Tanker Definitions
The International safety guide for oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) provides definitions of tanker terminology in common usage. Some important…
Month: January 2020
Correction To Sextant Altitudes
Why Correct Altitude As you have already learnt that the altitudes of the sextant are observed above the visible horizon.…
Preparation of Cargo Spaces
Why cargo spaces has to be Prepared ?? Care of the cargo starts from cleaning of the cargo spaces and…
Manoeuvring in Shallow Waters
How shallow water affects Manoeuvring? In shallow waters, manoeuvring has very many facets and it is necessary that we understand…
Traffic Separation Scheme
What is Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) Traffic Separation Schemes are designed to ease congestion, assist traffic flow and prevent ships…
Master’s Responsibility
What does Responsibility Means With responsibility goes authority and with them both goes accountability. This accountability is not for the…
Contingency Planning
What is Contingency Planning Contingency Planning means preparing a documented plan for emergencies and to ensure all on board are…
Surveys and Certification
The Harmonized System Of Survey and Certification (HSSC) Previously the certificates were issued on different dates when the relevant certificates…
Stopping Distance, Turning Circle, Ships Manoeuvring
Stopping Distance Stopping distance is the distance, which, a ship will continue to move after action is taken to stop…
Rising and Setting – Azimuth by Amplitude Twilight
After reading this blog, you will be able to take amplitude of the heavenly bodies and calculate the compass error.…