GMI 463E - Deck Machinery

Course Objectives

1. To teach about the working principles of deck machinery.
2. To teach about the working principles of RO-RO ships’ systems.
3. To teach about the working principles of cargo handling equipment’s.

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 on pumps. Maintenance, troubles and remedies of cargo pumps.