The preparation of the content of this third release of the Handbook nearly ten years after the release of the original one, required a full revision of the major portion of the book, not only because of the recent technical developments that occurred in technology and application, but also because of the identification of the critical factors in the protection systems.

The authors has also taken into account the developments in the recognized standards and commonly applicable regulations. The electro-chemical corrosion and associated corrosion protection are based on the same foundation. The scientific basis of the present volume has been formed by the uniform terminology provided in the DIN 219 manual. Our understanding of the problem has been significantly improved thanks to the descriptions of the newly developed systems of protection and questions related to the utilization of the current and potential distribution plus the influence of the high tension.

There are some serious advances in the IR-free potential measurement, data evaluation and intensive measuring techniques. The publication is highly recommended to the people dealing with the prevention of corrosion of the ship hulls, i.e. workers of the ship construction and repair industries who will definitely appreciate the content of the volume.

The official IMO publication. These Guidelines were formally adopted in November of 1993 by the IMO Assembly Res. A.744(18) and was made mandatory through Regulation XI-1/2 of the IMO SOLAS Convention. Subject SOLAS regulation requires the bulk carriers and oil tankers to be subject to the enhanced inspection program as outlines in the pages of this regulatory document.

The content of these Guidelines has been arranged in two annexes. The Parts A and B of the Annex A provide the guidelines on the program during the surveys of the bulk carriers having single-skin and double-skin construction, while the Parts A and B of the Annex B provide similar requirements applicable to the double-hull and non-double-hull oil tankers. The requirements of these Guidelines have been updated on a frequent basis and are in line with both regulatory and technological developments and current practices, such as the relevant IACS URs.

The publication starts with the general information including the definitions, applications, repairs, and surveyors, followed by the information about the scope of the annual, intermediate and renewal surveys, including the drydocking survey requirements, hatch covers, gaugings, close-up surveys, examinations of the cargo tanks and other aspects considered important. Survey preparation is addressed in a separate chapter and shall be checked prior to any survey, as well as the documentation to be maintained on board, survey reporting and evaluation, etc.

The actual need for the comprehensive industry-wide guidebook covering all risks and hazards that are commonly associated with the operation of the OSVs, i.e. offshore support vessels, has been recognized for almost three decades.

The present publication contains all required guidelines for both safe management and safe operation of the OSVs, incorporating the best marine practice and established working procedures from the owners and operators of the offshore installations, ship owners, crew members, logistics providers and other players of the offshore game.

This volume is intended to set out the good industry practice. Note that the provisions of the present document shall not be considered mandatory. The guidelines contained in this volume shall apply to all ships that are usually engaged in the transportation of cargo, towing and anchor handling operations, as well as any other activities typical for the offshore operations.

They outline the responsibilities and duties of all parties, describe the correct conduct of the relevant operations in port, at sea, and at the offshore installation, provide the info on the collision risk management, VSPs (standing for the vertical seismic profiles), incident and accident reporting procedures, disposal of wastes, transportation of dangerous goods and potential marine pollutants and other valuable information.

The process recycling of ships is definitely considered a "green" industry, employing a really large workforce in numerous developing countries. The vast majority of facilities dealing with the ship recycling are located in Asia. As a result of the recycling process, vessels reaching the end of their working cycle, are treated so that there is next to nothing remaining to go as waste.

However, it shall be noted that, while the declared principles of recycling the ships may be quite sound, the existing working practices and environmental standards that are there is some of the recycling facilities may sometimes fall short of the standards that are acceptable internationally. The present publication was developed by the IWG, i.e. Industry Working Group, with the intention to get periodically updated in order to be kept fully in line with the relevant IMO standards that are implemented by the contracting governments on a regular basis.

The updated editions of the publication are also supposed to take into consideration the practical experience that is gained. It should also be taken into account that the all responsibility for conditions of recycling the ships always rests solely with the authorities of the countries where subject vessels are actually located.

All vessels operating in the Antarctic and Arctic areas are usually exposed to a number of quite unique risks. The mariners are usually faced with the serious challenges posed by the harsh weather conditions, problems with establishing good communication, lack of good navigation charts, and others. In addition, the rescue and clean-up operations are usually very complicated and costly because of the geographical remoteness of the subject areas.

The cold temperatures natural for those areas reduce the working effectiveness of various components of the vessel, from sea suctions to deck machinery arrangements. We also have to take the ice in consideration, since its presents can also add some loads on the ship's hull, propulsion and hull appendages. The present IMO Guidelines address all above stated additional provisions that are definitely required to be considered beyond the existing regular requirements outlines in SOLAS/MARPOL Conventions, with the intention to cover the climatic conditions encountered in polar waters and also meet applicable standards of both safety and prevention of the marine pollution.

The guidelines provided in this document are recommendatory. The content of the volume is arranged in four parts covering the construction provisions, equipment, operational matters, and environmental protection and damage control issues.

Here is a nice and useful book with pretty self-explanatory and very promising title. For sure, we are all well aware of the fact that the ASME Code Sec. VIII provides technical rules that are pertaining to the design of the pressure vessels and associated components, selection of the construction materials, fabrication of the pressure vessels and components, their periodical inspection and testing.

These rules are in most cases quite complicated to understand and implement. This publication offered to you has been specifically prepared with the intention to demonstrate how exactly the design rules outlines in the Code should be applied to various pressure vessel components. Note that it does not cover any of the other rules, only design has been dealt with in this volume. In fact, the publication is mainly intended to serve as a reference tool for the specialists involved in the design of pressure vessels ads well as heat exchangers.

The authors of the volume have tried to keep the theoretical background of the equations to a minimum - it is implied that such background could be easily obtained from any other reference book. The main emphasis has been made by the authors on solved problems as well as selected practical examples illustrating the correct application of the equations that are contained in the ASME Code Sec. VIII. Needless to say, this volume is a truly must-have one.

The proper preparation of the cargo holds of the vessel for the intended carriage is deservedly considered one of the key elements of the bulk carrier operations. Subject preparation requires very careful and thorough planning followed by the competent execution.

It shall be understood that the lack of due preparation will not only lead to the claims relating to the cargo quality, e.g. its contamination/water ingress or shortage claims, but may also result in the different contractual claims related to the delayed or failed surveys, charter-party disputes and off-hire claims.

The process of preparation of the cargo holds commences well in advance, even before the intended cargo lands on the tank top for the first time and there are numerous factors to be considered in order to ensure that the preparation has been conducted in a correct and efficient manner. Some of the cargoes may require just sweeping out of the cargo hold plus washing, while for the other cargoes such preparation would not be considered sufficient.

It is very important to have a clear understanding of what exactly is required; note that all people on board including crew members and Master shall be aware of all processes involved. To ensure smooth voyage, careful attention shall be paid to the cargo at the time of fixing. ..

Introduction; Abbreviations and terminology; Design conditions and safety systems influencing the fire behaviour; Fire protection principles in design; Establishment of design loads; Fire mitigation measures; Fire response; References. These LR Rules require a FE, i.e. Fire and Explosion Evaluation, report to be submitted.

This report is primarily aimed to serve as the assessment of the potential blast pressures and fire loadings, on the bases of the specific fire hazards that are associated with the unit's general arrangement as well as production and process activities taking place; the operational constraints are also to be taken into account. The present Guidelines should to be treated independently of the formal Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA); however, the input on ignition probabilities and leak scenarios usually taken from the QRA, are required.

Significant portion of the Guidelines has been dedicated to the basic principles of fire protection, measures for fire mitigation and fire response, that make one of the parts of the FEE and closely relate to any potential fire loadings. The Notes are intended to serve as a live document that may be changed without prior notice.