GMDSS Stands for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System This System was adopted by IMO in 1988...
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Stability – I : Chapter 6
In a vessel of 8800 tonnes displacement and KG 6.2m, 200 tonnes of cargo was loaded in the lower...
What are Errors Of GPS System?
GDOP(Geometric Dilution of Precision) The idea of Geometric DOP is to state how errors in the...
What is Purpose of the code on intact stability?
The purpose of the Code on Intact Stability for All Types of Ships Covered by IMO Instruments...
What is code on Intact Stability?
Code on intact stability has been assembled to provide, in a single document, recommended ...
What is a Magnetic Compass, its principle, types and errors?
A compass is an instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the...
How Radar is set up for operation /What are method of setting up...
The general procedure to switch on a radar set: Visually make sure that the scanner is clear. Set...
List of all admiralty miscellaneous publication
The Mariners Handbook (NP100) A comprehensive guide to seamanship and key aspects of maritime...
What is Weekly Notices To Mariners (WNTM) and its sections?
Navigationally significant changes to Nautical Charts , Lights , Fog signals , Radio signals and...