Dangerous heaving lines
In order to bring a hawser from a ship to a jetty, a heaving line…
How do Mooring Systems Work?
A mooring system is made up of a mooring line, anchor and connectors, and is…
Types of rope
Rope makers seem to delight in confusing us with science and/or extraordinary polysyllabic names. Let…
Knot Tying for Boating
Who doesn’t love the freedom of flying across the open water? The warm sunshine, the…
BOATING KNOTS
Rope Knots, sailing and boating go hand in hand. In fact most knots trace back…
Different Types of Alarms on Ships
A maritime emergency at sea does not come with an alarm, but ship emergency signals and alarms…
Precautions To Be Taken For Heavy Weather
Heavy weather or rough sea is something which a seafarer experiences very commonly and frequently.…
Port and Starboard
Unlike left and right, "port" and "starboard" refer to fixed locations on a vessel. Port side of…
Navigation & Signal lights
To avoid collisions, cruise vessels must be equipped with navigation lights (running lights) that allow…
Hatch Covers
It is generally accepted that leaking hatch covers are a principal cause of dry cargo…