Nautical Science

According to U.S Geological Surveys, about 71 percent of the world or earth’s surface is covered by water bodies, and about 96 percent is the oceans. That is the reason […]

Piracy at sea is not just a problem that has been left to history. Many aspects of modern life still have to deal with the threat of pirates in the […]

For those fascinated by maritime navigation, the term ‘boxing the compass’ might sound familiar. But what exactly does it entail? This traditional navigational practice, essential for mariners traversing the seas, […]

Down on the docks, a lot of different phrases and words get thrown around: port, starboard, fairway, lanyard, gunwale, tides. Trying to keep up and learn all of these different […]

These days mariners have accurate weather forecasts at their fingertips. The science of meteorology, weather forecasting, and the tools we use to interpret weather data have improved so much that […]

Have you ever dreamed of a life at sea, seeing nothing but the ocean in all directions and visiting exotic ports at the end of your journey? Merchant mariners experience […]

When it comes to transporting goods, containers are a vital part of the process. But just how secure are they while in transit on ships at sea? On the open […]

The ship’s turning circle has it is own characteristics that influence maneuverability and must be taken into account. Maneuvering is the term used to describe the process by which a […]

Do ships have parking brakes? Of course, they do! Ships cannot be secured at the pier without mooring winches. These mooring winches are like a car parking brake- hold the […]

Different factors affect a navigating vessel whether she is in port or the open sea. These include current, swell, wind, rain, snow, fog, etc. Waves are caused by either an […]