Category: Winning Answers
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Colreg 3, Lights and Shapes
Q. In a sailing vessel, can the side lights and stern light be combined in a lantern?Ans. In a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length the side lights and stern light may be combined in one lantern carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be seen.…
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Colreg 2, Steering and Sailing Rules
Q. A big sailing vessel wishes to cross a lane and at the same time a small power driven vessel which is following the lane approach the sailing vessel. What is the responsibility of the sailing vessel?Ans. Rule 10 states ‘A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not…
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Colreg 1, General
Q. What is part B of Colregs, 72? What are the different sections about?Ans. Part B is ‘Steering and Sailing Rules’. It has three sections. Section I is ‘Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility’ (Rules 4-10). Section II is ‘Conduct of vessels in sight of one another’ (Rules 11-18). Section III is ‘Conduct of…
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Class Surveys
What is Classification Society? What is the purpose of Classification Society?Classification Society is an independent, self-regulating body. It does not have any commercial interests related to ship design, ship building, ship ownership, ship operation, ship management, etc. Even the ship maintenance, repairs, insurance, or chartering areas are unconnected. In establishing its Rules, each Classification Society…
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Port State Control
Port State Control (PSC): PSC inspection is the inspection of foreign ships in a port to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of international regulations and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules. Justification of the concept of port state control principles can…
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Casualty Investigation Code
What is the legal requirement of Casualty Investigation Code?Following initiatives and regulations are related to the casualty investigation.SOLAS: Flag State Administrations to conduct investigations into any casualty suffered by a ship of its flag, if an investigation may assist in identifying regulatory issues as a contributing factorLOAD LINES, 1966: Flag States are required to inquire…
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Basics of Marine Insurance
Define marine insurance?Marine insurance is a contract where by the insurer undertakes to indemnity the assured, in manner and to the extent thereby agreed, against losses incident to marine adventure. Thus, like in any contract, terms and conditions, etc are stipulated making the policy tailor-made in respect of manner and extent. Important thing being, it…
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Dangerous Goods-9 (Documentation and Miscellaneous)
Q. What is a dangerous goods manifest?Ans. A manifest is like tabulated, non diagrammatic cargo plan. An IMO Dangerous Goods Manifest contains some extra information in comparison to the normal manifest, owing to the presence of dangerous goods. Thus, in addition to the information regarding the ship, voyage, etc, the cargo related information including the…
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Dangerous Goods-8 (Pesticides)
Q. List precautionary measures in respect of safe use of pesticides on board cargo ships.Ans. The safety procedures in respect of use of pesticides, should be in accordance with the IMO publication `Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides’ (1996). A copy of this publication should be accessible for all crew members. Appropriate protective clothing,…
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Dangerous Goods 7 (Ems and MFAG)
Q. What is Ems guide? What does it provide?Ans. It is emergency response procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods, including the Emergency Schedules (EmS) to be followed in case of incidents involving dangerous substances, materials or articles, or harmful substances, under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. The purpose is to provide guidance for dealing…