Wednesday, 22 July 2015

BALLAST FW TANKS

Certain bulk carriers may be provided with ballast tanks on port and starboard side which do not extend up to the tank top, such tanks are termed as wing or top side tanks.
All ballast tanks must be fitted with filling lines arrangements, pumping out or decanting arrangements, air pipes, sounding pipes and man entry access way arrangements.

FRESH WATER TANKS
Every ship must be provided with Potable water tanks additionally wash water tanks may be provided.
These tanks location will vary with the size and type of ship.

OTHER FUEL OIL TANKS
Separate tanks for various grades of fuel oil 'i.e. Heavy oil, Diesel oil storage tanks, fuel oil settling tanks, day tank and lubrication oil tanks are provided on board. The location of these tanks on board will vary from ship to ship.

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