Magnetic Compass Correction
The mystery, the fear and the feeling of – “I don’t want to know” which surrounds the binnacle arises from…
USE OF ECDIS FOR PASSAGE PLANNING
CHECKS PRIOR USING ECDIS FOR APPRAISAL AND PASSAGE PLANNING Following checks should be carried out by the Navigating Officer while…
Various Vessel Types
Oil tanker – A ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces. This includes…
PSC Inspection Deficiency, Detention, Appeal & CIC
Deficiencies During an inspection the PSC inspector may identify one or more deficiencies and include these in the PSC inspection…
Port State Control Inspection Readiness
Below guidelines should be used by the vessel’s staff prior to arrival into port. The categories and items identified below…
Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance, testing and inspections for fire protection systems as well as fire-fighting systems and appliances are required in accordance with…
Tanker Various Parts
Principal Particulars Length Of Vessel LOA – ( Length OverAll ) – This is the maximum length of the ship between.…
Evaluation of Discharge Performance
Why do we need to evaluate a discharge performance ? When a vessel is fixed for trade, the Owner &…
Future & New IMO Amendments
Adopted IMO and ILO requirements coming into force in the future This part includes requirements that have been adopted and…
ODME (Oil Discharge Monitoring System)
Principle of operation The measurement technique used in the Oil Discharge Monitoring & Control System is based on scattered light. The…