Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEKG 📅 Jun 2025

Exam Question

(a) With a sketch of the fuel line diagram explain the bunkering process and the checks to be undertaken before bunkering, during and after completion of the bunkering operation. (10)

(b) What are the safety features of the fuel line? (6)

Reference Answer

### (a) Bunkering Process and Checks (10 Marks)
The bunkering process is the critical operation of receiving fuel oil (bunker) from a source, typically a bunker barge or a shore terminal, into the ship's storage tanks. The process must be meticulously planned and executed to prevent oil spills, ensure personnel safety, and verify the correct quantity and quality of fuel is received.
#### Fuel Line Diagram Explanation
The diagram illustrates a typical shipboard fuel oil bunkering system. Key components include:

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