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Thu19Dec |
Be wary that empty tanks may not be empty even with zero dip. |
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Wed11Dec |
Soundings can be inflated during opening gauging by pouring diesel oil into the sounding pipe just before gauging. |
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Wed04Dec |
Accurate temperature recording is crucial when detecting bunker fuel concealment. |
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Thu21Nov |
Verify the number and location of all bunker tanks, ensuring they correspond with the tank capacity diagram. |
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Fri08Nov |
Always use own sounding tape and a ruler to report exact sounding or ullage. |
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Fri01Nov |
Checks should include calibration tables, BDN Records, fuel consumption records, and the oil record book. |
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Thu24Oct |
Take an average trim/list and always use the corrected trim for calculations. |
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Thu17Oct |
To find concealed fuel someone qualified has to go on board the vessel and get their hands dirty... |
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Thu10Oct |
In case of the event of a short fuel delivery, remember that time is of the essence. |
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Fri04Oct |
Mass flow meters promise to prevent many of the current tricks employed by unscrupulous individuals. |
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