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Check that all hoses and connections are in satisfactory condition and that there are no leaks or soft spots. The flexible hoses are filled with hydraulic oil. Drain off approx. one cup of oil from the hoses before storage (when disconnecting from the main system). Control bend radius for the flexible hoses during storage (min…
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requires tanker vessels to issue a vapour tightness certificate with the code. This is to be documented using the form “T 3 – Vapour Tightness Certificate”. Following method should be used for the purpose of carrying out the test: P/V Valve to be checked for proper functioning prior doing this test….
MOORING SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (MSMP):The vessel shall maintain all ship’s specific data in MSMP.The objective for the MSMP is to ensure that all assessed risks are effectively managed through the design and operation of the mooring system. Its aim is to ensure that during mooring operations, no harm comes to ship or terminal staff or…
With effect from 01 Jan 2012, under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, it is the duty of an employer of a seafarer, the master and the operator who has assumed responsibility for the operation of the ship to ensure that as a minimum. all persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge…
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SOLAS Regulation on Lifting appliances and Loose gears Overview of the Regulation This circular outlines the new SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 adopted by Resolution MSC.532(107) & supplemented by the IMO MSC.1/Circ.1663. regarding lifting appliances, coming into force on 1 January 2026. The new regulation addresses the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and documentation of lifting appliances onboard ships to enhance safety standards….
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Difference between Audit, inspection and survey? Are they mandatory? Survey is a broad concept wherein a particular area or system is examined to check if it is in the right order as required. In many Conventions of the IMO, the words „survey‟ and „inspection‟ are used together. A survey is an overall inspection of various…
What is a RO and what is its role? Recognized organization (RO) means an organization that is recognized by a flag State to perform, on its behalf, statutory certification and services under mandatory IMO instruments and national legislation. It is an organization that has been assessed by a flag State and found to comply with…
WOP is the point on the initial course at which the wheel is put over to initiate the turning of the vessel. The distance between the WOP and the point at which the ship commences its turn is denoted by „F‟ and depends on the size of the vessel, its loading condition, speed, trim and…
Article 13 reward is given only when the salvage was successful. Many salvors would not go for salvage where success chances were slim. To encourage the salvors, Article 14 was introduced by which the salvor if failed to earn a reward under Article 13 or the reward was not sufficient to recover his own expenses,…
Initial stages of the design process have the greatest impact on energy efficiency since all major decisions, such as machinery and main dimension definitions, are made then. However, in vessel efficiency the operation of the vessel plays the largest role. It should guide the design process from the very start, so defining the operating profile…
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