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Preparation of sludge discharge plan

  • Has it been confirmed with the receiver that they will issue a certificate including quantity and type of sludge discharged?
  • Has receiver confirmed they will receive the entire nominated quantity from the ship?
  • Has an onboard meeting of the personnel overseeing transfer been held and have they been familiarized with the sludge discharge plan?
  • Name of responsible engineer (2/A/E or 3/A/E):
  • Name of responsible engine rating (Olr or Wpr):
  • Are sludge discharge procedures and piping diagrams displayed at the discharge manifold?


Preparation for sludge discharge ashore

  • Are related valves and pipelines correctly marked for easy identification?
  • Have all deck scuppers been plugged?
  • Has it been confirmed that the pipeline to be used is in good condition?
  • Has it been confirmed that the sludge transfer line is properly isolated and no other oil transfer is going on during the sludge discharge operation?


While starting and during discharging

  • Confirm no oil floating in water around the vessel?
  • Is the sludge discharge line properly set?
  • Confirm no leaks and the pump parameters normal?
  • Is the reception confirmed by the receiving facility?


Confirmation after completion

  • Is the transfer pump stopped and line set back to normal?
  • Has all the gear been secured back in original place and area squared up/cleaned up?
  • Has vessel received the sludge discharge certificate and checked contents for correctness