Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) is a non-profit boating education organization with over 26,000 members across Canada. CPS offers various boating courses taught by volunteer instructors to promote safe boating. Course topics include navigation, weather, maintenance, and more. Members receive discounts on boating equipment and insurance. CPS has been educating boaters for 75 years and invites all to take a course and advance their boating knowledge.
The dry cargo market report provides an overview of shipping rates and vessel fixes across different dry bulk vessel classes and trade routes. Key details include:
- Capesize rates were steady physically but paper values dropped due to profit-taking, with some buyers returning at lower levels. Koch Shipping fixed two vessels long-term.
- One major Australian shipper fixed a Capesize under $7/ton on the C5 route.
- The Atlantic market remained tight for early tonnage. The Golden Shui was fixed for a round voyage at $23,500 daily or a trip to the east.
The document summarizes the rollout of sub-projects by the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). It discusses that the first group of 14 seafarers from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including 2 females, began training in Trinidad to receive certification in basic safety and STCW. BNTF will support a total of 112 male and female seafarers to complete this training. The training will provide internationally recognized certification and better position trainees for employment in the marine sector. Several infrastructure and skills training sub-projects were also launched across Grenada to benefit communities and provide training.
2008 Personal Watercraft Safety Review for Big Wave Surfing and Tow SurfingK 38
2008 Review of the year regarding big wave surfing safety and personal watercraft use for tow surfing and or rescue applications by K38's founder, Shawn Alladio a world authority subject matter expert regarding RWC usage
The survey of Austin Yacht Club members found that:
1) Racing is the primary reason most members belong to the club and participate most often.
2) Improving access to the water through docks, ramps, and ensuring access at all water levels was cited as the area that could most increase participation.
3) While the "state of the union" is good, some recommendations included improving recruitment, new member integration, communications, and expanding sail training opportunities.
The dry cargo market report provides an overview of shipping rates and trends for various vessel types. Capesize rates increased for trips from West Australia to China into the mid-$6,000s per day and over $10,000 from Saldanha to Qingdao. Charterers took more period tonnage, including Koch Shipping chartering the Great Zhou for 11-13 months at $14,000 daily. The market remains uncertain but rates are generally strengthening.
Navy Cyber Forces has had a busy quarter with notable accomplishments. They provided support to the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, identifying and resolving issues. They also helped ready the USS PONCE for a new mission by upgrading systems. Additionally, they delivered new training on network security and information assurance to commanders. The Force Master Chief uses his column to call on sailors to eradicate sexual assault through responsible behavior and bystander intervention.
The document provides guidance on conducting effective Career Development Boards (CDBs) as part of the Brilliant on the Basics framework. It emphasizes that CDBs should be done within 30 days of a Sailor reporting aboard, and again at 6 and 12 months, and should include the command senior enlisted leader, career counselors, department leaders, and the Sailor. An effective CDB takes 20-30 minutes and covers watch qualifications, education, advancement, finances, family readiness, health of the rating, and defining the Sailor's personal and professional goals. Command leadership should ensure CDBs are properly tracked and conducted regularly.
The dry cargo market report provides an overview of shipping rates and vessel fixes across different dry bulk vessel classes and trade routes. Key details include:
- Capesize rates were steady physically but paper values dropped due to profit-taking, with some buyers returning at lower levels. Koch Shipping fixed two vessels long-term.
- One major Australian shipper fixed a Capesize under $7/ton on the C5 route.
- The Atlantic market remained tight for early tonnage. The Golden Shui was fixed for a round voyage at $23,500 daily or a trip to the east.
The document summarizes the rollout of sub-projects by the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). It discusses that the first group of 14 seafarers from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including 2 females, began training in Trinidad to receive certification in basic safety and STCW. BNTF will support a total of 112 male and female seafarers to complete this training. The training will provide internationally recognized certification and better position trainees for employment in the marine sector. Several infrastructure and skills training sub-projects were also launched across Grenada to benefit communities and provide training.
2008 Personal Watercraft Safety Review for Big Wave Surfing and Tow SurfingK 38
2008 Review of the year regarding big wave surfing safety and personal watercraft use for tow surfing and or rescue applications by K38's founder, Shawn Alladio a world authority subject matter expert regarding RWC usage
The survey of Austin Yacht Club members found that:
1) Racing is the primary reason most members belong to the club and participate most often.
