Tanker operations : a handbook for the person-in-charge (PIC) / Mark Huber.

By: Huber, Mark, 1954-.

Contributor(s): Marton, G. S, 1948-. Tanker operations.

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BookPublisher: Centreville, Md. : Cornell Maritime Press, 2001Edition: 4th ed.Description: xviii, 373 p. : ill., 1 fold-out col. map ; 24 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0870335286.Subject(s): Tankers -- Handbooks, manuals, etcDDC classification: 623.88245

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The domestic and international rules governing the qualifications for personnel serving on tank vessels have changed in recent years. To address those new requirements, the fourth edition of Tanker Operations incorporates new material by Mark Huber and other contributors, providing an updated textbook for maritime schools and individuals pursuing a tankerman endorsement. It is also a standard reference for anyone involved in the tanker industry. The subject areas from the third edition have been expanded and address such basics as vessel construction and cargo characteristics; cargo piping and venting systems; cargo measurement and transfer operations; ballasting and deballasting; tank cleaning operations and pollution regulations; gas freeing and inert gas systems. New sections include inspection procedures for chartering, cargo pump troubleshooting, and details concerning the role of the tankerman from a commercial perspective in the transportation industry. Separate chapters are devoted to the hazards and precautions relating to enclosed space entry and the emergency operations that involve situations specific to the cargo area of a vessel. Review questions have been incorporated at the end of each chapter to ensure that the information has been covered and understood by the reader. A comprehensive glossary is also provided.

Based on earlier editions of Tanker operations, a handbook for the ship's officer by G.S. Marton.

Bibliography: p. 356-358. - Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface To The Fourth Edition (p. xiii)
Preface To The First Edition (p. xvii)
Chapter 1 Tank Vessel Design and Classification
Oil Tanker (p. 3)
Parcel Tanker (p. 10)
Combination Carrier (p. 13)
Barges (p. 16)
Barriers (p. 18)
Classification (p. 19)
Development of the Supertanker (p. 23)
Review (p. 23)
Chapter 2 Cargo Characteristics
Bulk Liquid Cargoes (p. 24)
Properties of Petroleum (p. 25)
Flammability Characteristics of Bulk Liquid Cargoes (p. 26)
Avoidance of the Flammable Range (p. 29)
Classification of Petroleum (p. 31)
Cargo Weight, Capacity, and Flow (p. 32)
Toxicity--Measurement and Regulations (p. 35)
Sources of Cargo Information (p. 37)
Hazards (p. 40)
Review (p. 50)
Chapter 3 Oil Exploration and the Refining Process
Drilling (p. 52)
Processing and Transporting (p. 55)
Crude Oil (p. 56)
Refining (p. 59)
Building Products (p. 62)
Blending (p. 63)
Review (p. 63)
Chapter 4 Cargo Piping Systems
Bottom Piping (p. 64)
Deck Piping (p. 70)
Cargo Hoses (p. 78)
Cargo Transfer (p. 80)
Pumproom Piping (p. 85)
Basic Valve Types (p. 87)
Special Valves (p. 91)
Blanks (p. 95)
Review (p. 96)
Chapter 5 Venting Systems and Vapor Control Operations
Controlled Venting Systems (p. 98)
Development of Vapor Control Systems (p. 104)
Vapor Control System Components (p. 105)
Closed Gauging (p. 108)
High/Low Vapor Pressure Protection (p. 111)
Operations (p. 112)
Review (p. 120)
Chapter 6 Cargo Measurement and Calculation
The Purpose of Cargo Measurement (p. 121)
Parties Involved (p. 122)
Terms of Sale (p. 122)
Measurement Equipment (p. 123)
Tank Structure and Measurement (p. 125)
Measurement Procedures (p. 130)
Equipment Use (p. 134)
Preloading Inspection and Measurement (p. 134)
Postloading Inspection and Measurement (p. 136)
Predischarge Inspection and Measurement (p. 140)
Postdischarge Inspection and Measurement (p. 141)
Cargo Calculation (p. 141)
Cargo Planning (p. 144)
Load Lines and Zone Limitations (p. 146)
Cargo Terms (p. 150)
Loading to Final Draft (p. 156)
Loading and Discharging Rates (p. 156)
Review (p. 157)
Chapter 7 Cargo Pumps
Kinetic Pumps (p. 161)
Positive-Displacement Pumps and Eductors (p. 175)
Review (p. 180)
Chapter 8 Cargo Transfer Operations
Regulations (p. 182)
Operations (p. 197)
Topping-Off Operation (p. 200)
Finishing Cargo Loading (p. 201)
Offshore Moorings (p. 203)
Discharging Operation (p. 204)
Review (p. 209)
Chapter 9 Chartering and Operations
Vessel Ownership (p. 211)
Types of Charter Agreements (p. 212)
The Charter Party (p. 213)
Terms of the Charter Party (p. 215)
Pricing (p. 224)
Freight Rate (p. 225)
Review (p. 228)
Chapter 10 Vetting Inspections
Inspections (p. 229)
The Crew's Role in Vetting (p. 231)
Review (p. 237)
Chapter 11 Ballasting and Deballasting Operations
Ballasting Operations (p. 238)
Deballasting Operations (p. 245)
Review (p. 249)
Chapter 12 Tank Cleaning Operations
Equipment (p. 253)
Crude-Oil-Washing (COW) (p. 263)
Supplemental Cleaning (p. 270)
Tank Coatings (p. 271)
Review (p. 273)
Chapter 13 Enclosed Space Entry
Risks Associated with Enclosed Space Entry (p. 274)
Gas-Freeing Process (p. 278)
Testing (p. 280)
Entry Procedure (p. 284)
Instrumentation (p. 289)
Review (p. 294)
Chapter 14 Pollution Regulations
Sources of Pollution from Tank Vessels (p. 295)
Federal Pollution Legislation (p. 296)
International Pollution Legislation, MARPOL (p. 298)
Pollution Reduction Efforts (p. 304)
Review (p. 304)
Chapter 15 Inert Gas Systems
Sources of Inert Gas (p. 307)
General Requirements for an Inert Gas System (p. 308)
System Components (p. 308)
Emergency Procedures (p. 322)
Gas Replacement (p. 322)
Inert Gas Generators (p. 324)
Nitrogen Systems (p. 326)
Precautions in the Use of IG Systems (p. 327)
Review (p. 329)
Chapter 16 Emergency Procedures
Pumproom Rescue (p. 331)
Oil Spill (p. 332)
Grounding (p. 333)
Collision (p. 334)
Fire--General Guidelines (p. 335)
Fire--Cargo Manifold (p. 335)
Fire--Mast or King Post Vent (p. 336)
Fire--Cargo Pumproom (p. 337)
Appendix Conversion Factors (p. 339)
Glossary (p. 341)
Bibliography (p. 356)
Index (p. 359)
About The Author And Contributors (p. 374)