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Month: February 2023

Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen
Navigation

Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen

adminFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023

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

PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES
Tanker

PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES

adminFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

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

EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER
Engine Room Operations

EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER

adminFebruary 20, 2023June 4, 2023

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

Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)
Tanker

Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)

adminFebruary 19, 2023February 19, 2023

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

Vessel Boiler and Steam System
Engine Room Operations

Vessel Boiler and Steam System

adminFebruary 12, 2023June 4, 2023

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

Preparations for Starting Main Engine
Engine Room Operations

Preparations for Starting Main Engine

adminFebruary 11, 2023June 4, 2023

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

CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT
Cargo handling, Tanker

CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT

adminFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

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

Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear
Rules and Regulation

Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear

adminFebruary 2, 2023February 18, 2023

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

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