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Posted by SorinMStamate on 26/02/2017

Determining the ship’s speed using the log

Determining the ship's speed using the log speed
Determining the ship’s speed using the log speed

Determining the ship’s speed using the log speed.

For electro-mechanical and impeller-type logs, the Log Correction (or Log Coefficient) does not vary with vessel speed. The Log Speed turns into True Speed using the Log Correction (or Log Coefficient). Just as for the distance correction. (more…)
Posted by SorinMStamate on 19/02/2017

Measured Distance

Measured distance
Measured distance

Measured Distance.

The Measured Distance: The distance between the crossing leading lines of an Experimental Range. (more…)

Posted by SorinMStamate on 12/02/2017

Experimental Range

Experimental Range
Experimental Range

Experimental Range.

The Experimental Range: Is a maritime area near and parallel to the coast, arranged for carrying out various trials with the ships, such as: (more…)

Posted by SorinMStamate on 06/02/2017

The log in a region with marine currents

The log in a region with marine currecnts
The log in a region with marine currents

The log in a region with marine currents.

To determining the Log Correction or Coefficient in a region with marine currents, proceed as follow: (more…)

Posted by SorinMStamate on 29/01/2017

The Log Coefficient. Determining the travelled distance.

The Log Coefficient
The Log Coefficient

The Log Coefficient. Determining the travelled distance.

The log coefficient: The ratio between the True Distance travelled by ship and the Log Distance indicated by the log. (more…)