Tag: inert gas systems

Survitec has welcomed industry initiatives to install Inert Gas (IG) systems to smaller oil and chemical tankers less than 8000dwt.

In its 57th issue, CHIRP Maritime discusses a H2S incident, during a tank inspection. While the Chief Officer, the cargo inspector and an Able Seaman were examining the tanks with a portable gauging tape, they unexpectedly put themselves in danger of H2S release.

Injury or death due to oxygen deficiency is a common hazard in the maritime industry. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere has less than 19.5% available oxygen (O2) and any atmosphere with less than 20.8 % oxygen should not be entered.

Inert gas is an asphyxiant due to the low oxygen content and contains low oxygen levels for life support, CO2, CO, NOx, SOx and traces of other substances. In addition, some of its components (e.g. carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, etc.) are toxic. Thus, all personnel onboard need to be aware of potential hazards.

Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has introduced its upgraded Maritime Protection nitrogen system which now includes significant functionality improvements designed to provide efficient performance and a longer operational life.

Alfa Laval is now releasing the next generation of the Smit inert gas system for LNG and LPG carriers

Wartsila to supply inert gas systems for three new Oil & Gas sector vessels