Bulk Carrier Archives | Knowledge Of Sea

Hold Cleaning

Hold cleaning disputes are not infrequent and can result in the need for multiple surveys and significant delays and costs. This

Draught survey: Before the start of loading the chief mate will normally undertake a draught survey. If an independent surveyor

Liquefaction – it’s a term used as a ‘catch-all’ phrase to describe at least two moisture-related cargo failure mechanisms. The

Ventilation of bulk grains and oilseeds The ventilation of bulk cargoes, especially agricultural commodities, is a recurring problem . But

Q. Mandatory requirement for monitoring water ingress in cargo holds – bulk carriers potential problem Bulk carriers potential hazardsIngress of

A chronological record of all maintenance work carried out on hatch covers and coamings must be maintained. It could be

Crane design Shipboard cranes are usually of electro-hydraulic design. A crane is normally required to perform three functions—namely, to hoist,

COAL Properties and characteristics 1. Coals may emit methane, a flammable gas. A methane/air mixture containing between 5% and 16%

Sulphur – IMDG Code (IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) Class 4.1: Is a relatively cheap commodity, which is used

Millions of tonnes of substances (raw materials and products) are transported in bulk by sea across continents for the fertilizer