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DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 By admin No Comments on DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Cooling for the meat/fish, vegetable and dairy rooms is provided by a direct expansion R-404a refrigeration system. The plant is automatic and consists of two compressors, two condensers and an evaporator coil in each of the three cold and cool rooms; the lobby is cooled by the refrigerant return coil from the vegetable room. During…

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ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 By admin No Comments on ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT
ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

The air conditioning system is designed to cool air if required, provide heating to the air when needed and  humidify the air to the correct level for comfort. A by product of air conditioning is the lowering of the air’s dew point and precipitation of moisture out of the air and making it dryer. A…

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SEWAGE TREATMENT

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 By admin No Comments on SEWAGE TREATMENT
SEWAGE TREATMENT

The sewage treatment plant treats all sewage in a three tank unit using activated sludge  and  extended aeration.   Sewage Treatment Plant The sewage treatment plant consists of three separate tanks through which the sewage passes and during that passage through the tanks bacteria effectively breaks down the raw sewage so that the discharge into…

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INCINERATOR AND GARBAGE  DISPOSAL

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 By admin No Comments on INCINERATOR AND GARBAGE  DISPOSAL
INCINERATOR AND GARBAGE  DISPOSAL

The incinerator  consists of a combustion  chamber with burner unit, sludge burning equipment and electric control panel all assembled in one complete unit. The  incinerator  can  burn  solid  garbage  waste,  engine  room  waste  oil and diesel oil to assist the total combustion when required. The unit is capable of burning approx 58-70 kg of waste…

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BOSUN’S STORE AND CHAIN LOCKER BILGE SYSTEM

Posted on June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 By admin No Comments on BOSUN’S STORE AND CHAIN LOCKER BILGE SYSTEM
BOSUN’S STORE AND CHAIN LOCKER BILGE SYSTEM

A single bilge eductor, driven by sea water from the fire/wash deck line, is provided for the drainage of the bosun’s store and chain locker bilges. Each suction point is equipped with a non-return suction valve. Procedure for Discharging Bilge Water from the Chain Locker and Bosun’s Store The chain lockers and the bosun’s store…

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MARINE GROWTH  PREVENTION SYSTEM

Posted on June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 By admin No Comments on MARINE GROWTH  PREVENTION SYSTEM
MARINE GROWTH  PREVENTION SYSTEM

The growth of marine micro-organisms in the ship’s sea water piping is prevented  by the injection  of chlorine  at a controlled  rate. The chlorine  is injected into the sea suction chests and is circulated throughout the sea water system by the operating pumps. Chlorine is manufactured in the Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) by the…

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FRESH WATER EVAPORATOR

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 By admin 2 Comments on FRESH WATER EVAPORATOR
FRESH WATER EVAPORATOR

The fresh water generator (evaporator) installed in the engine room utilizes the heat available from the main engine jacket cooling water system to produce fresh water for use on-board the vessel. In doing so the evaporator acts as a cooler for the main engine jacket cooling water system thus reducing the load on the main…

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MARPOL ANNEX-3

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 By admin No Comments on MARPOL ANNEX-3
MARPOL ANNEX-3

REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY HARMFUL SUBSTANCES CARRIED BY SEA IN PACKAGED FORM. Explanation of Annex III       Annex III applies to all ships to which MARPOL applies which carry harmful substances in packaged form. Harmful substances are those identified as marine pollutants in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code). Packaged form means…

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HOT WORK

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 By admin No Comments on HOT WORK
HOT WORK

Hot work is any work that involves sources of ignition or temperatures high enough to ignite a flammable gas or liquid or material. This includes but is not limited to: Use of following temporary/ portable equipment in a hazardous area should be classified as hot work: Due to the inherent risk of this task, all…

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MARPOL ANNEX II

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 By admin No Comments on MARPOL ANNEX II
MARPOL ANNEX II

REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION BY NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES Chemical tanker : Means a ship constructed  or adapted primarily to carry a cargo of  liquid product in bulk listed in Chapter 17 of the IBC code . NLS Tanker:  Means a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry NLS in bulk and includes oil…

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