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08/01/2024
What are different types of container used on ships ?
What are different types of container used on ships ? | MarineGyaan There are many container types in operation to suit a variety of trades. Sizes also vary and they can be shipped in the following sizes: 8 ft in width and 8 ft or 8 ft 6 inch in height, with lengths of 10, 20, 40 or 45 ft. Conventional units (general purpose) – Also known as
08/01/2024
What would happen to ships if they do not comply with the ISPS Code requirements and if they do not have the Certificate?
What would happen to ships if they do not comply with the ISPS Code requirements and if they do not have the Certificate? - MarineGyaan The ships which do not comply with the ISPS code requirements, should not be issued with International Ship Security Certificates (or after the 1 July 2004, if they qualify, with an Interim International Ship Security Certificate). In the strict legal sense and bearing in mind that we are talking ab...
07/01/2024
What is Scavenge Fire and how it occurs? What are its indications and what action you will take in case of such fire? What is fire fighting medium for scavenge fire?
What is Scavenge Fire and how it occurs? What are its indications and what action you will take in case of such fire? What is fire fighting medium for scavenge fire? - MarineGyaan Scavenge fire: Scavenge air flows from scavenge manifold to under piston scavenge space. The air from the scavenge space flows into the cylinder through the scavenge ports. For a scavenge fire to take place, there has to be a combustible material, air(oxygen) to support the said combustion and a hig...
What is Shallow water?
What is Shallow water? - MarineGyaan The water displaced by a vessel moving ahead is restricted in movement by the proximity of banks. The general effect is a build up of the water level ahead of the ship and lowering in the level astern of her. This produces a surging effect, which can part a moored ships hawsers upto 3 km …
07/01/2024
What is RADAR and its principle in detail?
What is RADAR and its principle in detail? - MarineGyaan Radar is an object-detection system designed for detecting and tracking objects (targets) at considerable distances.The word radar is an acronym derived from the phrase Radio Detection And Ranging. Principle of operation A radar system has a transmitter that emits radio waves called radar signals in...
06/01/2024
What are hazards associates with carriage of solid bulk cargo on ships ?
What are hazards associates with carriage of solid bulk cargo on ships ? - MarineGyaan The prime hazards associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes are those Relating to structural damage due to improper cargo distribution Great care is required to avoid over stressing the vessel and doing structural damage. Carefully planning of the load and the discharge must be made, and at...
What is the aim of IMDG or International Maritime Dangerous Goods code?
What is the aim of IMDG or International Maritime Dangerous Goods code? - MarineGyaan The aim of IMDG code are : To regulate the transport by sea of dangerous goods to reasonably prevent injury to person or damage to the ship. To regulate transport by sea of marine pollutant to prevent harm to the marine environment. What are dangerous goods? Dangerous goods mean the substances, mate...
06/01/2024
What is Tie rod and its function? Why pinching screws are provided? How bending moment of tie rods are reduced?
What is Tie rod and its function? Why pinching screws are provided? How bending moment of tie rods are reduced? - MarineGyaan Tie rods Tie rods are bolts which keep the whole engine structure(cylinder block, column, bedplate) under compression. Tie rod function: Keep whole engine under compression Provide for fatigue strength Provide for proper running gear alignment which prevents fretting Helps to reduce the bending stre...
05/01/2024
What are Passage Plan Final Check Points?
What are Passage Plan Final Check Points? - MarineGyaan Check on chart that the ground track is clear of hazards Make use of all marks to help you with your navigation, use churches, lighthouses, radio masts and headlands. Try to keep clear of traffic lanes. Annotate the chart with the courses and distances. Later on you will have to work out the correct...
05/01/2024
What is Cargo handling preparation for car carrier ?
What is Cargo handling preparation for Car Carrier ? - MarineGyaan CARGO-HANDLING PREPARATIONS In order to perform safe and complete cargo handling and transportation of vehicles, it is essential that adequate cargo-handling preparations be made for the following items. Hold preparation (job under the ship’s charge) Dust and rust chips that can damage vehicles in...
05/01/2024
What is The STCW Convention 2010 and Manila Amendments?
What is The STCW Convention 2010 and Manila Amendments? - MarineGyaan The Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code were adopted on 25 June 2010, marking a major revision of the STCW Convention and Code. The 2010 amendments are set to enter into force on 1 January 2012 under the tacit acceptance procedure and are aimed at bringing the Conventio n and Code up ....
What is hold preparation before loading solid bulk cargo ?
What is hold preparation before loading solid bulk cargo ? - MarineGyaan Regardless of the previous cargo, all holds should be thoroughly cleaned by sweeping, scraping and high-pressure sea water washing to remove all previous cargo residues and any loose scale or paint, paying particular attention to any that may be trapped behind beams, ledges, pipe guards, or other fi...