Knowledge Of Sea

CARGO CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS

INDEPENDENT TANKS These types of tanks are completely self-supporting and do not form part of the ship’s hull and do

Inert gas system The salient features of the inert gas regulations are listed below Note: Nitrogen generators are now used

The circumstances of a substantial claim recently settled by the Club in respect to cargo contamination and shortage clearly underline

Cargo heating Normally cargo heating uses steam as the media for heat exchange, but some ships use special hydraulic oil

Stowage on container vessels The modern container vessel is also divided into holds, but using a similar system for containers

Tank cleaning It is customary to clean the cargo tanks as a preparation to load the next cargo after the

Types of Valves You have by now understood the functions of a valve. These act as controls and allow or

METHODS OF CONTROL Before any cargo operations are carried out it is essential that cargo tanks be thoroughly inspected for

A cargo pump is a machine used to propel the liquid cargo from the tank into a pipe so that

Oil cargoes, like any other substance, can be measured in volume or weight. The volume will vary with temperature and