The Tanker Handbook/Руководство по эксплуатации танкеров

Издание на английском языке
This publication is a practical guide to tanker operation and safety. It covers vessel design, pumping systems, cargo calculations, the impact of liquid cargo on stability and strength, and the planning and control of cargo operations. It also covers the properties of oil cargoes, key hazards, preventative measures, emergency procedures, first aid, pollution prevention, and practical examples from tanker operations.

Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
Foreword 1
Foreword 2
Meet the Author
1. Tanker design
2. Pump theory
3. Tanker culture
4. Tanker safety systems
5. Cargo calculations
6. The effect of bulk liquid cargoes on the trim, stability and structural integrity of a vessel
7. Oil- and cargo-related operations
8. Cargo operational plans and checklists
9. Cargo supervision and management
10. Chemical and physical properties of oil cargoes
11. Hazards and their control measures
12. Safe working practices
13. Emergency procedures
14. Emergency response
15. Medical first aid on tankers
16. Pollution prevention
17. Case studies
Case study 1: Explosion in a dockyard
The incident
Observations
Root cause
Case study 2: Deviation from an agreed discharge plan
The incident
Observations
Root cause
Financial costs
Case study 3: Static electricity
Conclusion
References
Index