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What are standards regarding watch keeping as per MLC / ILO?
Fitness for duty Administrations shall take account of the danger posed by fatigue of seafarers...
What is HSSC or Harmonized system of ship survey and...
A harmonized system of survey and certification covering international shipping regulations adopted...
What are the methods of getting ship position?
GPS (Latitude and Longitude) Cross Bearings Ranges of Two or More Points. Combined Range and...
What are Cargo information that shall be available prior to...
Cargo information shall be confirmed in writing and by appropriate shipping documents prior to...
What is Inert Gas or IG and its composition , source of...
Inert gas means a gas or a mixture of gases, such as flue gas, containing insufficient oxygen to...
What is a Block?
A block is a portable pulley, made of wood, metal, synthetic-resin bonded fibre (SRBF) or...
What are different search patterns as per IAMSAR ?
Different search patterns: EXPANDING SQUARE SEARCH Most effective when the location of the search...
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 Limitations of ECDIS?
1) Lack of Global coverage Complications in obtaining worldwide chart coverage mainly due to the...