Why Master Standing Instructions is Important?? Various conventions, codes and guides provide the framework within which officers’ duties shall be
Marine STUDIES blog
Trying to learn new things in nautical field.
Enclosed Space Entry
Why Enclosed Spaces are Dangerous!! Precautions to be taken in entering enclosed spaces shall be repeated continuously . The repetition
HOT and COLD Work
What is HOT WORK?? Any work where temperature will be high enough to cause burning is hot work, typically: welding,
Tanker Definitions
The International safety guide for oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) provides definitions of tanker terminology in common usage. Some important
Correction To Sextant Altitudes
Why Correct Altitude As you have already learnt that the altitudes of the sextant are observed above the visible horizon.
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