Bunkering plan and fuel samples
Applicability: Apply the arrangements and conditions stated in this entry to the vessel.
What is being checked
Bunkering is planned, controlled and supported by proper samples.
Ready on board
0 / 11 checkedCheck the vessel’s actual procedures, equipment and records against these points from RISQ 3.2.
Practice questions
Preparation prompts derived from this entry, not an official inspector interview script.
1Is 90% a universal tank filling limit in this paragraph?
No. The PDF gives 90% as an example of a slack margin. The vessel’s plan must specify its applicable maximum filling volumes.
2Can a commercial sample automatically replace the MARPOL delivered sample?
No. The source distinguishes their purposes and sampling-location arrangements.
3May the MARPOL sample be discarded as soon as the fuel is consumed?
Not before the minimum 12-month retention period. Both the consumption condition and minimum period must be satisfied.
Where a finding may arise
Missing evidence or defects inconsistent with the checks above may prevent a satisfactory answer. These are preparation concerns derived from the question, not explicit additional finding criteria or reported past observations.
Past observations for practice
Anonymised reports, manually reviewed before publication. These are reported experiences, not additional inspection requirements.
No reviewed observations have been added for this entry.
Share an observation for private review
Remove vessel, company and inspector names, report numbers, exact dates and confidential information. Do not paste a complete inspection report.
Source clarification
The 90% filling margin and paint-store location are examples, not universal limits or compulsory storage locations. The cited documents serve different sample purposes; this summary is not a complete sampling procedure.
References and source status
RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire, November 2025, version 3.2. Section 7A, page 86, reference 7.7.
The explanation, checklist and practice answer derive from the supplied questionnaire. Reported observations are separately contributed and manually reviewed; they are not official RISQ guidance.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.