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  • IMSBC ( INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES CODE)

    Solid bulk cargoes consist of solid in particle or granular form, Generally homogeneous in composition, Loaded directly in hold without any packing. The IMSBC Code was adopted on 4 December 2008, by resolution MSC.268(85), and entered into force on 1 January 2011, from which date it was made mandatory under the provisions of the SOLAS Convention.…

  • Difference between Raster and Vector chart

  • CALLING MASTER

    Master is overall in-charge of the ship and he is responsible for everything on-board, So in difficult situations its Important that the master comes to bridge or wherever needed. We know that 3rd officer 2nd officer and a chief officer can keep watch as they have a Certificate of competency (COC), in case if the…

  • WHEELHOUSE POSTER

    This short video by Swapnil Singh explains wheelhouse poster perfectly.

  • Explain the Pivot point of vessel and effect of wind on ship handling?

    PIVOT POINT OF VESSEL The turning effect of a vessel will take effect about the ship’s pivot point and this position, with the average design vessel, lies at about the ship‟s center of Gravity, which is generally nearly amidships (assuming the vessel is on even keel in calm water conditions). As the ship moves forward under engine…

  • DECK CARGO – PRECAUTIONS WHEN CARRYING DECK CARGO.

    PRECAUTIONS WHEN CARRYING DECK CARGO. A lot of cargos are carried on deck like containers, Timber, Cars or other vehicles, iron steel pipes, Machineries may also be shipped on deck. Precautions when carrying deck cargo.

  • Different types of container lashing and materials

    fittings are used for the reliable securing of containers Which can be classified in 2 parts. In this article, we will read about the following – 1. BASE LOCKS It is the foundation of container securing. The bottom-most layer of containers or say the base tier of the container is secured by base locks. Base…

  • ALL ABOUT FOG

    ALL ABOUT FOG MIST – Mist is said to exist when visibility is reduced by water particles that have condensed on the dust, minute salt particles of salt. When due to mist the visibility reduces below 1 km, it is called FOG. Mist occur when relative humidity is as low as 80%. Radius of water droplet is…

  • COMPASS ERROR BY AMPLITUDE METHOD

    COMPASS ERROR BY AMPLITUDE METHOD INSTRUCTION All the yellow boxes are to be filled by user, Green boxes will get filled automatically. COMPASS ERROR BY AMPLITUDE METHOD COMPASS ERROR BY AMPLITUDE METHOD Compass error using amplitude method is the easiest way to calculate compass error.The only formula you need to remember is SIN (AMP) =…

  • SIGHT CALCULATION BY MERIDIAN ALTITUDE

    SIGHT CALCULATION BY MERIDIAN ALTITUDE METHOD HOW TO USE ONLINE SIGHT CALCULATOR  All the pale yellow boxes are to be filled by user, Green boxes will get filled automatically.