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Q. 1801) From annex 1 requirement of fwd . aft mast head lt.
XQ. 1802) Situation - head on ?
XQ. 1803) Occupational hazard ?
XQ. 1804) Why dangerous quardrant lies fwd half of the dangerous semicircle ?
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• This is the forward half of the dangerous semi circle
• The path of the TRS is likely to turn in this direction once attaining the latitude of recurvature and thus
placing the vessel forward of the trough line. 19
• The winds are strongest in this quadrant because of the steep pressure gradient due to the closing up of the
isobars just prior to recurvature on the polar side
• The direction of he wind is so as to move the vessel towards the storm centre and closer to more violent
weather.
Q. 1805) Actions when a dock worker unconcious in a cargo hold ?
XQ. 1806) Use of whirling physcrometer ?
XQ. 1807) What is the difference between mates receipt and bill of lading ?
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Bill of lading is basically a document which contains all details of cargo whereas the use of Mate's receipt is it describes the quality of each package of cargo.
Bill of lading is signed by Master of vessel only but Mate's receipt is signed by vessel's mate or 2nd officer.
For bulk cargo mates receipt is not required as the whole cargo is present in bulk as not in case of containers each and individual cargo container is described in Mates receipt.
