Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) is an enhancement to Global Positioning System that uses a network of fixed, ground-based reference stations to broadcast the difference between the positions indicated by the satellite systems and the known fixed positions. These stations broadcast the difference between the measured satellite pseudo ranges and actual (internally computed) pseudo ranges,…
It is a booklet called form 99, in an approved format which is to be maintained upto date as per requirement of the dock safety regulation and endorsed & signed by a competent person as required. It contains certificate of tests and registers all reports of examination of load bearing machinery, chains and wire ropes…
Crude oil washing was made mandatory under MARPOL Annex 1 regulation 13 which states that every crude oil tanker which is 20000 dwt and above must be fitted with COW system for every cargo hold tank. To perform Crude oil washing in a correct and efficient manner every ship must have – • Efficient and approved…
Fitter is a important rank in the the Engine Department of a Merchant Navy ship. Fitter comes under Second Engineer and his job is to follow the orders given to him by Second Engineer. Fitter assists the Engineers with the maintenance and also does the fabrication work as per requirement under the supervision of Second…
Bosun is the boss of the deck crew of a Merchant Navy ship. Bosun comes under Chief Officer and his job is to follow the orders given to him by Chief Officer and to get the work done from the deck crew. Bosun assists chief officer with mooring operations, anchor operations, chipping & painting operation…
Oiler also called as Motorman is a important rank in the the Engine Department of a Merchant Navy ship. Oiler comes under Second Engineer and his job is to follow the orders given to him by Second Engineer or the Duty Engineer. Oiler assists the Engineers with the maintenance and keeps the areas allocated to clean…
If you want to work on a Merchant Navy vessel as a Electrical Engineer, you need to do a Electro Technical Officer or ETO course. The Electro Technical Officer or ETO of a ship is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the electrical and electronic components available onboard. Course Duration and Eligibility Criteria…
Merchant navy is a very challenging field, it has its own advantages and disadvantages. Merchant navy does offers very good salaries and a lot of travel opportunities but it also demands a lot of courage and patience. In this article, we are going to discuss about the opportunities and challenges a girl cadet faces during her tenure…
A/B: Able bodied seaman, a member of the crew who is able to perform all duties of an experienced seaman. A/S: Alongside AA: Always afloat AAAA: Always accessible always afloat AAOSA: Always afloat or safely aground AARA: Amsterdam-Antwerp-Rotterdam Area ABT: About ADCOM: Address Commission AFSPS: Arrival First Sea Pilot Station (Norway) AG: Arabian Gulf – also called PG – Persian Gulf AGW: All going well AHL: Australian hold ladders…
NOTE: Also, we know that NOTES: Naming of Azimuth: The prefix N or S is the name same as C whereas suffix E or W depends on the value of LHA. If LHA is between 0 to 180, the body lies to the WEST and if it is between 180 and 360, the body lies to…
Principle of Navigation by Capt Joseph & Rewari FREE Pdf Download
Tank cleaning – The process of removing hydrocarbon vapours, liquids or residues. Tank cleaning may be required for one or more of the following reasons: Responsibility : The Chief Officer is in charge of and shall supervise as the person in charge of the Tank Cleaning, Hydrocarbon Gas (HC) Purging, Gas Freeing & Re-Inerting operations. He shall…