Cargo
A filtering device fitted to the suction side of cargo or ballast pumps to prevent entry of solid particles and debris that could damage the pump or impede flow.
Quick answer: A filtering device fitted to the suction side of cargo or ballast pumps to prevent entry of solid particles and debris that could damage the pump or impede flow.
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A filtering device fitted to the suction side of cargo or ballast pumps to prevent entry of solid particles and debris that could damage the pump or impede flow.
Pump Strainer 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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In this glossary, Pump Strainer refers to: A filtering device fitted to the suction side of cargo or ballast pumps to prevent entry of solid particles and debris that could damage the pump or impede flow.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Chief engineer to pumpman: Inspect and clean all pump strainers before starting cargo discharge operations."
Pump Strainer 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.
Pump Strainer is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Pump Strainer is grouped under Cargo. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
A filtering device fitted to the suction side of cargo or ballast pumps to prevent entry of solid particles and debris that could damage the pump or impede flow.
Chief engineer to pumpman: Inspect and clean all pump strainers before starting cargo discharge operations.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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