Chemical Tanker Operations 29 Questions Ask question Search Order By: NewTagClear Filter New Questions to be asked here. Why category A B and C changed into cat X, Y and Z in IBC code? A chemical tanker has loaded ulsd and master has signed B/L clean on board. The draft survey figure at port of loading show a difference of -20 MTS and draft survey figure in the port of discharging show a difference of -18 MTS. The B/L quantity is 20000MT. Which figure to be taken by master at loading and discharging port? On tankers how to decide the topping off rate and the time when to reduce rate for topping off? How to perform passivation and cleaning of stainless steel tanks? Any video and information to be appreciated How to find the maximum loading rate of the ship? Where can can I find list of antidotes for chemical cargo? can you please explain the dilution and displacement method of purging and gas freeing in cargo tasks with respect to multiple tanks? What type of pipeline system is used onboard chemical tankers? What is proper procedure to prepare steam lines on deck for heating cargo in cargo tanks? What are some common problems with framo pump system? I have seen Minimum opening time for cargo valves in Framo system onboard. is there any such rule for non Framo ships? In ship shore safety checklist what is the meaning of code A, P and S? How to wash the tanks on Oil/Chemical tanker for wall wash cargo with last cargo being oil cargo (Marpol Annex I)? What does pressure drop mean in cargo tanks and how to calculate it practically? We have different code for gas (IGC Code) and chemical (IBC Code), why we do not have a code for oil tankers? What is the Difference between IBC and BCH Code ? When measuring the atmosphere in the tank since the explosimeter has 2 sensor for HC, one by LEL & by Vol. Does it automatically come to % vol after reaching 100% LEL? Say for propane its 2.3%, after its reached 2.3 which is equal to 100%, will the explosimeter show 2.4, 2.5 and so on? Do we need to set anything for a particular gas say pentane has 1.5%? Would like to ask how do we find out how much water to fill in slop tank during tank cleaning prior drydock. and do we need to fill on the both tank , primary and seconday slop tank. During topping up on tankers, How to calculate notice time to the loading master for stopping the cargo? 1 2 Next »