2) Improving access to the water through docks, ramps, and ensuring access at all water levels was cited as the area that could most increase participation.
3) While the "state of the union" is good, some recommendations included improving recruitment, new member integration, communications, and expanding sail training opportunities.
The dry cargo market report provides an overview of shipping rates and trends for various vessel types. Capesize rates increased for trips from West Australia to China into the mid-$6,000s per day and over $10,000 from Saldanha to Qingdao. Charterers took more period tonnage, including Koch Shipping chartering the Great Zhou for 11-13 months at $14,000 daily. The market remains uncertain but rates are generally strengthening.
Navy Cyber Forces has had a busy quarter with notable accomplishments. They provided support to the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, identifying and resolving issues. They also helped ready the USS PONCE for a new mission by upgrading systems. Additionally, they delivered new training on network security and information assurance to commanders. The Force Master Chief uses his column to call on sailors to eradicate sexual assault through responsible behavior and bystander intervention.
The document provides guidance on conducting effective Career Development Boards (CDBs) as part of the Brilliant on the Basics framework. It emphasizes that CDBs should be done within 30 days of a Sailor reporting aboard, and again at 6 and 12 months, and should include the command senior enlisted leader, career counselors, department leaders, and the Sailor. An effective CDB takes 20-30 minutes and covers watch qualifications, education, advancement, finances, family readiness, health of the rating, and defining the Sailor's personal and professional goals. Command leadership should ensure CDBs are properly tracked and conducted regularly.
This document provides guidance to Navy leadership on supporting sailors through effective sponsorship, indoctrination, career development, mentorship, family support programs, and recognition. It emphasizes the importance of welcoming new sailors through proactive sponsorship, conducting thorough indoctrination programs, holding regular career development boards, utilizing command ombudsmen and mentors, and publicly recognizing sailors' accomplishments. Implementing these practices sets the foundation for sailors' success and positively impacts retention.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Mr. Frederik Liebenberg, who has over 17 years of experience as a deck officer and dynamic positioning operator on various commercial and super yacht vessels. He holds qualifications including Chief Mate and Dynamic Positioning Operator certificates and has experience on vessels ranging from 23m to 133m in length. He has over 4000 hours of experience conducting general PSV operations and experience with diving, towing, and FPSO operations. Referrals are provided from his various employers.
This document provides a market report on dry cargo shipping rates and fixtures for various vessel classes including Capesize, Panamax, Supramax and Handysize. Key details include reported fixtures and rate levels for coal, ore and grain shipments between regions such as the Atlantic, Asia, Australia and Africa. Period fixtures are also mentioned along with general commentary on market sentiment and rate movements across different vessel segments. Bunker prices and Baltic indices are included for reference.
The document discusses plans to improve and streamline boating education standards. It proposes adopting a "CORE" and "CORE PLUS" structure to reduce redundancy across standards. Another proposal is to shift from process-focused to outcome-based standards stated in terms of what students must know and be able to do. Research suggests outcome-based training improves learning and skill retention. Near-term next steps include stakeholder input on changes, with powerboat standard renewal in 2021 providing an opportunity to implement revisions.
ECM provides maritime regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and environmental response management services through offices around the world. ECM Europe offers integration of management systems, ship management consultancy, and security management. ECM helps clients comply with regulations in the US, EU, and other jurisdictions to prevent violations and the associated fines through environmental compliance programs, training, audits, and response planning.
This document provides a market report summarizing dry bulk cargo rates and fixtures for various vessel classes including Capesize, Panamax, Ultramax/Supramax, and Handysize. Key details include fixtures of Capesize vessels for coal and iron ore voyages from Australia to China at rates of $5.85 to $13.83 per ton. Panamax vessels fixed grain and ore trips from Europe to the US Gulf and Atlantic at daily rates around $8,750 to $12,000. The supramax market was reported as negative without many fixtures, while the handysize market was described as very quiet with limited activity across routes.
The Navy has significantly invested in nuclear technology, operating over 80 nuclear-powered ships and 100 nuclear reactors. All of the Navy's submarines and aircraft carriers use nuclear power, which allows them to run faster, quieter, and over longer distances than diesel engines. The Navy employs both nuclear power, which produces electrical energy, and nuclear propulsion, which propels ships through water. The Navy has used nuclear technology since 1955 and continues advancing it through highly-trained personnel and extensive education programs.
