Marine TeacherJun 25, 20202 min readWhat actions to be taken When Approaching in fog in the open sea?What actions to be taken When Approaching in fog in the open sea?
Marine TeacherJun 24, 20206 min readHeavy Weather Precautions on ShipWhen heavy weather is expected, the ship would roll, pitch, yaw, sway, surge and heave. This movement in six degrees of freedom would...
Marine TeacherJun 5, 20202 min readWhich Test must be done before departure onboard ship? (updated June-20) The following test must be done before departure onboard ship- 1. Controls are to be tested for about 1 or 2 hrs before sailing. If they...
Marine TeacherJun 1, 20201 min readPre Arrival Procedure onboard ShipReadiness of ship’s machinery and gear. Controls testing – any defects should be rectified. Anchors cleared and ready for use, mooring...
Marine TeacherJun 1, 20201 min readPre-departure Checklist for VesselThe exact procedures to be followed prior to departure will vary with the ship type and her trading pattern. However, basic procedures...