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Readiness of ship’s machinery and gear. Controls testing – any defects should be rectified. Anchors cleared and ready for use, mooring...

The exact procedures to be followed prior to departure will vary with the ship type and her trading pattern. However, basic procedures...

Preparation All key personnel (both Deck and Engine Departments) must be kept informed of the expected time of maneuvering and anchoring....

A ship of displacement 2000t and KG 4.2m, loads 300t 0f cargo (KG 2.0m ), 200t of cargo (KG 3.2m) and 500t of bunkers ( KG 0m ). Find her...

VTS centers may send information about vessels which are not carrying AIS and which are tracked only by VTS radar, via the AIS to vessels...

1. In a vessel of 8800 tonnes displacement and KG 6.2m, 200 tonnes of cargo was loaded in the lower hold 1.7m above the keel. Find the...

1. A ship of 16000t displacement and TPC is 20 floating in SW at a draft of 8.0m . Find her draft in FW . Solution: Displacement (W) =...

LIferaft carriage criteria one or more together with 100% capacity, easily transferable 100% each side, if not easily transferable. If...

Static test of Life Boat Done 5 yearly Loaded to not less than 1.5 times the max brake holding capacity of davit Test For Deformation The...