Pivot Point is a point of rotation of a vessel. It is a hydrodynamic parameter or a ‘fixed’ point. However, the fixity is only relevant for a particular scenario, and the location of this point may change for a different speed-motion scenario.
Handheld portable marine GPS devices are used by sailors around the world. In this article, we have mentioned top five best selling portable GPS navigators in the market today.
Load line is a special marking positioned amidships which depicts the draft of the vessel and the maximum permitted limit in distinct types of waters to which the ship can be loaded. Get a general overview of ship load lines inside the article.
Vessel traffic services is a type of maritime service which deals with managing ship traffic on busy marine routes. This includes suggesting best routes to ships in order to avoid any kind of accident. Find out more about vessel traffic services inside the article.
Marine radars are short range radars used for locating other ships and land in the area.Ship radar are used as Tracking ship devices as per COLREGS.
Hull speed can alternatively be described as the maximum speed at which the vessel continues to accelerate or surge without facing significant losses or expenses in power.Â
Lubber lines are calibrated marks inside the dial or the binnacle of a compass that shows the direction of the vessel’s centreline, that is, the foe-aft orientation of the vessel.
The stowage factor is an expression that determines how much usable space one tonne of cargo, by weight, can occupy. Learn more about stowage factor in this article
Sea marks are physical indicators for navigational aid and reference. Safe watermarks are used to identify a fairway, midchannel, end of channel, and landfall.Â
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