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What is ECDIS or Electronic Chart Display Information System and...
E = Electronic C = Chart D = Display and I = Information S = System The definition of an ECDIS and...
What are types of Tidal Patterns on sea ?
Diurnal Tidal Pattern A diurnal tidal pattern has a single high and low tide each lunar day. These...
What are Points To Be Kept In Mind during Passage Planning?
In drawing up a Passage Plan, the Master shall NOT be too much swayed by how to shorten the...
What are Limitations of ECDIS?
1) Lack of Global coverage Complications in obtaining worldwide chart coverage mainly due to the...
What are the main features of the Ballast Water Management...
Features of Ballast Water Management Convention:- General Obligations Under Article 2 General...
What is Pilotage?
Core and maintenance of pilot ladders and hoists : Before including the pilot ladder and hoist in a...
What are the Master’s standing orders for cargo operations?
Initial ship and ship / shore or ship / ship safety checklist shall be made by chief officer which...
How to perform the navigational watch?
The officer in charge of the navigational watch shall : keep the watch on bridge. in no...
What are Surveys and certification under ballast water...
All ships over 400 GT are subject to surveys and certification. Ships below 400 GT will be subject...