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Preamble IMO began work on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in the 1970s and its introduction marks the biggest change in maritime communications since the invention of radio. It has been introduced in stages between 1993 and 1st February 1999. The basic concept of the system is that search and rescue authorities ashore,…
Loading cargoes on board involves ensuring that the space available is used most efficiently. It is therefore first necessary to work out the spaces available, tonnage that can be loaded and the limitations that are paced by the cargo itself. The module takes into account the mathematics involved in the process. Grain and Bale Spaces/Capacities…
No job is complete before the paper work is done and this hold true for us seafarers also. There are various documents related to cargo which you must be aware of when loading, carrying and discharging cargoes. A few basic ones are mentioned below. Some of them are needed to evidence the loading I unloading…
Aim To understand the construction of various types of ships. In this module we will study the salient features of construction in different types of ships. Oil Tanker Twin longitudinal bulkheads divide the tank section into port, starboard and centre tanks. In most old tankers there is no double bottom. Longitudinal features strengthen the main…
Preamble It is just not possible to know every ship in its details. In order therefore that officers and engineers are in a position to acquire more information, the ship builder and the shipowner provides plans and other details about the ship on board. These plans like the general arrangement plans are available as they…
Introduction A ship as a carrier can face many claims arising from the short delivery of cargo. There are various ways in which cargo loaded can be accounted for. On General Cargo ships, cargo is either loaded as pieces or unitised. On Container ships, each container is stuffed under survey and sealed prior to being…
Data Management The actual instructions and screen-shots in this guide are based on the version of the eGlobe G2 Series ECDIS installed in the UKHO as detailed on the front cover. There may be minor differences between certain models (i.e. screen layouts may vary). eGlobe G2 works with different combinations of hardware. This can…
Objective To understand classification of clouds, the various types of clouds and the weather associated with each. Classification Clouds are classified according to the height of the base above sea level and their appearance. Low clouds, medium clouds and high clouds. Clouds can form at any height from sea level up to the tropopause, which…
Introduction The present day P&I market provides third party liability cover to the ship owners worldwide on a non-profit making “mutual” basis as opposed to the commercial insurers who understandably provide insurance for all other risks to earn profit in order to pay dividends to their share holders. The structure of this non profit “mutual”…
Aim The blog shall show the process of interpreting the radar information correctly for Navigation and Collision avoidance purpose. Introduction to the different display modes There are two modes of displays a The relative motion display and b The true motion display In the relative motion display the origin of the display and own…