Tag: ship safety
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Chronic Unease Explained | Definition, Characteristics and Development
Chronic Unease Explained Introduction If you work in a dangerous industry such as oil and gas, mining or construction, chances are you have heard the term ‘chronic unease’ at some point. Although the term sounds like a serious medical condition, it is anything but that. In this article, we shall take a deeper look at…
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Crankcase Explosion – Explanation and Prevention (With Pictures)
Crankcase Explosion – Explanation and Prevention (With Pictures) Introduction A crankcase explosion still remains a cause of concern in most large two and four-stroke engines. It is one of the most dangerous types of explosions that can occur in marine engines. It can claim lives as well as disable the propelling capacity of a vessel…
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Lockout Tagout (LOTO): 6 Steps to Use it Effectively for Safe Ships
Introduction From routine maintenance to breakdown, seafarers work on hazardous machines and equipment every day. Examples of such hazardous equipment could be steam pipelines, diesel generators, turbines, blowers, compressors, auto-start machinery and live circuits. Every ship is mandated to mitigate risks and hazards from these equipment as they pose a real danger to human life…