by James King | Dec 13, 2021 | Boat Hire, Seamanship Centre News
The Seamanship Centre is still ticking over with classes right up to Christmas week before we ‘finish with engines’ until the New Year. Our thoughts go to those mariners who will be at sea over the festive period, those on watch in Coastguard stations, to...
by Seamanship Centre | Nov 15, 2019 | Boat Hire, Seamanship Centre News
Fatal man overboard from the creel boat Sea Mist (BF918) off Macduff, Scotland on 27 March 2019 Full Safety Flyer Safety lessons There was no means of separating the crew from the fishing gear on Sea Mist’s deck. It is unknown why the skipper was on deck while...
by Seamanship Centre | Oct 3, 2019 | Boat Hire, Seamanship Centre News
Monday 21st October – Thursday 24th October The Seamanship Centre situated at Killybegs on The Wild Atlantic Way, 2hrs 5mins drive from Knock International Airport, has a worldwide reputation for outstanding maritime training. The course covers the following...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 5, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 1 Explained Application (a) These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels. (b) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules made by an appropriate...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 3, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 3 Explained. General definitions For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (a) The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 2, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 4 Application Rules in this Section apply in any condition of visibility.
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 27, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 10 Traffic Separation Schemes Explained This is one of the longest rules, always remember the following: All of the other rules continue to apply within a traffic separation scheme. There is no right of way – a traffic separation lane does not give you right of...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 4, 2018 | Boat Hire, Navigation
In 1978, the first experimental Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite was launched and was originally intended for military use, however in the 1980’s the system was made available for civilian use. GPS is a satellite-based navigation system consisting of 27...
by Seamanship Centre | Jan 18, 2017 | Boat Hire
Microbiological Infestation of Diesel Fuel, or ‘Diesel Bug’ occurs when bacteria, which occur naturally in water present in the fuel are allowed to grow. In order for the bacteria to grow, they must have favorable conditions – stagnant fuel, a warm...
