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Can You Knot? 10 Most Widely Used Knots on Merchant Ships

Can You Knot? 10 Most Widely Used Knots on Merchant Ships

Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Jobs and Tips, Shipboard Operations

Seafarers tie knots every day. From mooring, and securing to working aloft, those jobs won’t be complete without the use of ropes. And because we use ropes in many forms and sizes on ships, knot tying is a skill every seaman must learn! Even my 65-year-old Captain...

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