The National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland has over 1,100 members and offers sailing programs for all ages and abilities year-round. It has extensive junior and adult sailing training programs as well as opportunities for club racing, offshore racing, and hosting major sailing events. The club has full dining and bar facilities available daily and offers social activities for members.
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is a non-profit organization with over 75 years of experience teaching boating safety. They have 26,000 members across Canada in 155 squadrons. CPS-ECP offers various boating courses from introductory to advanced levels to increase boating knowledge and safety. They provide educational courses, member benefits, and work to foster safe boating practices.
What? Sea Scouts? Here? Learn how this program can help with recruitment and retaining your youth. Presentation made a Flint River Council's Scouting University, 5 Nov 11.
An overview of the Canadian Safe Boating Council’s (CSBC) activities for 2017 will be provided with particular attention to our Safety First Marine project to educate marine service providers and retailers and the CSBC’s work in the far North with indigenous communities.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits through partnerships with marine businesses, including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and products. The document provides details on discounts and promotions from over 15 member benefit partners, such as savings on yacht vacations, marine apparel, anchors, and hotel stays. It encourages members to visit the CPS-ECP website for full details on accessing these third-party benefits.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and products from sponsors. The document provides details on discounts available to members from sponsors like Cowan Insurance, Canadian Yachting magazine, Sunsail, and others. It encourages visiting the CPS-ECP website to learn more about the member benefits.
The document discusses Coastguard Boating Education's (CBE) Safe Boating Programme which aims to provide young people in New Zealand with the skills and confidence to stay safe when boating. The programme delivers core safety messages and skills through practical pool sessions at aquatic centers nationally. It equips children to enjoy boating safely and influences parents to be safer boaters as well. The programme is growing and focuses on primary and intermediate school children, providing a fun experience to teach important boating safety.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits through partnerships with marine businesses, including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and recreational boating equipment. The document provides details on discounts and promotions available to CPS-ECP members from over 15 sponsor companies in areas such as education, boating safety products, and marine travel. It encourages readers to visit the CPS-ECP website for full benefit program details and signing up for membership.
This document provides a summary of member benefits available through membership in the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP). It lists various sponsors that offer discounts to CPS-ECP members on boating courses, insurance, magazines, towing services, equipment, apparel, hotels, and more. The benefits are designed to save members money while boating and traveling. Members can access detailed information and sign up on the CPS-ECP website.
2017 Rescue Water Craft Conference informationK 38
This document provides information about the 2017 Rescue Water Craft Conference to be held in Morro Bay, California from March 10-17, 2017. The conference is organized by Kanalu - K38 and the Rescue Water Craft Association to bring together the international rescue water craft community. It will include presentations on best practices, training courses of increasing difficulty over multiple days with certification available, and social events. Training will utilize Kawasaki jet skis and cover topics like operations, crew operations, surf conditions and instructor qualification. The goal is to share knowledge and prevent accidents by establishing standards for rescue water craft programs.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and marine products. The document provides details on discounts available from over 20 sponsors and partners on items like home and boat insurance, yacht vacations, ropes, lifejackets, and more. Members can access these discounts by visiting the CPS-ECP website or by contacting the listed sponsors directly using a provided customer code.
CPS-ECP (Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) offers its members various benefits including boating courses, discounts on insurance, magazines, and products from partner organizations. Members can save on home and boat insurance, receive Canadian Yachting magazine and newsletters, and get rebates on navigation equipment. Local marine suppliers and facilities may also provide additional benefits. Details on all benefits can be found on the CPS-ECP website.
Stu Gilfillen, US Sailing, and Chris Stec, ACA: Work that Waterfront
US Sailing and the American Canoe Association have a combined network of 75,000 members and 2,000 organizations that they work with across the U.S. Learn about what programs they've seen be the most successful in different environments. They'll also identify a few select (and successful) programs that can serve as templates for how they've developed their waterfronts and leveraged key partnerships.
The document discusses the Community Boating Center's (CBC) mission to provide sailing and boating programs for local youth. The CBC aims to enrich lives through recreational boating, promote water safety, and provide a safe boating environment. Its goals are to introduce local youth to water safety and sailing, develop educational sailing programs in schools, and expand community access to boating activities. The CBC runs various youth programs to achieve these goals and develop life skills like teamwork, confidence, and responsibility in participants.
