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TANKS
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Key Highlights
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4. Compare the volume required in the tank in the sounding table and determine the sounding
of that particular tank against that volume.
5. Apply trim correction (The graph for trim correction can be found in sounding table).
6. Identify the appropriate pump to be used. (Note : In case of ballasting/deballasting of small
volume, GS Pump should be considered over Ballast Pump).
7. Inform Engine room about ballasting / deballasting and ask them to prepare the pump.
8. Take confirmation from Engine Room that the designated pump is ready to be used.
9. Operate all Non Hydraulic Valves required at that particular instance. (Note : Valves depends
upon the pump to be used and the ballast tank to be filled or emptied.)
10. Start the Hydraulic Pump.
11. Check alarm Hydraulic oil pressure. (In most cases alarm can be seen on ballast control)
12. Check alarm for low level of Hydraulic Oil. (In most cases alarm can be seen on ballast
control)
13. Operate all hydraulic valves required at that particular instance. (Note : Valves depends
upon the pump to be used and the ballast tank to be filled or emptied.)
14. Quickly go through the line which has been set up, to check that right valves have been
opened or closed for that particular instance.
15. Start the pump.
16. Manually monitor the sounding of the tank at regular intervals.
17. As soon as desired sounding is reached stop the pump.
18. Close the isolation valve for that particular tank.
19. Take the final sounding of that particular tank.
20. Close all the hydraulic valves.
21. Stop the Hydraulic Pump
22. Close all Non Hydraulic Valves.
23. Inform Chief Officer about the completion of the process.
24. Inform Engine Room About the completion of the process
25. Re-check that all valves that have been used are closed properly.
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