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SLOP TANK AND CARGO TANK HEATING
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SLOP TANK AND CARGO TANK HEATING

adminSeptember 17, 2023September 17, 2023

Both the port and starboard slop tanks are fitted with internal grid type heating coils. The port slop tank has…

OPERATION OF THE INERT GAS SYSTEM
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OPERATION OF THE INERT GAS SYSTEM

adminSeptember 17, 2023September 17, 2023

The flue gas system main control panel is situated in the CCR. This panel contains  the programmable  controller  pushbuttons  etc,…

Inerting Cargo Tanks
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Inerting Cargo Tanks

adminSeptember 14, 2023September 14, 2023

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)
Tanker

Ship Shore Interface (Cargo operations-Tankers)

adminMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

SUPERVISION AND CONTROL Within the tanker trade, the ship/shore interface plays a vital part in operations. It is an area…

The Flammability Diagram
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The Flammability Diagram

adminMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

a)       Petroleum is highly flammable (fuel) b)       Sources of ignition may be present at various locations. (Ignition) c)       Oxygen…

Oil Spill On Deck (Tankers)
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Oil Spill On Deck (Tankers)

adminMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

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
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FSO (FLOATING STORAGE AND OFF-TAKE) TANKER

adminApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023

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
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CHEMICAL TANKER CARGO OPERATIONS & ASSOCIATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

adminMarch 26, 2023March 26, 2023

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
Tanker

CHEMICAL CARGO CARRIAGE AND RELATED REGULATIONS

adminMarch 26, 2023May 28, 2023

Many of the changes in everyday life that have taken place during the last fifty years have resulted from developments…

Gas Freeing
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Gas Freeing

adminMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Cargo oil tanks must be water washed, purged and gas freed prior to inspection. Cargo oil tanks must NEVER be…

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