For a vessel, the turning circle measures its turning ability as the extent of the smallest circle made by applying a constant turning moment. In simpler words, it determines the ease or rapidness with which a floating vessel can swerve or veer past any obstacle.
Some nautical terms are often misinterpreted and misquoted. In this regard, two of the most commonly used terms – flotsam and jetsam can be described as being the perfect misnomers. Find out the difference between both the terms in the article inside.
Parallel indexing is a vessel navigation technique used as a measure to monitor the progress of a vessel and to keep the vessel at a safe distance from the shoreline or rock. Learn more about parallel indexing inside the article.
Mooring means fastening a vessel to any shore or land-based structure with the help of suitable mechanisms, so the vessel is not subjected to free motion. This land-based structure may include berths, jetties, piers, wharves, quays, etc. Read this article to know about mooring ships.
A Gyro compass is a form of gyroscope, used widely on ships employing an electrically powered, fast-spinning gyroscope wheel and frictional forces among other factors utilizing the basic physical laws, influences of gravity and the Earth’s rotation to find the true north.
Wind significantly affects a floating vessel, though that is far lesser than the effect of water. Know more about the action of wind on a sailing vessel in this article.
Ship’s bow thruster play an important role in navigating and maneuvering a ship. Find out the science behind ship maneuvering by bow thruster explained by an experienced shipping pilot.
Do you know what the stopping distance of a ship at sea is? Let’s find out about it and its importance in the article inside.
Marine VHF Radios, marine GPS and marine Autopilots are three navigational consumers’ marine equipment, making travelling at sea extremely easy and hassle-free. Please find out more about them in this article.
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