Chemical Tankers - A Pocket Safety Guide

This pocket sized book covers basic tanker safety practices for crewmembers who are serving on, or about to serve on, Chemical tankers.

Contents include:

Introduction
Glossary
Non-Tech Glossary
The Ships
Types of Cargoes You May Carry
Corrosive Cargoes
Flammable Cargoes
Poisonous and Toxic Cargoes
Reactive Cargoes
Vegetable and Animal Oils
Fire Hazards
Equipment Hazards
Environmental Hazards
Toxic Hazards
Flammable & Toxic Gases
Precautions When Entering Spaces
Pollution

The booklet will provide a good introduction and familiarization to Tanker practice, terminology and standards. It is not intended as a detailed operational guide but is aimed at personnel with little or no experience.

Published by Seamanship International: 2006