Malacañang has confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte is
already aware of the corruption allegations against Maritime Industry Authority
(Marina) administrator Marcial Quirico Amaro III.
Showing posts with label Maritimenews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maritimenews. Show all posts
Monday, January 1, 2018
Monday, September 4, 2017
MARINA EXAM GUIDE
QUESTION:
A Mercator Chart is a:
A. Cylindrical projection
B. Polyconic projection
C. Simple conic projection
D. Rectangular projection
ANSWER: Cylindrical projection
QUESTION:
Isogonic lines are lines on a chart indicating:
A. Magnitic dip
B. the Magnetic Latitude
C. Ponits of Zero
variation
D. Points of equal
variation
ANSWER: Points of equal variation
QUESTION:
The revision of a chart is printed on what area of the
chart?
A. Lower left center
B. Top center
C. part of the title
D. any clear area around the neat line
ANSWER: Lower left center
QUESTION:
The visibility of lights indicated in the charts is in
nautical miles for:
A. height of the observer's eye 15 feet above the water
B. Luminous range of the
light
C. Geographic range of
the light
D. Charted range of the light
ANSWER: Charted range of the light
QUESTION:
Which chart symbol indicates that the bottom is coral?
A. R
B. Sh
C. Cl
D. Co
ANSWER: Co
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Scary Footage of Pilot Embarkation operation in Rough Seas
A video footage was posted on facebook group. Luckily no accident occurs but being a seaferer is not an easy job.
PILOT
EMBARKATION OPERATION
The decision whether or not to
put a pilot boat alongside a ship is the responsibility of the pilot boat
coxswain. In all cases the decision as
to whether or not to board the ship must be the responsibility of the Pilot
involved. When on deck both the deckhand
and the Pilot must wear buoyancy aids as required and approved by the CHA and
worn in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. It is strongly recommended that whilst on deck
the deckhand is secured to the pilot boat by an approved method which does not
restrict his freedom of movement. Provided
that the ladder has been rigged at the correct height, the deckhand should
proceed forward, up the safest side of the pilot boat side deck (normally the
outboard side), and be ready to lift the end of the ladder clear as the pilot
boat comes alongside the ship. It is important that the ladder does not become
trapped between the ship and the pilot boat because this may result in
excessive strain on the ladder and possible damage to the ladder and/or the boat.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
A Crewmember needs a Helicopter Rescue at Sea
The Important points to be considered for a safe helicopter operations on board ships. Check Weather Conditions Properly The speed and direction of wind has great impact on helicopter operations . The Sky Condition Clear or partial sky is favourable for operations. Clear visibility is best suited for the operations. Rain, fog, drizzle and snow conditions are not favourable for helicopter operations. Maintain Communication .During such communications the officer onboard must clarify the following .The Course to be steered and the Speed to be maintained by the ship during the operation.Also include the Ship Position and Desired Landing or Winching Area.
