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AIR MASS When air remains over an area of the earth’s surface for several days, its physical properties are affected by those of the earth’s surface. If the surface is WARM & WET, the overlying air will become WARM & HUMID. Eg. Air over the WARM GULF STREAM. If the surface is very HOT &…
Things to Check before Refloating:- Before: 1. Ship’s stability condition to be kept as close as to that when she is entering in the dry dock. 2. Enough GM and positive stability during critical period. 3. No changes of weight to be made without the consent of the dock‐master. 4. Movable weights to be secured….
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Only when PSCO has clear grounds that vessel is not complying with the regulations When the attending inspector have clear ground to believe that the vessel is not complying as per SOLAS XI –2 and or ISPS Code then only he can but have limited access to specific section of the plan relating to the…
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When does the OOW call the Master Guidance on specific circumstances for calling the master is given in the shipboard operational procedures. Standing and bridge orders by the master support it. All companies have a checklist giving circumstances and situations where the master should be called. A typical checklist could be in the following format:…
Before proceeding to ice zone, MASTER will check the following items: 1. Article of agreement and the geographical limit, expiry of article of agreement. 2. Class certificate, if ship has ice notation. 3. Check the charter party contract 4. Insurance coverage – premium may be high. 5. Polar Code is available onboard. Polar Code: •…
Why is pilot Required a) Expertise in local navigation b) Sound knowledge of tide / currents c) Local traffic movement d) Dealing with shore authorities e) Handling of tugs The particular elements of the operational relationship between pilots and bridge officers includes: a) The sharing of information such as passage plans and the vessel’s condition,…
MASTERS RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY under STCW CODE 1. Ensure trainings are conducted as per the requirements. 2. Arrangement of watches. 3. Monitoring rest hours. 4. Ensure crew have their valid documents 5. Ensure safe Navigation. 6. Ensure maintenance of shipboard equipments 7. Ensure safe loading & discharging 8. Keep vessel ready for Inspection. 9. Ensure…
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BASIC PRINCIPLES a) Legal dispute is an inherent risk in shipping business. b) Availability of evidence is essential in settling any dispute. c) If good, clear and methodical records and documents are produced, following advantages will accrue : Disputes and claims will be resolved quickly. Lengthy legal wrangles will be avoided. Legal costs will reduce….
‘Equasis’ and what are its main principles Equasis is a database holding safety-related details of more than 66.000 ships , including a record of port state control inspections. It is on Internet and may be viewed by any member of the public. The main principles behind the Equasis information system are that: • it be…
Theory 1. During dry docking the ship shall be in as light a condition as possible. 2. It shall be trimmed by the stern. 3. Minimum trim required for safe and convenient docking is prescribed by the dock authorities. 4. Chief Officer shall ensure that during the docking process the ship continues to have sufficient…