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Why Oil Tankers have lesser freeboard than General Cargo Ships?
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Why Oil Tankers have lesser freeboard than General Cargo Ships?

Abhilash Mohan April 11, 2023

Freeboard: Freeboard is a vertical distance from the waterline to the uppermost continuous deck, also known as the Fre…

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Difference between Lifeboats & Rescue Boats
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Difference between Lifeboats & Rescue Boats

Abhilash Mohan January 28, 2023

Lifeboats and Rescue boats are not one and the same, they look similar but the purpose for which they are used varies.…

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What is HRU & Weak Link in liferaft, purpose, operation and Requirements as per LSA Code?
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What is HRU & Weak Link in liferaft, purpose, operation and Requirements as per LSA Code?

Abhilash Mohan March 05, 2022

HRU - Hydrostatic Release Unit A Hydrostatic release unit (HRU) is a pressure-activated device that is provided to depl…

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What are all the Pyrotechnics used onboard ship?
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What are all the Pyrotechnics used onboard ship?

Abhilash Mohan February 20, 2022

Pyrotechnics: It is a Life-saving Appliance available onboard ships to grab the attention of the nearby ships so as to …

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Requirements on Lifeboat & Rescue boat Equipment's
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Requirements on Lifeboat & Rescue boat Equipment's

Abhilash Mohan September 12, 2021

General Information on Lifeboat Equipments: All items of lifeboat equipment shall be secured within the lifeboat by la…

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