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International convention for suppression of unlawful acts against safety of maritime navigation (SUA Convention)

November 24, 2019 admin Rules and Regulation Leave a comment

Why this convention was required. Oct 7, 1985, Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro hijacked by 4 armed terrorist. With some

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Clearing a foul hawse

November 24, 2019 admin Shipboard operation Leave a comment

Preparation: • Gears necessary should be made ready at slack water. • Gears will include 20‐25mm slack wires, a smaller

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Charter Parties

November 24, 2019 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

Charter Party (C/P) :  A C/P is defined as a contract between a ship-owner and charterers for the use of

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CAP & CAS Survey

November 24, 2019 admin Rules and Regulation Leave a comment

CAP Survey Required by :   Oil major requirement Purpose : Obtain info to rate steel condition and coating cond

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Difference Between Towage & Salvage

November 24, 2019 admin Maritime Law Leave a comment

What is Towage??  Towage is the act of having one ship or boat pull (tow) another. The puller is referred to

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Damage Stability

November 24, 2019 admin Stability Leave a comment

Reg. 25 Ch II – 1 of SOLAS deals with subdivision & damage stability of Cargo Ships. Reg.25-8: Master shall

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Civil Liability Convention For Oil Pollution Damages

November 24, 2019 admin Maritime Law Leave a comment

Adoption: 29 November 1969; Entry into force: 19 June 1975; Being replaced by 1992 Protocol: Adoption: 27 November 1992; Entry

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Demurrage

November 24, 2019 admin Merchant Shipping One comment

General Principles (a) Freight No discussion on the subject of demurrage would be complete without a few words on the subject

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USE OF ECDIS IN RCDS MODE

November 24, 2019 admin Navigation Leave a comment

All navigable waters are not yet covered by ENC data and vessel may be required to use ECDIS in Raster

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Take Over Command Of Vessel

November 24, 2019 admin Shipboard operation Leave a comment

Duties Of Master Prior Taking Over Command Of Vessel 1. Go to company office and meet technical superintendents, discuss about:

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