[15/02, 03:07] +91 70872 72864: For a ques. Will you show your SSP to port state control officer if he says he wants to inspect it? Ans should be NO. Right? Or we can say SSP is not subject to third party inspection. And if there is seriously some non conformity in SSP, then we will show him only the reqd part of SSP where master ans psc officer thinks that there is non confirmity. Is that right? [15/02, 15:06] +91 97694 64921: *AOA // SEA - Quick Comparison* 1. Full ship // Single Seafarer 2. Normally valid for 1 year, but can be extended to end of voyage. // Valid for period specified, can span multiple voyages. When read with annual leave provisions and not to exceed 1 year, max validity is about 11 months (ref UK) to 11 months 15 days (ref Cabo Verde) depending upon flag. [Check DGS guidance pls] 3. Gives rights and responsibilities from both Owner's sides and Crew Sides // Mostly facts and seafarer's rights 4. Can incorporate docs by reference / Can information docs by reference 5. Required by ILO convention + National Legislation // Required by ILO's MLC Convention + National Legislation. 6. Can be inspected only by Flag // Can be inspected by Flag, Auditor, PSC, ILO i.e. anybody with right to inspect 7. Issues in it is not detainable if identified overseas // Detainable if issues noted overseas from home country, and even within home country. 8. Overarching to SEA. // Subservient to AoA 9. Cannot incorporate SEA by reference // Can incorporate AoA by reference 10. Commences at Shipping Master, ends at SM // Commences at manning office, ends when repatriation complete 11. Both can incorporate CBA by reference There are more nuanced differences but these ones are sufficient in the first instance. ==== (C) Capt Brar, 20250213 CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 [15/02, 16:20] +91 90243 37870: According to SOLAS regulations, a tanker should have at least two fixed foam monitors on the cargo deck, with their placement strategically positioned to cover the entire cargo tank area, as specified in regulation II-2/18 of the SOLAS convention. [15/02, 16:21] +91 90243 37870: According to SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 10.5.2, a tanker should have at least one portable foam applicator unit in machinery spaces classified as Category A (containing internal combustion machinery), as per the requirements outlined in the Fire Safety Systems Code; this means there should be a minimum of one foam applicator per such machinery space. [15/02, 16:47] +91 90243 37870: Key elements of a bilge and ballast plan: Tank identification: A clear labeling system for each bilge and ballast tank, including tank numbers, locations, and designated purposes. Tank capacity: The volume of water each tank can hold at a specified level. Piping layout: A diagram of all piping connecting the tanks to pumps, overboard discharge points, and other relevant systems, including pipe sizes and valve locations. Pump details: Specifications of the pumps used for bilge and ballast operations, including their capacity, power source, and operational range. Access points: Information on how to access each tank, including hatch locations and sizes, for inspection and maintenance. Bilge water management procedures: Guidelines for routine bilge water monitoring, removal, and disposal, including procedures for managing potential oil spills. Ballast water management plan: Details on ballast water exchange procedures, including designated exchange zones, required water quality monitoring, and ballast water treatment systems if applicable. Emergency procedures: Instructions for handling emergencies related to bilge and ballast systems, such as flooding or pump failures. Compliance information: Details on relevant regulations regarding bilge and ballast water management, including applicable standards and reporting requirements. [15/02, 17:06] +91 90243 37870: Frame spacing in a ship can vary depending on the type of framing and the length of the ship. Traditional framing Transverse frames are spaced 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) apart Secured to the keel or center keelson at the lower end and to the deck beams at the upper end Longitudinal framing Transverse webs are spaced no more than 3.8 m apart in ships of 100 m length or less Spacing increases for longer ships In peaks, spacing is 2.5 m for ships less than 100 m long and 3.5 m for ships longer than 300 m Deep web frames Spaced at a distance of the length of the ship divided by 50 Most tankers are constructed with this framing system