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What is Butterworth Machine?

Butterworth Machine A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Butterworth Machine” Used in Practice?

Chief Officer to tank cleaning crew: Prepare Butterworth machine for closed-cycle tank washing, confirm all safety checks completed.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Butterworth Machine?

A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

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