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TRO Sensor Ballasting TRO Concentration Alarm/Shutdown TRO_ _ _BHL [TRO-_ _ _] HIGH/LOW ALARM IN BAL SHD_TRO_ _ _ [SHD_TRO_ _ _ ] SHDN BY TRO VALUE Abnormal TRO value Take measures referring to the following instructions. 1. Check the amount, color, expiration and replacement cycle of the TRO indicator reagent and replace it if…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
a) Describe salient features of International Load Lines convention as amended.b) List contents of the Record of conditions of assignment of free board of a ship. It has long been recognized that limitations on the draught to which a ship may be loaded make a significant contribution to her safety. These limits are given in…
List out contents of STP Ship Certificate ‘B’. Contents of certificate B The Certificate B and is in the prescribed form and shall state: The voyage which the ship is to make, and the intermediate ports (if any) at which she is to touch; That she has the proper complement of officers and seamen;…