It is a given fact that invariably pilotage is compulsory and the majority of accidents occurring during berthing occur with a pilot on the bridge. No berthing guide would be complete without reference to the master-pilot relationship.Pilotage Why are Pilots engaged? For their expertise in navigating in close proximity to land in narrow channels. For their ability to anticipate accurately the effects of currents and tidal influences. For their understanding of local traffic. For their ability to work effectively with the local VTS. For their language ability when … [Read more...]
What is Chipping ? Tools, Precautions & Protection
Rust Scale removal by chipping, hammering, scaling and painting constitute the major portion of hull maintenance and requires labour and costs. It is important to do chipping properly not to allow rust again in the place where chipping was carried out once.It is better not to remove rust than chipping halfway through What is Chipping? The removal of weld spatter, rust, or old paint from ironwork using a hammer and cold chisel is called chipping. Chipping Tools Air Hammer Air Disc Sander Air Chisel (Jet needle chisel type) Chipping hammer Scraper Wire … [Read more...]
Precautions while Entering and Navigating within Ice Limits
Precautions you will take while entering ice limit:The route recommended by the Ice Superintendent through the appropriate reporting system i.e. ECAREG or NORDREG, is based on the latest available information and Masters are advised to adjust their course accordingly. Do not enter ice if an alternative, although longer, open water route is available. Enter the ice at low & speed to receive the initial impact: once into the pack. Increase speed gradually to maintain headway and control of the ship, but do not let the speed increase beyond the point at which she might suffer … [Read more...]
Using Toggle Pin
HOW TO USE A TOGGLE PIN 1. Shackle the Toggle-pennant to the mooring bitts.2. Run the messenger ( with a small eye spliced in the end ) from winch to the mooring line to be released. 3. Take the messenger and make a turn around the mooring line.4. Pass a bight of the messenger through the eye.5. Pass the Toggle through this bight.6. Heave in on the Messenger rope. 7. Remove mooring lines from the bitts. 8. Slack the messenger line, the toggle will release itself and the messenger will be freed and the … [Read more...]