How Tugboats Assist Ships
Small hulls, huge pull. How tugs push, pull, and escort big ships, what bollard pull and tug type really mean, and why girting is the danger that defines the job.
ship handling
Dead Reckoning vs GPS
They are not rivals. GPS gives where the ship is; dead reckoning gives where she should be. How the fix, DR, and estimated position fit, and why both still run today.
Berthing and Unberthing
Bringing a ship alongside is the most exacting handling she does. The pivot point, the tide, the tugs, the lines that hold her, and how she springs off again
Anchoring Procedures
Holding a ship in place is more than dropping a weight. How crews choose the ground, lay out enough cable, set the anchor, and keep watch against a drag.
Line Handling and Deck Safety: A Beginner’s Guide
Few jobs on deck carry more risk than working mooring lines. What every beginner needs to know about tension, snap-back, and staying out of harm’s way.