Girting of Tug
Girthing It is the capsizing moment of the tug due to the sudden movement of ships. The line is usually…
Manoeuvring Booklet
Contents 1 General description Ship’s particulars Characteristics of Main Engine(s) 2 Manoeuvring characteristics in deep water Course change performance Turning circles…
Master Night Orders
Night Orders 1. Required to be written by master before he is going to take a rest at night. 2.…
Note Of Protest
Noting Protest Noting protest may help resist cargo loss or damage claims on the owner. A protest is a solemn…
Mortgages and Liens
Mortgages : 1. Ship owners often take loans purchase of ships. For this purpose, the lenders and the ship owners…
Signing Bill Of Lading
One of the most important functions of a bill of lading is that it provides information as to the description…
Steering Gear Testing
How is a steering gear tested After prolonged use of autopilot and before entering coastal waters the steering gear must…
International Convention On The Removal Of Wrecks, 2007
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS Convention Area — means EEZ established by a State in accordance with International law, or an area…
Abort Point & Point Of No Return
Abort point is the final point at which a ship can take action to avoid passing the point of no return.…
Actions in the event of ECDIS Failure.
Ecdis Failure It is mandatory for the ship’s officer to manually plot position of the vessel frequently to avoid over-reliance…