A marine gyro compass assembly is a modern gyroscope designed to automatically find...
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What is regulations for segregated ballast tanks on ship as per...
As per MARPOL annex 1, regulation 18. The segregated ballast system should be a system which is...
What are the settings of Autopilot system?
Permanent helm: To be used only if a constant influence, like cross wind or beam sea is experienced...
What are Important terminology used in Charterer Party or CP ?
All Time Saved The time saved to the ship from the completion of loading / discharging to the...
What is Pressure vacuum or PV valve , its working, principle and...
Pressure vacuum valve or PV valve in the ventilation system will prevent either over or under...
What is Semi dry type deck seal on tanker and method to prevent...
The semi-dry deck water seal has a separate holding chamber which is connected by pipe to the inert...
What is Deck Water Seal on tanker and its types in detail?
Deck seals are a safety device fitted on oil tankers to prevent explosive hydrocarbon vapours to...
What are types of fire detectors and its position onboard as per...
Detectors shall be operated by: Heat, Smoke or other products of combustion, Flame, or any...
What is Global Maritime Distress and Safety System or GMDSS and...
GMDSS Stands for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System This System was adopted by IMO in 1988...
What is Emergency source of electrical power requirements in...
As per SOLAS Chapter II – 1 , Regulation 43 A self-contained emergency source of electrical power...