This checklist is to be completed by the Master and an entry made in the Bridge Log prior to...
Author - Amit Sharma
What are drills requirements for all vessels as per SOLAS?
Drills:- Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill...
What is Ship sweat and Cargo sweat?
Sweat is formed when the water vapour in the air condenses out into water droplets when cooled...
What are the corrective actions for angle of loll and list?
An angle of loll situation can arise in a ship for a number of reasons: Ships carrying timber deck...
What is the principle of fire extinguishing/how fire...
To understand how best to extinguish a fire, there must first be an appreciation of the three...
What is the aim of IMDG or International Maritime Dangerous...
The aim of IMDG code are : To regulate the transport by sea of dangerous goods to reasonably...
What is Navigation Bridge Visibility requirements as per SOLAS?
As per SOLAS chapter V, Regulation 22 Ships of not less than 55m in length 1st July 1998 shall meet...
What is Shallow water?
The water displaced by a vessel moving ahead is restricted in movement by the proximity of banks...
What are the different Steering modes of Autopilot?
Auto/manual: allows the user to select between manual steering & autopilot. Officer to steer...
What is Strapping or lashing of bulk cargo as per grain code?
In order to eliminate heeling moments in partly filled compartments, strapping or lashing is...