Cargo

Máy 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

Máy 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 Máy Butterworth?

In this glossary, Máy 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 Máy Butterworth used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Sỹ quan trưởng tới đội làm sạch két: Chuẩn bị máy Butterworth cho rửa két chu trình kín, xác nhận đã kiểm tra an toàn."

Why does Máy Butterworth matter in maritime?

Máy 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 Máy Butterworth?

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

What category does Máy Butterworth belong to?

In this glossary, Máy 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

Máy Butterworth

Localized example

Sỹ quan trưởng tới đội làm sạch két: Chuẩn bị máy Butterworth cho rửa két chu trình kín, xác nhận đã kiểm tra an toàn.

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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