Permanent helm: To be used only if a constant influence, like cross wind or beam sea is experienced...
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What are the different Steering modes of Autopilot?
Auto/manual: allows the user to select between manual steering & autopilot. Officer to steer...
What is the working principle of the autopilot system?
An output from a gyro or magnetic repeating compass is coupled to a differential amplifier along...
69% Seafarers Suffering Extreme Financial Crisis, Says Maritime...
As the number of seafarer quitting the industry increases every year, we ponder, what is propelling...
What are the different types of crankshaft? Explain each type of...
The marine diesel engine crankshaft can be classified as: Fully built Semi built Welded crankshaft...
What are regulations for Bulk carrier construction as per SOLAS ?
Construction Details of bulk carrier are as follow : These ships have large clear holds with no...
What are Important terminology used in Charterer Party or CP ?
All Time Saved The time saved to the ship from the completion of loading / discharging to the...
What are MEPC circular ?
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Circulars 167 – Carriage of High Vapour...
What are MSC or Maritime Safety Committee resolution ?
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Resolutions are as follow : 23(59) – Adoption of the...
DNV GL REPORT: Incomplete Propeller Immersion invites Huge Risk...
DNV GL has observed an increasing trend in reported incidents involving aft propeller shaft bearing...