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John replied to the topic Use of Radar in the 500m Zone in the forum Main General Forum 2 months, 1 week ago

In truth no, but the text from ISGOTT re use of Radars is as per below. Could it be the scanner motors and in the case of offshore installations height relative to the installation? Of course, that would only be the case when close to the installation/

“Radar sets, operating on 3 cm and 10 cm wavelengths, are designed with a peak power output of…[Read more]

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John replied to the topic HSE Lunch and Learn Invitation – 9th July 2019 in the forum Main General Forum 2 months, 1 week ago

The forum was created to allow such sharing of information Nicola, so pleased you have used this medium. I will also flag this event at the forthcoming MSF Steering Group Meeting.
John Wibberley Co-Chair

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John replied to the topic Clearing Hydrocarbon Hoses using Compressed Air in the forum Main General Forum 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hello Euan – I think the issue will be the flash point of the product. I note that ISGOTT does not specifically disallow use of compressed air. Another factor to consider is if the product is carried under inerted atmosphere as the introduction of compressed air if blown back to ships tanks will raise the O2 levels.

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John started the topic MSF Focus Areas in the forum Main General Forum 6 months, 3 weeks ago

On a similar vein to the topic above. What are the areas our members would like the MSF to focus on? Please do let us know – either via this forum or through the MSF Secretary – thanks.

John

John started the topic All Members Meeting in May in the forum Main General Forum 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Planning has started to put together an agenda for Mays All Members Meeting which we hope will provide a wide and interesting variety of topics, as always taking into account feedback from Novembers meeting.
If anyone has any subject they wish to present, please do let us know and we will give full consideration. We are particularly interested in…[Read more]