Principles of Position Determination
With the emergence of satellite position fixing systems, position determination at sea today has been reduced only to plotting of…
Month: February 2020
Position Fixing
POSITION FIXING Good navigational practice demands that the officer of the watch: ● Uses visual navigation aids and Radar to…
Understanding ISPS Code
What is ISPS code? ISPS code is the International Ship and Port facility Security code. SOLAS chapter XI-2 part A…
Charter Party
What is a liner trade and how is it different from a tramp trade Liner trade is a trade where…
Magnetic Compass Correction
The mystery, the fear and the feeling of – “I don’t want to know” which surrounds the binnacle arises from…
USE OF ECDIS FOR PASSAGE PLANNING
CHECKS PRIOR USING ECDIS FOR APPRAISAL AND PASSAGE PLANNING Following checks should be carried out by the Navigating Officer while…
Various Vessel Types
Oil tanker – A ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces. This includes…
PSC Inspection Deficiency, Detention, Appeal & CIC
Deficiencies During an inspection the PSC inspector may identify one or more deficiencies and include these in the PSC inspection…
Port State Control Inspection Readiness
Below guidelines should be used by the vessel’s staff prior to arrival into port. The categories and items identified below…
Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance, testing and inspections for fire protection systems as well as fire-fighting systems and appliances are required in accordance with…