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MARPOL: Annex VI 0.50% Sulphur Limit: The limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships to be reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). SOLAS: Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/3 and III/20 to make mandatory the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances …
The 2020 IMO global 0.50 percent fuel Sulphur Technical Note: In less than a week time, From 1st January 2020, the maximum permissible global Sulphur content of marine fuels is going to be reduced from 3.5 % to 0.5% according to MARPOL Annex VI. Ships operating outside Emission Control Areas (ECAs) will have three options …
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 …
Author: Usman Karneh The function of an electrical system is to safely convey the power from the point of generation (source) to where it is required the various loads or equipment connected to it. The electrical source, like the load may either be a single phase (2-wire) or three phase (3 to 4- wire) system …
Ship Rudder from Mohammud Hanif Dewan M.Phil. http://marinestudy.net/ship-rudder-2/ship-rudder/
Once a vessel has grounded there are a number of considerations that need to be addressed: Has the hull of the vessel been broached during grounding. Sounding all the various tanks that are situated behind the outer hull can check this. If the hull has been broached, then the vessel should not be refloated unless …
In order to monitor the engine performance, we would need to measure the power output and fuel consumption of the engine. This will allow the performance of the engine to be measured against previous and even test bed readings. The staff would be instructed to the followings: Measure the power of the each cylinder by …