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Notes on York Antwerp Rules

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 By admin No Comments on Notes on York Antwerp Rules
Notes on York Antwerp Rules

The fact that a general average act can occur in any international waters, or on the high seas, raises the questions of which law and jurisdiction should apply to the general average adjustments. But, if the Rules are incorporated into the contract, they will govern the adjustment of general average. They provide a complete code…

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Merchant Shipping

Notes on York Antwerp Rules

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 By admin No Comments on Notes on York Antwerp Rules
Notes on York Antwerp Rules

The fact that a general average act can occur in any international waters, or on the high seas, raises the questions of which law and jurisdiction should apply to the general average adjustments. But, if the Rules are incorporated into the contract, they will govern the adjustment of general average. They provide a complete code…

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Merchant Shipping

Notes on York Antwerp Rules

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 By admin No Comments on Notes on York Antwerp Rules
Notes on York Antwerp Rules

The fact that a general average act can occur in any international waters, or on the high seas, raises the questions of which law and jurisdiction should apply to the general average adjustments. But, if the Rules are incorporated into the contract, they will govern the adjustment of general average. They provide a complete code…

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Merchant Shipping

Notes on York Antwerp Rules

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 By admin No Comments on Notes on York Antwerp Rules
Notes on York Antwerp Rules

The fact that a general average act can occur in any international waters, or on the high seas, raises the questions of which law and jurisdiction should apply to the general average adjustments. But, if the Rules are incorporated into the contract, they will govern the adjustment of general average. They provide a complete code…

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Merchant Shipping

Wheel over position calculation

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 By admin No Comments on Wheel over position calculation
Wheel over position calculation

Wheel over positions should be determined from the ship’s manoeuvring data and marked on the chart. Suitable visual & radar cues should then be chosen to determine when the ship is at the wheel over position. The best cues for large alterations of course consist of Parallel Indexes or visual bearings parallel to the new…

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Oil cargo discharging operation for oil tankers- Safety confirmations

Posted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 By admin No Comments on Oil cargo discharging operation for oil tankers- Safety confirmations
Oil cargo discharging operation for oil tankers- Safety confirmations

Oil cargo discharge operation involves various safety factors to be taken into consideration. Following are the most common elements and check items to be followed. The procedures explained here are only indicative, not exhaustive in nature and one must always be guided by the practices of good seamanship. Supply of I.G to cargo tanks being…

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Limitations of Explosives on Passenger ships

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 By admin No Comments on Limitations of Explosives on Passenger ships
Limitations of Explosives on Passenger ships

For the purpose of stowage of dangerous goods IMDG Code divides the ships into two groups 1. cargo ships or passenger ships carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than 25 or to 1 passenger per 3 m of overall length, whichever is the greater number;2. other passenger ships in which the limiting…

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Cargo handling

Ro-Ro Ships

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 By admin No Comments on Ro-Ro Ships
Ro-Ro Ships

    The roll-on/roll-off ship is one of the most successful types operating today. Its flexibility, ability to integrate with other transport systems and speed of operation have made  it  extremely popular on many shipping routes. The roll-on/roll-off ship is defined in the November 1995 amendments to Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety…

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Cargo handling

HEAVY LIFT CARGOES

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HEAVY LIFT CARGOES

Heavy Lift – Cargo heavier than the SWL of the vessels gear. It cannot be lifted by the ship’s gear in the normal mode and requires special rigging.Due care should be exercised during planning the stow, loading and securing so that the safety of the personnel, cargo and vessel is not jeopardized Planning the stow…

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Cargo handling

Maritime Law Q and A (Part 3)

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 By admin No Comments on Maritime Law Q and A (Part 3)
Maritime Law Q and A (Part 3)

a) What are the objectives of “London Dumping Convention”? How are these objectives achieved? The objective of the London Convention and Protocol is to promote the effective control of all sources of marine pollution. Contracting Parties shall take effective measures to preventpollution of the marine environment caused by dumping at sea. The purpose of the…

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