TRAINING MATERIAL FOR PROPER BILGE WATER OPERATION WITH

CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS AND SUMMARIZED REQUIREMENTS

Definition of Bilge Water

Bilge water is fresh and/or sea water containing oily wastewater from the ship's engine spaces and
wastewater from other sources that are allowed to drain to the lowest point of the ship's hull, tender
boats and lifeboats (e.g. cleaning agents and rinse water from deck plates, potable water tanks,
boilers, evaporators, etc. that collect on the tank top).
Note: Elevator pit effluent shall be handled and disposed as bilge water

Bilge Water Disposal Policy:

Bilge water may either be discharged overboard directly from an approved Oily Water Separator
or from a clean bilge water holding tank only if all three of the following conditions are met:
1. The ship is beyond 12 nm is moving at a speed of at least six knots through the water.
2. The water is analyzed by 2 calibrated Oil Content Meters (one at the OWS and another
prior to the overboard 3-way valve "White Box")
3. The oil content in the effluent is less than 5 ppm

Bilge Water Handling Procedures:

All bilge water, regardless of its place of origin, must be processed through the oily bilge system.
The OWS (i.e. Marinfloc) system shall be used to process bilge water. After processing through
the OWS, treated bilge water is to be transferred to a clean holding tank or may be discharged
directly overboard in Sea Condition. Prior to a ship discharging directly overboard from the OWS
and bypassing the clean holding tank, an approved "As-built" set of drawings reflecting the direct
discharge piping and clean tank must be on board and available for review by Port State
authorities.

Oily water from engine bilges is pumped to Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank/Dirty Bilge Water
Tank. From the holding tanks/dirty bilge water tank, the oily water can be processed to the Bilge
Water Tank 1st Stage/Settling Separator Tank 1st Stage through the Oily Bilge Water Pumps.
When the 1st stage tank has a sufficient level for processing the bilge water, the heating steam is to
be opened and the temperature adjusted to max level of 50 degree Celsius and maintained at that
level for at least 12 hours. The separation of oil is to be checked periodically, at the various levels
by using the funnels to discharge oil to the bilge separator sludge tank. The settled water will be
discharged to the Bilge Separator Tank 2nd stage by filling up the Bilge Water Tank 1st stage.
The water/oil mixture collected in the Bilge Water Tank 2nd stage can now be processed to Clean
Bilge water tank by using the Marinfloc Bilge Water Separators. The oil detectors on the
Marinfloc Bilge Water Separator are activated when the bilge water is being processed. The
recorder is to be switched on by the operator before starting the process. If the oil content exceeds
5 ppm, the water will be discharged to Bilge Water Tank 1st Stage.
The water in the Clean Bilge Water Tank can be discharged by the Clean Bilge Water Pump,
through the oil content meter 3- way valve "White Box” to the overboard discharge line.
If the water through the three way valve on the overboard line contains more than 5 ppm
hydrocarbons, the three way valve will close the overboard line and open for the return line to the
Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank.
General Bilge Water Operations Prior to each operation:
1. Verify all alarms, three-way valves, flow switches, clean water interlock (solenoid valves that
prevent clean water from entering the oil content meter cell during discharge operations), and
recorders are working according to specifications - OIL RECORD BOOK
2. When alarm sounds, investigate and take corrective action ( Stop discharge if monitoring
system fails) - OIL RECORD BOOK
3. White Box cabinet shall remain padlocked when not undergoing maintenance and the key shall
remain under the control of the Chief Engineer.

Whenever operating the Bilge Water Separator system, ensure that the 5-ppm oily water detectors are
functioning, and that the recorders are recording the correct ppm level. When discharging to sea, make
sure the designated recorder also records date and time as well as correct ppm level. All detector and
recorder malfunctions shall be recorded in the Oil Record Book and the corrective action reported as a work
order in AMOS (unplanned maintenance).
The zero checking of the oil detectors must be completed before discharging overboard.

Record keeping:
Record keeping related to bilge water management is maintained in the Oil Record Book, and is
the responsibility of the Engineer in Charge. Bilge water management and disposal information to
be maintained in the Oil Record Book includes date, time, quantity, location, and ppm levels.
Additionally, malfunctions or faults experienced during the operation must be recorded in the Oil
Record Book by the Engineer in Charge. Such information must also be reported to the Chief
Engineer and Environmental Officer for further investigation and prompt corrective action,
including but not limited to cessation of further bilge water discharges to sea pending repair or
replacement of any malfunctioning system components.

THE NET DISCHARGE RATE SHOULD NOT BE GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM
APPROVED OWS DISCHARGE RATE AS STATED WITHIN THE IOPP CERTIFICATE
SUPPLEMENT OR ON THE TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR THE OWS –
MARINFLOC Type 3-100-2 Capacity 2000 liters/ hrs
 Maximum throughput of the system is 4.0 m3/h ( for both Marinfloc together )
CLEAN BILGE WATER PUMP 15 M3/H, 3.0 BAR

Record keeping Guideline for correct Oil Record Book entries is provided regularly by Per
Holand, Environmental Manager for RCCL, latest version of Oil Record Book must be used
at all time and any concern should immediately be clarified with Chief Engineer or
Environmental Officer. If further clarification is needed, Chief Engineer or Environmental
Officer will inform Per Holland for further clarification (E-mail: pholand@[Link]).

