Barge Inspection Form PDF Details

The Barge Inspection form stands as a crucial document for barge owners, detailing the necessary steps to ensure adherence to the Vessel General Permit (VGP) compliance. This comprehensive form, developed as a sample by AWO members, guides barge operators through an annual inspection process scrutinizing various aspects of the barge, aiming to identify and correct potential violations of the VGP. It mandates a rigorous evaluation at least once every 12 months, focusing on visual inspections of all areas susceptible to VGP-related issues without the need for drydocking the barge. Inspectors are particularly advised to concentrate on sections most likely to cause discharge violations, including the barge hull, ballast water tanks, oily water separator sensors, and areas designated for the storage of oil, chemicals, and waste. Moreover, the form clearly outlines the protocol for addressing findings that require corrective actions, underpinning the significance of regular monitoring and maintenance to comply with environmental regulations. The form’s layout streamlines the process, with a series of checks on material storage, fuel spills, discharges of oil, deck washdown, ballast water management, antifouling hull coatings, cathodic protection, and more, coupled with fields for documenting corrective actions taken where necessary. This document not only serves as a recordkeeping tool but also emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in pollution control and the preservation of marine environments. Though not reviewed or approved by EPA and devoid of any industry consensus, it remains a valuable resource for barge operators aiming to fulfill VGP requirements, thereby maintaining operational integrity and environmental stewardship.

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VGP Annual Barge Inspection Report Form

 

Vessel General Permit Compliance

Instructions:

(1) This form must be completed at least once every 12 months. Visually inspect all areas of the barge affected by the requirements in the

 

VGP that can be inspected without putting the barge on drydock. (2) Special attention should be paid to those areas most likely to result

 

in a discharge violating the VGP. (3) Areas that inspectors must examine include, but are not limited to: barge hull for living organisms,

 

flaking antifoulant paint, exposed TBT; ballast water tanks if applicable; oily water separator (OWS) sensors, as applicable; oil and

 

chemical storage areas, cargo areas, and waste storage; and, all visible pollution control measures to ensure that they are functioning

 

properly. Note: When comprehensive barge inspection schedules overlap with a routine barge inspection required under REF: VGP

 

4.1.1, the annual inspections maybe also be used as the routine inspections, as long as components of both types of inspection are included.

 

[REF: VGP 4.1.3]

Barge Owner:

Barge Number

Date Inspected:

Time Inspected:

 

 

Barge Type (i.e., Open Hopper, Cover Top, Tank, Crane):

 

Are the VGP requirements for vessel discharges applicable to the barge being met?

Answer for each below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM

 

 

 

ITEM

 

 

YES

 

 

NO

 

 

N/A

 

 

#

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material Storage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials are stored in a manner that will minimize the likelihood that they will be washed or blown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

 

 

overboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water draining from storage areas does not come in contact with oily materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Spills/Overflows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crews trained in transfer procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fueling operations conducted in accordance with fueling procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

 

 

Containment used around vents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All oil absorbent pads or other appropriate equipment in proper location and well stocked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel and hydraulic systems checked for damage and leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharges of Oil including Oily Mixtures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil or oily mixtures, etc. have been put through an oily water separator if one is available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

 

 

If no oily water separator onboard, slop or oily mixtures properly stored in slop tanks/drums.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All discharges in compliance with MARPOL regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deck Washdown and Runoff:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge from deck washdowns free from floating solids, foam, halogenated phenol compounds,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dispersants, and surfactants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo on gunnels shoveled back into hopper (provided the cargo is the same), swept against the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

 

coaming, or placed in waste bag or container and properly disposed of.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All other debris disposed of properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decks clear of all debris, garbage, and oily substances before deck washdown and departing from port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spill rails and scuppers in place on tank barges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballast Water:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballast water free of sheen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

 

 

Ballast water tanks clean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballast water discharge and uptake recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antifouling Hull Coatings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All antifouling hull coating is registered, sold or distributed, applied, maintained and removed under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 

 

 

FIFRA label.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial application of antifouling coating appropriate for barge and at lowest effective biocide release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This form was developed as a sample that AWO members may use as a suggested guide for developing their own means of recording inspections and other information required under EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP). The form has not been reviewed or approved by EPA and does not represent any consensus or industry standard regarding how recordkeeping should be done. Companies are under no obligation to use this form, and each must decide what manner of recordkeeping will help it meet the requirements of the VGP.

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ITEM

 

 

ITEM

 

 

YES

 

 

NO

 

 

N/A

 

 

#

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cathodic Protection:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If barge is on drydock - was inspection performed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If barge is on drydock - was any maintenance performed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

 

Date of last inspection: _____________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of last cleaning: _______________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of last maintenance: __________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Oily Machinery Waste Water:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

 

Non-oily wastewater discharged into waters subject to the VGP must be free from oil and toxic bio-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accumulative additives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessel Specific Requirements for Barges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voids and/or wing spaces visually inspected to ensure that no oil is present before pumping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All free water was pumped out of voids or wing tanks and monitored while pumping to minimize the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discharge of solids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After every instance of pumping water from areas below deck, or immediately after washing down the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

 

 

deck, visual inspection conducted to ensure that no visible sheen is produced in the water around the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

barge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo residue cleaned from cargo compartments before washing compartments and discharging wash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

water overboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tank barges equipped with spill rails if required by barge’s class society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tow Wire and Intercon Lubrication:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubrication applied in a manner that minimizes drips and spills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

 

After applying lubricant to wire rope and mechanical equipment, equipment wiped down thoroughly to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remove excess lubricant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action taken if needed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List any areas of the barge that were not inspected.

List any corrective actions required (insert N/A if no corrective action is necessary).

(Note: Corrective actions should be documented on the Corrective Action Assessment Form)

Inspected by (Print Name):

Signature:

Signature indicates that this barge has been inspected as indicated above and corrective action has been initiated for any problems noted.

Submit completed form to barge owner and keep a copy on file at custodian’s office.

This document must be kept for a period of not less than three years after the inspection date.

This form was developed as a sample that AWO members may use as a suggested guide for developing their own means of recording inspections and other information required under EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP). The form has not been reviewed or approved by EPA and does not represent any consensus or industry standard regarding how recordkeeping should be done. Companies are under no obligation to use this form, and each must decide what manner of recordkeeping will help it meet the requirements of the VGP.

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