SLOP TANK AND CARGO TANK HEATING
Both the port and starboard slop tanks are fitted with internal grid type heating coils. The port slop tank has…
Category: Tanker
OPERATION OF THE INERT GAS SYSTEM
The flue gas system main control panel is situated in the CCR. This panel contains the programmable controller pushbuttons etc,…
Inerting Cargo Tanks
System explained basis my present vessel. INITIAL INERTING Under normal operating conditions the vessel is kept totally inerted. However, after…
Ship Shore Interface (Cargo operations-Tankers)
SUPERVISION AND CONTROL Within the tanker trade, the ship/shore interface plays a vital part in operations. It is an area…
The Flammability Diagram
a) Petroleum is highly flammable (fuel) b) Sources of ignition may be present at various locations. (Ignition) c) Oxygen…
Oil Spill On Deck (Tankers)
Small spills can occur during routine transfer operations on the ship, i.e. during loading, discharging, ballasting, bunkering etc. If an…
FSO (FLOATING STORAGE AND OFF-TAKE) TANKER
These are oil tankers specially meant for storage of oil offshore. Hence, they are converted sailing oil tankers. Conversions are…
CHEMICAL TANKER CARGO OPERATIONS & ASSOCIATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Chemical tankers are among the most complex ships ever constructed. The cargoes they carry often, present tremendous challenges and difficulties…
CHEMICAL CARGO CARRIAGE AND RELATED REGULATIONS
Many of the changes in everyday life that have taken place during the last fifty years have resulted from developments…
Gas Freeing
Cargo oil tanks must be water washed, purged and gas freed prior to inspection. Cargo oil tanks must NEVER be…