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Month: June 2023

CARGO PUMPS

June 10, 2023 admin Cargo handling Leave a comment

Normally on oil tankers the main cargo pump system consists of three vertical centrifugal single stage double suction type cargo

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DECK FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

June 8, 2023 admin Shipboard operation Leave a comment

The foam system supplies foam to eight monitors at various points on upper deck. The liquid foam making chemical is

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DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

June 8, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Cooling for the meat/fish, vegetable and dairy rooms is provided by a direct expansion R-404a refrigeration system. The plant is

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ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

June 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The air conditioning system is designed to cool air if required, provide heating to the air when needed and  humidify

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SEWAGE TREATMENT

June 6, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The sewage treatment plant treats all sewage in a three tank unit using activated sludge  and  extended aeration.   Sewage

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INCINERATOR AND GARBAGE  DISPOSAL

June 5, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The incinerator  consists of a combustion  chamber with burner unit, sludge burning equipment and electric control panel all assembled in

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BOSUN’S STORE AND CHAIN LOCKER BILGE SYSTEM

June 4, 2023 admin Shipboard operation Leave a comment

A single bilge eductor, driven by sea water from the fire/wash deck line, is provided for the drainage of the

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MARINE GROWTH  PREVENTION SYSTEM

June 4, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The growth of marine micro-organisms in the ship’s sea water piping is prevented  by the injection  of chlorine  at a

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FRESH WATER EVAPORATOR

June 2, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations 2 comments

The fresh water generator (evaporator) installed in the engine room utilizes the heat available from the main engine jacket cooling

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MARPOL ANNEX-3

June 2, 2023 admin Rules and Regulation Leave a comment

REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY HARMFUL SUBSTANCES CARRIED BY SEA IN PACKAGED FORM. Explanation of Annex III       Annex

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