Publications Flashcards
What is the Admiralty List of Radio Signals?
There are 6 volumes of ALRS, which give details of world-wide radio information. Each volume contains varied information relating to radio signals and stations
What are the 6 volumes of ALRS?
- Volume 1 = Maritime Radio Stations
- volume 2 = Radio Aids to Navigation
- Volume 3 = Maritime Safety Information
- Volume 4 = Meteorological Observation Stations
- Volume 5 = GMDSS
- Volume 6 = Pilot Services, VTS and Port Operations
What is a routeing chart?
A Routeing chart is used for passage planning for ocean voyages. They are published for each of the 12 months and contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for the time of year and also:
- Routes and distances between major ports
- Ocean currents
- Ice limits
- Loadline zones
- Wind roses
What is a chart catalogue?
It is a catalogue of all available charts and publications, also known as NP131
What is the sailing directions / pilot books?
These provide world-wide coverage and are intended to complement Admiralty charts on detailed local information.
What is the ocean passages of the world?
Ocean passages of the world comes in two volumes:
- Volume 1 = Atlantic Ocean
- Volume 2 = Pacific an Indian Ocean
These provide recommend routes, distances, wind, weather, currents and ice hazards. This book is also know NP136.
What is the ship routeing guide?
The ship routeing guide is published by the IMO and contains information on all routeing, TSS’s, deepwater routes and areas to be avoided.
What is the EMS guide?
The Emergency Response Procedures for Ship Carrying Dangerous Good guide, is used for providing guidance for dealing with fires and spillages or leakages on board ships involving the dangerous goods listed n the IMDG code.
It is apart of the supplement book in the IMDG code.
What is the MFAG?
The Medical First Aid for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods is a guide to provide advice that will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of chemical poisoning within the limits of the facilities available on board a ship.
Also apart of the supplement book for IMDG code.
