What Is Beaching of A Ship?
One of the many tough decisions sometimes required to be taken by shipmasters is deliberately grounding a ship, an act referred to as “beaching”. It is a tough decision because […]
Navigation & Operations
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What Is The Plimsoll Line On Ships?
Merchant ships are purposely built to carry cargo, but for safety reasons, there is a need to set a legal limit on how much cargo can be loaded onto a […]
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What do Nautical Flags Mean?
Nautical flags can have an array of meanings as they are being used and displayed onboard. It can be used individually or combined together with other flags. Another way and […]
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What Is A Telemotor In Steering Gear Of Ships?
The telemotor in the steering gear is a hydraulic control system consisting of a receiver, transmitter, pipes, and a charging unit. The transmitter is located on the bridge which is […]
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What is Steering Gear in Ships?
A steering gear system is a group of equipment working together for the sole purpose of providing direction for the ship while it is moving at sea. The steering gear […]
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What Is The Center Of Gravity And The Center Of Buoyancy?
The center of gravity and the center of buoyancy are both theoretical points in an object. Both these points are often used to represent individual bodies or different parts of […]
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How is a Sextant Used for Navigation?
Seafarers, particularly the bridge officers, always need to know the two most important information onboard a ship. The heading or the course, and position of the vessel. Sextant allows the […]
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What Is Boxing The Compass? 32 Compass Points Explained
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, […]
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What Is A Neap Tide?
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 […]
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Understanding the Marine Forecast
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 […]