Contingency Planning
What is Contingency Planning Contingency Planning means preparing a documented plan for emergencies and to ensure all on board are…
Surveys and Certification
The Harmonized System Of Survey and Certification (HSSC) Previously the certificates were issued on different dates when the relevant certificates…
Stopping Distance, Turning Circle, Ships Manoeuvring
Stopping Distance Stopping distance is the distance, which, a ship will continue to move after action is taken to stop…
Rising and Setting – Azimuth by Amplitude Twilight
After reading this blog, you will be able to take amplitude of the heavenly bodies and calculate the compass error.…
Cargo Watchkeeping In Port
What is cargo watchkeeping?? Carriage of cargoes is an important aspect of merchant shipping and your duty on board is:…
Inclining Experiment
Why the vessel has to be inclined ??? To obtain the metacentric height it is necessary to determine the position…
Mooring a Ship
When in port the ship either anchors or moors to facilitate loading and discharging operations. Each of these operations requires…
Flag Of Convenience
Flags of convenience came into existence in the late sixties. In the earlier stage, they were not welcome. Now they…
Certificates & Documents To be Carried Onboard Vessel
International Tonnage Certificate (1969) An International Tonnage Certificate (1969) shall be issued to every ship, the gross and net tonnage…
Ventilation of Cargo Spaces
Aim Carrying cargo with care is our first aim and ventilation is one of the aspects that we need to…