Oil Tanker Construction

Cargo equipments

• Expansion bends, expansion bellows and other approved expansion joints are to be fitted as necessary.
• Sea water inlets shall be separated from cargo lines e.g. by two stop valves, one of which is to be locked in the closed position.
• Sea water in- and outlets (sea chests) for ballast and cargo systems are to be arranged separately.
• Welding is the preferred method of connecting cargo lines.
• Cargo oil pipes shall not pass through ballast tanks.
• Hose connections are to be made of cast steel or other ductile materials and are to be fitted with shut-off valves and blind flanges.