This checklist is to be completed by the Master and an entry made in the Bridge Log prior to...
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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 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 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 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...
What is Contingency Plan?
It contains action plan and duties of every possible emergencies on board. An emergency can occur...
CURRENT IHO ECDIS and ENC STANDARDS
Last update: june 13, 2016 1 – Latest IHO Standards that apply to ECDIS Equipment 1 2...
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...