The Men on Deck: Master, Mates and Crew, Their Duties and Responsibilities; a Manual for the American Merchant ServiceD. Van Nostrand Company, 1918 - 327 pages |
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Page 103
... feet for each person carried . Equipment for lifeboats . All lifeboats on ocean steam vessels shall be equipped as follows : A properly secured life line the entire length on each side , festooned in bights not longer than 3 feet , with ...
... feet for each person carried . Equipment for lifeboats . All lifeboats on ocean steam vessels shall be equipped as follows : A properly secured life line the entire length on each side , festooned in bights not longer than 3 feet , with ...
Page 105
... feet per person , and in addition thereto shall be equipped with a sufficient number of approved life rafts to accom- modate at least twenty - five per cent of all persons on board . Handling of the boats and rafts . All the boats and ...
... feet per person , and in addition thereto shall be equipped with a sufficient number of approved life rafts to accom- modate at least twenty - five per cent of all persons on board . Handling of the boats and rafts . All the boats and ...
Page 106
... feet , a further reduction in the number of sets of davits may be allowed exceptionally , if the arrangements are in all respects satisfactory . In all cases in which a reduction in the minimum number of sets of davits or other ...
... feet , a further reduction in the number of sets of davits may be allowed exceptionally , if the arrangements are in all respects satisfactory . In all cases in which a reduction in the minimum number of sets of davits or other ...
Page 110
... feet with a seine float in each bight . One painter of manila rope of 24 inches in circumference , and of suitable length . Four oars . Five rowlocks properly attached . One boat hook attached to a staff of suitable length . One self ...
... feet with a seine float in each bight . One painter of manila rope of 24 inches in circumference , and of suitable length . Four oars . Five rowlocks properly attached . One boat hook attached to a staff of suitable length . One self ...
Page 111
... feet in length , 12 , of which 6 must be luminous ; vessels of 400 feet in length and less than 600 feet , 18 , of which 9 must be luminous ; vessels of 600 feet in length and less than 800 feet , 24 , of which 12 must be luminous ...
... feet in length , 12 , of which 6 must be luminous ; vessels of 400 feet in length and less than 600 feet , 18 , of which 9 must be luminous ; vessels of 600 feet in length and less than 800 feet , 24 , of which 12 must be luminous ...
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Page 204 - ... a white light in a lantern so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least one mile.
Page 188 - ... light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of twenty points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light ten points on each side of the vessel, namely, from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on either side, and of such character as to be visible at a distance of at least five miles.
Page 219 - ... no subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules, or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.
Page 56 - That if the owner of any vessel transporting merchandise or property to or from any port in the United States of America shall exercise due diligence to make the said vessel in all respects seaworthy and properly manned, equipped, and supplied...
Page 212 - This article only applies to cases where vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, in such a manner as to involve risk of collision...
Page 196 - Rowing boats, whether under oars or sail, shall have ready at hand a lantern showing a white light which shall be temporarily exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. The vessels referred to in this article shall not be obliged to carry the lights prescribed by article 4 (a) and article 11, last paragraph.
Page 299 - When committed upon the high seas, or on any other waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular State...
Page 189 - On the starboard side a green light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of...
Page 220 - Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any ship, or the owner, or master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look.out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Page 194 - ... mile, or a combined lantern showing a green light and a red light from right ahead to 2 points abaft the beam on their respective sides. Such lantern shall be carried not less than 3 feet below the white light.