We will keep you updated
ECONOMICAL SPEED – SLOW STEAMING / SUPER SLOW STEAMING a) Full Speed The ship’s speed achievable at the Normal Continuous Rating (NCR) of the main engine which is normally 85% of Maximum Continuous Rating (MCR), 90% of thermal load with the exception of some vessels where the engine maker has determined NCR as 90% MCR….
Bulkheads Watertight Bulkheads Advantages of Watertight Bulkheads Number of watertight bulkheads — cargo ships Water-tight Bulkheads: General Spacing Water-tight Bulkheads Spacing: Bulk Carriers Water-tight Bulkheads Spacing: Passenger Ships Water-tight Bulkheads Spacing: Cargo Ships The applicable number and disposition of bulkheads are to be arranged to suit the requirements for subdivision, floodability and damage stability, and…
DEVIATION UNDER THE MARINE INSURANCE ACT & UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY IT BE EXCUSED? A voyage policy generally defines the port of call for the vessel. If the vessel deviates without a lawful excuse, then the underwriters are discharged from their liability from the time of the deviation & it is immaterial that the ship…
FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER TO TOW ANOTHER VESSEL WHICH IS DISABLED BUT NOT IN DISTRESS? WHEN TOWAGE BECOMES SALVAGE? Prior offering to tow a disabled vessel the master should verify if he is permitted to do so by the charter party and/ or the b/l ‘s. In addition the…
VESSEL INSURANCE COVERAGE Company vessels are covered by several types of marine insurance policies, including Hull and Machinery – which cover the loss of or damage to the vessels’ Hull and Machinery, and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) – which covers the Owner’s legal liability for loses or damages allegedly sustained by third parties. There is…
All Class Record files, including Enhanced Survey files, where applicable, must be kept in safe custody of Master. The vessel shall have ‘Quarterly Listing’ issued by the Class within last 3 months from the current date which indicates: 1) Status of all certificates. 2) Status of all surveys. 3) Surveys credited since previous list. 4)…
Prior Arrival Port: Pre-Transfer Meeting: Manifold Connection: Heightened level of alertness and caution must be exercised when entering and operating in this area. Adequate level of PPE must be complied with when entering these areas. Before Loading: Loading Operation: Ensure all cargo tanks nominated to load in that particular port is flushed via the suction…
SFO (Seal Flush oil) Unit: SFO unit is used to heat the cargo pump seals to the required temperature. The function of the seal flush pumps is to circulate seal flush oil (SFO) through the cargo pumps thereby heating up the cargo pump seal space and heat the remaining product in it. The SFO oil…
Bitumen is a mixture of organic liquids that are highly viscous, black, sticky, entirely soluble in carbon disulphide, and composed primarily of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Bitumen is the residual (bottom) fraction obtained by fractional distillation of crude oil. It has a specific gravity range between 1.00 to 1.04 and average volatility. It is…
This procedure applies to all vessels equipped with Exhaust Gas Cleaning System. Exhaust from the below equipment is connected to the EGCS: · Main Engine · Auxiliary Engines · Boiler* (as applicable) RESPONSIBILITIES Master is responsible for: · Requesting local regulation from agents for any restrictions for uses of EGCS and discharging its wash water/effluent…