GMI 463E - Deck Machinery

Course Objectives

1. To teach about deck machinery.
2. To teach about RO-RO ships’ systems.
3. To teach about cargo handling equipments.

Course Description

Deck crane and davits. Capstan and windlass. Steering gear. Hatch covers. Ramps, covers and
vehicles lifts on RO-RO ships. Bow thruster. Cargo pumps and types. Cargo pumps and
components in LNG, LPG, chemical and oil tankers. Pump application on tankers. Efficiency
and power calculation of pumps. Maintenance, troubles and remedies of cargo pumps.