Ballast Water Record Book
Requirement Following the entry into force of the BWM Convention on 8 September 2017, all ocean-going vessels are required to…
Month: June 2023
PUMP ROOM & ENGINE ROOM HIGH EXPANSION FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
High expansion foam provides fire extinguishing capability by excluding oxygen from the seat of the fire and by the cooling…
EMERGENCY INERTING OF BALLAST TANKS
Opposite each ballast tank there is a spur pipe off the 200mm IG line to the cargo tanks, which is…
Emergency Fire Pump
The emergency fire pump is located in the emergency fire pump space inside the steering gear flat. The pump is…
GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM
The general service air system is supplied by one electric motor driven air compressor operating at a pressure of 6.9MPa.…
STARTING AIR SYSTEM
The starting air system is supplied by two main starting air compressors that supply two 5.0m3 starting air receivers. The…
STEERING GEAR
The steering gear consists of two rams and four cylinders that are driven by two electrically driven pumps. The pumps…
DOMESTIC FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Fresh water for domestic use is stored in the fresh water tank located in the steering gear room. Drinking water…
STRIPPING PUMP AND EDUCTORS
The stripping pump is a steam driven, double stroke, reciprocating type pump, controlled from the cargo console in the CCR.…