CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURING (CSS CODE)
Background
The
accelerations acting on a ship in a seaway result from a combination of
longitudinal, vertical and predominantly transverse motions. The forces generated by these accelerations
leading to the majority of securing problems. The danger arising from...
CIRCUIT BREAKER
A circuit breaker is an automatic device which is designed to stop the flow of current in an electrical circuit and save the electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit.
Its main...
MLC AND STCW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PART-6
Q. Develop a training program for activities in a vessel, where you have recently joined as CE highlighting the specific needs for engine room personnel in case of:
A. Use of life saving appliances
B. Fire...
RUDDER SURVEY
Checks on rudder in drydock
When ship enters
dry dock and pumping out water, check water whether water is coming out from
rudder or not. If yes, then rudder is breached.Open the
top and bottom plug and check...
MLC AND STCW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PART-3
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...
CODES AND CONVENTIONS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-11
Q. How does Indian Administration conducts inquiries and investigations into shipboard casualties on foreign ships visiting its ports.
a. Elaborate with the mention of relevant international codes and relevant sections of the MS ACT 1958.
b....
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PART-9
Q. Explain the following modern terms related to turbocharging:
A. Pulse converter system
B. Sequential turbo charging
C. Two stage turbocharging
D. Variable geometry turbochargers
Answer:-
A. PULSE CONVERTER SYSTEM:-
Pulse charging system due to long interval of the air inlet...
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR STEERING SYSTEM
1. Oil consumption High
Causes:
Low level alarm is triggered due to oil leakage.May result in system being isolated if low low alarm
is trigerred.
Remedial Actions:
Rectify the leakage at the earliest.Isolate the system if leakage is very...
SOME BASICS Q & A PART- 3
Codes of safety working practices:
Candidates must be familiar with a book “code of safe working practices” available on board vessels. It is very important to identify safeties to encounter hazards.
To be complied with the...