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Q. 1951) What is wrf ? and its explaination.
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WRF= weight reduction factor which is .0011 and should be reduced from the given density in vacuum to allow for the upthrust of the atmosphere.
Q. 1952) About 15-20 ROR cards
XQ. 1953) Why are currents stronger in the west atlantic as compared to east atlantic
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due to ekman movement and earths corriolis force the western side current is stronger than eastern side current anywhere else also
gulf stream is a continuation of equatorial current. due to the shape of landmass of the gulf of mexico, and the florida coast, the gulf stream is stronger than the currents of the east-atlantic. the likes of canary currents and all.
Q. 1954) Characteristics & limitations of radar , what does it mean ?
XQ. 1955) About 8 bouyage cards
XQ. 1956) Plan a passage from yokahama to sanfrancisco
XQ. 1957) How to go about loading a heavy lift ( 1 what is load density.2.shipper does not give you the load density of the cargo)
XQ. 1958) Conditions favourable for the formation of a TRS
X1.High relative humidity
2.High temperature(more than 27deg)
3.L.P surrounded by areas of H.P
4.Fair amount of Coriolis force
5.Convection current and Weak prevailing wind...
Q. 1959) What was my vessel last sea speed , so now you are in malacca straits , suddenly heavy rain causing restricted visibility ,
Xdue to sudden rain / squall i will not reduce my speed unless visibility has been affected by fog. i will though keep my engines on manouvering speed as malacca strait is a busy and congested area for navigation
restricted visibility condition also includes heavy rain moreover surveyor himself has said that heavy rainfall has caused RV..that means vsl shall proceed at safe speed and shall have her engines ready for immediate manoeuver
