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, […]
Anchoring operations and anchor watch check items 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 […]
L420EX-W-05 Explosion Proof LED Marine Light (5 NM)Anchor and Chain Damage When anchor and chain damage resulted from the following causes, they can be covered by insurance as ‘General Average’ sacrifices loss. The Master shall in such cases secure witness statement from external sources if Possible. a. When the anchor and chain were damaged by […]
Ship Semi Planing Hull and Monohull Theory Ship Semi Planing Hull Theory Hulls for ships are, viewed from the shape of the hull under the water line, generally classified into three categories: a displacement type hull for a low speed range, a semi-planing type hull for a medium speed range and a planing type hull […]
Monohull and Semi Planing Hull Theory Ship Monohull The hull of virtually all conventional ships and boats has a so-called monohull-configuration. The term “monohull” denotes a hull which is constructed of a single water displacing body. A monohull typically narrows in cross-section toward the front thereof to define a pointed bow which facilitates the ship’s […]
Oil Tankers Crude Oil Washing Crude oil washing operation onboard oil tankers involve many hazards and careful consideration will need to be made for safe planning and execution. Crude oil washing (COW) is a method of cargo tank washing wherein the oil itself is used as the solvent to speed the removal of the residues […]
Crude oil washing safety check for oil tankers Crude oil washing operation onboard oil tankers involve many hazards and careful consideration will need to be made for safe planning and execution. Crude oil washing (COW) is a method of cargo tank washing wherein the oil itself is used as the solvent to speed the removal […]
Hull design and deck design ship construction The hull is the main body of the ship below the main outside deck. The hull consists of an outside covering (or skin) and an inside framework to which the skin is secured. The skin and framework are usually made of steel and secured by welding. However, there […]