This course is intended for marine engine and deck officers involved in the operations and management of bilge water treatment system onboard ships. It covers lessons & instructions governing regulations, system components, and operational methods & routines for the proper treatment and disposal of bilge water & waste oil, with emphasis on correct recording of operations in the Oil Record Book.

COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to provide thorough knowledge and understanding of existing regulations and operational requirements for the proper storage, treatment and discharge of bilge water & waste oil, in view of ensuring regulatory and environmental compliance.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the underlying principles and requirements contained in MARPOL 73/78, Annex I concerning filtering and discharge of oil or oily mixtures
• Describe the components of Oily Water Separation (OWS) System
• Explain methods of treatment and handling of bilge water & waste oil within the context of the regulations
• Explain the flow of operational processes of bilge water system covering storage, treatment, and discharge of bilge water/oily waste
• Correctly record the various operations in Oil Record Book Part 1, using the correct codes, item numbers, and entries
• Explain how Port State Control inspections are conducted related to OWS System

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:

• Regulatory Framework:  MARPOL 73/78 Annex I and relevant IMO Resolutions
• Principles of Bilge Management System
• Oily Water Separator/Oil Content Detector
• Bilge Water Treatment Techniques
• Correct Entries in the Oil Record Book – Part 1
• Port State Control Inspection