Crude Calculations
10 mins
Free water. The measured volume of water in a tank not in suspension with the liquid in…
10 mins
PORTABLE SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
14 mins
Check that all hoses and connections are in satisfactory condition and that there are no leaks or…
CARGO TANK VAPOUR TIGHTNESS TEST
4 mins
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requires tanker vessels to issue a vapour tightness certificate with the code. …
SLOP TANK AND CARGO TANK HEATING
3 mins
Both the port and starboard slop tanks are fitted with internal grid type heating coils. The port…
OPERATION OF THE INERT GAS SYSTEM
15 mins
The flue gas system main control panel is situated in the CCR. This panel contains the programmable…
Inerting Cargo Tanks
31 mins
System explained basis my present vessel. INITIAL INERTING Under normal operating conditions the vessel is kept totally…
Ship Shore Interface (Cargo operations-Tankers)
22 mins
SUPERVISION AND CONTROL Within the tanker trade, the ship/shore interface plays a vital part in operations. It…
The Flammability Diagram
8 mins
a) Petroleum is highly flammable (fuel) b) Sources of ignition may be present at various locations.…
Oil Spill On Deck (Tankers)
12 mins
Small spills can occur during routine transfer operations on the ship, i.e. during loading, discharging, ballasting, bunkering…
FSO (FLOATING STORAGE AND OFF-TAKE) TANKER
26 mins
These are oil tankers specially meant for storage of oil offshore. Hence, they are converted sailing oil…