• All the scuppers and save-all trays should be plugged to prevent any spilled oil from escaping overboard. Drip trays must be in place
• It is important to ascertain that the cargo hoses and loading arms are in good condition and properly rigged
• Ensure that all cargo and bunker
tank openings are closed • The sea and overboard discharge valves must not be used during the operation and should be securely lashed or sealed
• Temporarily opened scupper plugs should be monitored at regular intervals of time
Real Life Incidences “In Singapore, due to an oil spill on deck from cargo manifold, a duty officer gave ab signal on VHF as “ Universal Jetty 2 – Stop Stop Stop !“. The jetty personnel on jetty two immediately stopped the pump on the shore side. However, the oil still kept coming on the deck. Later on, as the senior officers Share with your friends: 
