Turning Levers and Moments
Vessel Stopped If the tugs apply the same bollard pull of say 15 tonnes each, it is to a position…
Category: Navigation
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…
Emergency Stop Manoeuvre
Crash Stop No type of main engine can be reversed immediately from full rpm ahead to full rpm astern…
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…
When OOW Calls Master
When does the OOW call the Master Guidance on specific circumstances for calling the master is given in the shipboard…
Master-Pilot Relationship
Why is pilot Required a) Expertise in local navigation b) Sound knowledge of tide / currents c) Local traffic movement…
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…
Ship handling- Pivot Point
Stopped In this situation no forces are involved and the ship has its centre of gravity approximately amidships when the…