5 Construction, Maintenance, Security, Calibration and Training
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.108(49) - Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers - (Adopted on 18 July 2003)Amended by Resolution MEPC.240(65) - Annex - Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers - 5 Construction, Maintenance, Security, Calibration and Training

5 Construction, Maintenance, Security, Calibration and Training

  5.1 The instrument should be designed to ensure that user access is restricted to essential controls. Access beyond these controls should be available for emergency maintenance and temporary repair but must require the breaking of security seals or activation of another device which indicates an entry to the equipment.

  5.2 The seals should be of a design that only the manufacturer or his agent can replace the seals or reset the system following inspection and permanent repairs to the equipment.

  5.3 The accuracy of the Oil Discharge Monitoring equipment should be verified at the IOPP renewal surveys. The calibration certificate certifying date of last calibration check should be retained on board for inspection purposes.

  5.4 The ODME unit may have several scales as appropriate for its intended use. The recording device fitted to a meter which has more than one scale should indicate the scale which is in use.

  5.5 It is recommended that simple means be provided aboard ship to check on instrument drift, repeatability of the instrument reading, and the ability to re-zero the instrument.

  5.6 Ship staff training should include familiarisation in the operation and the maintenance of the equipment.

  5.7 Manufacturer recommended spares for the ODME should be carried to ensure the operation of the equipment.

  5.8 The routine maintenance of the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment and troubleshooting procedures should be clearly defined by the manufacturer in the Operating and Maintenance Manual. All routine maintenance and repairs to be recorded.

Parent topic: Annex - Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers
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