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Master must ensure that all statutory, class and trading certificates are kept valid at all times . Master to closely monitor and ensure that they are available and maintained valid at all times, as applicable. For electronic certificates, Master along with ship staff shall regularly (at least monthly) check the validity of the certificates by…
Free water. The measured volume of water in a tank not in suspension with the liquid in the tank at observed temperature. Expressed in cubic meter or/and barrels. Total Observed Volume (TOV). The total measured volume of all petroleum Iiquids,BS&W,and free water at observed temperature.Expressed in cubic meter orland barrels. Gross Observed Volume (GOV). The…
Code A – When ballast water is taken on board from the aquatic environment (ballasting operation) 1. Start time and location (port of uptake or latitude/longitude)2. Completion time and location (port of uptake or latitude/longitude and minimum depth of water during uptake)3. The identity of the tanks affected4. Estimated volume of uptake and final total…
TRO CABINET IN PUMP ROOM 1) Communication Alarm : Main cause of communication alarm is low or no air pressure (3 to 4 bar)in the cabinet. Positive air pressure is to be maintained in TRO cabinet in order to maintain intrinsically safe condition in it. If the pressure falls below 3Bar the system will stop…
Need to monitor Atmosphere in RO RO ship cargo spaces Exhaust gases from motor vehicles contain hazardous substances. Carbon monoxide from petrol engines and nitric oxide (NO) & nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from diesel engines are released in the cargo spacesThese hazardous substances can effect people in many different way. Certain substances have a tangible, immediate…
Q. Mandatory requirement for monitoring water ingress in cargo holds – bulk carriers potential problem Bulk carriers potential hazardsIngress of sea water into cargo holds poses significant threat to bulk carriers while on sea passage and in harbour. Effective means of monitoring hold bilges for presence of water are traditional practice. However New regulations now…
When a person, who is the holder of a bill of lading, does not want to negotiate it further, but wants to receive the goods himself, he will present himself to the master or the agent who will check the holder’s identity and check if the freight and all charges have been paid.If the bill…
INCOTERMS in the short form for International Commercial Terms. It is the Trademark of International Chamber of Commerce. The Incoterms rules are an internationally recognized standard and are used worldwide in international and domestic contracts for the sale of goods. There are thirteen Incoterms, and they are divided into four groups. Group E: Departure Term…
A chronological record of all maintenance work carried out on hatch covers and coamings must be maintained. It could be required as evidence to defend cargo claims. All Hatch Covers are to be hose tested prior each loading (containerships excepted) and the cause of the leakage, if any to be ascertained and rectified. Special care…
Crane design Shipboard cranes are usually of electro-hydraulic design. A crane is normally required to perform three functions—namely, to hoist, to luff, and to slew. Hoisting is the raising of the crane wire whilst the crane jib remains in a constant position. Luffing is the raising or lowering of the crane jib, and slewing is…