EXPLOSIONS IN TANKERS. SOME METHODS OF PREVENTION INCLUDING GAS-FREEING AND VENTING

A survey is given of what has happened to tankers in the past in the way of mishaps. Some of the inert-gas systems employed and equipment used for tank cleaning and gas dispersal are outlined. Design features and cargo handling procedures to improve tanker safety are recommended.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Marine Publications Limited

  Lyon Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood
  London SW19 2JN,   England 
• Publication Date: 1970-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 421-424
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Volume: 163
  • Issue Number: 3843
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo handling; Cleaning; Marine safety; Oils; Storage tanks; Tankers
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulk oil handling; Gas freeing; Tank cleaning; Tanker safety
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015016
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 13 1972 12:00AM