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Trying to learn new things in nautical field.

ENHANCED HULL SURVEY

Surveys and Certification

January 3, 2020 admin Rules and Regulation Leave a comment

The Harmonized System Of Survey and Certification (HSSC) Previously the certificates were issued on different dates when the relevant certificates

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turning circle

Stopping Distance, Turning Circle, Ships Manoeuvring

January 2, 2020 admin Navigation Leave a comment

Stopping Distance Stopping distance is the distance, which, a ship will continue to move after action is taken to stop

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amplitude

Rising and Setting – Azimuth by Amplitude Twilight

January 1, 2020 admin Navigation Leave a comment

After reading this blog, you will be able to take amplitude of the heavenly bodies and calculate the compass error.

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cargo watch

Cargo Watchkeeping In Port

January 1, 2020 admin Bulk Carrier Leave a comment

What is cargo watchkeeping?? Carriage of cargoes is an important aspect of merchant shipping and your duty on board is:

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inclining experiment

Inclining Experiment

December 31, 2019 admin Stability Leave a comment

Why the vessel has to be inclined ??? To obtain the metacentric height it is necessary to determine the position

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bollard

Mooring a Ship

December 28, 2019 admin Shipboard operation Leave a comment

When in port the ship either anchors or moors to facilitate loading and discharging operations.  Each of these operations requires

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flag of convenience

Flag Of Convenience

December 28, 2019 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

Flags of convenience came into existence in the late sixties. In the earlier stage, they were not welcome. Now they

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document of compliance for carrying dangerous goods

Certificates & Documents To be Carried Onboard Vessel

December 27, 2019 admin Rules and Regulation One comment

International Tonnage Certificate (1969) An International Tonnage Certificate (1969) shall be issued to every ship, the gross and net tonnage

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Thorough Ventilation

Ventilation of Cargo Spaces

December 26, 2019 admin Bulk Carrier Leave a comment

Aim Carrying cargo with care is our first aim and ventilation is one of the aspects that we need to

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gmdss sea area

GMDSS (Equipments and Procedures)

December 25, 2019 admin Navigation Leave a comment

Preamble IMO began work on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in the 1970s and its introduction marks the

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