Documents to be carried onboard with regard to GMDSS:Ship’s Radio LicenseRadio Operators Certifica
Lighting & Shape Signal PlanDuring ship building, When a ship is supplied with lights and s
Cargo Record Book Every ship certified to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk, shall be pro
Annex 2Noxious liquid substance means any substance indicated in the Pollution Category column of ch
What is ITCZ (Inter Tropical convergence Zone)ITCZ is a low pressure area at equator which moves as
ISOBARIC PATTERN ASSOCIATED WITH TRSLow or cyclone is the isobaric pattern for Tropical revolving st
Why Tropical revolving storm curve away from equator?Main reason is the Coriolis Force.Coriolis forc
Why Tropical revolving storm speed increases after recurve?As the tropical revolving storm forms in
LSA/ FFA PlanLocation of all LSA itemsLocation of all FFA itemsType of each LSA and FFA item on shi
Docking PlanIt contain Profile view and Bird eye view of ship.Information included Location of
Mooring PlanLocation of rollers, bits, winch, windlass, bollard, fire wire, fairleadSWL of mooring
Pumping and Piping PlanPlan contain information likePrincipal particularsPumps (Nos and capacities),
Capacity PlanIt contain Profile view and plan view of ship.Information included Cubic capacity of
It show profile view, bird eye view and cross section of shipInformation included General parti
MARINERS HANDBOOK (NP100) Provide information to mariners about seamanship, navigation et
GMDSS ABBREVIATION MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)MID: Marine Identification Digi
Functional Requirements of GMDSSThere are 9 functional requirements for mandatory equipped GMDS
Shallow water effectIn shallow waterSteering become erraticTurning circle becomes larger. (click h
Turning circleWhen vessel alters her course under helm through 360˚and she moves roughly circular
INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS (INTERCO) Content Chapter 1: Signaling Instruction Explanation and
Information in routeing chartsRouteing charts are published for each month and generally are valid f
Compass Error MethodTransit bearing Horizontal sextant angleVertical sextant angle Azimuth Amplit
Original / E- certificate to be carried by ship staffPassportCDCCOC (if applicable)Yellow fever vacc
GMDSS TESTDaily: DSC testBattery ON/OFF load testCheck the printer for adequate paper supplyWeekl
Tidal Stream Diamond Tidal diamonds indicate direction and speed of tidal stream(spring tide and
Things to take while Joining ShipWhen joining ship below things should be kept in mind.Origina
Rescue BoatFunction – recover persons from water, marshal survival craft.Capable of being launched
Immersion suitsRequirements Unpacked + donned within 2 minutesProvided for every person assigne
Life JacketsRequirements One for every person on board + 25 % extra.Fitted with retro reflectiv
PSC Inspection Action CodeDeficiency Action CodesPSC Inspection Action Code10 Deficiency
Onboard Pest/ Rodent PrecautionsAccommodation should be kept clean.Housekeeping helps in controll
Cargo Securing Manual Applicable: Is required on all types of ships engaged in the carriage of Al
Content of Manoeuvring bookletStopping timesShip headings and distances recorded on trials, together
Coating Technical FileContains specifications of the coating system appliedApplicable: To dedicated
Constant Radius TurnAssuming, a vessel has to make a turn as per the path from A to B.Total course c
Ship Construction, Stability, Ship Safety and Environment -2ND MatesBelow are few topics of Shi
CONTENTS OF MARPOLIntroduction International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Sh
Cargo Paper-2ND MatesBelow are few topics of cargo which has COMES many a times in MMD Exams and sho
Multiple Choice Questions of High Voltage Engineering 1. One of the main functions of personal
Various Plans that are required for vessel going for Drydock General Arrangement drawing. (c
Engine Room Log BooksAll entries should with pen, legible and in block letters.Engine Log BookDuty E
Dry Dock PreparationHow to prepare a Dry Dock list Following documents are required to make Dry
ANCHORING As Anchoring is a critical operation, Master and member of bridge team shall pla
METEOROLOGY QUESTIONS Q.1 Decode the following report:BBXX ATVH 10123 99408 30492 41398 62828 10143
MARPOL ANNEX - 1 -Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil.Came into force on 02.10.1983.T
Port State InspectionHave you checked the Top Detainable Deficiencies?Have the deficiencies from the
Upcoming Amendment 1 January 2023 MARPOL carbon intensity measures including CIIEntry
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals 6th Edition New significantly reappraised
Amendments to SOLAS 1. Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 relevant to mooring equipment As men
IMSBC Code Characteristics table for each schedule is replaced by to classify hazard into(MHB and s
Amendments to IGF Code Three (3) amendments to the IGF Code as listed below were adopted. i) In par
Amendments to IGC Code amendments to paragraph 6.5.3.5.1 of the IGC Code concerning tensile tes
Amendments to Load Line Convention 1. Incorperation of III code 2. Winter seasonal zone d
SIRE 2.0 SIRE 2.0 is Digitised A more comprehensive inspection regime with enhanced tools, strengthe
Bridge Procedures Guide (6th edition Jan 2022)Key features of the new edition: Increased
Protection and Indemnity ClubInsurance are required by each ship to trade, carry cargo etc.P&I c
Content of Bunker Delivery Note Ship NameShip imo numberBunker portBunker dateSupplier nameSupp
Calling Master on BridgeOfficer on watch should immediately call Master on bridge if: In case R
MARPOL ANNEX -5 SPECIAL AREA Special area means a sea area where for recognized technical reasons i
Entries in Garbage Record Book For Details of MARPOL Annex -5 (click here).Entries in the Garbage
Standard Publications Below is the List of Publication which should be maintained onboard.Company P
REMOTE QUICK RELEASE VALVES \ FLAPS Remote quick release valves \ flaps are very equipment onboar
Emergency Generator Room After taking over, general inspection of the Emergency Generator room shou
CO2 System and CO2 ROOM After taking over, general inspection of the Co2 system should be done.
