Preparation of Cargo Spaces
Why cargo spaces has to be Prepared ?? Care of the cargo starts from cleaning of the cargo spaces and…
Manoeuvring in Shallow Waters
How shallow water affects Manoeuvring? In shallow waters, manoeuvring has very many facets and it is necessary that we understand…
Traffic Separation Scheme
What is Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) Traffic Separation Schemes are designed to ease congestion, assist traffic flow and prevent ships…
Master’s Responsibility
What does Responsibility Means With responsibility goes authority and with them both goes accountability. This accountability is not for the…
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…