Scavenge Fire
Scavenge fires occur when oil and carbon particles from the engine cylinder accumulates in the scavenge space. For a fire…
PORTABLE SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
Check that all hoses and connections are in satisfactory condition and that there are no leaks or soft spots. The…
CARGO TANK VAPOUR TIGHTNESS TEST
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requires tanker vessels to issue a vapour tightness certificate with the code. This is to…
MSMP & LMP
MOORING SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (MSMP):The vessel shall maintain all ship’s specific data in MSMP.The objective for the MSMP is to…
HOURS OF REST AND WORK – COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
With effect from 01 Jan 2012, under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, it is the duty of an…
SOLAS Regulation on Lifting appliances and Loose gears
SOLAS Regulation on Lifting appliances and Loose gears Overview of the Regulation This circular outlines the new SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 adopted…
SURVEYS & AUDITS
Difference between Audit, inspection and survey? Are they mandatory? Survey is a broad concept wherein a particular area or system…
Recognized organization
What is a RO and what is its role? Recognized organization (RO) means an organization that is recognized by a…
Wheel Over Position
WOP is the point on the initial course at which the wheel is put over to initiate the turning of…
SCOPIC
Article 13 reward is given only when the salvage was successful. Many salvors would not go for salvage where success…