Are Metallic Vessel-to-Shore Bonding Cables Connected to Oil Tankers?

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The discussion revolves around the connection of metallic vessel-to-shore bonding cables to oil tankers, exploring the implications of such connections in the context of safety and electrostatic discharge prevention.

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  • Participants express confusion about the terminology used, specifically "metallic vessel-to-shore bonding cables." There are attempts to clarify the nature of these cables and their purpose. Some participants discuss the practice of grounding to prevent electrostatic discharge and question whether cables are necessary given the conductive properties of seawater.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing insights and raising questions about the necessity and function of bonding cables for oil tankers. There is no clear consensus, but various perspectives on grounding practices are being explored.

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Some participants indicate uncertainty about the specifics of mooring practices for oil tankers, noting a lack of definitive knowledge regarding whether cables or ropes are used.

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this is a true/false question:
Metatllic vessel-to-shore bonding cables are connected to oil tankers.
>>> I don't understand what "Metatllic vessel-to-shore bonding cables" means.
 
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lingling said:
this is a true/false question:
Metatllic vessel-to-shore bonding cables are connected to oil tankers.
>>> I don't understand what "Metatllic vessel-to-shore bonding cables" means.
When tied to a pier, boats of all kinds use some sort of rope or cable. The statement is saying that for oil tankers, cables made of metal are used.
 
It is common practise to Earth the fuel pipes used to put gas into the tanks of automobiles in order to prevent the buildup of electrostatic charge which could create a spark. Mooring an oil tanker with a metal cable will Earth it and reduce the chances of electrostatic discharges occurring.
 
Sorry, I should have mentioned that I do not know for shure whether oil tankers are moored with cables or rope.

That being said another point to consider is the fact that sea water is a rather good conductor. This means that the tanker will be earhted anyway so that it is most likely unnecessary to use cables.
 
I 've got it! Thank you to you all!
 

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