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What are resolution of MEPC or Marine Environment Protection...
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Checklist for navigation in coastal or Restricted Water
NAVIGATION IN COASTAL/RESTRICTED WATERS CHECKLISTS VESSEL NAME: KIRAN This checklist is to be...
What is the principle of fire extinguishing/how fire...
To understand how best to extinguish a fire, there must first be an appreciation of the three...
What is the aim of IMDG or International Maritime Dangerous...
The aim of IMDG code are : To regulate the transport by sea of dangerous goods to reasonably...
EXERCISE 28 — AZIMUTH SUN (Numerical Solution)
On 20th July 2008, AM at ship in DR 44˚ 31’ N 069˚ 42’ E, the azimuth of the sun was 100˚(C) when...
What is the routine Anchor Windlass maintenance?
Windlass is a very critical equipment for anchoring and mooring purpose. It is exposed to heavy...
What is Tappet clearance? How to take Tappet clearance?
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What is Navigation Bridge Visibility requirements as per SOLAS?
As per SOLAS chapter V, Regulation 22 Ships of not less than 55m in length 1st July 1998 shall meet...