Even though the procedure has been tightened, we may see some bunker tanker are still trying to play their tricks, therefore it is very important for Chief Engineer, Vessel’s Crew and Surveyor to know well their tricks.
Below are the Tricks of Bunker Supply, trust that most of our Chief Engineers might known the trick very well, or even know more other tricks. Hopefully by knowing these tricks we can do some prevention, counteract or countermeasure to protect our interest:
1. Manipulating the sounding result
It is very easy for the bunker barge operator to manipulate the sounding result.
Counteract/Countermeasure: Chief Engineer or bunker surveyor appointed should sound the bunker barge tanks himself
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