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If there has been an internal failure of the bunker oil or cargo containment system, other than pipeline leakage, it is likely that it will be detected by another symptom such as an excessive list, a tank overflow or external hull leakage, often preceded or accompanied by a loud or unusual noise. Advice on initial [...]
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Containment System Failure
Posted by author on June 12th, 2008
Posted in Ships Safety Procedure 
Tags: barge, bunker oil, bunkering, containment system, damage control measures, hull stress, initial reaction, liquid substance, overflow, pipeline, pollution prevention team, safety precautions, solvents, system failure, tank coating, tank type, tank valves, type material, vapours 
No Comments »Excessive List
Posted by author on June 12th, 2008
If excessive list occurs rapidly and unexpectedly it may be due to:
Failure of the hull plating.
Failure of an internal bulkhead between compartments.
Shift of cargo.
Flooding of a large space such as the engine room, where free surface can cause a list.
Damage through grounding or collision.
Incorrect operational procedures.
Steps to be taken immediately:
Stop any cargo, bunkering or ballast [...]
Posted in Ships Safety Procedure Tags: accordance with chapter, authorities, ballast, barge, bulkhead, bunkering, conjunction, corrective action, emergency alarm, failure, free surface, imminent danger, liquid substance, operational procedures, pollution control, soundings, tanks, transhipment No Comments »Hull Leakage
Posted by author on June 12th, 2008
If oil or other cargo liquid is noticed on the water near the vessel during cargo or bunkering operations and cannot be accounted for, the possibility of hull leakage should be suspected.
Measures to be implemented immediately:
Stop all cargo and bunkering operations, and close manifold valves, tank valves and pipeline master valves.
Sound the emergency alarm, and [...]
Posted in Ships Safety Procedure Tags: air intake, bunker oil, bunkering, crew members, decontamination, emergency alarm, emergency response procedures, essential air, manifold valves, pollution prevention team, response team, tank coating, tank type, tank valves, type material, water cushion, waterline No Comments »
