Valves
Types of Valves You have by now understood the functions of a valve. These act as controls and allow or…
TANK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
METHODS OF CONTROL Before any cargo operations are carried out it is essential that cargo tanks be thoroughly inspected for…
Cargo Pumps
A cargo pump is a machine used to propel the liquid cargo from the tank into a pipe so that…
MEASUREMENT OF OIL CARGOES & ASTM TABLES
Oil cargoes, like any other substance, can be measured in volume or weight. The volume will vary with temperature and…
Assessing and Recording Damage To The Ship
Ships in their operations often suffer damage; the damage could be due to weather, wear and tear or due to…
Bridge Watchkeeping
Watchkeeping during ocean passages Watchkeeping during ocean passages will require all the activities related to performing a navigational watch as…
Law of Collisions
If the master has forgotten his Rules Of The Road he certainly doesn’t tell the third mate Earliest collision rules,…
Shipboard Accident Response
Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs insure shipowners and managers for their liabilities to third parties arising out of the operation…
Receiving and Delivering Cargo
Receiving Cargo General Cargo The Owner or his Agent who have booked the cargo must check its condition at the…