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LoadLine and Draft Marks

Loadlines are one of the earliest safety features introduced in shipping, At the time of introduction, ships were suffering heavy losses because of overloading. Lord Plimsoll, a member of the parliament, fought for introduction of Loadlines and hence the term “plimsoll disc”. The safety of

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Sub division & Loadlines

Aim: Sub division aims at finding the number of bulkheads required, and where they should be placed. Sub division of passenger ships into watertight compartments must be such that after assumed damage to the ship’s hull the vessel will remain afloat in a stable position.

RADAR PLOTTING

Radar Plotting

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

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Salvage and Towage

Under Article 98 OF UNCLOS, Master has a legal duty to proceed with all possible speed to render assistance to any person in distress at sea nearby, without serious danger to his vessel, her crew and passengers. Under Regulation 10-1 of SOLAS 1974, master shall

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General Average

General Average (GA) “Extraordinary sacrifice made voluntarily and prudently, to save a common maritime adventure from imminent peril,” is GA sacrifice. This principle developed over centuries, meant that if few merchants sent a ship to sea for common gain, any sacrifice made or expanse incurred

NARROW CHANNEL

COLREG Rule No 09

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

COLREG

COLREG Rule No 08

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

risk of collision

COLREG Rule No 07

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

safe speed

COLREG Rule No 06

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

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COLREG Rule No 04 & 05

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