Harboursandport.com: Hamburg - DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society, in partnership with Intercargo and The Standard Club, are to provide ship’s masters and crew with an understanding of different ventilation requirements for bulk cargoes.
The collaboration is the importance of proper
ventilation to preventing damage to the cargo and to ensure the safety of the
crew and vessel in bulk carriers. To this end, the parties will launch a new
ventilation guide.
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A statement by signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, DNV GL Maritime
Communications, Tomas Barrett and made available to Harboursandport.com,
noted that the Business Director - Bulk Carriers, at DNV GL – Maritime, Morten Løvstad,
pointed out that “the guide covers the main aspects on how and when to ventilate to control
of humidity and to remove flammable and toxic gases released from cargoes.
“In addition, fumigation issues and the entry of ship’s personnel into
confined spaces are addressed. The guide also sets out the regulatory
requirements related to ventilation.
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“Finally, several case studies illustrate practical examples on “what
can go wrong” when correct ventilation and stowage procedures are not followed.
“Cargo ventilation is often overlooked, but essential part of
avoiding financial risk and danger to the crew and vessel. With this guide we
have worked together to examine some of the most common ventilation systems and
provide some clear advice on how to deal with ventilation problems and hope
this will help to build greater awareness of these issues within the segment.”
Also, Technical Manager at INTERCARGO, Ed Wroe noted that “the guide
will provide ships’ crew with a practical understanding of when to ventilate
and the reasons to do so.
“Additionally, the guide clearly shows the statutory requirements of
cargo and cargo hold ventilation. Working together, INTERCARGO, DNV GL and The
Standard Club were able to provide their own areas of expertise to this
publication which I hope will be found to be useful throughout the bulk carrier
segment.”
Similarly, Director of Loss Prevention, at The Standard Club, Yves
Vandenborn said explained that “in today’s market, ships carry a wide variety
of dry cargoes, all with different ventilation requirements depending on the
cargo characteristic, voyage, and weather conditions.
“Ventilating the cargo is not merely allowing the outside air into the
cargo hold, but it involves a precise process where a number of factors need to
be considered. Failing to adhere to the requirement may cause cargo damage and
result in large losses.”
“Standard Club continues to see high numbers of wet cargo damage claims,
caused either by freshwater or seawater, but the most serious damage is due to
condensation. Inadequate ventilation and poor stowage may result in caked and
mouldy dry cargoes or rusty steel cargoes.
“The guide aims to provide a clear and concise understanding of the
ventilation requirements for various cargoes and will assist in preventing
cargo damage caused by poor ventilation practices on board dry cargo ships,”
Vandenborn explained.
A free webinar on the ventilation guide will take place on Friday 11
December (8am CET/9am UK time/5pm Singapore time), please use this link for
registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1991997721862429709
You can download the full guide here: https://dnvgl.com/maritime/publications/Cargo-and-Cargo-Hold-ventilation-guidance-download.html
Image caption: INTERCARGO, The
Standard Club, and DNV GL, have launched a new ventilation guide.
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