Tank cleaning on Chemical tankers is preliminary done by washing with sea water followed by fresh water rinsing. Subsequent tank cleaning and treatment of tanks is done upon cargo to be loaded and previous cargo carried. This initial washing with seawater or fresh water is carried out either by fixed…
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Following are list of items to be checked during safety and security rounds by Duty Officer on an Oil/Chemical Tanker. (Similar Checks can be done on other type of Ships) 1. To check rat guards in place after mooring completion. 2. To confirm if pilot ladder is rigged on sea…
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A vessel may have cargo tanks of solid or clad stainless steel, or mild steel coated with chemical resistant coating materials. Care is necessary with all of these materials to avoid filling tanks with cargoes, which may adversely affect them, and to minimize the bad affect by ballast water or mechanical damage. STAINLESS…
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