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Double Bottom Tank

Double Bottom Tank

Created OnAugust 21, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The internal tanking system found at the bottom of a ship positioned either side of the keel. Usually employed for the carriage of fuel oil, ballast water or diesel oil.

Related:

  • Hog (Hogging)
  • ROLLING
  • Ballast bonus (BB)
  • Double bottom
  • Butterworth Tank Cleaning System
  • Cargo Capacity

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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