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BASIC PRINCIPLES a) Legal dispute is an inherent risk in shipping business. b) Availability of evidence is essential in settling any dispute. c) If good, clear and methodical records and documents are produced, following advantages will accrue : Disputes and claims will be resolved quickly. Lengthy legal wrangles will be avoided. Legal costs will reduce….
‘Equasis’ and what are its main principles Equasis is a database holding safety-related details of more than 66.000 ships , including a record of port state control inspections. It is on Internet and may be viewed by any member of the public. The main principles behind the Equasis information system are that: • it be…
Theory 1. During dry docking the ship shall be in as light a condition as possible. 2. It shall be trimmed by the stern. 3. Minimum trim required for safe and convenient docking is prescribed by the dock authorities. 4. Chief Officer shall ensure that during the docking process the ship continues to have sufficient…
FREE RADIO-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE C.I.R.M. is the oldest existing organisation providing radio-medical assistance in the world, having been founded in 1935 by Professor Guida, who first understood the importance of health-care for seamen and of giving them the possibility and comfort of access to the professional advice of a doctor at all times. C.I.R.M. is headquartered…
What is Bilging Bilging is said to occur when ingress of water takes place into the vessel from a point below the waterline, such that the water is free to flow in and out of the vessel. If the water enters the vessel from above the waterline then it will not be able to flow…