Contents Introduction to Air Conditioning on Ships Importance of Air Conditioning on Maritime Vessels Components of Shipboard Air Conditioning Systems 3.1 Compressor 3.2 Condenser 3.3 Expansion Valve 4.4 Evaporator 3.5 Air Handling Units 3.6 Ductwork and Ventilation...
Contents Introduction SOLAS Regulations for Fire Detection and Alarms Fire Detection and Alarm Systems on Oil Rigs Fire Detection and Alarm Systems on Cruise Ships Fire Detection and Alarm Systems on Container Ships Case Studies of Fire Detection Systems Saving Lives...
1. What is PSC:It is customary to respect law of the land. You will appreciate that I will have to comply with laws of Malaysia so long I am in Malaysia no matter what my nationality is. The principle of Port State Control is based on this simple philosophy. A ship...
Reflections from a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer After a Long, Wild Ride, Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Shannon Scaff Ponders a Storied Career and Plots His Next Big Mission. On January 25, 2000, the conditions off Elizabeth City, North Carolina were simply terrible. A...
There are two types of ‘demurrage’ in shipping business: Tramp shipping ( the charter).– is when you hire (rent) a vessel for certain cargo or group of cargoes. Demurrage in this case is a charge payable to the owner of a chartered (rented) ship on failure to load or...
“Where the subject-matter insured commences the transit contemplated by this insurance (in accordance with Clause 8.1), but without the knowledge of the Assured or their employees the ship sails for another destination, this insurance will nevertheless be deemed to...
