Cargo

Levantamento de Ullage

The process of measuring the empty space (ullage) in a cargo tank to determine the amount of liquid cargo loaded or remaining.

Quick answer: The process of measuring the empty space (ullage) in a cargo tank to determine the amount of liquid cargo loaded or remaining.

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Quick answer

The process of measuring the empty space (ullage) in a cargo tank to determine the amount of liquid cargo loaded or remaining.

Why it matters

Levantamento de Ullage 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

What is Levantamento de Ullage?

In this glossary, Levantamento de Ullage refers to: The process of measuring the empty space (ullage) in a cargo tank to determine the amount of liquid cargo loaded or remaining.

How is Levantamento de Ullage used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Após a conclusão do carregamento, realize o levantamento de ullage de todos os tanques de carga e informe os números ao representante do terminal."

Why does Levantamento de Ullage matter in maritime?

Levantamento de Ullage 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 Levantamento de Ullage?

Levantamento de Ullage is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Levantamento de Ullage belong to?

In this glossary, Levantamento de Ullage 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

The process of measuring the empty space (ullage) in a cargo tank to determine the amount of liquid cargo loaded or remaining.

Operational example

After loading is complete, conduct an ullage survey of all cargo tanks and report the figures to the terminal representative.

Localized term

Levantamento de Ullage

Localized example

Após a conclusão do carregamento, realize o levantamento de ullage de todos os tanques de carga e informe os números ao representante do terminal.

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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