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What is Vapour Emission?

Vapour Emission Release of vapours from cargo tanks or lines, controlled and monitored to prevent hazardous exposure, pollution, or breach of port regulations.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Vapour Emission” Used in Practice?

VTS to vessel: All vapour emission controls must be engaged during loading and unloading operations to comply with port safety standards.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Vapour Emission?

Release of vapours from cargo tanks or lines, controlled and monitored to prevent hazardous exposure, pollution, or breach of port regulations.

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