by Seamanship Centre | Mar 27, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources, Uncategorised
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 | Navigation, Uncategorised
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 | Uncategorised
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...