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What are errors of magnetic compass?
Errors of magnetic compass:- VARIATION The true North Pole and the magnetic north pole are not...
What are different search patterns as per IAMSAR ?
Different search patterns: EXPANDING SQUARE SEARCH Most effective when the location of the search...
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 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 regulations / requirements for Communication Equipments...
As per SOLAS, Chapter 3, Regulation 6, 1. Paragraph 2 applies to all passenger ships and to all...
How to perform the navigational watch?
The officer in charge of the navigational watch shall : keep the watch on bridge. in no...