What is Bow Loading System on tankers ?

1. Bow door
2. Loading manifold
3. Hose handling winch
4. Forward/aft movement of the chain stopper, or adjustable roller fairlead

The following equipment should be locally operated from the bow area:

1. Rope pulling unit/stowing arrangement
2. Service crane

In the centre area of the BLS manifold room, detectors should be installed underneath the forecastle platform deck.

The following fixed detection sensors should as a minimum be installed and connected to the vessels fire and gas detection systems, giving alarms on the bridge when activated:

• 2 smoke detectors (for enclosed manifold rooms)
• 2 flame detectors
• 2 gas detectors
• Rotating yellow light(s) when having a fire or gas alarm.