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Q. 1891) What is flinder's bar and does it correct ?
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flinder's bar are vertical soft iron rods placed forward of the compass binnacle. their use is to correct co-efficient iB. if co-efficient iC is also present, the flinder's bar is slewed along the binnacle.
Q. 1892) You are sailing in the baltic.can you discharge the bilges from the engine room ?
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yes we can discharge bilges from the engine room provided..vessel is enroute,the effulent is passed with oil filtering eqipment as per rey 14.7.bilge water doeas not originates from pumproom,bilges water is not mixed with cargo residue and the oil content without dilution should be less then 15 ppm
Q. 1893) What does the bucket in the magnetic compass contain ?
Xthe bucket contains heeling error magnets. this can be raised or lowered with the help of a CHAIN.
Q. 1894) Course , speed & lat error in gyro.
XQ. 1895) Search patterns ?
XQ. 1896) Why variation of a place keep on changing every year ?
Xthe magnetic poles of the earth are keep on changing. therefore the magnetic meridians are keep on changing also . therefore the variation also keep on changing.
Q. 1897) What informations you will look for in the passage plan from chief officers point on view.
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anti-piracy measures, loadline zones, ballast water exchange, MARPOL discharge requirements, drafts at ports, arrival dep of critical areas / points like TSS, piracy zones (to compensate for rest hours)
Q. 1899) What is sof and what all are information available
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Statement of Facts is a shipping document issued by Master/Agent of a Carrier/Vessel. It a statement detailing the complete loading/discharging status of the goods from the time vessel has arrived the port to the time the loading/unloading is completed. This is the basis for calculating the laytime and demurrage/despatch thereon (depending on the quick/delayed loading or unloading).
This statement of facts is usually exchanged between the buyer and the seller outside the LC after the goods are shipped/received. Any corrections in calculations are discussed and mutual consent is achieved by discussions on the final laytime figure.
May be the LC applicant wishes to incorporate the Statement of facts in the LC so that he is assured of correct calculations sheet and there is no scope of dispute. If the calculations are not correct, he wishes to reject the documents. (I guess its an FOB purchase for the buyer)
However this is not possible because Statement of Facts, if not explained or detailed in the LC for its purpose, is only a document to be accepted by a bank without any discrepancy. Even though the applicant may not accept it, but the bank cannot reject the document on the grounds of wrong calculations.
Q. 1900) What is BLU code and procedure apply
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The IMO devised the Manual on Loading and Unloading of Solid Bulk Cargoes for Terminal Representatives, commonly known as the BLU Manual, to augment the BLU Code. The BLU Code is intended for use by bulk carrier ships while the BLU Manual is for use by terminal operators, representatives or others who may be involved in training relevant personnel. The BLU Code refers to the appendices within the Code and the BLU Manual refers to annexes. Both manuals should be consulted to ensure safety of operations during loading/unloading of bulk carriers.
Contains sections and appendices as follows:
Section 1. Definitions;
Section 2. Suitability of ships and terminals;
Section 3. Procedures between ship and shore prior to the ship’s arrival;
Section 4. Procedures between ship and terminal prior to cargo handling;
Section 5. Cargo loading and handling of ballast;
Section 6. Unloading cargo and handling of ballast;
Appendix 1. Recommended contents of port and terminal information books;
Appendix 2. Loading or unloading plan;
Appendix 3. Ship/shore safety checklist;
Appendix 4. Guidelines for completing the ship/shore safety checklist;
Appendix 5. Form for cargo information.
