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Aerosol fire-extinguishing systems Requirement Regulation Ship Type Interval By Remark Verify that all electrical connections and/or manual operating stations are properly arranged, and are in proper condition. MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 5.7 All Monthly Crew Verify that the actuation system/control panel circuits are within manufacturer’s specifications. MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 5.7 All Monthly Crew Verify that condensed…
Air recharging system for SCBAs Requirement Regulation Ship Type Interval By Remark The compressed air equipment shall be inspected. BCH Code, para. 3.16.8 IGC Code, para. 14.2.6 Tanker (chem/gas) Monthly Crew By a responsible officer. The equipment shall be inspected and tested. BCH Code, para. 3.16.8 IGC Code, para. 14.2.6 Tanker (chem/gas) Annually Maker …
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Means of Embarkation on and Disembarkation from ships (Gangways, accommodation ladders incl. winch and fittings as well as use for pilot transfer) Requirement Regulation Ship Type Interval By Remark Maintenance and inspection SOLAS II-1/3-9.3SOLAS III/20.4SOLAS III/20.7.2MSC.1/Circ.1331, Annex, para. 4 All Monthly Crew In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Maintenance of wires acc. to SOLAS III/20.4. Examination…
These plans are required to meet the requirements of IMO conventions such as MARPOL, SOLAS, and other local variant acts and regulations such as OPA-90. These plans include Vessel Response plans(VRP),(applicable in USA) SOPEP, SMPEP etc. These plans provide details of emergency procedures and options for support e.g spill management, damage stability, fire fighting and…
Introduction To ensure a fast and effective ability to respond to a fire situation the ship is provided with means to shut off tanks containing flammable liquids that would normally be open; to shut down the pumps and other equipment that could cause or maintain a fire and to shut off air supply to the…
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Introduction These Guidelines have been developed to assist with the maintenance of the shipboard oil pollution plan. Such plan shall be effective if it is carefully tailored to the particular ship for which it is intended. Certain aspects of the plan would be common for all company’s ships but when dealing with equipment and particulars…
The inert gas system (IGS) consists of a main inert gas plant, using boiler flue gas to provide a gas explosion protection system, i.e. a low O2 content in the cargo oil tanks and slop tanks. This is achieved by maintaining a slight overpressure in the tanks at all times. Whilst discharging the cargo, liquid…
Description The exhaust gas boiler, which is located in the engine room at the upper deck level, is used to generate steam from the waste heat in the main engine exhaust gas. It can be operated separately or in connection with the oil fired auxiliary boilers. The steam generating tubes are of the pin tube…
The steam generating plant consists of two oil fired auxiliary boilers and one exhaust gas economizer. In port the steam demand of the plant is served by the oil fired boilers. At sea, the steam demand is met by supplying boiler water to the exhaust gas economizer and utilizing the waste heat from the main…
Before starting the engine, the following checks and procedures are to be undertaken. All components that have been overhauled to be checked and wherever possible function tested. All equipment, tools and rags used during overhaul to be removed from the engine. Air Systems a) Drain any water present from the starting air system. b) Drain…