Storm oil may be used to reduce heavy seas.
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Storm oil may be used to reduce heavy seas. |
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It prevents seas from breaking. |
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Reduces hazards of bad weather. |
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May be used to in heavy seas to: |
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Turn the vessel. |
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Lowering life boats. |
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Rescue persons. |
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Hove to. |
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Towing operation. |
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Crossing a bar. |
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Vegetable, animal or fish oil may be used. |
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If not available, lubricating oil may be used. |
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Fuel oil and crude oil not recommended, as they may congeal or may cause harm to men in water. |
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A small amount of oil can quench a comparatively large sea area. |
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About 200 Liters of oil can quell 4500 m2 sea area. |
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To be distributed from both bows when heading into wind and seas. |
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To be distributed from weather side when lying stopped or running with seas on the quarter. |
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Should be used gradually. |
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It may be done by: |
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Trailing a punctured hose full of oil |
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Through a punctured canvas bag which have been weighted and filled with oil soaked cotton. |
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Flushing through water closets. |