TM 55-1930-209-14&P-8
3-3.1 Filling fuel oil storage tanks. In this operation, fuel is transferred from a fuel oil-carrying vessel or shore
facility through the starboard fuel fill station to either or both storage tanks. As the storage tanks are being filled, the
EMS video monitor shows the fuel oil level on its TANK LEVELS display (Figure 3-5). The EMS also activates the
alarm bell and strobe light when storage tanks are full.
a.
Make sure EMS is on and operating properly before starting fuel transfer.
b.
Close (ON) 24 Vdc panel circuit breakers 1 and 4.
c.
Make sure all pipes. valves, and fittings involved in this transfer are functioning properly. Correct any problems
before starting fueling operation.
d.
Make sure fuel vessel is properly positioned and secured.
e.
Display red flag (BRAVO) on deckhouse top mast during the daylight and a red light during darkness to warn
other vessels that a fueling operation is in progress.
TANK LEVELS
MAIN FUEL
0
700
1500
2100
2300
3500
GALS
TANK NO. 1
I
I
I
TANK NO. 2
I
I
I
I
I
BALLAST
0
2200
4400
6600
8000
11000
GALS
TANK
I
I
I
I
Figure 3-5. Monitoring System Fuel Oil and Ballast Tank Page Display
f.
Station a crew member, as a backup to the alarm system, at the tank being filled to observe its fuel oil liquid level
indicator. Using intercom system, this crewmember must notify crewmember stationed at point of control for fuel
oil flow when the tank is nearly full.
g.
Remove cap from fuel fill station on starboard weatherdeck.
h.
Attach fuel hose from fuel vessel to fuel fill station on starboard weatherdeck. Make sure hose has sufficient slack
to allow for movement of vessels due to waves and currents. Make sure hose is properly suspended between
vessels to prevent damage by either the barge or the fueling vessel.
i.
Open and/or close fuel oil system valves to fill either or both storage tanks as follows:
o = open
x = closed
Open/close valve no.:
Tanks to be filled:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
28
29
Both storage tanks
x
x
o
o
o
x
x
x
x
x
x
Port storage tank only
x
x
o
x
o
x
x
x
x
x
x
Starboard storage tank only
x
x
o
o
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
j. When fuel oil vessel is ready, start fuel oil transfer.
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