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Bunkering

Meaning in maritime & shipping, with examples

/ˈbʌŋkərɪŋ/nounCore term

In maritime & shipping, bunkering means: The process of supplying fuel to a ship, usually from a barge alongside or from a terminal. The fuel itself is called bunkers.

In Turkish: yakıt ikmali, bunker alımı, bunkeraj

How it is used

Engineers prepare a bunkering plan, hold a safety meeting with the barge, take samples and sign the bunker delivery note (BDN). A spill during bunkering is a serious pollution risk, so scuppers are plugged and spill equipment is kept ready.

Example sentences

  1. Bunkering will start at 1400, with the barge coming alongside on the starboard side.

  2. During bunkering the chief engineer stayed at the manifold.

Common collocations

  • bunkering operation
  • bunker barge
  • bunker delivery note
  • bunkering checklist
  • take bunkers
  • chief engineerThe most senior engineer on board, responsible for the main engine and all machinery, fuel and the engine room crew. The chief engineer reports directly to the master.
  • main engineThe large engine that drives a ship's propeller. On most large merchant ships it is a slow-speed two-stroke diesel engine connected directly to the propeller shaft.
  • MARPOLThe International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships: the main IMO treaty that limits pollution from ships by oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage and air emissions.
  • lube oilShort for lubricating oil: oil that reduces friction and wear and cools the moving parts of engines, gearboxes and other machinery.

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