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The initiation of a crankcase explosion is a ‘hot spot’ or overheated part within or adjacent to the crank case of an operating engine. Due to the ‘hot spot’, the lube oil coming in contact with it gets evaporated. The evaporated oil circulates to the cooler parts of the crankcase and there it condenses forming…
Scavenge fires occur when oil and carbon particles from the engine cylinder accumulates in the scavenge space. For a fire to begin there must be combustible material, air to support combustion and source of heat at a temperature high enough to start combustion. A) In case of scavenge fires, combustible material is oil. This oil…
Check that all hoses and connections are in satisfactory condition and that there are no leaks or soft spots. The flexible hoses are filled with hydraulic oil. Drain off approx. one cup of oil from the hoses before storage (when disconnecting from the main system). Control bend radius for the flexible hoses during storage (min…
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requires tanker vessels to issue a vapour tightness certificate with the code. This is to be documented using the form “T 3 – Vapour Tightness Certificate”. Following method should be used for the purpose of carrying out the test: P/V Valve to be checked for proper functioning prior doing this test….
MOORING SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (MSMP):The vessel shall maintain all ship’s specific data in MSMP.The objective for the MSMP is to ensure that all assessed risks are effectively managed through the design and operation of the mooring system. Its aim is to ensure that during mooring operations, no harm comes to ship or terminal staff or…
With effect from 01 Jan 2012, under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, it is the duty of an employer of a seafarer, the master and the operator who has assumed responsibility for the operation of the ship to ensure that as a minimum. all persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge…
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SOLAS Regulation on Lifting appliances and Loose gears Overview of the Regulation This circular outlines the new SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 adopted by Resolution MSC.532(107) & supplemented by the IMO MSC.1/Circ.1663. regarding lifting appliances, coming into force on 1 January 2026. The new regulation addresses the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and documentation of lifting appliances onboard ships to enhance safety standards….
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