When a ship with negative initial metacentric height is inclined to a small angle, the righting lever is negative, resulting
Marine STUDIES blog
Trying to learn new things in nautical field.
Bill Of Lading
Bill of Lading : Functions of Bill of Lading : 1. Document of title – whoever holds the B/L is the Owner of
Tanker Cargo Calculations
What is Gauging ? Ullage and Sounding Usually ullages are used for calculation. In rare cases soundings may be used
Bridge Equipments
Sextant A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is
Officer on watch Duties
Duties of an Officer on Watch (OOW) on the bridge The primary duties of an Officer on Watch are: (i)
Port State Control & Flag State Control
Port State Control Port State control, or PSC, is the exercise of the right of a port State, when granting
The Supplementary Fund Protocol
1. The Supplementary Fund Protocol, which was adopted in 2003, entered into force in 2005, thereby establishing the International Oil Pollution Compensation
Tropical Revolving Storm
Definitions A Tropical Cyclone is also called as a Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS). It is defined as a roughly circular
Port State Inspection
Purpose Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the
Dry Docking
Preparations Before entry: • Check the stability of the vessel, especially during critical period. • Check the vessel at required