diesel fuel is ingested, do not induce vomiting. Call 911, the local poison
control center or a physician immediately.
If there is a fuel fire onboard there are a variety of extinguishing agents, such
as portable Dry Chemical and CO2 extinguishers, around the ship. Directing
Dry Chemical at the leading edge of a fire from a very low angle and with
side-to-side sweeping motions, and continuing until the fire is out, is the most
effective method of smothering and fighting a fire. There is also an automatic
halon system located in the engine room. The automatic halon system also
has manual activation controls located high on the aft wall of the galley near
the stairs. See the Safety and Training Manual for location diagrams and
operational details.
For more details about the make up, risks, hazards, first aid and proper
handling of diesel fuel, see the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which is
located in the Mechanics files in the forward Generator Engine Room just
forward of the Main Engine Room. See the Captain or Mechanic for access.
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4. Procedure for transferring fuel into the vessel.
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b.
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There must be at least two persons onboard during the fuel transfer process
into the vessel. They would be the PIC and the Mechanic as a minimum. The
PIC may participate directly or oversee the operation.
Prior to starting the fuel transfer process; assure that the vessel is properly
secured to the dock.
Remove the fill and vent caps from the forward or aft fill and vent pipes
respectively, depending on the tanks being filled (See photos below).
Forward Vent and Fill Caps
Aft Vent and Fill Caps
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Place and wrap fuel-absorbing pads around the base of each pipe for the aft
tanks and install absorbent pad plugs in the drain of the containment areas for
each of the forward tanks.
Bring the hose and nozzle to the fill pipe for the tank to be filled. Place the
end of the nozzle into the fill pipe and start the fill process.
There must be at least one person stationed at each active nozzle at all
times and no active nozzle shall be left unattended.
During the filling process of the aft tanks, regularly check the level of the fuel
by looking into the vent pipe using a flashlight. Stop the nozzle if necessary
to adequately see inside the tank.
Once the fuel level is within 1-2 inches from the bottom of the pipe, stop the
nozzle. Do not overfill. Following this procedure will help prevent accidental
spills.
Assure that the last drops have stopped, place the nozzle on an absorbent pad
and recap the fill and vent pipes.
Move the nozzle to the next tank to be filled or return to the attendant on the
fuel dock.
During the filling process of the forward (FWD) tanks, regularly check the
level of the fuel by stopping the nozzle, going into (or sending someone else
into) the engine room and check the related sight glass. When the level of the
tank reaches 1-2 inches from the top of the sight glass, stop the nozzle. Do
not overfill. Following this procedure will help prevent accidental spills.
Assure that the last drops have stopped, place the nozzle on an absorbent pad
and recap the fill and vent pipes.
Move the nozzle to the next tank to be filled or return to the attendant on the
fuel dock.
If there is an accidental minor spill, first deactivate the nozzle and using as
many absorbent pads as necessary, contain the spilled fuel.
If the spill is beyond a minor one and cannot be contained easily, contact
the Coast Guard immediately and The Great American (GA) Emergency
Response Team at 1-877-427-3228.
If there are any questions about this procedure, check with the PIC or
Mechanic.
For a complete piping diagram of the fuel transfer system, see Attachment I of
this procedure.
5. Procedure for transferring hydraulic oil or motor lube oil to the vessel.
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There must be at least two persons onboard the vessel during the oil transfer
process into the vessel. They would be the PIC and the Mechanic as a
minimum. The PIC may participate directly or oversee the operation.
Prior to starting the oil transfer process; assure that the vessel is properly
secured to the dock.
Hydraulic oil and lube oil is generally transferred, using a small electric or
manual pump, directly from 55 gallon drums that are either sitting on the dock
or drums that were loaded onboard and stored at a drum storage station on the
port side of and aft of the wheelhouse.
Install absorbent pad plugs in the drains of the containment areas.
Remove the plug from the respective fill pipe that is located on the upper
deck, aft of the wheelhouse and aft of the oil drum storage station. They are
each marked on top. Note the “H” for Hydraulic Oil, “L” for Lube Oil and the
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Cam Loc cap, just aft, is where the Waste Oil hose is connected. (See photo
below and Attachment II of this procedure).
Hydraulic Oil, Motor Lube Oil and Waste Oil
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Assure that there is adequate space in the respective tank prior to starting the
transfer. The maximum capacity of the hydraulic oil tanks is 400 gallons and
the maximum for the lube oil is 100 gallons. This will help prevent spills.
Remove the vent plug for the respective tank. The tanks are forward and on
the portside of the Main engine room. The vent plug for the hydraulic oil tank
is located on the upper port side of the aft end of the tank. The vent plug for
the lube oil tank is located forward on the upper starboard side of the tank
(See photos below).
Hydraulic oil tank vent plug
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Lube oil tank vent plug
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Insert the hose nozzle into the respective fill pipe and begin fill process.
There must be at least one person stationed at each active nozzle at all
times and no active nozzle shall be left unattended.
During the filling process, regularly check the level of the tank by stopping
the fill process, going into (or send someone else into) the engine room to
check the related sight glass. When the level of the tank reaches 1-2 inches
from the top of the sight glass, stop the fill process. Do not overfill.
Following this procedure will help prevent accidental spills.
Assure that the last drops have stopped, place the nozzle on an absorbent pad
and recap the fill and vent pipes.
Close the valve on the hose and cap the other end. Then return the hose to the
attendant on the dock or store the manual pump to its storage location on the
portside bulkhead in the main engine room.
If there is an accidental minor spill, first deactivate the nozzle and use as
many absorbent pads as necessary to contain the spilled oil.
If the spill is beyond a minor one and cannot be contained easily, contact
the Coast Guard immediately and The Great American (GA) Emergency
Response Team at 1-877-427-3228.