Checklist for Handing over \ Taking over of Third Mate Handing Over and Taking Over is a critical
Checklist for Handing over \ Taking over of Second Mate Handing Over and Taking Over is a
Pressure Testing of PipelinePipelines should beCorrectly color coded Stenciled with Date of tes
ITU PUBLICATION List of ITU publicationList of Call Signs and numerical identities used by Mari
INITIAL CERTIFICATEInitial certificate and other ship certificate (click here) should be checked whe
Calibration of Ship equipment For safety of crew, ship, cargo and environment, All equipment&nb
Breathing Air Compressor Breathing Air compressor onboard is used for charging SCBA bottl
Meteorology Phase 1 Below are few topics of Meteorology which has COMES many a times in MM
Cargo Document Whenever a vessel arrives at Load \ Discharge Port, many documents are asked.Bel
Emergency Shut Down (ESD) Button During discharging operation on a Oil/Product/ Chemical Tanker
Working aloft Permit and PrecautionsContent of Working aloft PermitName of vesselLocation: Sea\Port\
Hot Work Permit and PrecautionsGenerally authorized place to conduct Hot Work onboard is the En
Enclose Space entry Procedure and PrecautionsOn a ship there are various Enclose space (Click Here).
Bunkering Plan and PrecautionsContent of Bunkering plan Name of vesselName of Bunker BargeDate Po
Navigation Checklist Daily Tests and ChecksMaster/Pilot Information Exchange Pilot cardHan
Publication for Passage PlanningSafe Navigation is a Priority, Passage Planning is a very criti
List of Ship Equipment's Navigational Equipment on BridgeGPS/DGPS Magnetic Compass Gyro C
Critical Spare Vessel need to maintain Critical spares inventory onboard, as it for the s
Checklist for Handing over \ Taking over of Chief Mate Handing Over and Taking Over is a
Checklist for Handing over \ Taking over of MasterHanding Over and Taking Over is a critical t
Maritime Labour Convention Maritime Labour Convention is the 4th pillar of shipping after
Emergency Equipment in Engine Room, Inert Gas system, Steering Gear roomAll safety equipment should
Maritime SecurityMaster and SSO must verify that yearly review of SSA and SSP has been done.Latest F
MARPOLPollution Prevention Oil Spill Preparedness IMO Coastal Contact List should be available and
PyrotechnicsAll Pyrotechnics onboard should be valid and in good order Rockets ParachuteSmoke F
Plans and ManualsDuring an inspection, a surveyor or a classification (class surveyor) ask a M
Classification Societies American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)Bureau Veritas (BV)Det Norske Veritas –
Key Points Before choosing General Purpose Rating CourseGP rating course will make you a crew which
Information contained in Cargo Plan QuantityStowageGrade of each parcelDensity\ KPITemperature
Portable Gas DetectorHC Detector for Non-Inerted atmosphere (explosivemeter). HC Detector for I
ECDIS safety alarms Safety depths and safety contoursDepth/UKC alarms Ahead sector (distan
AHTS - Anchor Handling Tug-cum-Supply Vessel D&A - Drug and Alcohol DGS - Directorat
Permit to WorkDifferent permit to work used onboard.Hot Work PermitCold Work Permit Working Ove
National & International Regulations MARPOL ISM Code Loadline ConventionISP
Mooring Equipment GuidelineAs per Mooring Equipment GuidelineShip Design MBL determines mooring line
Personal Protection Equipment Personal Protection Equipment on board ship.Working glovesSafety
Pivot pointMaking Headway: Pivot point will be approximately 1/4 of the ship’s length from forward
SECOND MATE (FG) FUNCTION DURATION – 4 months Eligibility:(a) Deck Cadets :- (10+2) PCM + pre
FIRST MATE (FG) PHASE–IIDURATION – 3 Months Eligibility:1) 18 months sea service afte
MASTER (FG) (ASM) DURATION – 1½ months Eligibility: 1) COC as Chief Mate (FG) 2) Se
EEXI Technical FileContent of EEXI Technical File1. Data1.1 General information1.2 Ship particular1.
