any tank which is adjacent to the side shell plating. … [Read more...]

Wood pulp  and similar substances are not included in the timber terminology as far as deck cargo regulations are concerned.The air-dried chemical variety must be kept dry, as once it is allowed to get wet it will swell. This action could cause serious damage to the ship’s structure and the compartment in which it is carried. To this end, all ventilatorsand air pipes should be closed off to restrict any possibility of water entering the compartment (stowage factor (SF) 3.06/3.34). … [Read more...]

A document issued by a responsible person permitting specific work to be done, in a defined area, during a specified time period. … [Read more...]

A suspension in the atmosphere of water divided into coarse drops by delivery through a special nozzle for use in fire fighting. … [Read more...]

A suspension in the atmosphere of very fine droplets of water usually delivered at a high pressure through a fog nozzle for use in fire fighting. … [Read more...]