If there are any questions about this procedure, check with the PIC or
Mechanic.
For a diagram showing the fill pipe locations, see Attachment II of this
procedure.
6. Procedure for transferring waste lube oil off the vessel or into storage barrels.
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There must be at least three persons onboard the vessel during the waste oil
transfer process off of the vessel. They would be the PIC and the Mechanic
and one crew. The PIC may participate directly or oversee the operation.
To transfer used motor lube oil off the vessel, position an empty oil
drum/container (drum) on the deck or on the dock. Assure that the capacity is
adequate for the volume to be pumped off the vessel.
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c.
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Remove the 1-inch Cam Loc cap from the outflow pipe that is located on the
upper deck, behind the wheelhouse and just aft of the drum storage station
(See photo top of page 6 and Attachment II of this procedure).
Attach the end of the hose without the valve to the outflow pipe and insert the
valve end nozzle into the large bung in the receptacle drum.
Locate absorbent pads near the hose connection on deck and at the drum.
One person will be stationed at the drum, one at the on-deck hose connection
and one in the engine room.
Open the respective ¼ turn valves at the oil drain port on the oil pans of each
engine to be drained and open the appropriate waste oil discharge ¼ turn
valves in the oil transfer pump manifold.
With the nozzle in the drum, open the valve and start the transfer pump that is
located on the portside of the forward bulkhead in the main engine room by
the door into the forward engine room (See the photo below).
Pneumatic Oil Pump
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The transfer pump is a pneumatic type. With a charged air hose attached,
open the ¼ turn valve on top to start the pump.
Constantly monitor the level of the drum and the connection of the hose on the
deck outflow pipe.
If the level in the drum reaches 5-6 inches from the top, close the hose valve
immediately and turn off the transfer pump as soon as possible.
When the transfer is complete, close the valve. Remove the hose from the
deck outflow pipe and replace the Cam Loc cap. Then, with the valve nozzle
still in the drum, open the valve and drain the hose completely into the drum.
When completely drained, close the valve and cap the other end of the hose.
Following this procedure will help prevent accidental spills. Store the hose in
the storage area on the bulkhead of the portside of the main engine room.
Close all of the waste oil discharge ¼ turn valves in the oil transfer pump
manifold.
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If there is an accidental minor spill, first eliminate the source of the spill and
using as many absorbent pads as necessary, contain the spilled oil.
If the spill is beyond a minor one and cannot be contained easily, contact
the Coast Guard immediately and The Great American (GA) Emergency
Response Team at 1-877-427-3228.
7. Procedure for transferring new lube oil to the engines.
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b.
After draining and transferring waste crankcase lube oil per procedure 6 above
and prior to starting the transfer process for the new lube oil to the engines,
assure that all crankcase drain valves are closed.
There is a flexible fill hose, with a ¼ turn shut off valve and nozzle, located
next to the pneumatic transfer pump (See photo below). Locate the hose and
insert the fill nozzle into the proper opening on the selected engine and open
the ¼ turn valve.
Flexible Lube Oil Fill Hose
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The transfer pump is a pneumatic type. With a charged air hose attached,
open the ¼ turn valve to start the pump.
Open the appropriate new lube oil ¼ turn valves in the oil transfer pump
manifold.
The pumping process must never be left unattended.
Regularly stop the pumping process to check the engines dip stick to measure
the lube oil level. Do not overfill.
When the transfer is complete, assure that all the valves in the oil transfer
pump manifold are closed. Then close the ¼ turn valve on the air hose on the
pneumatic pump.
If there are any questions about this procedure, check with the PIC or the
Mechanic.
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For a diagram showing the location of the Lube Oil Piping see Attachment III
of this procedure.
8. Procedure for transferring fuel from one tank to another within the vessel.
a.
While there may be emergency reasons to transfer fuel from one tank to
another within the vessel, the primary reason would be to correct for an
excessive list in the vessel. In any case the process is the same.
Warning: Transferring fuel while underway may starve the main engine for fuel
and cause an engine stall. This is not recommended.
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c.
There must be at least two persons onboard during the fuel transfer process
from one tank to another within the vessel. They would be the PIC and the
Mechanic as a minimum. The PIC may participate directly or oversee the
operation. The Mechanic would generally be responsible for performing the
actual task.
To start the transfer process, the supply valves in the line between the tank to
be transferred from and the fuel supply manifold (See Attachment I of this
procedure for The Fuel Piping Diagram and the photo below).
Fuel Supply Manifold
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d.
Open the valve on the line between the fuel manifold and the transfer pump.
Then open the valve in the return line between the pump and the tank that fuel
is being transferred too (See photo below)
Fuel Transfer Pump
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Attach a charged air hose to the forward side of the transfer pump. Start the
pump using the ¼ turn air supply valve on the pump and closely monitor the
level of the sight glass of the tank being transferred too.
Stop the transfer process when the vessel is either level again or if the fuel
level reaches between 1-2 inches from the top of the sight glass. Do not
overfill the tank. Following this procedure will help prevent accidental
spills.
If there is an accidental minor spill inside the engine room, first deactivate the
pump and, using as many absorbent pads as necessary, contain the spilled
fuel.
Change the valves as necessary to transfer fuel from the tank that was
overfilled and transfer to a different tank that has the capacity then start
transfer as soon as possible.
If there are any questions about this procedure, check with the PIC or the
Mechanic.
9. At all times during any transfer of fuel or oil onto or off of the vessel there must be
direct communications with the fuel dock operator or person receiving waste oil.
10. If there is a spill at any time during fuel or oil transfer and the spill cannot be
contained quickly and easily, contact the Coast Guard immediately and The Great
American (GA) Emergency Response Team at 1-877-427-3228
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