Vessel Monitoring System: Ship Tracking with a Difference
Vessel monitoring systems- VMS, are an integral communication component for ship tracking and it helps in averting any kind of mishap and wrongdoing at sea.
What is e-Navigation?
The inception of e-Navigation concept took place way back in the year 2006, when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to include a well-defined strategy to integrate new and existing navigational tools for enhancing handling and safety of ships at the sea.
10 Important Points For Ship’s Mooring Equipment Maintenance
Mooring is a critical operation on board ships which must be backed by error-free mooring equipment. Learn ten points for efficient maintenance of mooring equipment on ships.
Understanding Different Types Of Manoeuvres of a Vessel -Part 2
This is the second part from our series – Different Types Of Manoeuvres of a Vessel. Learn about Zigzag Manoeuvre, Spiral Manoeuvre and Reverse Spiral inside the article.
The Basics of Engine Order Telegraph
The Engine order telegraph (EOT) is used as a communicating device to transfer orders of change in speed or direction from the bridge to the engine control room
How Wind Indicators Help in Navigation?
A wind indicator is used on ships and boats to point the direction of the wind. It is also known as a windex. Wind indicators use the technology of weather vanes to point the correct direction of wind in the oceans.
What is a Mooring Buoy?
A buoy is a type of an object that floats in water and is used in the middle of the seas as locators or as warning points for the ships. Buoys are generally bright (fluorescent) in colour. Mooring buoys are a type of buoy, to which, ships can be moored in the deep oceanic areas. A mooring buoy weighs more than the general type of buoys.
What are Mooring Anchors?
Mooring anchors are used to enable the ship to halt effectively whenever required in the port or harbor.The types includes-dead weight,screw in,conventional etc
What is Dead Reckoning Navigation Technique at Sea?
Dead reckoning navigation technique at sea is one of the oldest navigational techniques used since the ancient times. Find out more about dead reckoning navigation inside the article