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    An inspector noted that the mesh on air pipe heads for ballast tanks on the Mt Blue was coarse and not fine flame screen type. The master reported the mesh was 10x10 square mesh per inch, as originally installed by the build-yard. Regulations require flame screens of at least 30x30 mesh or two layers of 20x20 mesh screens spaced 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches apart. As corrective action, the Mt Blue replaced the screens on ballast tanks with single layer 30x30 mesh screens at the next port. Going forward, vessels are to check flame screens comply with regulations during maintenance.

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    An inspector noted that the mesh on air pipe heads for ballast tanks on the Mt Blue was coarse and not fine flame screen type. The master reported the mesh was 10x10 square mesh per inch, as originally installed by the build-yard. Regulations require flame screens of at least 30x30 mesh or two layers of 20x20 mesh screens spaced 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches apart. As corrective action, the Mt Blue replaced the screens on ballast tanks with single layer 30x30 mesh screens at the next port. Going forward, vessels are to check flame screens comply with regulations during maintenance.

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    An inspector noted that the mesh on air pipe heads for ballast tanks on the Mt Blue was coarse and not fine flame screen type. The master reported the mesh was 10x10 square mesh per inch, as originally installed by the build-yard. Regulations require flame screens of at least 30x30 mesh or two layers of 20x20 mesh screens spaced 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches apart. As corrective action, the Mt Blue replaced the screens on ballast tanks with single layer 30x30 mesh screens at the next port. Going forward, vessels are to check flame screens comply with regulations during maintenance.

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    An inspector noted that the mesh on air pipe heads for ballast tanks on the Mt Blue was coarse and not fine flame screen type. The master reported the mesh was 10x10 square mesh per inch, as originally installed by the build-yard. Regulations require flame screens of at least 30x30 mesh or two layers of 20x20 mesh screens spaced 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches apart. As corrective action, the Mt Blue replaced the screens on ballast tanks with single layer 30x30 mesh screens at the next port. Going forward, vessels are to check flame screens comply with regulations during maintenance.

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    GENEL DENİZCİLİK NAKLİYATI A.Ş.

    Flame Screens standards on Air Pipes/Vent outlets.


    Dear Captains and Chief Engineers;
    Below observation was noted during a SIRE Inspection on Mt Blue
    ++++
    Inspector Observations:
    Mesh used on air pipe heads for ballast tanks was of coarse, protective screen type and not of fine,
    flame screen type and thus could not be considered effective for intended purpose.

    ++++

    The Master checked and reported that the original gauze wire used on ballast tanks’ vent outlets
    was of 10x10 square mesh per linear inch. We must note that the vessel was delivered from the
    build-yard with this standard outfitting.

    We consulted the class society and learned that;When flame screens are required in applications
    in cargo area other than the cargo venting systems, the praxis has been to follow the standard in
    USCG 46 CFR 30.10-25, as given below:

    The term flame screen means


    - a fitted single screen of corrosion-resistant wire of at least 30 by 30 mesh, (threads going
    orthogonal per square inch) 
    or
    - two fitted screens, both of corrosion-resistant wire, of at least 20 by 20 mesh(threads
    going orthogonal per square inch) , spaced not less than 1⁄2 inch or more than 11⁄2 inches
    apart 

    As a corrective action, the vessel Mt Blue already supplied 30x30 square mesh gauze wire at the
    port of inspection and replaced the flame screens on ballast tanks’ vent outlets with a single
    layer.

    Our goal is to ensure that all seafarers return safely to their families in good health.
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    GENEL DENİZCİLİK NAKLİYATI A.Ş.
    Flame Screens standards on Air Pipes/Vent outlets.
    As a preventive action, during the regular maintenance you please kindly check & confirm the
    existing situation onboard your vessels and ensure compliance accordingly. You can coordinate
    with your Responsible Superintendents, if supply of gauze wire needed.

    This guidance has been incorporated in to the relevant job descriptions.

    Our goal is to ensure that all seafarers return safely to their families in good health.
    Page 2 of 2

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