In order to eliminate heeling moments in partly filled compartments, strapping or lashing is...
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What is Contingency Plan?
It contains action plan and duties of every possible emergencies on board. An emergency can occur...
CURRENT IHO ECDIS and ENC STANDARDS
Last update: june 13, 2016 1 – Latest IHO Standards that apply to ECDIS Equipment 1 2...
What is Interaction and its factors in detail ?
Hydrodynamic interaction continues to be a major contributory factor in marine casualties and...
What is Oil Mist Detector (OMD) ? Explain its construction and...
The purpose of this detector is to detect the presence of oil mist at the concentration-levels well...
What is Super high holding power or SHHP anchor?
Super high holding power (SHHP) anchors (a) Definition A super high holding power anchor is an...
What is Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 (Regulations for the Prevention...
MARPOL Annex VI special areas: Baltic sea (Sox) +24NM off California coast North sea (Sox) North...
A shell & tube type cooler tubes are leaking, what is the...
Before jumping to any conclusions it is prudent to check where the leaks are from. It could be from...
Draw and explain the valve timing diagram of 2 Stroke diesel...
Starting at TDC, combustion is already under way and the exhaust opens (EO) at 110–120° ATDC to...