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Trying to learn new things in nautical field.

Crude Oil Washing System

September 13, 2023 admin Cargo handling Leave a comment

System explained basis my present vessel. The deck mounted tank cleaning machines are turbine driven, fully programmable, single nozzle units.

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FIXED GAS DETECTION  SYSTEM (TANKERS)

September 12, 2023 admin Ship Construction Leave a comment

The  Gas  Sampling  system  is  a  gas  detection  system  which monitors and detects explosive gases in the pump room. The

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BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM

September 11, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The burner is of the rotary cup type and so does not require any atomising steam or air supply. Control 

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DIGITAL GOVERNOR

September 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The Electronic Governor System is a control system designed to accurately maintain the output shaft speed of the main propulsion

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MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM

September 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The engine protecting system (EPS) is designed to monitor the ship’s main engine performance and speed, then control the engine

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MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL

September 5, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Introduction The Bridge Maneuvering System is a bridge maneuvering system used for the remote control of the ship’s main diesel

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Ballast Water Record Book

June 25, 2023 admin Rules and Regulation Leave a comment

Requirement Following the entry into force of the BWM Convention on 8 September 2017, all ocean-going vessels are required to

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PUMP ROOM & ENGINE ROOM HIGH EXPANSION FOAM FIRE  EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

June 24, 2023 admin LSA & FFA Leave a comment

High  expansion  foam  provides  fire  extinguishing  capability  by  excluding oxygen  from  the seat of the fire and by the cooling

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EMERGENCY INERTING  OF BALLAST TANKS

June 24, 2023 admin Shipboard operation 2 comments

Opposite each ballast tank there is a spur pipe off the 200mm IG line to the cargo tanks, which is

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LIFERAFTS

June 22, 2023 admin LSA & FFA Leave a comment

There are four sixteen person liferafts stowed close by each lifeboat on the main deck and one 6 man liferaft

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