Shipboard Management is responsible for implementing immediate disciplinary action for any
employee violating applicable bilge water procedures (e.g., tampering with or intentional misuse of
bilge water monitor, treatment, or discharge system components). Such actions, whether alleged or
confirmed shall be immediately reported to the Environmental Stewardship Department. All
records and logs related to oily waste and bilge water must be maintained onboard for at least three
years. This includes electronic copies of logs (White Box digital recording) and forms.

Bilge Water Landed for Shoreside Treatment/Disposal:

Prior to and during landing, check integrity of valves and piping, as well as other transfer
equipment, fill out Declaration of Inspection and record quantity (in m3) of bilge water landed for
disposal in Oil Record Book. Maintain records including receipts for at least 3 years.
 Oil Pollution Placarding:
All ships shall have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a
conspicuous place in the ECR, at each bunker station and at the bilge and ballast pump control
station, stating the following:
Discharge of Oil Prohibited
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon
the navigable waters of the United States, or the waters of the contiguous zone, or which may
affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority
of the United States, if such discharge causes a film or discoloration of the surface of the water or
causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Violators are subject to substantial
civil penalties and/or criminal sanctions including fines and imprisonment.

Verification of all systems involved in oily bilge water processing and

overboard discharges.

The functionality of all systems involved in oily bilge water processing and overboard discharge
systems must be verified by the Environmental Officer weekly.
The verification must be performed when the systems are in operation, including at least once a
week while actually discharging overboard and at least one engineer should be present together
with the EO.
The verification check should be registered in AMOS under the EO as a weekly work order.
All discrepancies are to be reported immediately to the Master, Chief Engineer, Ship
Manager/Superintendent and Environmental Stewardship. If discrepancies are found, it should be
investigated and AIRTS or ESIMS report should be made in addition to an Oil Record Book entry
using the F code.
Conduct a monthly verification that all Oily Water Separator (OWS) and Oil Content Meter
(OCM) maintenance tasks found in AMOS or specified by the manufacturer has been completed.
Note: some tasks are done on a running hour or amount processed basis.
If the bilge processing or overboard discharge system is not used due to dry dock, itinerary
specifics (offloading at no cost) etc., the weekly check can be postponed. However, in such cases
the test should be performed at the first time when the system is back in operation.

Below are the tests that need to be performed together with the Engineer in Charge.

Bilge Water Separator

 Verify that the oil content monitor on the bilge water separator is indicating ZERO ppm
when clean technical water is added to the cell.
 When the Bilge Water separator is operating, close the manual valve before the flow
switch. This test is performed to verify that the valves redirect water to the dirty tank or the pump
stops, depending upon which brand of OCM or OWS system is tested. This test will also verify
the ppm level of the water that has been processed. The time delay should be no more than 10
seconds.
 Check that the technical water used for oil content monitor cleaning is not flowing through
the cell during operation of the bilge water separator. Although procedures/processes vary
depending on system type, it should be clear that the valves supplying technical water to the OCM
should close or otherwise prevent water from entering the OCM analysis cell.
 Verify that the valves leading to the clean tank/overboard or back to the dirty bilge tank,
change position depending on the oil content (ppm) level.
 Verify that the ppm level, valve position and time/date are being accurately recorded. This
is done by reading Eurotherm recordings
 Conduct a visual inspection of the entire system to gauge the general condition (corrosion,
connections, cleanliness, leaks, piping, modifications, etc.).

Overboard Discharge Protection Unit (Whitebox)

 Verify that the Whitebox cage is padlocked and that the Chief Engineer holds the key.
 Verify that the overboard valve is padlocked during Port Condition and when not
discharging in Sea Condition.
 Verify that the alarms on the cage door are working (If the water is below 5ppm, the three
way valve should also change position and return the water back to the tank).
 Verify that the oil content monitor is indicating ZERO ppm when clean technical water is
added to the cell.
 Using the manual test pump, verify that the three way valve redirects the water back to the
dirty bilge water tank when a test solution (milk, coffee or diesel oil) is added and the ppm goes
above 5ppm. This can also be verified when the system starts up and the three way valve changes
position due to dirt, air etc.
 When the system is operating, verify the functionality of the flow switch, by closing the
manual valve before the switch.
 When the system is operating, verify the functionality of the technical water solenoid valve,
by ensuring that it is closed during overboard discharge. Verify that the three-way valve changes
position when the technical water flushing is activated during discharge.
 Verify that the overboard three-way valve is operating according to specifications
depending on the ppm level.
 Verify that the ppm level, valve position, flow and time/date are accurately recorded. This
is done by studying the Eurotherm recording.
 Conduct a visual inspection of the entire system to gauge the general condition (corrosion,
connections, cleanliness, leaks, piping, modifications, etc.).
 Verify that no time discrepancy exists between the Whitebox recorder and the official
GMT time. If time difference is found an Oil Record Book entry using “I” code should be made
for each minute up to five. When the difference reaches five minutes the onboard Data System
Manager should be contacted to adjust to the correct GMT time.

TRAINING VERIFICATION LOG CONDUCTED BY:

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