This document provides guidance to Navy leadership on supporting sailors through effective sponsorship, indoctrination, career development, mentorship, family support programs, and recognition. It emphasizes the importance of welcoming new sailors through proactive sponsorship, conducting thorough indoctrination programs, holding regular career development boards, utilizing command ombudsmen and mentors, and publicly recognizing sailors' accomplishments. Implementing these practices sets the foundation for sailors' success and positively impacts retention.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Mr. Frederik Liebenberg, who has over 17 years of experience as a deck officer and dynamic positioning operator on various commercial and super yacht vessels. He holds qualifications including Chief Mate and Dynamic Positioning Operator certificates and has experience on vessels ranging from 23m to 133m in length. He has over 4000 hours of experience conducting general PSV operations and experience with diving, towing, and FPSO operations. Referrals are provided from his various employers.
This document provides a market report on dry cargo shipping rates and fixtures for various vessel classes including Capesize, Panamax, Supramax and Handysize. Key details include reported fixtures and rate levels for coal, ore and grain shipments between regions such as the Atlantic, Asia, Australia and Africa. Period fixtures are also mentioned along with general commentary on market sentiment and rate movements across different vessel segments. Bunker prices and Baltic indices are included for reference.
The document discusses plans to improve and streamline boating education standards. It proposes adopting a "CORE" and "CORE PLUS" structure to reduce redundancy across standards. Another proposal is to shift from process-focused to outcome-based standards stated in terms of what students must know and be able to do. Research suggests outcome-based training improves learning and skill retention. Near-term next steps include stakeholder input on changes, with powerboat standard renewal in 2021 providing an opportunity to implement revisions.
ECM provides maritime regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and environmental response management services through offices around the world. ECM Europe offers integration of management systems, ship management consultancy, and security management. ECM helps clients comply with regulations in the US, EU, and other jurisdictions to prevent violations and the associated fines through environmental compliance programs, training, audits, and response planning.
This document provides a market report summarizing dry bulk cargo rates and fixtures for various vessel classes including Capesize, Panamax, Ultramax/Supramax, and Handysize. Key details include fixtures of Capesize vessels for coal and iron ore voyages from Australia to China at rates of $5.85 to $13.83 per ton. Panamax vessels fixed grain and ore trips from Europe to the US Gulf and Atlantic at daily rates around $8,750 to $12,000. The supramax market was reported as negative without many fixtures, while the handysize market was described as very quiet with limited activity across routes.
The Navy has significantly invested in nuclear technology, operating over 80 nuclear-powered ships and 100 nuclear reactors. All of the Navy's submarines and aircraft carriers use nuclear power, which allows them to run faster, quieter, and over longer distances than diesel engines. The Navy employs both nuclear power, which produces electrical energy, and nuclear propulsion, which propels ships through water. The Navy has used nuclear technology since 1955 and continues advancing it through highly-trained personnel and extensive education programs.
The National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland has over 1,100 members and offers sailing programs for all ages and abilities year-round. It has extensive junior and adult sailing training programs as well as opportunities for club racing, offshore racing, and hosting major sailing events. The club has full dining and bar facilities available daily and offers social activities for members.
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is a non-profit organization with over 75 years of experience teaching boating safety. They have 26,000 members across Canada in 155 squadrons. CPS-ECP offers various boating courses from introductory to advanced levels to increase boating knowledge and safety. They provide educational courses, member benefits, and work to foster safe boating practices.
What? Sea Scouts? Here? Learn how this program can help with recruitment and retaining your youth. Presentation made a Flint River Council's Scouting University, 5 Nov 11.
An overview of the Canadian Safe Boating Council’s (CSBC) activities for 2017 will be provided with particular attention to our Safety First Marine project to educate marine service providers and retailers and the CSBC’s work in the far North with indigenous communities.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits through partnerships with marine businesses, including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and products. The document provides details on discounts and promotions from over 15 member benefit partners, such as savings on yacht vacations, marine apparel, anchors, and hotel stays. It encourages members to visit the CPS-ECP website for full details on accessing these third-party benefits.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and products from sponsors. The document provides details on discounts available to members from sponsors like Cowan Insurance, Canadian Yachting magazine, Sunsail, and others. It encourages visiting the CPS-ECP website to learn more about the member benefits.
