Permanent helm: To be used only if a constant influence, like cross wind or beam sea is experienced...
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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 HSSC or Harmonized system of ship survey and...
A harmonized system of survey and certification covering international shipping regulations adopted...
What is ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security )...
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of...
What is bilge pumping arrangements for Passenger ships and cargo...
As per SOLAS chapter chapter II-1 , regulation 21 1.1 An efficient bilge pumping system shall be...
What are regulations / requirements for Communication Equipments...
As per SOLAS, Chapter 3, Regulation 6, 1. Paragraph 2 applies to all passenger ships and to all...
What are different ways of formation of clouds?
Clouds are formed in four main ways: Turbulence Orographic lifting Convention Frontal lifting...
What is the Procedure for Shifting Auto to Emergency Steering...
An emergency steering system, as the name suggests, is a system which is used during the failure of...
What is SOLAS or International Convention for the Safety of Life...
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an international maritime...
What informations are available in Trim and stability booklet?
Information to be included in the trim and stability booklet General A trim and stability booklet...