Just as riding a motorbike is a big no without a helmet, ships are incomplete without lifeboats and rescue boats. Many of us, unknown of vessels and their various aspects, first became familiar with the concept of lifeboats and rescue boats from the movie Titanic.
Except for drills and emergencies, lifeboats shall not be used at will. The use of lifeboats needs to be approved by the captain, and the use of lifeboats when the ship is in port and anchorage in the port should be approved by the port supervisor.
Mooring ropes are also known as mooring lines. They used to secure the hull when berthing and to transmit drag force when towing. An ideal mooring rope should have the characteristics of high strength, moderate elasticity, corrosion resistance, friction resistance, low density, soft texture, and ease of use.
Around 90% of the traded goods in the world spend at least some time at sea. As such, the world’s ports are essential cogs in the machine of global trade. Connecting major trade routes and enabling the import and exports of goods and cargoes of all kinds, these are the world’s biggest ports…
Intellian’s eagerly-awaited C700 Iridium Certus® maritime terminal has now been launched and is expected to quickly secure a reputation as the most powerful and technically advanced Iridium Certus® terminal on the market.