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Maneuvering information onboard - Pilot Card, Wheelhouse Poster and ...

published on 14 July 2020 - 668 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Steering Mariners".

This video explains the IMO resolution on the provision and display of maneuvering information on board ships, particularly the pilot card, wheelhouse poster and maneuvering booklet. the layout and contents of each are explained as well.
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).
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Duties of the SAR mission coordinator: https://youtu.be/9J3q6XczIGE
Duties of the on-scene commander: https://youtu.be/qoKBAi-ld-s
Rescue form a disabled ship: https://youtu.be/-yacDU2fkj0
Track line search: https://youtu.be/uJ1pjRCzzu0
Contour Search: https://youtu.be/lEW9RUJOHns
Expanding square search: https://youtu.be/Cxyc38xBOqk
Parallel sweep search: https://youtu.be/ckbQ4Ob4t_s
Coordinated vessel aircraft search: https://youtu.be/e16f0rV0ysQ
Sector search: https://youtu.be/Ca0sIgZDugI
Search and rescue helicopter: https://youtu.be/Hb79JTG1aTs
Computing the search area: https://youtu.be/85Iv3jWbQ7M
Contents of a GMDSS radio logbook: https://youtu.be/-l1K_ZYgy6k
Ship reporting systems: https://youtu.be/I-_QCAXRpjE
Ship routeing system: https://youtu.be/5bOqqf0q0Y0
Master-pilot information exchange: https://youtu.be/iOosAnaqLTY
Factors deciding the composition of engine room: https://youtu.be/Au5APrNJ6V0
Factors deciding the composition of a bridge watch: https://youtu.be/tn4qLie_ghk
Contents of a pilot card: https://youtu.be/6IqcFiWeWX4
IMO guidelines for piracy waters: https://youtu.be/wNbn-RiTDC4
Decision support system: https://youtu.be/gyzfVR2W65Y
Use of ground tackle for beached vessel: https://youtu.be/Y14EVfdI9pg
Heaving to: https://youtu.be/kKtyVCpoIBk
Accidents using watertight doors: https://youtu.be/tJWBYQwoeOs

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