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THE SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The objective of this training package is to inform and motivate all seafarers to increase the... -
Dangerous Goods at Sea - Part 1
As new products enter the market, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is... -
Dangerous Goods at Sea - Part 2
As new products enter the market, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is... -
VRM Training Course
Whenever a ship puts to sea, the Master and crew have a duty to navigate safely and efficiently at...
WIND, WAVES AND STORMS
WIND, WAVES AND STORMS
A very significant proportion of losses and accidents at sea is
attributed to adverse weather. This training package consists of
two videos and a booklet or a CD-ROM. The package is aimed at all
watch keeping officers and is designed, firstly, to remind them how
weather systems are generated, and secondly, to offer sound
practical advice on what to do to prepare for and cope with bad
weather.
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING WEATHER SYSTEMS
PART 2: COPING WITH HAZARDOUS WEATHER
This first video deals with how areas of high and low pressure
are formed, and how differences in pressure lead to the prevailing
winds. The concept of air masses is introduced, with the boundaries
between them identified as the areas where much adverse...
The second video details the onboard weather observations that a
watch keeping officer is expected to make, illustrating the
instruments that are used, and stressing the importance of
comparing observations with information received in weather
forecasts. Preventative...