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You can also Download this as a PDF the link is -  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jsuX4Y-AumV51hkr4giMFn_7FeygAKaK Fire / Explosion. Initial Response 1) Sound the appropriate alarm. 2) Muster personnel at designated stations. 3) Determine if anyone is missing/injured & if so their location. 4) If anyone has been killed. 5) Locate the area of the fire. 6) Contain & prevent the spread of fire. 7) Shut off ventilation & fuel/apply surface cooling ASAP. 8) Determine the extent of the fire. 9) Make risk assessment for rescue/fire parties. 10) Find out the type of fire & best method to control/extinguish it. 11) Deploy damage control team if appropriate. 12) Inform coastguard/CRS/DPA ashore if appropriate. If in port Initial Response (give the following information to shore) 1) Name & nationality of the ship. 2) Name & number of pier, berth or other positive i

You can also Download this as a PDF the link is -  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f6CryfQVXy5iOetMEv2JeoZznbl6biCW Man overboard. Initial Response 1) Release bridge lifebuoy with light & smoke signal on the side the person has fallen overboard. 2) Take immediate avoiding action so as not to run over the man. 3) Sound emergency alarm signal, followed by Man overboard announcement. If you are on deck and has seen man falling overboard then shout man overboard man overboard and mention the side he has fallen. (example Starboard or Portside)   4) Sound three long blasts. 5) Call the Master, be ready to brief him on arrival. 6) Execute GPS M.O.B position function 7) Note position and time. 8) Post a look-out with binoculars & instructions to maintain a continuous watch on the man overboard. 9) Inform the engine room, & put engines on standby. 10) Commence recovery manoeuvre, such as Willia

You can also Download this as a PDF the link is -  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LihMTnbc5ntDpMZtXcTvSiXam3iXBRDu Initial Response 1) Switch to manual/hand steering. 2) Turn on the second (emergency) steering motor. 3) Inform the master. 4) Inform the engine room. If 2 nd steering motor not effective then change over to N.F.U If NFU not effective 1) Take all way off the ship. 2) Display NUC shapes or lights 3) Establish communications between Bridge & Steering Flat. 4) Bypass/shut off appropriate valves/systems Engage emergency steering. 5) Operate emergency steering direct from steering gear flat. 6) If in a traffic area, broadcast pan pan or security message on VHF to alert other vessels. 7) Vessel can also be steered by engines (if twin-screw propulsion), or bow thruster, if               proceeding at slow speed (generally under 4 knots) 8) Plot position of vessel 9) Estimate drift. Make necessary allo

   You can also Download this as a PDF the link is -  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ac_LIv5h_70OLDWZULPF834gnUHKr-91 Initial Response 1) Call Master. 2) Display NUC Lights or Shapes. 3) Change over to Manual/Hand Steering. 4) Steer clear of obstruction, If required,  while vessel still has steerageway. Post-Initial Response 1) Communicate with Engine Room and ask for problem? 2) Plot position on chart. 3) Obtain updated weather report. 4) Estimate drift rate under current conditions . 5) If near land, prepare anchors. 6) Contact company designated person. 7) Depending on the situation, consider the use of jury anchor to slow down     drift. 8) If possible early decision to anchor at safe depth should be made. 9) If on-board repair not possible, or length of time for repairs too long     request for shore assistance (tugs,etc). 10) Maintain proper and timely deck log-book entries.     Like us on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/merchantmarinerplus

 Hello welcome to Mariner Plus in this post you will learn what is DNS and it's fee structure, eligibility etc.    What is DNS?    DNS full form is Diploma in Nautical Science it is a one year course in India. Eligibility?   Class XII/ 10+2 from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), with not less than 65% marks in PCM and 60% aggregate.  I wrote a post about on how to join DNS with 45% in PCM please follow this link -  https://marinerplus.blogspot.in/2018/02/join-dns-with-less-than-60-in-pcm.html English: Should have obtained not less than 60% marks in English as a separate subject, at either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree course conducted by a recognized Board/ University Age Limit: Minimum age should be 17 years and maximum age should not exceed 25 years on the date of commencement of course (Course commences in February and August every year) Physical and Medical Standards: P

   Hello and welcome to Mariner Plus. in this post, I will explain to you how to join DNS (Diploma In Nautical Science) with less than 50%.     The minimum requirement for DNS is 60% in PCM as most of you know but there is one college in Chennai the name of the college is IMA ( International Maritime Academy ) which is approved by D.G Shipping please note that I am not affiliated to this academy I am just helping you guys get admission in  DNS.      This Academy gives you admission even if you score 45% in PCM without any entrance exam and you will get an INDIAN CDC and Diploma after completing this course and you can sail as CADET but there is one drawback over here and the drawback is there is no sponsorship or placement from this college you are on your own after completing the course. you will have to search for a job by paying money to an agent or by using someone's reference. UPDATE ON 05/03/2020  I got an update from a DNS student he told me that If you

Hello welcome to Mariner Plus and in this post i will guide you on how to apply for INDIAN CDC online. I have also made a video on YouTube. you can refer this video or continue reading below. STEP 1) Documents required  INDOS 5 STCW Certificates  Passport 10th Passing certificate Go to this link - http://220.156.189.33/esamudraUI/jsp/examination/checker/PP_IndosChecker.jsp and check your INDOS if it is not updated or registered then it will show you this screen which is below but if you have registered yourself then skip STEP 2  STEP 2) Register yourself  www.dgshipping.gov.in -->e-governance(on lefthand side) --> Seafarer Registration(New) after clicking this you will be taken to a page where you have  to enter your INDOS and  some personal information like your height, eye colour, address, qualification etc after registering they will send you your userid and password to access e-governance the username is your indo