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What is Parametric Rolling, Its Causes & Remedial action?

Causes & Remedial action of Parametric Rolling Parametric rolling is a phenomenon whereby a ship which is pitching moderately in bad weather suddenly experiences very heavy rolling, without any warning. The…

Mariners Infogram March 20, 2022

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What are the types of Dunnages?

What are the types of Dunnages? Types of dunnages are: FLOOR DUNNAGE This is mainly used in general cargo ships, to lift the cargo off the tank top. This prevent…

Mariners Infogram March 19, 2022

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Difference between Advection Fog & Radiation Fog?

Difference between Advection & Radiation Fog Radiation fog Also called land fog because it forms only over land, not over sea. During the night, land gives off its heat…

Mariners Infogram March 19, 2022

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Methods to reduce NOx & SOx emission from vessels?

How to reduce NOx & SOx emission from vessels? Methods to reduce NOx emission from vessels: 1. Humid Air Method: In this method, water vapour is mixed in the…

Mariners Infogram March 19, 2022

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Define Stowage Factor, Broken Stowage & Load Density?

Define Stowage Factor, Broken Stowage & Load Density? Stowage Factor : It is the volume occupied by a unit weight of cargo usually expressed in cubic metres/tonne. It shows the space…

Mariners Infogram March 19, 2022

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Difference between Humidity, Absolute Humidity & Relative Humidity?

Difference between Humidity, Absolute Humidity & Relative Humidity? Humidity Humidity is the quantity of water vapour present in the atmosphere. Absolute Humidity Absolute humidity is the mass of water vapour…

Mariners Infogram March 19, 2022

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Why is SOLAS called as SOLAS 74 but MAPROL is called as MARPOL 73/78? Why not MARPOL 73 or MARPOL 78?

Why is MAPROL called as MARPOL 73/78? Adopted in the year 1973, the parent MARPOL 73 was absorbed by the MARPOL protocol adopted in the year 1978 and the same…

Mariners Infogram March 19, 2022

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When is a Freight charged on its weight & when is it charged on its volume?

When is Freight charged on weight & when on its volume? A ship is utilized most effectively when her holds are full as well as she is loaded down to…

Mariners Infogram March 18, 2022

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What do you understand by Spoking & Starring?

What do you understand by Spoking & Starring? Spoking This is the name given to unwanted radial lines that sometimes appear on the screen. These 'spokes' may occur all round…

Mariners Infogram March 17, 2022

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What was the reason why the SOLAS came into force?

What was the reason why the SOLAS came into force? The incident which led to the convening of the 1914 international SOLAS conference was the sinking of the White Star…

Mariners Infogram March 17, 2022