Measures to be implemented immediately:
Stop all cargo and/or bunkering operations, and close midships manifold valves.
Sound the emergency alarm, and initiate emergency response procedures.
Inform terminal/loading master/bunkering personnel about the incident.
Further measures:
Consider whether to stop air intake into accommodation and non-essential air intake to engine-room.
In the case of a noxious liquid substance, consider what protection from vapour [...]
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No Comments »Bight- A loop form by doubling back a rope upon itself.
Bitts – Vertical post or bollards mounted in pairs around which a line can be secured.
Bollard- A vertical post to which the eye of a mooring line can be attached.
Breast lines- Mooring lines leading ashore as nearly perpendicular as possible in a ships fore and [...]
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