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Purpose of boiler on ships? Steam Generation: Propulsion: Power Generation: Heating: Cargo Operations: Auxiliary Machinery: How circulation of water takes place in such boiler Smoke tube aux. boiler Important mountings of a boiler stating their use. Water Gauge: Safety Valve: Main Steam Stop Valve: Auxiliary Stop Valve: Main Feed Check Valve: Blow Down Valve: Air…
IMO Resolution MSC.581(110) Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships Entering enclosed spaces remains one of the most dangerous routine operations on board ships, responsible for a significant number of fatalities every year. In response to continuing accidents and near-misses, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted Resolution MSC.581(110) at the 110th session of the…
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Buoyage Module Introduction – Interest and Need In previous lessons we have looked at how to fix the ship during the daytime using a number of differing means. There are a number of other aids by which to keep a ship safe and we will look at these now. First we will look at the…
Definitions Timber means sawn wood or lumber, cants, logs, poles, pulpwood and all other types of timber in loose packaged forms but not including wood pulp or similar cargo. Cant means a log that is cut in slabs, so that two opposite or sometimes three sides are flat and the other(s) curved. Timber Deck cargo…
Refrigerated Cargoes Classes Refrigerated Cargoes can be divided in to three classes. Frozen Cargo: eg. Meat, Butter, Poultry and Fish. These cargoes are carried in a hard frozen state at temperatures around -8 Deg Centgde to -12 Deg Centgde to prevent growth of bacteria. Chilled Cargo: eg. Cheese, eggs and fresh vegetables. Temperatures maintained in…
What is Dock Labourers Act? An Act concerning the protection against accidents of workers employed in loading and unloading ship. Every state has its own Dock Labourer’s Act as per their national rules and regulations. The Indian Dock Labourers Act is based on the Factories Act. UK, Australia, Canada and USA have similar Acts. Dock…
The Hazard of Grain Shifting Grain settles by about 2% of its volume. Because of this settling, small void spaces that exist on the top of the grain surface in filled compartments increase in volume. These void spaces permit the grain to shift. The shifting of grain is the greatest hazard involved in the carriage…
Types of Bulk Cargoes Bulk cargoes include Coals, Concentrates, Grains, Fertilizers, Animal foodstuffs, Minerals and Ores. These cargoes constitute a high proportion of seaborne trade. IMSBC code The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (2009) is the revision of Solid Bulk Cargoes code (1965). The IMSBC code is based on the mandatory provisions as contained…
Introduction The carriage of goods by sea forms the backbone of international trade. To balance the interests of shipowners and cargo owners, the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 works alongside the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), which incorporates the Hague Rules. These laws define the responsibilities, rights, and liabilities of carriers during the transportation…
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Introduction Protection of the marine environment is a major concern of modern maritime law. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 incorporates international conventions dealing with pollution prevention and liability for environmental damage. These provisions impose strict responsibility on shipowners and establish compensation mechanisms for victims of marine pollution. Marine Pollution and Oil Spills Marine pollution occurs…
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