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Latitude error in compass deviation: mathematical method to determine the latitude error in magnetic compass deviation
(Gdansk University of Technology, 2014-10)
This article aims to provide the seafarer with a tool to calculate the deviation for a righted ship in any geographical
position using only the information available on board. In this way the accidental errors in the ...
Analysis of the turning circle manoeuvre from the point of view of an efficient managing of the main engine
(Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR), 2010-08)
The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of the 360 deg turn in theeconomy of the voyage and to find out the maximum efficiency by means of themain engine’s procedure. Moreover ...
Angle of loll calculation by cubic spline
(Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR), 2013)
Several years ago the Basque Government supported the programming of the software ARKITSAS in order to provideall existing vessels with a specific software to calculate stability, cargo and longitudinal strength data. The ...
Determining Flinders' bar correction by heeling the ship
(Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR), 2013)
The aim of this article is to provide the compass adjuster with an innovative method of determining thelength of Flinders’ bar while the ship’s latitude remains unaltered. In this way the definitive compass ad-justment may ...
Speed deficiency in shipbuilding contracts from the point of view of an efficient managing of the main engine
(University of Santander, 2010)
This article is related to the shipbuilding contracts and its purpose is to provide amethod of calculation of the economical damages sustained by a purchaser due tothe speed deficiency of the vessel delivered by the shipyard. ...