PNTC COLLEGES

Zone III, Lt. Cantimbuhan St. Poblacion, Dasmariñas City

ACTIVITY SHEET 7
Name Laplana John Archie G. Year and MT NPBST 31 A2
Section
Course Code SHP 303 Course Title SHIP SURVEY AND
VETTING INSPECTION
Module Number 13 Content Topic SIRE INSPECTION
CHECKLIST
Teacher Capt. Edgardo Tabunan Date 12/ 18/ 2021

PART 1. EVALUATE

1. What should be maintained to the tank hatches, tank cleaning apertures and sighting ports?

Answer:
Cargo tank hatches must be properly maintained, with the correct type of tank packing fitted and in
good condition (no visible damage/deformation, clean and free from cargo odours), any doubt as to
the suitability or condition of the hatch closing arrangements must be reported to the Management
Office.

2. What should the officers be aware of the tank venting systems?

Answer:
The cargo tanks of chemical tankers are required to be provided with venting systems which are
independent of air pipes and vents serving other parts of the ship. The functions of venting are to
relieve pressure and prevent the formation of a vacuum where pressure differential could impair the
structure of the tank.

3. What should be provided with if stop valves are fitted which permit isolation of individual tanks
from the common venting system?

Answer:
Mast riser can be considered as the primary means of ventilation under one condition when there is
no stop valve to the cargo tank. If the stop valve is provided then you need a PV valve for the
individual tank as well as a Pressure sensor in the tank. There are very few tankers designed
without a stop valve to individual tank.

4. What should be presented to the SIRE inspector to prove that regular maintenance has been
conducted on the inert gas system, including the overhaul of the non-return valve(s)?

Answer:
Vessels which are fitted with an inert gas system must carry out the routine inspections, tests and
maintenance required by the vessel’s “Inert Gas System Operation and Equipment Manual”. To
demonstrate that the system is fully operational and in good working order, a record of inspection
and maintenance should be maintained onboard.

5. How will the officers respond in the event of the inert gas failure?
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Answer:
In the event of an inert gas system failing to deliver the required quality and quantity of inert gas, or
is not able to maintain a positive pressure in the cargo tanks, action must be taken immediately to
prevent air from being drawn into the tanks.

6. What should be done to the fixed oxygen analyzer prior to use of the inert gas system?

Answer:
For safety against such explosions, an Inert gas system is used onboard. It can be through as a
separate inert gas plant or flue gas produced by a ship’s boiler.

7. What should the officers be aware about nitrogen gas?

Answer:
Wear safety glasses with side shields at all times, and if splashing or spray may occur, wear a face
shield over safety glasses. Piping, valves, and other components containing liquid nitrogen should
be insulated to prevent accidental human contact and the formation of liquid oxygen.

8. What should the officers be familiar with in the over pressurization of the cargo tanks?

Answer:
Appropriate personal notified that the cargo operation are about to commence. Sufficient personal
available for cargo watch to manifold. Warning notified displaces no smoking & no naked light. Fire
application ready for immediate used.

PART 2. EXTEND

1. Why is it important to test and check if the vessel is using Crude Oil Washing?

Answer:
Every oil tanker operating with crude oil washing systems shall be provided with an Operations and
Equipment Manual* detailing the system and equipment and specifying operational procedures.

2. How do you describe the static electricity precautions? What is its importance?

Answer:
Before handling electronic components, it's important to realise that semiconductors can be
damaged by high voltage “static electricity” carried on your body. If all of these connections are at
the same voltage, there is no potential difference across them and no damage will result.

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