Bilging (Theory & Numericals)
What is Bilging Bilging is said to occur when ingress of water takes place into the vessel from a point…
Ship handling- Pivot Point
Stopped In this situation no forces are involved and the ship has its centre of gravity approximately amidships when the…
Constant Radius Turn
In order to negotiate a plan turn, a constant radius turn concept can be used. Theory and procedures of using…
Delivering Cargo At Discharge Port (Bill Of Lading)
The master can deliver the cargo to the holder of a ‘bearer’ bill of lading . If a bill of…
Declaration Of Security
DECLARATION OF SECURITY • Contracting Governments shall determine when a Declaration of Security is required by assessing the risk the…
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
Continuous Synopsis Record • SOLAS Chapter XI‐2 Regulation 5 • A ship to carry CSR which is intended to provide…
Collision “Actions to be taken”
Immediate actions: Follow emergency procedure as per company emergency procedure manual, which should include: • Sound general emergency alarm. •…
Civil Liability For Bunker Pollution Damages
Adoption: 23 March 2001; Entry into force: 21 November 2008 The Convention was adopted to ensure that adequate, prompt, and…
HNS Convention
Scope of application: 1) Damage in the territory, including the territorial sea, of a State Party; 2) Damage by contamination…
International convention for suppression of unlawful acts against safety of maritime navigation (SUA Convention)
Why this convention was required. Oct 7, 1985, Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro hijacked by 4 armed terrorist. With some…