Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | How-to Guide, Maritime Safety
A ship’s combination ladder is a setup where a pilot ladder is used together with an accommodation ladder to facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of marine pilots. Since ladders are the primary means of access on board, their proper rigging is always an...
Last updated May 9, 2024 | Jobs and Tips, Navigation, Shipboard Operations
If you want to learn how to steer a ship, ask the people on board. They are more than ready to help you. They may tell you something about what they’re doing to keep the vessel steady and execute the steering commands effectively. As you listen, it might seem...
