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ABSTRACT: A greenhouse gas (GHG) study by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates the total carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) by the shipping industry in 2012 was 2.7% of global CO2 emissions. Unless the shipping industry takes some control measures, by 2050 these emissions are expected to increase by up to 250% from their 2012 levels. …
What is Maintenance? The technical meaning of “maintenance” involves functional checks, servicing, repairing or replacing of necessary devices, equipment, machinery and supporting utilities in industrial and residential installations. Objectives of Maintenance Minimize loss of productive time Minimize repair time & cost Keep productive assets in working condition Minimize accidents Minimize total maintenance cost Improve the …
Author: Md Taifur Rahman Dangers of entering an enclosed space: Toxic atmosphere A toxic atmosphere may cause various acute effects including impairment of judgment, unconsciousness and death. Oxygen deficiency Can be lacking for: Displace of air by another gas Various biological processes or chemical reaction Absorption of air 3. Flammable or explosive atmosphere A flammable …
Author: Md Taifur Rahman Preparation: Toolbox meeting carried out. Carry out a proper risk assessment and work permit taken Enclosed is space entry permit to be taken and enclosed space entry procedure to be followed Inform bridge and put warning notice at ECR Block the starting mechanism and stop the L.O pump Open indicator cocks …
Ship Energy Efficiency Management-2016 from Mohammud Hanif Dewan M.Phil.
Author: Capt. Kamal Ahmed. I was once hired by my client to get the approval for loading by the Port Warden in the 2nd loading port as the actual healing moment was more than the permissible healing moment. The situation was as follows: The original stow plan which was sent to the shipper by the charterer for loading Port A+ Port B was total …
Image Credit: www.rbrodarstvo.com Preparations: Dry docking survey is to be done every 2 ½ years interval , 2 times in 5 each year cycle , called annual docking and special docking survey. Special survey is carried out every 5 years interval. As a Chief Engineer of a vessel , he must study the time of …