DIESEL FUEL FILL 1. Secure Fireboat 2 to fueling dock, fueling vessel, or vessel to receive fuel (Fig. 710-19). 2. Develop communications as needed, including the proper display of the Bravo flag (Fig. 710-5). 3. Properly place all spill safety equipment (Figs. 710-6, -7, -8, -9, - 10, -22, -23, -24, and -25). 4. Place members as required for safety and spill protection (Figs. 710-15 and -16). 5. Connect lines for transfer (Figs. 710- 6, -8, -9, and -10). 6. Arrange valves as required (Figs. 710-11, -12, and -13). 7. Once properly connected, begin taking on fuel at no more than 85 gpm (Fig. 710-12, -13, and -14). 8. Monitor forward tank vent whistle (Figs. 710-7, -16, and -20). 9. Monitor forward tank sight gauge (Figs. 710-17 and -21). 10. Record gallons and date in the fuel log and Pilot House journal. Page 710.1 December 2005
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DIESEL FUEL FILL
1. Secure Fireboat 2 to fueling dock, fueling vessel, or vessel to receive fuel (Fig. 710-19).
2. Develop communications as needed, including the proper display of the Bravo flag (Fig. 710-5).
3. Properly place all spill safety equipment (Figs. 710-6, -7, -8, -9, -10, -22, -23, -24, and -25).
4. Place members as required for safety and spill protection (Figs. 710-15 and -16).
5. Connect lines for transfer (Figs. 710-6, -8, -9, and -10).6. Arrange valves as required (Figs. 710-11, -12, and -13).7. Once properly connected, begin taking on fuel at no
more than 85 gpm (Fig. 710-12, -13, and -14).8. Monitor forward tank vent whistle (Figs. 710-7, -16,
and -20).9. Monitor forward tank sight gauge (Figs. 710-17 and -21).10. Record gallons and date in the fuel log and Pilot House
• Port day tank……………….(1,400 gallons) service tank
• Starboard day tank………..(1,400 gallons) service tank
• Storage Tank Capacity…………..(13,430 gallons)
• Service Tank Capacity…………..(2,800 gallons)
Total capacity (16,230 gallons)
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TANK PLAN (fuel tank positions)
Forward Storage
Tank8030 gallons
Day Tanks1400 gallons
per tankMid-Body Double
Bottom Tank 5400 gallons
The system has two storage tanks and two day (service) tanks
Figure 710-1
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Forward Fuel Storage Tank 8030 gallons
The forward fuel storage tank (shown inverted during construction)
EMS Room FloorFigure 710-2
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Forward fuel storage tank at Frame 47 (looking aft)
Top of the forward storage tank
Suction / fill pipe Manholes for access
Frame 47
Figure 710-3
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Mid-body double bottom storage tankLocated Under The Engine Room Floor
Capacity 5400 Gallons
Baffles
Sea chest for 5500 GPM Pump #4,port side
Figure 710-4
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CAUTION
The Bravo flag, signifying “Dangerous Cargo”, is required during fuel transfer. The Bravo flag should be flown off the staff mounted on the mast of Fireboat 2 (Fig. 710-5)
When not in use, the Bravo flag is stored in the Equipment Room above the work bench.
Figure 710-5
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Place buckets under ventsto catch excess fuel
Vent Whistle
Place absorbent pads and ragsas needed at all vent locations
and connections
Figure 710-6
Figure 710-7
Figure 710-8
“cam lock”
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“Cam Lock” connection Vent
Typical dockside connection
Shut Off
Meter
Buckets at vents
and connections
Figure 710-9
Figure 710-10
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• Close storage tank isolation valves (2) when not transferring fuel
• Open storage tank isolation valves (2) to take on fuel
• To fill day tanks open FOT3
• After filling day tanks, open FOT4 to press DB tank full
• Close both FOT3 and FOT4 when fuel transfer is complete
Figure 710-11
Figure 710-12
FOT3
N/C DB TK MAIN ISO
FOT4 N/C
FWD TK MAIN ISO
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Open the fuel fill valve to take on fuelFigure 710-13
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CAUTION
SPILL DANGER: Maintain fuel flow rate at 85 GPM or less to avoid introducing trapped air bubbles into the vent system
Figure 710-14
Fuel flow meter
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• Place necessary spill prevention tools at all vents and connections
• Place safety watches at all vents and connections Vent whistle
(stops when forward fuel
storage tank is nearly full)
Figure 710-15
Figure 710-16
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• Monitor the fuel level at the forward
fuel storage tank sight gauge• 30 mhz wireless radios provide good
communications to the deck• Each band on gauge will represent 1000
gallons
Figure 710-17
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CAUTION
Turn radar units “OFF” or to “STANDBY”
during fueling operations .
CAUTION
DO NOT cross fuel lines and docking lines when securing Fireboat 2 to the fuel dock, fueling vessel, or vessel to receive fuel.
Figure 710-18
Figure 710-19
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CAUTION
When vent whistle stops sounding, the fuel tank is nearly full; slow the rate of delivery and monitor the forward fuel tank sight gauge in the VSP Room