The document discusses Coastguard Boating Education's (CBE) Safe Boating Programme which aims to provide young people in New Zealand with the skills and confidence to stay safe when boating. The programme delivers core safety messages and skills through practical pool sessions at aquatic centers nationally. It equips children to enjoy boating safely and influences parents to be safer boaters as well. The programme is growing and focuses on primary and intermediate school children, providing a fun experience to teach important boating safety.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits through partnerships with marine businesses, including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and recreational boating equipment. The document provides details on discounts and promotions available to CPS-ECP members from over 15 sponsor companies in areas such as education, boating safety products, and marine travel. It encourages readers to visit the CPS-ECP website for full benefit program details and signing up for membership.
This document provides a summary of member benefits available through membership in the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP). It lists various sponsors that offer discounts to CPS-ECP members on boating courses, insurance, magazines, towing services, equipment, apparel, hotels, and more. The benefits are designed to save members money while boating and traveling. Members can access detailed information and sign up on the CPS-ECP website.
2017 Rescue Water Craft Conference informationK 38
This document provides information about the 2017 Rescue Water Craft Conference to be held in Morro Bay, California from March 10-17, 2017. The conference is organized by Kanalu - K38 and the Rescue Water Craft Association to bring together the international rescue water craft community. It will include presentations on best practices, training courses of increasing difficulty over multiple days with certification available, and social events. Training will utilize Kawasaki jet skis and cover topics like operations, crew operations, surf conditions and instructor qualification. The goal is to share knowledge and prevent accidents by establishing standards for rescue water craft programs.
CPS-ECP offers its members various benefits including discounts on boating courses, insurance, magazines, and marine products. The document provides details on discounts available from over 20 sponsors and partners on items like home and boat insurance, yacht vacations, ropes, lifejackets, and more. Members can access these discounts by visiting the CPS-ECP website or by contacting the listed sponsors directly using a provided customer code.
CPS-ECP (Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) offers its members various benefits including boating courses, discounts on insurance, magazines, and products from partner organizations. Members can save on home and boat insurance, receive Canadian Yachting magazine and newsletters, and get rebates on navigation equipment. Local marine suppliers and facilities may also provide additional benefits. Details on all benefits can be found on the CPS-ECP website.
Stu Gilfillen, US Sailing, and Chris Stec, ACA: Work that Waterfront
US Sailing and the American Canoe Association have a combined network of 75,000 members and 2,000 organizations that they work with across the U.S. Learn about what programs they've seen be the most successful in different environments. They'll also identify a few select (and successful) programs that can serve as templates for how they've developed their waterfronts and leveraged key partnerships.
The document discusses the Community Boating Center's (CBC) mission to provide sailing and boating programs for local youth. The CBC aims to enrich lives through recreational boating, promote water safety, and provide a safe boating environment. Its goals are to introduce local youth to water safety and sailing, develop educational sailing programs in schools, and expand community access to boating activities. The CBC runs various youth programs to achieve these goals and develop life skills like teamwork, confidence, and responsibility in participants.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s On-Water Standards grant management team is pleased to announce the launch of a project website. This resource will serve as the new home of all things On-Water Standards Project related.
Want to know what the experts say are the skills associated with safe recreational boat operation?
Looking for the latest version of the On-Water Standards being developed? Hoping to find pictures of yourself at the most recent On-Water Standards test site location? Visit the On-Water Standards website for all of this information and more.
This document provides information on member benefits offered through Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) membership. It lists various sponsors that provide discounts to CPS-ECP members on products and services like boating courses, magazines, insurance, and marine supplies. The benefits are available nationally and there are also additional regional benefits listed for Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Prairies, and Quebec. Members can find details on taking advantage of these benefits on the CPS-ECP website.
K38 Tow Surfing Recommendations RWC Etiquette 2004K 38
This document provides guidelines for tow surfing safety from the International Surfing Association. It begins with a brief history of personal watercraft and the development of tow surfing. Tow surfing involves a personal watercraft operator towing a surfer on a specialized board into waves. The document outlines basic requirements for tow surfing including surfing and swimming ability, boating knowledge, and use of safety equipment. It discusses impacts of the sport both positive and negative, as well as environmental concerns. The majority of the document consists of numbered sections covering a range of safety topics for tow surfing including communications, boarding/dismounting procedures, capsize response, safety equipment requirements, and conditions for safe operation.
