What is STCW Chapter VII and why is it important? STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It is an international convention adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1978 to establish minimum standards for seafarers’ competence and qualifications. The STCW Convention has been revised and amended several times, most […]
In this post we are thoroughly discussing about SOLAS and its components which are part of it. Safety of Life at Sea is an international convention that sets minimum safety standards for ships engaged in international voyages. The convention is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of ship safety. SOLAS Chapters-All […]
This is the third article in this series. We have covered topics like Steam, Liner, Control air, Sea Water Line, Expansion tank, Sump, Spanners, O- Rings, Mechanical Seal and Crankshaft Deflections. Questions given here might be useful for you if you are sailing on ship or giving your officers exam. You can read about first […]