Contract of employment Contract of employment is between manning company ( agent's of ship owne
Marpol Annex -1 Discharge Criteria - Cargo SpacesDischarge Criteria Cargo Spaces: Inside Special Ar
Oil Record Book Every oil tanker of 150 gt and above shall be provided with Oil Record Book 2.Entri
Entries of Oil Record Book Part 1Every oil tanker of 150 gt and above and every ship of 400 gt and a
Master’s VIQ Check listName of the vessel: Name changed on: Flag: &nb
Content of Tanker Stowage PlanVessel NameDate Port name Load Port
Content of Trim and Stability Booklet 1. GeneralPrincipal ParticularPrincipal dimensionsTonnage
Vetting checks for 2nd officer: Navigation1. Detailed Passage plan is made with all the section fill
Rest Hour All seafarers shall be provided with a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24 ho
When is Alcohol testing is done onboard 1.Unannounced Alcohol Testing– Initiated by MasterFre
Many times students ask what are the duties of Deck cadets on ship? Deck cadet is an apprentice
AFS Convention (Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention))Amendments to AFS
FAL convention 1. Since 9 April 2019, Electronic exchange of information is mandatory, The text now
STCW 1. New definition added for High voltage- AC or DC in excess of 1000V 2. Including capacity o
Amendment to Merchant Shipping Act 2014Sec 88a added definition for MLC, DMLC MLC convention an
Bill of Lading has three legal functions:A receipt for goods shipped on board.Document of Titl
Cargo Documents Notice of ReadinessNotice of Readiness RetenderedStatement of FactsPort LogUllage R
In Voyage Charter Party, Paramount clause tells that voyage charter party are subject to the provisi
Brake Rendering TestPROCEDUREBrake rendering testing is to be carried out under the supervision of a
EMERGENCY TOWING ARRANGEMENTS Requirement: ETA should be fitted on tankers more than 20,000 T
When to test the Loadicator (Loading Computer) Loadicator (Loading Computer) should be testedAs
Wheel house Poster is made as per IMO Resolution A.601 (15) and USCG CFR 33.164.Content of Wheel hou
Procedure and Arrangements Manual Content of Procedure and Arrangements ManualIntroductionSecti
Member States of the prominent MoUs on Port State Control1. Paris MoU 2. Tokyo MoU 3. Indian Ocean
Why there is triangle permanently marked at midship on some ships.Loading/unloading booklet re
These guidelines describe loading, heating and discharging molasses based on experience. They are to
Stripping of the Cargo tanks by FRAMO PUMP When the tank is pumped empty, the pump will also suck ai
Contents of Damage Stability Booklet1. Introduction1.1 General1.2 Reference drawinga) General arrang
New Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006, referred to as the “Seafarers Bill
1 January 2023 MARPOL carbon intensity measures including CIIOn or before 1 January 2023, the Ship
LIST OF AMENDMENTS1 January 2020Limit of the sulphur content of fuel oil 0.50%MEPC.280(70) 2020/01/
LIST OF AMENDMENTS MARPOL AMENDMENTS April 2022Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on sulphur content def
LIST OF AMENDMENTS- 2021Amendments to the IBC/BCH Code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II into force on 01/
Things to be entered in “Mooring Equipment Log ”:The location and numbering of the mooring winch
Tanker DefinitionsBallast: Water taken on board when a vessel is empty or partially loaded/disc
How to choose a Maritime Institute for a CourseWhile choosing a Maritime Institute for a Course, ple
SHIPS CERTIFICATE Certificate of RegistryPassenger Ship Safety CertificateTonnage Certificate&n
GUIDELINES TO FILL UP BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK1. IntroductionIn accordance with regulation B-2 of t
Content of Ballast Water Management Plan1.Ship’s Particulars Ship’s Data Main Dimensio
Methods of Ballast Water ExchangeSequential Method A process by which a ballast tank is first e
Important Things to remember for oral or written or candidates going for MMD -1) Wear proper f
Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Wa
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDEDVe
LIST OF ENCLOSED SPACES Deck Cargo TanksDouble BottomsBallast tanksCargo pump-roomsCofferd
Garbage ANNEX -5 MARPOL Garbage means all kinds of victual, domestic and operational
Hand steering Vessel must be on Hand steering under following navigational conditio
Manoverboard TurnsWilliamson turnAdvantage and Disadvantagemakes good original track linegood in red
SOPEP MONTHLY STORE INVENTORYEquipment required as per SOPEP are SOPEP requirements 1) Pads 40c
SHIP/SHORE SAFETY CHECK LISTMeaning of code used in SHIP/SHORE SAFETY CHECK LIST are &nb
MASTER (FG) CHECK LIST MERCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT, MUMBAI
CHIEF MATE (FG) CHECK LIST MERCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT, MUMBAI
Difference between topping up and topping off Topping up is the procedure of filling inert gas
Procedure of conducting virtual orals1) On the day of your oral date you will get a call from your s
How to order medicines onboard?Medicines onboard are required as per flag state, imgs and medi
What is Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Should be prov
Important contact number and emails1) Directorate General of Shipping (DG) Mumbai:-: 91-22-25752040/