Beaching
Beaching Beaching is referred as intentional grounding. • Reason for beaching Beaching is normally done due the following: − To…
Day: November 28, 2019
MAIN ENGINE LIMITATIONS
The Officer of the Watch should bear in mind that the engines are at his disposal. He should not hesitate…
Ice Navigation
General Ice is an obstacle to any ship, even an icebreaker, and the inexperienced Navigation Officer is advised to develop…
Weather System
AIR MASS When air remains over an area of the earth’s surface for several days, its physical properties are affected…
What things you will check before refloating in dry dock?
Things to Check before Refloating:- Before: 1. Ship’s stability condition to be kept as close as to that when she…
When do you show PSCO your security plan? Which part you can show
Only when PSCO has clear grounds that vessel is not complying with the regulations When the attending inspector have clear…
When OOW Calls Master
When does the OOW call the Master Guidance on specific circumstances for calling the master is given in the shipboard…
Winter Area – What Are Your Concerns?
Before proceeding to ice zone, MASTER will check the following items: 1. Article of agreement and the geographical limit, expiry…
Master-Pilot Relationship
Why is pilot Required a) Expertise in local navigation b) Sound knowledge of tide / currents c) Local traffic movement…
Masters Responsibility And Authority Under STCW Code
MASTERS RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY under STCW CODE 1. Ensure trainings are conducted as per the requirements. 2. Arrangement of watches.…