COLREG in easy language (Rule 14)
Rule 14 Head-on situation (a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to…
Category: Navigation
COLREG in easy language (Rule 13)
Rule 13 Overtaking (a). Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of part B, sections I and II, any vessel overtaking…
COLREG in easy language (Rule 10)
Rule 10 Traffic separation schemes (a) This Rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the Organization and does not…
COLREG In Easy Language (Rule 2,5,7 & 8)
Collisions are among the most high profile of all maritime accidents. The number of collisions and their cost (personal and…
Emergency wreck marking buoy
Emergency wreck marking buoy • IALA has introduced on trial basis. • For temporary response. • Typically to be used…
ECDIS
General ECDIS allows for monitoring of a ship’s position in real-time throughout the voyage and integrates information from GPS, Gyro,…
ECDIS Contour Setting depth
Safety Contour = Dynamic draft + Minimum Net UKC requirement – Height of tide Shallow Contour = One Contour less…
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARINERS AND OTHERS ON HOW TO CANCEL A FALSE DISTRESS ALERT
DSC VHF Switch off transmitter immediately. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16; and Make broadcast to “All Stations”…
Girting of Tug
Girthing It is the capsizing moment of the tug due to the sudden movement of ships. The line is usually…
Manoeuvring Booklet
Contents 1 General description Ship’s particulars Characteristics of Main Engine(s) 2 Manoeuvring characteristics in deep water Course change performance Turning circles…