Ballast Pump Performance Optimization Strategy for Smooth Ship Operations in MV. DK 03

Abstract

Suppose the operation of the ballast pump is not optimal. In that case, it will disrupt the ship's stability and be very detrimental to many parties, such as endangering the ship and crew, resulting in fatal losses, namely the ship's sinking. The research method used is qualitative to analyze strategies for optimizing ballast pump performance for smooth ship operations on MV.DK 03. Researchers used the SWOT method. Research objectives: a) to analyze ballast pump maintenance in ship operations, b) to analyze the impact of non-optimal ballast pumps. The results of the research concluded that the factors causing the non-optimal performance of the ballast pump were problems with damaged seals, lack of experience, and crew understanding of correct operating procedures. Disturbances in ship stability can result in unstable ships and delayed loading and unloading.