This report of a switchboard fire in a 55,451GRT ‘state of the art’ passenger vessel, built in...
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What is Turning Circle of Ships and Ship Handling Important...
The circle is the path of the ship’s pivot point as it executes a 360° turn. In shallow water, the...
What is meaning of familiarization checklist on ship for new...
1.Can you communicate with other persons on elementary safety matters? o 2. Have you been...
Stability – I : Chapter 3
A rectangular log of wood 8m long, 2m wide and 2m high floats in FW at a draft of 1.6m with one...
What are the requirements for Inert Gas or IG Plant on Tanker...
New statutory requirements for fixed inert gas systems will enter into force on 1 January, 2016, as...
How does the new MLC (maritime labour convention) make it easier...
Both the Constitution of the ILO and many ILO instruments seek to take account of national...
What is Rudder, its types used on ships in detail ?
The rudder is used to steer the ship. The turning action is largely dependent on the area of the...
Why it is not possible to take Power card in 4 stroke engine?
Power card is taken at firing TDC. But, in four stroke engine, piston is twice at the TDC position...
Safety Oral (FUNCTION – 3)
The following questions came from candidates right after they had finished their oral exam...