The Deck Seal That Looked Wet: A Tanker Safety Question
The deck seal’s appearance and its HVPQ entry did not agree. Checking the maker’s manual raised a question with consequences for operation, troubleshooting and inspection.This episode of DeepDraft Conversations explores the confusion between wet and semi-dry deck seals, and why crews need to understand the design actually fitted.Read the full analysis by Capt. Raghu Sharma:https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/09/14/deck-seal-looked-wet-semi-dry-water-displacement-tags/AI-generated discussion based on DeepDraft’s original analysis.
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