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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

These are oil tankers specially meant for storage of oil offshore. Hence, they are converted sailing oil tankers. Conversions are

Chemical tankers are among the most complex ships ever constructed. The cargoes they carry often, present tremendous challenges and difficulties

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

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

Combined pressure/vacuum valves are fitted to each cargo tank. These valves are designed to relieve positive or negative pressure in

The main cargo pump system consists of three vertical centrifugal single stage double suction type cargo pumps. They are situated

The Gauging system Most of the terminals these days demand that a closed gauging / sampling system be followed on

Inert gas system The salient features of the inert gas regulations are listed below Note: Nitrogen generators are now used

Tank cleaning It is customary to clean the cargo tanks as a preparation to load the next cargo after the