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Month: February 2023

Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen

February 25, 2023 admin Navigation Leave a comment

Description: A hygrometer is a an easy to use tool for measuring the amount of humidity in the atmosphere and

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PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES

February 21, 2023 admin Tanker Leave a comment

Combined pressure/vacuum valves are fitted to each cargo tank. These valves are designed to relieve positive or negative pressure in

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EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER

February 20, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Description The exhaust gas boiler, which is located in the engine room at the upper deck level, is used to

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Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)

February 19, 2023 admin Tanker Leave a comment

The main cargo pump system consists of three vertical centrifugal single stage double suction type cargo pumps. They are situated

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Vessel Boiler and Steam System

February 12, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The steam generating plant consists of two oil fired auxiliary boilers and one exhaust gas economizer. In port the steam

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Preparations for Starting Main Engine

February 11, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Before starting the engine, the following checks and procedures are to be undertaken. All components that have been overhauled to

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CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT

February 5, 2023 admin Cargo handling, Tanker Leave a comment

The Gauging system Most of the terminals these days demand that a closed gauging / sampling system be followed on

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Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear

February 2, 2023 admin Rules and Regulation Leave a comment

Construction and Maintenance In any dock, all parts, whether fixed or moveable or every lifting machinery and every chain, ring,

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