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What is Line Flushing?

Line Flushing Process of cleaning cargo or ballast pipelines by circulating water, air, or another fluid to remove remaining product and contaminants.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Line Flushing” Used in Practice?

Terminal to vessel: Perform line flushing after cargo discharge to ensure lines are free from residues.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Line Flushing?

Process of cleaning cargo or ballast pipelines by circulating water, air, or another fluid to remove remaining product and contaminants.

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