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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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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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Forces Affecting The Vessel

The correct prediction of a vessel’s reaction to a specific command demands the complete comprehension of both the nature and the forces that are applied on it. There are six sources of forces that can influence a vessel. These are the propeller, the rudder, the static line, the anchorage means, the wind, and finally, the […]
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Vessels Traffic Services V.T.S.

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) are an established maritime system for managing vessel movements in high-traffic or environmentally sensitive areas. By facilitating real-time communication, monitoring, and response, VTS improves navigational safety, operational efficiency, and environmental protection. Often compared to air traffic control systems, VTS adapts similar principles to the maritime environment to ensure adherence to international […]
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Types of Navwarns

Region Navwarns Long range Programmed transmissions by the coordinator of the region. They can cover, in a 24 hour basis, a sea area that can be covered by a fast vessel (almost 700m). Coastal Navwarns Programmed transmissions by a national coordinating authority, via the national inshore stations. They cover the country’s sea area. Local Navwarns […]
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