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What is weigh anchor?‎

When is a hand flare activated to attract attention?‎

What is a life buoy?‎

Do you consider the knowledge of knots or several knots is very important? ‎

 

Answer added by  Raj singh Pathania, DPO/SDPO Navigator, International Maritime job
6 years ago

 in case of emergency to attract the attentions of SAR Team/Helicuptor etc.

 

Answer added by  Nasser Abdelmon'em, Contract Administrator, PETROJET
6 years ago

Yes, it is very important to know the knots and how to solve it.

 

Answer added by  felix malabar, Tug boat captain, Philippine ecology system
7 years ago

Yes it is very important.A single seconds in the sea as very precious.Having the knowledge of doing those knots can fast the job.And can save life in an instantce,especia ... See More

 

Answer added by  Krishna Karthik Konatham, Operations Incharge, Gulf Shipping Maritime Establishment
7 years ago

Hand flare is one of the Pyro Techniques onboard and is used only during the time of distress and the resuce team should be with in the hand flare vicinity

 

Answer added by  Koshy Varkey, Marine Operations Supervisor, Marine Transport Department of Target Engineering Construction Company LLC
7 years ago

At the time of distress, a hand flare is activated in the dark/night to attract rescuers

 

Answer added by  BONGBONG GUIPO ORAL, Yacht Captain -75 Feet Hatteras , ARENCO REAL ESTATE
8 years ago

Take up the anchor when ready to start sailing.

 

Answer added by  Ridha abdullah lamouchi Lamouchi, Teacher of English, King Abdul-Aziz University
8 years ago

take out the anchor from the sea and set out for sail