Cargo Ventilation: A Guide to Good Practice - Second Edition

This guide to cargo ventilation best practice explains how to avoid problems and disputes arising from the incorrect use of natural and mechanical hold-ventilation systems on cargo ships.

It contains a quick reference section explaining what and when to ventilate, which is supplemented by more detailed chapters on practical guidance and considerations. It also includes a scientific background section, which outlines the underlying principles of cargo ventilation.

1. Introduction

2. Quick Reference

3. Practical Guidance

4. Practical Considerations

5. Scientific Background

Index

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