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CD0240. Bunker Fraud

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Apart from bunker fraud relating to fuel quality, there is also bunker fraud that relates to fuel quantity. Please identify from the following list the five issues that are bunker QUANTITY fraud.

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  • Shortening of measuring tapes used by the barge/supplier✓ Correct answer
  • Falsified tank tables for the bunker barge supply tanks✓ Correct answer
  • Detection of off-specification fuel oil during pre-test
  • Deliberately declaring incorrect densities and temperatures of the delivered fuel or fuels✓ Correct answer
  • Adding water✓ Correct answer
  • Adding air to the fuel, the so-called “cappuccino effect”✓ Correct answer
A bunker quality claim may include several issues depending on the extent of loss and associated cost. Which of the following statements describes the issues that may be included in a quality claim? Tick all that you think apply.

Multiple correct answers

  • Loss of time✓ Correct answer
  • Cost of de-bunkering and re-supplying ship with fuel oil of the correct grade✓ Correct answer
  • Cost of replacing damaged machinery, parts and labour✓ Correct answer
  • Cost of pursuing the claim including legal costs, survey costs, additional analyses✓ Correct answer
  • Indemnity against the consequences of receiving fuel oil that does not comply with the requirement of MARPOL annex 6✓ Correct answer
Which one of the following is the correct name for the main document which forms the basis for indicating grievances encountered in bunkering to settle disputes and claims relating to quality and quantity of the bunker oil delivered?

One correct answer

  • Letter of Claims
  • Letter of Protest✓ Correct answer
  • Letter of Indemnity
  • Letter of Disputes
The Chief Engineer is in charge of the whole process of bunkering and his position demands certain responsibilities. Pick four of the following selections below which are the responsibility of the Chief Engineer during the whole bunkering process.

Multiple correct answers

  • The Chief Engineer takes control of the whole bunkering process✓ Correct answer
  • The Chief Engineer directly communicates with the barge master and everyone involved in the bunkering✓ Correct answer
  • As the one in charge, the Chief Engineer delegates tasks to others✓ Correct answer
  • The Chief Engineer makes a risk assessment of the tasks required for bunkering✓ Correct answer
  • The Chief Engineer personally monitors the pumping system during the bunker operation
  • The Chief Engineer signs all maintenance checklists prior to the bunkering
Normally, as a local requirement in a Singapore bunkering Port, 3 samples should be taken on board ship or by the buyer. Which three of the following correctly describe these samples?

Multiple correct answers

  • One retained sample for the vessel✓ Correct answer
  • One SOLAS-sample for the vessel’s retention
  • One MARPOL sample for the vessel’s retention✓ Correct answer
  • One sample for the vessel, if the vessel is on a fuel quality testing programme.✓ Correct answer
  • One sample for Port State Control
  • One sample for Flag State Inspection

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