Consider the ship shown with a partially filled tank. Imagine the liquid in the tank is frozen and...
Author - Amit Sharma
Loss of mode awareness leading to a near-grounding
This report from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission New Zealand features the...
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 should be pilot transfer arrangements requirements as per...
As per SOLAS chapter V, REGULATION 23:- 1. Application 1.1 Ships engaged on voyages in the course...
What is SSAS or Ship security and alert system and its details?
The ship security alert system is provided to a ship for the purpose of transmitting a security...
What are the requirements for Inert Gas or IG Plant on Tanker...
New statutory requirements for fixed inert gas systems will enter into force on 1 January, 2016, as...
What is BNWAS, its Performance & Carriage Requirements?
What is BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System)? A Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm...
What is a Chronometer?
The chronometer is an accurate time keeping instrument carried on board. It always shows the GMT...
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...