Canadian Safe Boating Initiative – Innovative New Ways to Engage the ConsumerNASBLA
The document discusses innovative ways to promote boating safety in Canada. It notes that 42% of Canadians participate in boating but there are approximately 130 boating fatalities per year mainly due to lack of lifejacket wear, alcohol, and now cannabis use. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and Playsafe Productions partner to deliver safety messaging and education programs, focusing on lifejacket use, boating sober, and cold water risks. Their initiatives include a cold water safety campaign targeting anglers, educational resources for schools, and a northern lifejacket ownership program to encourage lifejacket use in remote communities.
Certificate in Laytime and Demurrage by Lloyds Maritime Academyeviplom
This document provides information about an online distance learning course on laytime and demurrage.
The 12-week course is directed by Katerina Konsta and delivered through online modules, tutorials and assessments. It provides an introduction to key legal concepts and practices around laytime and demurrage clauses for charterparties. The course modules cover topics such as defining laytime, calculating laytime for tankers and dry cargo, and case studies. The course is designed to give participants both an essential theoretical foundation and practical skills for successfully navigating laytime and demurrage issues.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
3. Mission Statement
To increase awareness and knowledge of safe boating by educating
and training members and the general public, by fostering fellowship
among members, and by establishing partnerships and alliances with
organizations and agencies interested in boating.
Photo: Jeff Evans
4. Photo: Don Butt
Celebrating 75 Years
CPS began in 1938 as Canadian Power Squadrons and organized along
the same lines as the United States Power Squadrons. In 2013, the
organization will celebrate its 75th Anniversary.
5. Photo: Jeanette Gordon
Across Canada
CPS is a non-profit organization that has been bringing boaters together
for 75 years. CPS has 26,000 members in 155 Squadrons across
Canada.
6. Photo: Vanessa Schmidt
Headquarters
CPS has 12 paid staff at its Toronto Headquarters to assist in course
material production, warehousing, membership, PR, shipping and
liaison with the Government Organizations
7. Photo: Penny Carpenter
CPS instructors are boaters too
All instructors and members who run or help in local Squadrons and
Districts, are volunteers and take their responsibility seriously. They have
taken courses such as Instructor Development and Officer Training.
8. Photo: Vanessa Schmidt
FREE Courtesy Checks
Get a Courtesy Check from a CPS Boating Safety Specialist at your
yacht club or launch ramp and verify that you have all the required safety
equipment on board.
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How to become a CPS Member
There are two levels of membership: Regular and Associate
10. Regular Members
Graduates of the CPS Boating Course become Regular Members.
Regular Members can fly the CPS flag.
Associate Members
Graduates of Boating Basics or the Pleasure Craft Operator Card test
become Associate Members.
Both types of membership have access to the same Member
Benefits.
11. Equivalences
CPS also recognizes certain course equivalences from:
-Canadian Yachting Association
-Association Maritime du Québec
-United States Power Squadrons
-Transport Canada Certified Professional Mariners, Navigators
You must present copies of your course completion certificates to be
considered for membership at CPS.
CPS does admit holders of Pleasure Craft Operator Cards from
other organizations.
12. CPS Member Benefits and Discounts
Cowan Boat Insurance Salus Marine Wear 15%
Members save 10%
Additional Savings Available Icom Canada Marine Radios
Includes Identity Theft protection
Natural Marine products
Canadian Yachting magazine
subscription C-Tow 33% discount
Boat US 50% + West Marine Fortress Anchors
chandleries
Delta Hotels, National Car
Ports Cruising Guides 25% Rental and RONA 10% discount
Weems and Plath 25%
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CPS Boating Courses
CPS has been offering boating courses long before they were
mandatory. Introductory, Advanced, Electronics, Marine Radio, Flares
and Elective courses are available.
14. Boating Basics
Pleasure Craft Operator Card Course
Short course to obtain PCOC. Topics
include: knowing and equipping your boat,
safety, marine rules of the road, aids to
navigation, trailering, anchoring, docking,
licensing, registration, hypothermia,
recovery and fire procedures.
Youth Course available for ages 8-14
-Transport Canada Approved
-NASBLA Approved
-Recognized by US Coast Guard
16. Boating Essentials
Cruise with confidence
Topics include: the magnetic compass, global
positioning and charts, navigation, conning,
plotting, digital charting, anchoring, lines and
ropes, electrical hazards, towing, boating and
the environment, and more.
