I think the requirement and responsibility fall on the vessel which is offloading the product to control and stop the flow in an emergency. As the receiver, I agree it falls under your SPCC plan for receiving product from a vessel.
Always have a plan: what could go wrong, and what can I do if it...
Hi, I understand each of these liners was docked more than once in New York without the assistance of tugs as the tug pilots were on strike. I cannot find any detailed information about how this was accomplished. It seems not possible, given the river flow, etc. Does anyone have any knowledge of...
Also be careful with engine exhaust through carbon steel pipe; if it gets too hot (i.e. someone comes along and insulates it) it can fail rapidly. Use stainless.
Hi, we replaced a 150 bbl tank due to corrosion, with an almost identical tank built to API 12F. The tank has a pressure-vacuum relief (thief hatch) plus a vent in the top with a flame arrestor. It receives pipeline condensate from a dump valve on a filter-seperator unit via a 2 inch line.
The...
