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Emergency Fire Pump

June 21, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The emergency fire pump is located in the emergency fire pump space inside the steering gear flat. The pump is

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GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

June 21, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The general service air system is supplied by one electric motor driven air compressor operating at a pressure of 6.9MPa.

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STARTING AIR SYSTEM

June 20, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The starting air system is supplied by two main starting air compressors that supply two 5.0m3 starting air receivers. The

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STEERING GEAR

June 18, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The steering gear consists of two rams and four cylinders that are driven by two electrically driven pumps. The pumps

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DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM

June 17, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Fresh water for domestic use is stored in the fresh water tank located in the steering gear room. Drinking water

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STRIPPING PUMP AND EDUCTORS

June 15, 2023 admin Cargo handling Leave a comment

The stripping pump is a steam driven, double stroke, reciprocating type pump, controlled  from the cargo console in the CCR.

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CARGO PUMPS

June 10, 2023 admin Cargo handling Leave a comment

Normally on oil tankers the main cargo pump system consists of three vertical centrifugal single stage double suction type cargo

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DECK FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

June 8, 2023 admin Shipboard operation Leave a comment

The foam system supplies foam to eight monitors at various points on upper deck. The liquid foam making chemical is

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DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

June 8, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Cooling for the meat/fish, vegetable and dairy rooms is provided by a direct expansion R-404a refrigeration system. The plant is

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ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

June 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The air conditioning system is designed to cool air if required, provide heating to the air when needed and  humidify

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