Publisher's Synopsis
This illustrated guide explains how to avoid the potentially catastrophic losses arising from loading marine fuel oils of unsuitable quality or insufficient quantity. It aims to assist ship's officers, operators and managers understand the pitfalls of the bunkering process and the steps which should be undertaken in the event of a dispute arising.;The nature of marine fuel oil is explained along with associated purchasing contracts, loading and handling procedures, shipboard treatment methods, sampling and testing techniques and loss prevention and insurance aspects. In addition to a series of case studies, the guide includes a copy of the BIMCO "Fuelcon" contract, recommended clauses for bunker quality control and a set of recommended standard letters.
