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When OOW Calls Master

When does the OOW call the Master Guidance on specific circumstances for calling the master is given in the shipboard operational procedures. Standing and bridge orders by the master support it. All  companies have a checklist giving circumstances and situations where the master should be

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 of article of agreement. 2. Class certificate, if ship has ice notation. 3. Check the charter party contract 4. Insurance coverage – premium may be

Master-Pilot Relationship

Why is pilot Required a) Expertise in local navigation b) Sound knowledge of tide / currents c) Local traffic movement d) Dealing with shore authorities e) Handling of tugs The particular elements of the operational relationship between pilots and bridge officers includes: a) The sharing

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. 3. Monitoring rest hours. 4. Ensure crew have their valid documents 5. Ensure safe Navigation. 6. Ensure maintenance of shipboard equipments 7. Ensure safe loading

Mariner Role In Collecting Evidence

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.

Equasis

‘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

Dry Docking (Theory & Numericals)

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

CIRM

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