Challenges with the use of exhaust gas scrubbers There are concerns associated with both of the two most popular options to comply with IMO 2020; use of compliant fuels and SOx Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS), often referred to as scrubbers. However, what is important is that after an incident has occurred, the maritime industry […]
Ship Watertight Integrity A ship is nothing more than a water tight container or storage compartment with its own means of propulsion. Its purpose is to load and carry cargo, whether the cargo is passengers, fish, or a host of other commodities. Each type of ship is specialised for the trade in which it will […]
How to test a hulls watertight integrity Methods of checking watertight integrity Watertight integrity features are built into naval ships. There must be regular inspections conducted on the ship and its watertight integrity features. The ship’s planned maintenance system (PMS) gives specific details for conducting the compartment tests and inspections. The Naval Ships’ Technical Manual, chapter 9880, section IV, […]
Ship concept design Unlike a market economy in which new design is a response to a perceived market need, new ship design is typically in response to an expressed need coming from such sources as the advent of new technologies, changes in world politics, new strategies and, lessons learned from previous ship development. This need […]
Maintain safe stability onboard As the nature of container ship operation, it’s tread to be lack of stability, due to Top Heavy Load, the Master shall always take special attention for her stability. Also the Master should remind factors to cause reducing stability more such as Alternating course with Big angle of Rudder, Towing by […]
Maintain safe stability onboard container ship As the nature of container ship operation, it’s tread to be lack of stability, due to Top Heavy Load, the Master shall always take special attention for her stability. Also the Master should remind factors to cause reducing stability more such as Alternating course with Big angle of Rudder, […]
Ship anchor operation Anchor watches shall be maintained in accordance with Masters orders. This should include regular inspection of lead and weight on chain. For the safety of ship strict anchor watches must be kept when the ship is at anchor. The principle reason for keeping anchor watches is to maintain the safety and security of […]
Planning and operational guidance for anchor ship There are a number of reasons why a vessel may wish to anchor, for example : the berth or cargo is not available. an amendment to the passage plan. the pilot is not available / boarding delayed. machinery breakdown. awaiting good weather / adverse weather. voyage orders not […]
Safe anchoring for cargo ships There are a number of reasons why a vessel may wish to anchor, for example : the berth or cargo is not available. an amendment to the passage plan. the pilot is not available / boarding delayed. machinery breakdown. awaiting good weather / adverse weather. voyage orders not available. Anchoring […]
Deep water anchoring safe practice by VLCC VLCCs, because of their inertia require great caution while anchoring. They can suffer equipment failure if attempting to anchor whilst moving at speeds as low as half a knot over the ground. Hence, the vessel must be nearly stopped not only in the linear direction but axial too, […]