If a small amount of oil is spilled during bunkering and causes a sheen upon the water, what procedure should be adopted for pollution control, information to authorities and subsequent bunkering prac

flowchart TD
    A[Sheen observed] --> B[Stop bunkering]
    B --> C[Activate SOPEP]
    C --> D[Contain on deck]
    D --> E[Prevent sea entry]
    E --> F[Recover oil to slop]
    F --> G[Report to Master]
    G --> H[Master notifies authorities]
    H --> I[Review procedures]

• Sheen: visible oil on water, pollution incident requiring immediate action
• Stop: halt bunkering, close valves, activate SOPEP
• Contain: scupper plugs, SOPEP absorbent pads/booms, prevent sea entry
• Recover: absorbents to slop/waste tank, never wash to sea
• Report: Master → coastal state/port authority, DGMA (India), company/DPA, P&I, terminal
• Details to report: ship name, position, time, oil type/quantity, source, actions, assistance needed
• Prevent recurrence: SOPEP locker ready, scupper plugs, ullage/margins, overflow alarms, manifold watch
• ETO role: isolate electrical equipment near spill, verify emergency power, assist communications, report to Chief Engineer