Cargo

Ligne de retour

A pipeline connecting the manifold or transfer system back to a tank, used for circulating cargo, line clearing, or pressure control during loading and stripping.

Quick answer: A pipeline connecting the manifold or transfer system back to a tank, used for circulating cargo, line clearing, or pressure control during loading and stripping.

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Quick answer

A pipeline connecting the manifold or transfer system back to a tank, used for circulating cargo, line clearing, or pressure control during loading and stripping.

Why it matters

Ligne de retour 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 Ligne de retour?

In this glossary, Ligne de retour refers to: A pipeline connecting the manifold or transfer system back to a tank, used for circulating cargo, line clearing, or pressure control during loading and stripping.

How is Ligne de retour used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Officier de cargaison au pompiste : Ouvrez la ligne de retour et faites circuler la cargaison pour maintenir une température uniforme."

Why does Ligne de retour matter in maritime?

Ligne de retour 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 Ligne de retour?

Ligne de retour is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Ligne de retour belong to?

In this glossary, Ligne de retour 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 pipeline connecting the manifold or transfer system back to a tank, used for circulating cargo, line clearing, or pressure control during loading and stripping.

Operational example

Cargo officer to pumpman: Open kickback line and recirculate cargo for uniform tank temperature during discharge.

Localized term

Ligne de retour

Localized example

Officier de cargaison au pompiste : Ouvrez la ligne de retour et faites circuler la cargaison pour maintenir une température uniforme.

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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