VGP Quarterly Sampling Log

You must document the date and time of inspection, ship locations inspected, personnel conducting the inspection, location of any visual sampling and observations, note any potential problems and sources of contamination found, and it must be signed by the person conducting the inspection, if not the Master. At least once per quarter, you must sample any discharge stream such as bilge water or greywater if accessible that is not readily visually inspected, such as effluent streams discharged below the water line. Inspect the sample for any signs of visible pollutants or constituents of concern, including discoloration, visible sheens, suspended solids, floating solids, foam, or changes to clarity. If you discover signs of oil, other pollutants, or other constituents of concern exceeding the applicable effluent limit, you must record the steps you have taken to prevent the continued discharge of these pollutants or constituents of concern and what corrective actions were taken to remediate the problem(s). A sampling of readily visible discharges is not required, but is recommended if the inspector cannot easily view their discharge characteristics (such as clarity or discoloration, the presence of oily sheens, the presence of foams, etc.).” The VGP Quarterly Sampling Log mobile app allows you to replace your paper log with a smartphone, tablet or computer. The mobile form includes fields to document items such as date of inspection, time of inspection, note location of visual sampling and observations, violations found, and corrective actions needed, the name of the inspector and capture inspector's signature. Once the mobile app is filled out a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your marine vessels records. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form.