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This experiment is carried out on new ships and those that have had large structural alterations  made, to find out the new centre of gravity (kg) and metacentric height (gm)  and further to know...

Rolling and pitching is a part of the every ship that is going out at the sea. The first thing you might think up on hearing the word “Parametric rolling” is that it must be a...

Q. STCW 95 has laid down minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety training and instruction to all seafarers. Underline the importance of the role of the chief engineer of a ship in enforcing these...

The IMO has within its mandate to make trade and travel by sea as safe and secure as possible. To manage & reduce any warnings with the potential to balance maritime security the Organization develops appropriate regulations...

 IMO developed initially: A.973(24) - Code for the enactment of the compulsory IMO instruments in the year 2005, as revised by the A.1054(27) in the year 2011, as Audit Standard for the VIMSAS, & again by...

General emergency alarm signal : Seven or more short blast followed by one long blast Emergency:- Immediate Action Required/Members of The Team GROUNDING/STRANDING:- Stop main engine & raise emergency alarmExhibit lights & shapes & sound signal for vessel agroundTake all round sounding,...

Q. Referring to the latest developments in Turbocharger application in marine diesel engines, write short notes on the following :- a. Power turbine generators. b. Hybrid turbochargers. c. Electro-assist turbochargers. Answer:- The extreme slow steaming of ships has become...

Q. Explain the term “port state control” (PSC) Inspection. Underline its authority and the basis of such inspections. Enumerate the relevant regulations and annexes of SOLAS 74, LOADLINE 66, MARPOL 73/78, STCW 78 and...

Flow meters are generally divided in to two fundamental types ...

PURPOSE OF STUFFING BOX Provides sealing between Scavenge space and CrankcaseUpper section prevents scavenge air & residues from scavenge space entering crankcase Lower section prevents oil carry over by piston rod from crank...