Auto/manual: allows the user to select between manual steering & autopilot. Officer to steer correct course, rudder to be on amidships, course to steer set (gyro pointer on lubber line), off course alarm set before changing...
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An ergonomic nightmare!
‘An ergonomic nightmare’ is an expression often to be heard emanating from the mariner, reflecting his opinion on the layout of the ship’s bridge, or the engine room. The IMO definition of ergonomics is the study and design of...
What are the tests on Anchor cables?
Tests on Anchor cables: Tensile Breaking Load Tests- The number of samples to be taken from lengths of the same grade and diameter presented for testing at one time depends on the method of manufacture of that grade of anchor...