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Section II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another Rule 13 Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of part B, sections I and II, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. As per rule 13 (a), vessel “B” is obliged to […]
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Mooring Operation Mooring operation is one of the most important and hazardous job onboard ship. Crew involved in mooring operation should work with safety and awareness. In this article we will learn 10 safety precautions for Mooring Operations, so we could learn them and apply the same for our safety onboard during mooring operation. Read […]
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