Weather routeing is the procedure of ensuring that the ship makes an ocean passage in the least possible time conducive
Marine STUDIES blog
Trying to learn new things in nautical field.
ECDIS – Compilation Scale and Scale Minimum
During passage planning the 2nd officer plans a passage apparently clear of visible dangers to navigation. ( IGNORE SHALLOW CONTOUR
ECDIS – Contour Settings
Traditional method of passage planning on paper chart: Using a draft of 14 mtr and applying a 2 mtr safety
Off Hire
Time charterparties invariably contain an off-hire clause providing for exceptions from the obligation for charterers to pay hire from the
Coal Cargo- Know the Hazards
Coal is a potentially hazardous cargo and serious incidents continue to arise. In some instances it would appear that those
Safe ports and berths
Generally a port can be rendered unsafe due to: Sandbanks and shallows Obstructions such as wrecks An inadequate system at
Notice Of Readiness
A Notice of Readiness (“NOR”) is a notification by the vessel that she is ready to start the charter service
Tanker cargo shortage and contamination claims
There are many areas where the transfer of bulk liquid cargoes and the methods used can give rise to either
ECDIS (Safe or Risk to Navigation)
Numerous groundings and near misses have occurred on ECDIS equipped ships that could have been avoided but for failures in
Navigation Safe Practices (II)
Safe practices in navigation are an important aspect of the overall safety of the ship. Perhaps more important than knowing