What are Intrinsically safe equipments onboard Ship

ntrinsically safe equipment is also used on ships to ensure safe operation in potentially hazardous environments. Some common examples of intrinsically safe equipment used on ships include: Intrinsically safe equipment on ships must comply with various safety regulations and standards, such as the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code),…

What are Lateral Marks and their usage in Region A and Region B

What are Lateral Marks and their usage in Region A and Region B Lateral marks are navigation aids used in waterways such as harbors, rivers, and channels to guide vessels in staying within the navigable channel and avoiding hazards. These marks indicate the edges of the navigable channel and help mariners determine the direction of…

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Procedures and precautions for Tank Cleaning and Gas free Operation for Oil tankers 

Tank cleaning – The process of removing hydrocarbon vapours, liquids or residues. Tank cleaning may be required for one or more of the following reasons: Responsibility : The Chief Officer is in charge of and shall supervise as the person in charge of the Tank Cleaning, Hydrocarbon Gas (HC) Purging, Gas Freeing & Re-Inerting operations. He shall…

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Principles to be observed in keeping a Navigational watch

The officer in charge of the navigational watch is the master’s representative and is primarily responsible at all times for the safe navigation of the ship and for complying with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Taking over the watch The officer in charge of the navigational watch shall not hand over the…