inert gas systems

How To Prevent Chemical Tanker Failure And Maintenance?

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A Chemical Tanker Guide news source speaks about Inert gas systems – preventing failure & maintenance requirement for chemical tankers.

Shipboard generated inert gas systems

Continuous availability of inert gas and its correct use is highly important for chemical tankers. To ensure its availability it must be operated, tested, and maintained at regular intervals, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the vessel’s Planned Maintenance System.

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Lessons Learned: Always be aware of H2S dangers during tank inspection

In its 57th issue, CHIRP Maritime discusses a H2S incident, during a tank inspection. While the Chief Officer, the cargo inspector and an Able Seaman were examining the tanks with a portable gauging tape, they unexpectedly put themselves in danger of H2S release.

Throughout an inspection of a tanker vessel on completion of discharge, the above mentioned personnel were testing tanks with the aid of a closed type gauging tape and a vapour lock arrangement. At 5P COT the AB forgot to check if the...

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Oxygen Deficiency: The Silent Killer

Injury or death due to oxygen deficiency is a common hazard in the maritime industry. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere has less than 19.5% available oxygen (O2) and any atmosphere with less than 20.8 % oxygen should not be entered.

Confined spaces, if not properly monitored, can create hazards for workers and rescuers. The oxygen level in a confined space can decrease because of work being done, such as welding, cutting, or brazing; or, it can be decreased by certain chemical reactions (rusting,...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-oxygen-deficiency-the-silent-killer/