Ozoilfield, thanks for pointing out the subtle difference re CASA. Again, referring to our OM, it says that the OM has been 'accepted' by the Authority.. .. .I agree that this has been put in our OM to attempt to cover _rse on the very odd occassion that this practise does occur, but I appreciate that if push came to shove in the aftermath of an incident then one would have to question its 'validity'.. .. .A practical reasons quoted to justify self hot refuel is time-saving to avoid getting caught in deteriorating weather. Now before I get 'howled down' by all and sundry, let me remind everyone that this example is not my personal quote, it is our OM's.