Cargo

Machine Butterworth

A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

Quick answer: A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

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Quick answer

A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

Why it matters

Machine Butterworth matters because it supports clear communication in Cargo contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Machine Butterworth?

In this glossary, Machine Butterworth refers to: A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

How is Machine Butterworth used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Officier en chef à l’équipe de nettoyage : Préparer la machine Butterworth pour le lavage en cycle fermé et confirmer tous les contrôles de sécurité."

Why does Machine Butterworth matter in maritime?

Machine Butterworth matters because it supports clear communication in Cargo contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Machine Butterworth?

Machine Butterworth is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Machine Butterworth belong to?

In this glossary, Machine Butterworth is grouped under Cargo. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

A mechanical rotating cleaning device used for washing and gas freeing ship cargo tanks using pressurized jets of water or cleaning fluid.

Operational example

Chief Officer to tank cleaning crew: Prepare Butterworth machine for closed-cycle tank washing, confirm all safety checks completed.

Localized term

Machine Butterworth

Localized example

Officier en chef à l’équipe de nettoyage : Préparer la machine Butterworth pour le lavage en cycle fermé et confirmer tous les contrôles de sécurité.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Cargo

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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