Duration: 8–10 weeks, 1 night per week
Recommended prerequisite: PCOC
Combine this course with any PCOC to
become a Regular CPS Member.
17. Seamanship
Take the next step
Topics include: hazards of weather, wind,
waves, tides and tidal currents and how to deal
with them. Life-threatening situations such as
man overboard or a medical emergency. Learn
the ropes, from knots and hitches to bends and
splices.
Duration: 10-12 weeks, 1 night per week
Recommended Prerequisite: PCOC and
Boating Essentials
18. Advanced Piloting
Navigating beyond the horizon
Topics include: coastal navigation for short trips
offshore, positioning and plotting, tidal waters,
currents, positioning with electronics and
traditional methods Piloting skills.
Duration: 10-12 weeks, 1 night per week
Recommended Prerequisite: Seamanship
19. Junior Navigator and Navigator
Let the sky be your guide
Junior Navigator is the first of a two-part
program of study in offshore (open coast)
navigation.
Recommended Prerequisite: Advanced Piloting
Navigator is the second part of the study of
offshore navigation. It further develops the
student's skills and understanding of celestial
theory.
Recommended Prerequisite: Junior Navigator
Duration: 12-14 weeks each course,
1 night per week
20. Electronic Navigation
Upgrade your skills from paper to pixel
Topics include the features, capabilities and uses
of electronic charts and the variety of ways they
are available – from chartplotters, PDAs, tablets,
laptop and computers. Positioning, course
planning and real speed/direction.
This course comes with a CD including a
complimentary Maptech computer navigation
program, electronic chart samples and GPS
simulator.
Duration: 6-8 weeks, 1 night per week
21. Maritime Radio
Secure your lifeline today
To operate a maritime radio, you need the
certificate. It's the law! The Maritime Radio
course teaches emergency radio procedures,
and everyday operating techniques.
Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice
of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet,
procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital
Selective Calling and the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System.
Duration: 8 hours
22. Weather
Forecast the weather beyond ‘red sky at night’
Fundamentals of Weather
Covers many aspects of the formation and
behavior of weather, presented in a
straightforward manner. With practice, you will
develop the skills to make short term forecasts.
Global Weather
Global Weather expands on concepts introduced
in the Fundamentals of Weather. Work with
measurements such as air pressure,
temperature, dew point and wind direction/speed
to sharpen your forecasting skills.
23. Sailing
Understand the theory and practice of sailing
Emphasis is placed on how a sailboat works and
the special terminology associated with
sailboats, sailing, and practical seamanship.
There is no chart work or navigation. The
particular problems of piloting under sail, and
making progress to windward are discussed.
Duration: 6-8 weeks, 1 night per week
24. Extended Cruising
Gain the skills required to reach distant shores
This course provides the seasoned cruiser with
skills such as passage planning and execution,
oceanography and weather, and instrumentation.
Learn also how to deal with adverse conditions.
Duration: 9-10 weeks, 1 night per week
25. Boat and Engine Maintenance
Keeping your boat in Bristol condition
From spark plugs to bottom paint, this two part
course covers all the DIY basics for boaters. Plus
all aspects of maintaining and repairing your boat
in all seasons.
You will learn how to safely handle mechanical
emergencies afloat.
Duration: 10-12 weeks, 1 night per week
26. Radar for Pleasure Craft
better than 20/20 vision
This course covers the different types of
equipment, their capabilities and limitations.
Understand the available features and how they
apply to your needs.
Learn to navigate using radar and to determine
where you are.
Duration: 3-4 weeks, 1 night per week
27. Testimonials
What recent grads are saying about CPS
“great course, user friendly, helpful proctors, would like to take more
courses, great information, good value”
“really enjoyed the course, would encourage others to take it, super fun,
helpful, ran on time, great group”
“great course presentation, easy to follow along, student cruise was
valuable and fun, dedicated volunteers”
“very informative even if you don't have a boat, everyone was very
helpful and entertaining, really interesting, a new "expert" every week”
28. You’re Invited!
We invite all boaters to increase their skills and promote safety on the
water by accessing training.
CPS is a great resource for off-season training.
[Squadron Name] and other local squadrons have many choices of
courses.
30. Contact us
Phone: (416) 293-2438 or 1-888-CPS-BOAT
Website is www.cpsboat.ca
Local Squadrons also have websites
[Squadron site]
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