Oil Tankers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the use of Inert Gas?
A
- To release a non-combustible gas into a space (cargo tank) to reduce the amount of hydrocarbon in the space
2
Q
What are the methods that are available of creating Inert Gas?
A
- Flue Inert Gas
- Inert Gas Generator
- Nitrogen Bottles
3
Q
Label each component of the IG System…
A
4
Q
Precautions to take before loading oil cargo…
A
- Comms established
- Smoking & naked light restrictions
- Fire fighting equipment ready
- Oil spill equipment ready
- Manifold properly connected
- Drip tray in place
- Routine checks arranged
- Emergency signals agreed
- Emergency escape established
- Equipment (IG, COW etc) tested
- Scuppers plugged
5
Q
Precautions to take during load/discharge operations…
A
- IG system operational
- Cargo tanks positive pressure
- Moorings
- Safe & secure access
- Scuppers
- Comms
- Personnel monitoring load/discharge
- Emergency preparedness
- Stability
