When I joined sea, I was merely a Fresh wooden boat – going with the flow. It was shocking experience for me to join 4 Months 2nd Mates course at Maritime Training Institutes by paying approx 50k just for 4 months of course which followed by endless course (DG Course + Modular + Refreshers blah…
CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) are nautical terms used in navigation and collision avoidance to assess the risk of vessels coming too close to each other. These parameters are typically used in conjunction with AIS (Automatic Identification System) and radar systems. They are important for safety at…
ntrinsically safe equipment is also used on ships to ensure safe operation in potentially hazardous environments. Some common examples of intrinsically safe equipment used on ships include: Intrinsically safe equipment on ships must comply with various safety regulations and standards, such as the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code),…
What are Lateral Marks and their usage in Region A and Region B Lateral marks are navigation aids used in waterways such as harbors, rivers, and channels to guide vessels in staying within the navigable channel and avoiding hazards. These marks indicate the edges of the navigable channel and help mariners determine the direction of…
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…
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…
CRUDE OIL WASHING PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES Prior to arrival at the discharge port, the following must be carried out: No C.O.W. is to be started until the Master has satisfied himself that the following has or will be complied with:
The officer in charge of the navigational watch is the master’s representative and is primarily responsible at all times for the safe navigation of the ship and for complying with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Taking over the watch The officer in charge of the navigational watch shall not hand over the…