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Why Cargo Tank Atmosphere Evaluation is Done on Tanker Ships?
May 9, 2017
Merchant ships are categorized on the basis of the cargo they carry. The two basic pool of cargo ships are – 1. dry ships, comprising of container ships, general...
Riyadh MoU to focus on crew familiarization for enclosed space entry
May 9, 2016
This year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaigns by Port State authorities will be running for three months focusing most of them on safety of navigation and ECDIS in particular. Riyadh MoU...
Span Gases
May 2, 2016
Today’s ships are more frequently using sophisticated instruments to monitor onboard atmospheres. These instruments are critical in measuring dangerous levels of flammable gases, toxic gases, exhaust emissions, and oxygen...
What is an Inert Gas or IG System on Ships?
April 15, 2016
Oil tankers carry oil of different grades and quality, having property to produce flammable vapors and gases when loaded for transportation. Even with no cargo on board, there can...
Enclosed Space Entry Training
April 9, 2016
Recent research has indicated that most enclosed space-related casualties are caused by poor training and knowledge of the correct entry procedures, or a disregard for them. Therefore, P&I Club...