The Captains Course
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USCG approved Captains License Course in only two weekends. We teach the material and administer the test.
04/04/2024
03/30/2024
Nav General
What Are Cardinal Marks? Cardinal Marks are a crucial system of markings similar to safe watermarks but are essentially direction-based. Their name is derived from the mathematical concept of cardinality, or in simple words,…
03/20/2024
Masters upgrade
02/11/2024
Masters upgrade
Introduction To Ship Load Lines Load line is a special marking positioned amidships which depicts the draft of the vessel and the maximum permitted limit in distinct types of waters to which the ship can be loaded. Get a general…
02/07/2024
⚓️Anchors aweigh! ⚓️
✅Discover the anatomy of a stockless anchor with our detailed illustration!
🚨But wait, do you think you can tell us the unnamed part?
➡️Test your knowledge and answer our question in the comments
⬇️Download our eBook "dry dock operations" for the deck department to know more about this!
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02/06/2024
Masters upgrade
Comment on the missing ship part. The deck is the most visited part of the ship, but do you know how it is constructed?
Let's explore how deck frame structure elements ensure stability and strength on the open seas!
Check out the post to find out!
Get our FREE DECK COURSES on Marine Insight Academy.
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01/26/2024
How Squat, Bank and Bank Cushion Effects Influence Ships in Restricted Waters? When a ship is navigating through restricted waters it is affected by squat, bank and bank cushion effects which may cause errors in navigation. Learn about the influence of these hydrodynamics…
01/07/2024
What is Anchor Chain - Everything You Should Know An anchor chain refers to the component that attaches the anchor to the vessel or marine structure and is usually referred to as the anchor rode (or anchor cable). Find out more about anchor chain…
12/26/2023
Great for radar plots!
🧭 Relative bearing is like a compass direction pointing to an object or another ship, measured in degrees clockwise from the bow of your vessel.
🚨It's your nautical GPS, helping you understand where others are in relation to your ship!
✅ Check our illustration and Report Ship 'A' in the comments below.
Download our eBook on Effective Communication on Ships for Deck Officers.
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