The chronometer is an accurate time keeping instrument carried on board. It always shows the GMT...
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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...
What are precautions while loading and carrying cement on ships?
The main problems with cement cargo arise when holds are not initially dry, clean and watertight...
What are unwanted echoes and signals appear on Radar screen?
The navigator must be able to recognize various abnormal echoes and effects on the radarscope so as...
What is meaning of Passage Planning ?
Passage planning is practical preparation of ship to take a ship from one point to another point in...
What is SOPEP or Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan ?
Every non-tanker of 400 GRT or above and every tanker of 150 GRT and above must have SOPEP on board...
What are hazards associates with carriage of solid bulk cargo on...
The prime hazards associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes are those Relating to...
What are types of tanker cargo pipelines?
There are three basic types of pipeline systems: Direct system Ring main system Free flow system...
What are regulations/ requirements for lifeboat as per SOLAS?
As per SOLAS Chapter 3, Regulation 41 ,General requirements for lifeboats Lifeboat fittings All...
What is Wall-Sided formula?
A wall-sided inclination of the ship is one where the waterline on both sides of the ship is in...