Chemical Tankers / Day 4 / Day 4 Topic 1 VMS Overview

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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8.PREPARATION FOR DISCHARGE AND DISCHARGING

8.1Reference Publications

8.2Company Forms

8.3Purpose and Scope

8.4Technical Readiness

8.5Safety

8.6Ullaging and Sampling

8.7Pre-Discharge Meeting

8.8Closed Unloading Operations

8.9Discharge

8.10Measures to be Taken for Special Cargoes

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9. INERTING AND GASFREEING OF CARGO TANKS – AS REQUIRED BY IBC/BCH CODES OR LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

9.1Reference Publications

9.2Company Forms

9.3Policy

9.4Inerting / Purging - As required by IBC / BCH Code or Local Requirements

9.5Before Use of Shipboard Generated Inert Gas

9.6Failure of the Inert Gas System

9.7Maintenance

9.8Gas freeing

9.9Nitrogen

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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10.CARGO AND BALLAST PUMPS

10.1Reference Publications

10.2General

10.3Pump Descriptions

10.4Starting and Stopping Pumps

10.5Emergency Stopping of Pumps

10.6Control and Operation of Centrifugal Pumps

10.7Cavitation

10.8Pump Operation Parameters

10.9Submersible Pump Purging Routines

10.10Eductors

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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11.TANK CLEANING

11.1Reference Publications

11.2Company Forms

11.3Type and Condition of Tank Coatings

11.4Tank Cleaning

11.5Tank Washing Atmosphere

11.6Cleaning Methods

11.7“Squeezing" (Sweeping of Tanks)

11.8Pickling and Passivation

11.9Standards of Tank Cleanliness

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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12.EQUIPMENT

12.1Reference Publications

12.2Company Forms

12.3Loading / Stress Computer

12.4P/V Valves

12.5Flame Arrestor Gauzes

12.6P/V Breaker

12.7Deck Seal & Non-Return Check Valves

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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12.EQUIPMENT

12.8Tank Gauging

12.9Pump room Bilge Level Alarms

12.10Pump Suction Strainers & Submerged Cargo Pumps

12.11Pump Safety Devices

12.12Tank Cleaning Equipment

12.13Gas Detection Equipment

12.14Pressure Gauges & Temperature

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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12. EQUIPMENT

12.15Tank High Level and Overfill Alarms

12.16Tank Radar Systems

12.17Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Equipment

12.18Portable Hermetic Gauging / Temperature &Sampling Equipment

12.19Fixed Cargo Temperature Indicating Devices

12.20Transfer Equipment Test and Inspections

12.21Valves

12.22Heating Coils

12.23Flexible Hoses

12.24Examination of Cargo Tanks

12.25Calibration

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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13.DOCUMENTATION AND CARGO CALCULATION

13.1Reference Publications

13.2Company Forms

13.3General

13.4ASTM Tables

13.5Density, Relative Density and API

13.6Volume Reduction to Standard Temperature

13.7Ullage Reports

13.8Ship's Experience Factor (SEF or VEF)

VMS Chemical Tanker Operating

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13.DOCUMENTATION AND CARGO CALCULATION

13.9(“Rough”) Port / Cargo Log

13.10Notice of Readiness (NOR)

13.11Bill of Lading, B/L

13.12Letters of Protest

13.13Statement of Facts

13.14Dry Tank Certificate

13.15Other Documents

13.16Documents to be Sent to Management Office by Email

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14.MAINTENANCE ROUTINES

14.1Reference Publications

14.2Company Forms

14.3Maintenance Routines