Objective To understand classification of clouds, the various types of clouds and the weather associated with each. Classification Clouds are classified according to the height of the base above sea level and their appearance. Low clouds, medium clouds and high clouds. Clouds can form at
Aim The blog shall show the process of interpreting the radar information correctly for Navigation and Collision avoidance purpose. Introduction to the different display modes There are two modes of displays a The relative motion display and b The true motion display In the
Plotting of manoeuvres These examples assume no delay between the time of the last plot and the completion of any planned manoeuvre. In practice there will be a time delay in taking bearing, plotting etc, which should be accounted for by projecting the last plotted
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-9: Narrow Channels (a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-8: Action to Avoid Collision (a) Any action to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the rules of this Part and, if the circumstances of
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-7: Risk of Collision (a) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-6: Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-4: Application Rules in this section apply to any condition of visibility. Rule 4 tells us that vessels operating under any and all conditions of visibility are
Part A – General Rule-3: General Definitions (a)The word ‘vessel’ includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (b) The term ‘power-driven vessel’ means any vessel propelled
Rule of the Road Part A – General Rule -2: Responsibility (a)Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the Owner, Master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which