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1. Heat is a form of energy and is measured in JOULES(j) N= Kg.m N = Unit for force(Newton) S²Kg=Unit for mass(Kilograms)J=N.m m = Unit for length(metres)J= Kg.m .m s =Unit for time(seconds)S²j = Unit for heat (joules) work and energy1 Joules = 0.239 calories. The quantity heat capacity ( C ) tells us how…
Question :- ESD procedure in LNG? Answer: ESD will be initiated by one of the following:– Manual activation by personnel using the ESD pushbuttons– Blackout of the ship– Shore activation of their ESD system– Fusible links around each tank domes, manifold and compressor house in case of fire– Cargo tank Very High level alarm– Low…
SAFETY OFFICER The employer or the company appoints the safety officer on board every ship. The person chosen should be interested in occupational safety and in undertaking the appointment. He should have the suitable training and the knowledge. He should be an adviser on board ship and an assistant to management. He should be able…
Question 1. After completing the 8–12 night watch at sea and handing over to the 2nd Officer, what would be your actions? Answer: Having handed over the watch, I would complete writing up the Deck Log Book, and sign the book as a true record of events. I would proceed below decks and carry out…
Interview a rating at random to verify that they have easy access to the relevant content of the SMS manuals in a working language they understand and are familiar with the means of accessing the SMS manuals. Interview a junior officer or rating to verify that they are aware of the identity, contact details and…
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Important duties of a ship’s Chief Officer includes 1. Chief Officer is responsible for performing vessel navigation watch duties.2. He is responsible for the entire cargo operation in ports which includesloading, unloading, and cargo planning.3. He is the in-charge for maintenance of cargo gears and cargo carried onboard ship.4. One of the critical tasks performed…
Method for Using Bollards When making synthetic fiber ropes fast to bollards, a “figure of 8” should not be initially used. First you should make two round turns (but not more) around the leading post of the bollard before figure of eighting for large size bollards, or alternatively make two round turns around both posts…
Vapour produced above the surface of a boiling cargo due to evaporation is called Boil off and is caused by heat ingress or a drop in pressure. Heat is transferred to the cargo through the insulation. Cargo moving or sloshing in the tank. Vapour extracted from a tank reduces pressure Reduced vapour pressure encourages more…
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) often concentrate on the precautions that shipowners should take when carrying this potentially hazardous cargo. Less attention on this issue is paid to charterers and the impression may be that this is a matter for shipowners and not a concern for charterers. This is definitely not the case. Claims can and…
“The carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry,keep, care for and discharge the goods carried.” Hague Rules, Articles iii, Rule 2 Strength of tank tops, tween decks, hatchcovers and weather-decks When preparing cargo loading plans, it is important that the ship should be loaded as close as possible to its maximum deadweight or…
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