ECDIS Explained
Learn how ECDIS works, how mariners use it for safe navigation, and why it remains essential for voyage planning, monitoring, and situational awareness.
Seamanship
Maneuvering a Ship in Heavy Seas: A Seafarer’s Guide
Learn how to maneuver a ship in heavy seas, including heading selection, speed control, steering skills, hull protection, and safe heavy-weather seamanship.
COLREGS Basics: Understanding the Rules of the Road at Sea
Learn the essential COLREGS rules for avoiding collisions at sea, including meeting, crossing, overtaking, lights, shapes, signals, and safe navigation.
Nautical Terms: The Complete Seafarer’s Glossary
A complete glossary of essential nautical terms for new seafarers, covering ship structure, navigation, safety, weather, machinery, and more.
Buoys and Markers Explained: A Beginner’s Guide for Seafarers
Learn how to identify and understand buoys and markers, including lateral marks, cardinal marks, danger marks, and navigation aids essential for safe seamanship.
Reading Nautical Charts: A Beginner’s Guide for Seafarers
Learn how to read nautical charts, including depths, hazards, navigation aids, plotting, tides, and essential skills for safe marine navigation.
Line Handling and Deck Safety: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn the fundamentals of line handling and deck safety, including mooring awareness, snap-back zones, communication, and safe deck practices.
Parts of a Ship: A Beginner’s Tour of the Vessel
Learn the essential parts of a ship from bow to stern, including decks, bridge, engine room, cargo areas, and key equipment for new seafarers.
Watchstanding Basics: What Every New Seafarer Must Know
Learn the essentials of watchstanding for new seafarers, including lookout duties, bridge awareness, engine room vigilance, and safe shipboard communication.