What is an Anchor?
An anchor refers to a nautical or marine equipment intended to restrict…
How do Mooring Systems Work?
A mooring system is made up of a mooring line, anchor and…
Types of rope
Rope makers seem to delight in confusing us with science and/or extraordinary…
BOATING KNOTS
Rope Knots, sailing and boating go hand in hand. In fact most…
Different Types of Alarms on Ships
A maritime emergency at sea does not come with an alarm, but ship emergency…
Precautions To Be Taken For Heavy Weather
Heavy weather or rough sea is something which a seafarer experiences very…
Port and Starboard
Unlike left and right, "port" and "starboard" refer to fixed locations on a vessel.…
Navigation & Signal lights
To avoid collisions, cruise vessels must be equipped with navigation lights (running…


