Cardiovascular System
Learning Objective: Understand the primary function of the circulatory system and its physiology. Trace the flow of blood through the heart Describe the structure of the heart. Describe the conducting…
Muscular System
Introduction The anatomical system, which enables movement, is termed the muscular system. Muscles are the contractile tissues of the body derived from embryonic germ cells. The muscular system is controlled…
Skeletal System
Learning Objectives Describe the functions of bone Contrast the structure of bones found in the axial and appendicular skeleton Identify the parts and locations of the major bones present in…
Functions of important parts and systems
IntroductionA good health means a proper balance between the physical and mental conditions. Based on the influences of external and internal environment and the individual tendencies, health differs from one…
Structure of the human body
IntroductionHuman anatomy is the term used to denote the study of the structure of human body. There are various terminologies used in human anatomy that specify the anatomical position and…
Body structure and functions
Body structure and functions IntroductionThe human body is a complex system of multiple highly specialized functional units that work together. Cells, tissues, organs and organ systems are included in it’s…
General Principles
Basic medical care should be provided to an ill or injured victim, until more advanced care arrives or the person recovers. It is a life-saving medical technique that a non-medical…
Publications available on bridge
Mandatory Publications -A) Publications for all types of vessels International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS, latest edition and edition applicable to vessel. MARPOL Consolidated Edition Convention…
Use of various BA publications on board.
Index1) Admiralty Notices to Mariners2) Mariner’s Handbook (NP 100)3) Catalogue of Admiralty Charts and Publications (NP 131)4) Sailing Directions5) Ship’s Routeing Information6) Ocean passages for the world7) Admiralty List of…
Plane and parallel sailing (without traverse tables) –
Some important definitions: Rhumb line: is a line on the earth’s surface, crossing all meridians at the same angle. It is the most convenient track to follow as the course…
Mercator sailing calculations
Mercator charts have been described in the module for chart projections. Here, we will shortly discuss some principles involved in the construction of the mercator chart and then learn the…
Effects of wind and current on Ship’s position
1) Introduction In this module we will learn about the effect of wind and current on navigation and how to counteract the same. Winds, currents and hence their effects are…