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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

Anchoring glossary of Terms and abbreviations

  Aframax (tanker) An AFRA (Average Freight Rate Assessment)max is a medium-sized oil tanker which ranges in size between 80,000 and 119,999 deadweight tonnes. Aframax tankers have an average cargo carrying capacity of 750,000 barrels. Anchor Holding Power The holding power of an anchor is