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transverse thrust

Transverse Thrust

Ahead Movement of the Propeller The effect of transverse thrust whilst making an ahead movement is arguably less worrying than that of an astern movement, perhaps because the result is less noticeable.  (a) The helical discharge from the propeller creates a larger pressure on the

Lifeboat maintenance

Lifesaving Equipment Maintenance

Life Saving Appliances Maintenance Equipment / Requirement Regulation Ship Type Interval Maintenance By Remark Maintenance and inspection SOLAS II-1/3-9.3 SOLAS III/20.4 SOLAS III/20.7.2 MSC.1/Circ.1331, Annex, para. 4 All Monthly Crew In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Maintenance of wires acc. to SOLAS III/20.4. Means of Embarkation

catzoc

CATZOC (Category of Zone of Confidence)

CATZOC on the ENC in simple terms refers to the Quality and Accuracy of survey data and the applicable error in chart datum that sometimes can greatly affect vessel’s UKC calculations.   Zone of Confidence (ZOC) has 6 Categories named A1, A2, B, C, D

oil tanker

Oil Tanker Cargo Tank Atmosphere Control

On a oil tanker the cargo oil tank atmosphere changes as per various operations the ship is performing. These includes the Key Cargo Operations such as:  Discharging  Tank Cleaning  Purging  Gas Freeing  Inerting  Loading   When performing these key cargo operations safely, The most important

Inert gas system

Inert gas System

What is Inert Gas ? It is a gas which contains insufficient Oxygen to support combustion. Keeping tanks inerted means cutting one side of the fire triangle and hence avoiding any chances or Fire or Explosion.  Why do we need Inert Gas ? An Oil

ship handling

Slow Speed Control

Speed Many casualties are proven to occur as a direct result of excessive speed. Its effect can be insidious and a Master may find that he cannot keep up with events, which are happening too quickly. Effective control of the ship is slowly but inexorably

Turning Levers and Moments

Vessel Stopped If the tugs apply the same bollard pull of say 15 tonnes each, it is to a position 80m fore and aft of the pivot point. Thus two equal turning levers and moments of 80m x 15t (1200tm) are created resulting in even

Grounding “Actions to be taken”

Immediate actions: Take the conn. Follow emergency procedure as per company emergency procedure manual, which should include: • Sound general emergency alarm. • Stop Engines. • Announce by PA. • Head count, look for casualty and establish communication. • Close watertight doors. Activate SOPEP and

collision

Master Duties In Case Of Collision

Duties of the master in case of a collision In case of collision between two ships, it will be the duty of the master of each ship, without endangering his ship, crew and passengers, if any: • To render to the other ship, its master,

Emergency Stop Manoeuvre

Crash Stop  No type of main engine can be reversed immediately from full rpm ahead to full rpm astern because no engine can drive the propeller at full revolutions astern while the ship herself is moving ahead at considerable speed.  The application of