General (Annual and Intermediate Surveys) Confirm no modifications have been made to the ship or...
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IMO Amendments for 2016
A number of important amendments to IMO treaties enter into force on January 1 2016, The amendments...
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Robot Ships: From Imagination To Reality by 2020: Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce: Robot Ships Will Be Trading by 2020 Last week, the Rolls-Royce led Advanced Autonomous...
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The Human Element in the work of the IMO
The lone figure standing atop the international memorial to seafarers outside the London...
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What is CSR or Continuous Synopsis Record ?
As per SOLAS chapter XI-1 , every ship to maintain a continuous Synopsis Record. The CSR shall...
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Loss of mode awareness leading to a near-grounding
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What is CSR or Continuous Synopsis Record ?
As per SOLAS chapter XI-1 , every ship to maintain a continuous Synopsis Record. The CSR shall...
How to know which unit piston is at TDC?
When checking tappet clearance on marine engines, we have to ascertain that the piston is at TDC...
What are different search patterns as per IAMSAR ?
Different search patterns: EXPANDING SQUARE SEARCH Most effective when the location of the search...
What is IMO performance standard for ECDIS?
ECDIS should present the Standard Display at any time by a single operator action. STANDARD...
On which cycle does marine diesel engine work? Explain the cycle.
THEORETICAL HEAT CYCLE Marine diesel engine works on dual combustion cycle. DUAL COMBUSTION CYCLE :...
What is the function of the back pressure valve in the...
Back pressure valve is a spring loaded non-return valve. It is fitted just at the exit of the...
What are MEPC circular ?
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Circulars 167 – Carriage of High Vapour...
What is FAL convention or Convention on Facilitation of...
FAL Forms and Certificates FAL Forms The Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime...
How loading of solid bulk cargo is done when Cargoes not listed...
If a solid cargo which is not listed in appendix 1 to IMSBC code is proposed for carriage in bulk...