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DISCHARGING CARGO

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 By admin No Comments on DISCHARGING CARGO
DISCHARGING CARGO

System described basis my present vessel FULL DISCHARGE The following factors are to be considered prior to a full discharge: •    Maximum available draught at the berth •    Maximum allowable freeboard on the berth •    Grade segregation, if carrying multiple grades •    Crude oil washing requirements •    Heavy weather ballast requirements •    Maintenance of satisfactory…

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TANKER OPERATIONS

Posted on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 By admin 2 Comments on TANKER OPERATIONS
TANKER OPERATIONS

Tank cleaning It is customary to clean the cargo tanks as a preparation to load the next cargo after the cargo is discharged and the tanker sails out from the discharge port. This is done because the next cargo may not be compatible with the earlier cargo or the vessels cargo tanks may have to…

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Demurrage

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 By admin 1 Comment on Demurrage
Demurrage

General Principles (a) Freight No discussion on the subject of demurrage would be complete without a few words on the subject of freight. Freight is the return to the shipowner for undertaking the voyage requested by the voyage charterer. Freight can be contrasted with hire, which is the return paid to the shipowner by the time…

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