Managing Navigational Risks
After studying this blog, you should be able to: State the different categories of navigation in the voyage cycle. Pick…
Aneroid Barometer
An Aneroid barometer is an instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure. It uses a small flexible material box called a…
Ice on the Sea
Ice is found at high latitudes in both hemispheres i.e. Northern Hemisphere (Artic) and Southern Hemisphere (Antarctic) regions. They differ…
Weather Reporting System
Efficient weather service to shipping depends on the timely location and accurate tracking of weather systems over the open sea,…
Anchoring glossary of Terms and abbreviations
Aframax (tanker) An AFRA (Average Freight Rate Assessment)max is a medium-sized oil tanker which ranges in size between 80,000…
Fresh Water Generator
Modern ships today are equipped with fresh water generators. They enable an unlimited supply of fresh water to be produced.…
Anchor swinging circle
Monitoring the drag with swing circle A ship at anchor will swing around the anchored position in the wind. A…
MARPOL ANNEX II- NOXIOUS SUBSTANCE IN BULK
Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk Details the discharge criteria and measures…
Gyro Compass
The ships main gyro compass gives the heading of the vessel with respect to true north. A Gyro compass is…
Emergency Recovery of anchor and cable
Occasionally the power of the windlass may be insufficient to recover the anchor, even in moderate weather. This can be…