Download our Android app

-


Download our app by clicking the Google Play button below.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ship Steering Gear Failure Procedure

-
Image
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) ...
Read more

Main Engine Failure Procedure

-
Image
   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.     ...
Read more