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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 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
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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
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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
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