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Cargo Ship Speed Comparison: How Fast Do They Go?
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Cargo Ship Speed Comparison: How Fast Do They Go?

It is well-known that most of the world’s goods and fuel are transported by sea. Often travelling thousands of miles across the world, ships need…

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How Much Does It Cost To Refuel A Cargo Ship? (A Lot!)
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How Much Does It Cost To Refuel A Cargo Ship? (A Lot!)

Most of us will have noticed that filling up our cars costs quite a bit more than it used to. While it’s true that a…

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Large Scale vs Small Scale Charts: What’s The Difference?
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Large Scale vs Small Scale Charts: What’s The Difference?

When you are navigating on the water, you’re going to need multiple charts showing the same location, just at different scales. You’ll want a mix…

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How To Measure Distances On A Nautical Chart
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How To Measure Distances On A Nautical Chart

One of the most unusual features of a nautical chart is that you will almost never find a scale bar. This is because the scale…

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Easy Tidal Predictions: The Rule Of Twelfths
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Easy Tidal Predictions: The Rule Of Twelfths

Although accurately calculating the height of tide between high water and low water will always rely on accurately plotting a tidal curve, there is a…

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Chart Datums, Depths & Heights: An Illustrated Guide
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Chart Datums, Depths & Heights: An Illustrated Guide

Did you know that the soundings given on a nautical chart are not the depths of water that you can expect to measure? This is…

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Nautical Chart Symbols & Abbreviations: Nature Of Seabed
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Nautical Chart Symbols & Abbreviations: Nature Of Seabed

Nautical charts are filled with so much information that it is inevitable some things would be abbreviated. One such abbreviation is for the terms describing…

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Variation & Deviation: How To Apply Them To Your Compass
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Variation & Deviation: How To Apply Them To Your Compass

Despite being one of the oldest navigational aids, the magnetic compass still sits in pride of place next to the helm of almost every seagoing…

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Will GPS Work Under Water?
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Will GPS Work Under Water?

When you consider navigation, the most common tool for everyone will be GPS. It is great if you are out walking, driving, flying, or boating….

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Can You Use GPS for Free
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Can You Use GPS for Free

GPS is a free system created by the United States government that uses 24 specially designed satellites to calculate the exact position and altitude of…

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20 Types Of Tide: Explained By A Real Ship’s Officer
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20 Types Of Tide: Explained By A Real Ship’s Officer

When it comes to boating, a thorough understanding of the tides will form a critical aspect of your passage planning. I have compiled this list…

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Rip Tide vs Rip Currents – All You Need To Know
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Rip Tide vs Rip Currents – All You Need To Know

The terms “Rip Tide” and “Rip Current” are often used interchangeably, but they actually describe two completely different phenomena. “A rip tide is a strong…

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