Oily Water Separator and Bilge Water Management

Course Description:-

This course consists of 3 modules, it explains about the IMO requirements for the OWS. The various components of OWS and the various problems encountered when using an OWS.

It explains the importance of Environmental tag seals and seal record book, the operational tests,  the 3-way valve test, the retrieval of recorded data etc. 

The Bilge management section helps to understand the importance of keeping bilges clean and assists the crew in making a bilge management flow chart so they can relate to what is causing the build-up of bilge water.

This course also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Explain the various components and tests of the OWS 

2) Explain the importance of the environmental tags

3) Explain the various checks to be carried out on the OWS and the associated piping and equipment.

4) Demonstrate the OWS 3-way valve test 

5) Explain the importance of bilge management

6) Make a bilge management chart onboard.

7) Have self-confidence and self-assurance to answer third-party inspectors’ questions about Oily Water Separator or Bilge Water Management.