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The Flammability diagram- How it works

The Flammability diagram- How it works

The Flammability diagram Most of us who have been sailing onboard must have read and come across the flammability diagram hundreds of times. What we see is pretty simple, and we can draw it very easily. But, to be honest sometimes there are a few things. About which when we study and research in detail then we come to know that there was a lot of it we missed out. Like, we already know about…

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Magnetic compass parts & correctors

Magnetic compass parts & correctors

Magnetic compass parts We have discussed earlier about the basics of the magnetic compass. Which includes the use of magnetic compass , magnetic compass principle and magnetic compass working. We also discussed about the magnetic compass coefficients and the magnetism. Which elaborates about how the magnetic poles are formed and how they affect the working of the magnetic compass. So in this…

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The 5 coefficients of magnetic compass

The 5 coefficients of magnetic compass

Magnetic compass coefficients As in the last article, we discussed about the magnetism. Now we will try to understand what are the coefficients of magnetic compass and how they affect our magnetic heading. Table of contents Components of ship’s magnetic field Magnetic compass coefficients Coefficient A Coefficient B Coefficient C Coefficient D Coefficient E Components of ship’s magnetic…

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Magnetism on ships & how it’s related to earth

Magnetism on ships & how it’s related to earth

Magnetism on ships Till a few years back, I didn’t have any idea about the magnetic compass coefficients or magnetism on ships and how it’s related to the magnetism of the earth. But the most important thing I have learned in my career so far is that, we do not understand things or they are too complicated only until we try to understand them. Magnets I have seen third mates, who say passage…

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Life and duties onboard: is it really that simple

Life and duties onboard: is it really that simple

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Life and duties onboard: is it really that simple

Life and duties onboard: is it really that simple

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Speed log: what is it

Speed log: what is it

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Magnetic compass: The simplified navigation

Magnetic compass: The simplified navigation

What is a Magnetic compass Magnetic compass is a device used for direction finding, using the magnetic properties of the earth. It’s mainly used for navigation onboard aircraft’s and onboard ships. Magnetic compass in Navigation As you can guess, that we don’t need it on land as much as we need it on water or in air. On land, we already have roads, bridges, pathways. Which are already there…

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DGshipping: courses and certification and procedures

DGshipping: courses and certification and procedures

STCW courses and certification We all are going through a rough phase of life named COVID. Which in many ways, has changed about how the system works. DGShipping also got affected due to COVID. It had to change the procedures for the courses and certification. Earlier we just had to go to some college, complete our course and get the certificate. It was that easy. But now, because there are…

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Deck water seal- Types, purpose and construction

Deck water seal- Types, purpose and construction

What is deck water seal Deck water seal or often called Deck seal, is found on Oil tanker vessels to prevent the back flow of Hydrocarbon from the cargo tanks to Engine room. As you must be knowing that inert Gas system is there on Tankers in order to reduce the Oxygen and Hydrocarbon level in the Cargo tanks. Deck water seal -Purpose and working of deck seal – Types of deck seal Wet type…

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“The City of Lights”- Don’t miss it out (1)

“The City of Lights”- Don’t miss it out (1)

The city of Lights- Paris Being an Indian, and belonging to a small town I had only seen Europe either on TV or internet. And that’s why I joined merchant navy in order to explore European countries. Paris- the city of lights was among one of them. Paris So it was in 2019, the day we signed off(got down) from our vessel from Le Havre(France). Due to the congestion’s in flight bookings, we did…

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Discover these 17 stunning Forts of Rajasthan(2)

Discover these 17 stunning Forts of Rajasthan(2)

Glorious forts of Rajasthan Actually you are lucky if you have got a chance to explore these forts. But keep in mind that whenever you are there to visit the fort, please have enough time and peaceful mind to enjoy the beauty of these forts. Whenever I go to any of these places, I make sure to have a good company of friends or family with me. I leave behind my work schedules and spend a lot of…

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Discover these 17 stunning Forts in Rajasthan(1)

Discover these 17 stunning Forts in Rajasthan(1)

Forts in Rajasthan Rajasthan, which means the place of Kings or Rajas. Which is why all the places were ruled by Kings. Rajasthan was divided into many parts. Those were ruled by a number of kings in the area. You must have heard about great worriers like Maharana Pratap, Amar Singh Rathore and many others. While the history of Rajasthan holds most important battles fought in it. One of which…

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7 great places in Nagaur shouldn’t miss

7 great places in Nagaur shouldn’t miss

Nagaur, Rajasthan In case you are from Rajasthan, you must have heard about Nagaur. This city is situated approximately in the middle of the state. Like other cities here, this too has its own great history. This place is known for a lot of reasons. The biggest reason is production of world class spices. The popular MDH spices are exported internationally to most parts of the world. While the…

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Amer fort Jaipur: Why we love it

Amer fort Jaipur: Why we love it

Amer fort, Jaipur 1Image by spiritedbolderwomen from Pixabay Amer fort, situated in the outskirts of Jaipur city, is one of the most beautiful forts in Rajasthan . The fort is built upon an cliff, and the Maota lake adjacent to the fort adds much more to the beauty of the fort. For your information, it is one of the largest forts in India. Because there are many sections, garden and temples…

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Gyro-compass: All you need to know

Gyro-compass: All you need to know

What is it If you have been sailing on-board ships, then you must have certainly come across Gyro-compass. This helps the ship in direction finding. Actually it shows the ship, in which direction it is heading. Gyro-compass is basically a gyroscope, with three degrees of freedom. So if you don’t know how a gyroscope helps in direction finding. Lets take a tour about how does it…

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9 Temples in Rajasthan one must visit

9 Temples in Rajasthan one must visit

Centre of reverence: Temples in Rajasthan These temples in Rajasthan are much more than they are talked about. They are beautiful, they are revered like actual god. Some of them are known for the beauty of architecture, while the other one is known for the beautiful panoramic view around it. Some are famous for the alluring sculptures of gods and deities. While there is one common thing in all…