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Crude Oil Washing Procedures Manual by Subir Bairagi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides guidelines for crude oil washing (COW) procedures on tankers to clean cargo tanks and reduce residue. It discusses the general benefits of COW including increased cargo recovery, reduced corrosion and pollution. Safety is the top priority, and oxygen levels must be tested and kept below 8% before starting COW. The master is ultimately responsible for safe COW operations, while the chief officer plans the program. Proper inert gas procedures must also be followed to purge tanks after d

Author

Subir Bairagi

Language

EN