Inert Gas Venting – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Venting?
Venting is the release of cargo vapour or inert gas from cargo tanks and associated systems.
Examples of Venting
It is important that PAAs establish as a minimum requirement that no venting is allowed. Adequate measures for control should also be developed.
From “Developing LNG Bunkering Facilities in Ports: Governance and Good Practice”.
Integrity failure or loss of containment (IF/LOC) hazards certainly can introduce some additional considerations such as normal and emergency venting.
From “Maritime Standards Explained. A Focus on EN ISO 20519, ISO/TS 18683, and Supporting Guidelines”.
Bunkering arrangements shall be capable of taking on board and containing the fuel in the required state without leakage or environmental emissions (venting).
From “LNG Regulatory Framework International and European Maritime Safety Overview”.
Pronunciation of Venting
