Inert Gas System
The inert gas system (IGS) consists of a main inert gas plant, using boiler flue gas to provide a gas…
Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen
Description: A hygrometer is a an easy to use tool for measuring the amount of humidity in the atmosphere and…
PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES
Combined pressure/vacuum valves are fitted to each cargo tank. These valves are designed to relieve positive or negative pressure in…
EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER
Description The exhaust gas boiler, which is located in the engine room at the upper deck level, is used to…
Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)
The main cargo pump system consists of three vertical centrifugal single stage double suction type cargo pumps. They are situated…
Vessel Boiler and Steam System
The steam generating plant consists of two oil fired auxiliary boilers and one exhaust gas economizer. In port the steam…
Preparations for Starting Main Engine
Before starting the engine, the following checks and procedures are to be undertaken. All components that have been overhauled to…
CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT
The Gauging system Most of the terminals these days demand that a closed gauging / sampling system be followed on…
Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear
Construction and Maintenance In any dock, all parts, whether fixed or moveable or every lifting machinery and every chain, ring,…
CONTAINER SECURING AND STRESS
Containers A standard container is basically a rectangular box with 5 sides closed and the sixth being the door. A…