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Archive for April 6, 2012

BLEVE

BLEVE is boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion. BLEVE is caused during fire of a tank, drum or any storage of liquids or gas when the container gives up due to pressure above its boiling point. BLEVE is a great danger for fire fighters and those near. The first time this term was used after the … Continue reading »

IMO PUBLICATIONS ON BOARD VESSELS

Which IMO publications a vessel must carry? There are various publications which is to be carried mandatory and many are recommended and encouraged to carry. SOLAS, MARPOL, LL, COLREG, and STCW Conventions deal with operational aspects, navigational responsibilities, safety related trainings/drills on board, safe cargo handling, oil spill prevention, collision avoidance activities and watchkeeping standards … Continue reading »

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