World Geodetic System (WGS). GPS receivers operate on the World Geodetic System (WGS) global...
Author - Amit Sharma
What are the requirements (regulations) of life rafts as per...
Life raft is a survival craft used for sustaining the lives of persons in distress from the time of...
What is ESP or Enhanced Survey Program, its applicability &...
Enhanced survey programme is a guideline for shipping companies and owners to prepare their ship...
What is IMO performance standard requirements for BNWAS?
IMO performance standard for BNWAS are as follows: Operational modes The BNWAS shall incorporate...
What is Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 (Regulations for the Prevention...
MARPOL Annex VI special areas: Baltic sea (Sox) +24NM off California coast North sea (Sox) North...
An ergonomic nightmare!
‘An ergonomic nightmare’ is an expression often to be heard emanating from the mariner, reflecting...
The effects of Regulations
‘A remorseless and never ending escalation in time and paperwork’ The most obvious, and...
What are Surveys and certification under ballast water...
All ships over 400 GT are subject to surveys and certification. Ships below 400 GT will be subject...
What is Pilotage?
Core and maintenance of pilot ladders and hoists : Before including the pilot ladder and hoist in a...
Passenger Vessel Switchboard Fire
This report of a switchboard fire in a 55,451GRT ‘state of the art’ passenger vessel, built in...