what does "jettison of cargo" mea"?
To throw goods overboard in order to lighten the vessel or improve its stability in case of an emergency.
What is the difference betjsveen "heel" and "list"?
Heel means an to port or to starboard due to outside reason such as strong wind,
current, etc. List means an inclination to port or to starboard due to inside reasons .such loading, discharging, etc.
What does MEPIRBM stand for?
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
what does SAR stand for?
Search and Rescue
What is INMARSAT stand for?
International Maritime Satellite Organization
What does UTC stand for?
Universal Time Coordinated ^ 8. what does RCC stand for?
Rescue Coordination Center.
11. What does a
vessel" mean