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Anchoring

The process of selecting an anchorage and maneuvering a vessel requires thorough preparation, precise execution, and adherence to good seamanship. Mariners must carefully consider various environmental and operational factors to ensure safety and stability. Below is a detailed guide to anchorage selection, anchor dropping, anchorage checking, mooring, and alongside maneuvers. Anchorage Selection Before proceeding to […]
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Departure

Unmooring of alongside vessels with single-screw clockwise vessel Α) Alongside to the starboard The cable is loosened and only the fore SPRING until the fore cable is left. The ‘Slow Ahead’ movement is executed an the SPRING is turned to the towards the fore until the stern has been sufficiently deflected from the pier, given […]
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Man and the Sea

We cannot ascertain when Man ventured in the open sea; this question will never be plausibly answered. The great navigator and pioneer in nautical experimental archeology, Thor Heyerdahl rightly said that: “Man learned to use a paddle and a sail well before he rode on an animal back and made a saddle”. Man’s venture on […]
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The Role of Ηydrography

On 21st June each year the International Hydrographic Organization celebrates World Hydrography Day. Hydrography Day is an opportunity to increase public awareness of the vital role that Hydrography plays in everyone’s life. The theme for this year’s World Hydrography Day is: “Hydrography – underpinning the blue economy”. Hydrography and “Blue Economy” The term “blue economy” […]
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