Master Liveaboards Bunkering Checklist

This bunkering checklist supports safe, compliant fuel transfers aboard Master Liveaboards vessels. It covers pre-bunkering duties for the engineer in charge and the fuel supplier, including tank sounding, required quantity verification, B flag or red light display, NO SMOKING signage, mooring checks, hose connections, drip trays, and readiness of SOPEP kits and fire extinguishers. It reinforces clear communications between engineer or bunker station, bridge, and supplier, establishes maximum flow rates, and confirms fuel quality and sampling. During transfer, it prompts monitoring flow, especially when topping off. On completion, it guides valve closures, timing logs, line disconnection, manifold security, signaling off, bridge notification, delivery note verification, Oil Record Book entry, and stowing spill response gear.