Shipbreaking

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Shipbreaking

• Module 1 Introduction to Shipbreaking
• 1.2 Types of Vessels
• Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-60-F-23

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Disclaimer

• This material was produced under grant number
  SH-17820-08-60-F-23 from the Occupational Safety
  and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
  Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views
  or polices of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor
  does mention of trade names, commercial products,
  or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S.
  Government.

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Ships or vessels do not always have the same
hazards and risk!
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Objectives

• Describe vessels nomenclature
• Identify various types of vessels

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The bow is the forward most part and considered
the front of the vessel.
Figure 1 Bow of hull number 134
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The stern is the further most part of the vessel
or the rear.
Figure 2 Stern view of ship in the slip
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The main deck is considered between the
superstructure and hull.
Figure 3 Main deck of cargo vessel
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All decks above the main deck are labeled 1, 2,
3, etc.
Figure 4 Superstructure of vessel with multiple
decks
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Decks below the main deck are labeled 01, 02, 03,
etc.
Figure 5 Engine room near the generator
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The hull is the main body of the vessel.
Figure 6 Hull inside the slip being dismantled
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Port side of the vessel is the left when looking
forward.
Figure 7 Port side view
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Starboard side of the vessel is the right when
looking forward.
Figure 8 Starboard view
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Type of Vessels
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Type of Vessels

• Military U.S. Warships
• MARAD U.S. Maritime Administration
• Freighters Bulk cargo
• Tankers Bulk liquid cargo
• Submarines Conventional or nuclear
• Barges Bulk liquid or dry cargo

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Aircraft Carriers
Figure 9 Aircraft carrier being dismantled
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Cruisers
Figure 10 Cruiser with cut outs along hull
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Cruiser
Figure 11 Cruiser being towed into the Brazos
Santiago Pass Jetties
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Destroyers
Figure 12 Destroyer along ship channel being
dismantled
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Oiler
Figure 13 Oiler along channel
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MARAD Vessel
Figure 14 MARAD vessel inside slip
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Victory Ship
Figure 15 MARAD vessel at berth
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Freighters
Figure 16 MARAD vessels being moved by tugs
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Bulk Freighter
Figure 17 Freighter offloading cargo
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Bulk Grain Freighter
Figure 18 Freighter at grain terminal
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Ro-Ro Vessel (Roll On Roll Off)
Figure 19 Ro-Ro vessel at berth
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Chemical Carrier
Figure 20 Chemical tanker at oil dock
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Main Deck of Tanker
Figure 21 View on main deck of tanker being
dismantled
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Cargo Tanks Can Transport Petroleum or Chemical
Products
Figure 22 Cargo tanks open
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Tankers Offer Many Health Risks and Hazards
Figure 23 Tanker being dismantled
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Submarines may be conventional or nuclear powered.
Figure 24 Submarine arriving at berth in
Brownsville
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Submarines are extremely compact and difficult to
make access.
Figure 25 Inside slip conning tower remove
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Walking surfaces are uneven, rounded, and pose
hazards.
Figure 26 Hot work on main deck
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Submarines offer many challenges to working
safely.
Figure 27 Bow view of submarine
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Cargo barges are designated to carry bulk cargo
and non hazardous cargos.
Figure 28 Bulk barges underway
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Chemical barges transport dangerous cargos and
chemicals pose health risk.
Figure 29 Chemical barges awaiting to be loaded
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Ocean going barge carrying regulated hazmat for
cargo.
Figure 30 Integrated Tank barge (ITB)
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Oil barge is commonly referred to as red flag
barge.
Figure 31 Red flag barge at oil dock being loaded
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Derrick barge used for hoisting, does not carry
cargo.
Figure 32 Derrick barge hoisting equipment
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Action Discussion Do all vessels have the same
risk and health hazards?
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Action Discussion If vessel types are
different, how do you prepare yourself to be SAFE?
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Reference

• OSHA eTool www.osha.gov

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Worker Safety is a Priority