Inert gas: a wake up call

Article Abstract:

The debate on installing inert gas systems on tankers involves technical and practical issues, including tonnage limits on ships that will be fitted with such systems and effects on workload of ship staff. The installation of inert gas systems on tankers was proposed to prevent explosions on tankers.

Strategy & planning, Industrial Gas Manufacturing, Industrial gases, Noble Gases, Planning, Usage, Company business planning, Gases, Rare

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Tankers can be good movers

Article Abstract:

The emphasis on maneuverability of product tankers as a way to increase their safety is presented. The Azipull propulsion system used by Swedish operator Brostrom's Bro Deliverer tanker to improve its maneuvering performance and safety is described.

Product information, Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Sweden, Brostrom AB, Brostrom Bro Deliverer (Ship)

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Environment and the tanker

Article Abstract:

The steps being taken by the shipping industry, to prevent damage to the environment caused by oil spills from tankers, are discussed.

Environmental aspects, Control, Oil spills

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