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What is Timber load line on ships and its details?
Timber Load Lines Special timber load lines can be used only when a ship carrying a cargo of timber...
What is meaning of Passage Planning ?
Passage planning is practical preparation of ship to take a ship from one point to another point in...
What is the Significance of Compression Ratio?
Compression ratio is the ratio obtained by dividing volume at BDC by volume at TDC (clearance...
What is SFOC? How to calculate SFOC?
Specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) can be defined as fuel consumption in grams for unit power...
What is the compression ratio of Compression Ignition (CI)...
For CI engine compression ratio is between 12.5 to 13.5. For life boat engine, compression ratio is...
What is SOPEP or Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan ?
Every non-tanker of 400 GRT or above and every tanker of 150 GRT and above must have SOPEP on board...
What are hazards associates with carriage of solid bulk cargo on...
The prime hazards associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes are those Relating to...
What is standard loading condition for all types of ship as per...
For a passenger ship: Ship in the fully loaded departure condition with full stores and fuel and...