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…
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Master Night Orders
Night Orders 1. Required to be written by master before he is going to take a rest at night. 2.…
Steering Gear Testing
How is a steering gear tested After prolonged use of autopilot and before entering coastal waters the steering gear must…
Abort Point & Point Of No Return
Abort point is the final point at which a ship can take action to avoid passing the point of no return.…
Actions in the event of ECDIS Failure.
Ecdis Failure It is mandatory for the ship’s officer to manually plot position of the vessel frequently to avoid over-reliance…