MEO Class I · Oral · asked at MMD Kochi

What is the ECA area sulphur change-over record?

Short answer

flowchart LR
    A[Entering ECA] --> B[Start change-over\nper written procedure]
    B --> C[Flush system\nfully]
    C --> D[Complete change-over\nbefore ECA entry]
    D --> E[Record in log-book:\nvolumes, date, time, position]
  • Definition: mandatory log of the fuel-oil change-over operation before entering or after exiting a Sulphur ECA
  • Mandatory contents: volume of low-sulphur fuel in each tank, date, time, ship’s position when change-over is completed prior to entry or commenced after exit
  • Instrument: MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14.6
  • Record medium: log-book or electronic record book as prescribed by the Administration
  • SMS link: company procedure required; records retained under ISM Code
  • CL1 role: Chief Engineer ensures the written procedure exists, the change-over is completed in time, and the record is made and signed

Full answer

The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.