Part (A) Of Marine terminology you need to know

In Maritime,  we usually use some terminologies,  in which one word can mean a long sentence.  This is because in Maritime world,  we mainly communicate via VHF and other long distance signal transmissions.  Ship been a moving object required a short and fast communication.

Below, we are going to list some Maritime words and means,  for more better understanding;

Aback

The situation of the sails, when their surfaces are pressed aft against the mast by the force of the wind.

Abaft

The hinder part of a ship, or towards the stern. It also signifies farther aft or nearer to the stern; as, the barricade stands ABAFT the main-mast; that is, nearer to the stern.

Abaft the beam

Denotes the relative situation of any object with the ship when the object is placed in any part of that arch of the horizon which is contained between a line at right angles with the keel and that point of the compass which is directly opposite to the ship's course.

Aboard

The inside of a ship.

A board

Is the distance run by a ship on one tack: thus they say, good board, when a ship does not go to leeward of her course; a short. board, and a long board, according to the distance run.

Aboard main tack!

The order to draw the lower corner of the main-sail down to the chestree.

About

The situation of a ship as soon as she has tacked.

About ship!

The order to prepare for tacking.

Abreast.

The situation of two or more ships lying with their sides parallel, and their heads equally advanced; in which case they are abreast of each other. Abreast of any place, means off or directly opposite to it.

Adrift

The state of a ship broken from her moorings, and driving about without control.

Afloat

Buoyed up by the water from the ground.

Afore

All that part of a ship which lies forward, or near the stem. It also signified farther forward; as, the manager stands afore the foremast; that is, nearer to the stem.

Aft.

Behind, or near the stern of the ship.

After

A phrase applied to any object in the hinder part of the ship, as after hatchway, the after-sails, &c.

A ground

The situation of a ship when her bottom, or any part of it, rests in the ground

A head

Any thing which is situated on that point of the compass to which a ship's stern is said to be a-head of her.

A hull

The situation when all her sails are furled, and her helm to the lee-side; by which she lies with her head being somewhat inclined to the direction of the wind.

A lee

The position of the helm when it is pushed down to the lee-side.

All in the wind

The state of a ship's sails when they are parallel to the direction of the wind, so as to shake, or quiver.

All hands hoay!

The call by which all the ship's company are summoned upon deck.

Aloft

At the mast heads, or any where about the higher rigging.

Along side

Side by side, or joined to a ship, wharf; &c.

Along shore

Along the coast; a coast which is in the sight of the shore, and nearly parallel to it.

Aloof

Is distance. Keep aloof, that is, keep at a distance.

A main

At once, suddenly; as; let go main!

A midships

The middle of a ship, either with regard to her length or breadth.

To anchor

To let the anchor fall into the ground, for the ship to ride thereby.

Anchorage

Ground fit to hold a ship by her anchor.

The anchor is cock-bill

The situation of the anchor when it hangs by the stopper at the cathead.

At anchor

The situation of a ship riding at her anchor.

An end

The position of any mast, &c. when erected perpendicularly. The top-masts are said to be an-end when they are hoisted up to their usual stations.

A peek

Perpendicular to the anchor, the cable having been drawn so tight as to bring the ship directly over it. The anchor is then said to be apeek.

Arm the lead

Apply putty to the lower end.

Ashore

On the shore. It also means A-GROUND.

Astern

Any distance behind a ship, as opposed to A-HEAD.

Athwart

Across the line of a ship's course or keel.

Athwart hawse

The situation of a ship when driven by accident across the fore-part of another, whether they touch or are at a small distance from each other, the transverse position of the former is principally understood.

Athwart the fore foot

When any object crosses the line of a ship's course, but ahead of her it is said to be athwart her fore foot.

Athwart-ships

A direction across the ship from one side to the other.

Atrip

The when applied to the anchor, it means that the anchor is drawn out of the ground, in a perpendicular direction, by the cable or buoy rope.  The topsails are said to be atrip when they are hoisted up to the mast-head, to their utmost extent.

Avast!

The command to stop, or cease, in any operation.

Awning

A shelter or screen of canvass, spread over the decks of a ship to keep off the heat of the sun. Spread the awning, extend it so as to cover the deck.

Aweigh

The same as atrip.

Reference from Glossary of Nautical terms

Part (B)  ===>>Continue reading

Very Important Methods Of Reducing Freshwater Consumption Onboard Ship.

=> Avoid using freshwater in deck washing : washing deck with fresh water is a job in which lot of fresh water is consumed. People involved in this job must be advised to use as less water as possible.  In this case,  they can use sea water to start and make finial washing with fresh water. A cock must be fitted on the hose to regulate or stop continues flow of fresh water.

=> Closing cabin cocks: sometimes we experience low pressure in the freshwater hydrophore( maybe do to pump auto start problems or low water in the tank), during such incident, we most learn how to close our cabin cock while leaving the cabin for your duties.  This is because when the Engineers rectifiers the problem,  the water will start running and may lose 1-2T of water within your 4 hours watch.

=> Line Leakage : To know and maintain line leak,  your boiler water cascade tank and expansion tank to be filled manually and keep track of consumption , so that any abnormality (due to line Leakage) can't go undetected.

=> Meter log : Another method is to enter the cascade tank flow meter reading everyday in the log book. That way you can keep a track of it day-wise and come to know when something is wrong." I once remember we found a sudden jump in the flow meter reading for a couple of days only to investigate and find there were two major leaks in the steam lines to bunker tank heating"

Ship bunkering operations

Shipping been the world largest way of transportation today,  has her own way of refilling her engine fuel. On this article,  we are going to discuss the meaning of "bunkering"  &  "Bunker".

Ship bunkering: This is a process of filling in ship fuel into her various tankers. On this operation required the presence of chief engineer, 4th or 3rd Engineer,  and in the other hands,  the deck officers on watch and his or her term also required to alongside the bunker ship.

Bunker : Is the name given to the ship fuel which is been supplied to the ship.  Since ships uses different types of fuel "; ie heavy fuel Oil (HFO),  Diesel oil (MDO),  Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ,  etc"  we generally name them bunker. 

Get more about what you need and roles to play during Ship Bunkering operations.

Since this operation involves flammable substance,  it requires a maximum safety precautions to be taken.  In this case,  you  need to check and makes sure your company's checklist is been filled so that no safety precautions led down incase of such operation is missed on.

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Five Important ways to maintain pilot ladder to avoid accidents or loss of life at sea

What is Pilot ladder and it functions?

Ship Pilot ladder

Pilot ladder : This consist of a rope  ladder which constructed to  overseeing authorities, statutory requirements  ,which  it length comes from the main deck to the water line.  Pilot Ladders remain the most efficient way for pilots , other ship visitors to board vessel while at sea, on motion and even though this is a simple process improper to give rise to claims . i.e. serious injuries to pilots occasionally resulting in death.

                           Why pilots need to board the ship?

Pilots are required onboard the ship while the ship approaches to an unknown channels,  thereby pilots are to assist the captain in manoeuvering   the vessel across the channel and other critical areas.

                                                 Ways to maintain pilot ladders ? 

To reduce the accidents involving in pilot ladders, the ship crew most always follow below steps , to maintain the pilot ladder :

     - Inspections : ship crew or chief mate who is in charge of the deck most make sure that the pilot ladders are inspected and  kept very well (Planned maintenance ).

     - Defective Ropes and/or steps :  In many case, this point causes the highest accident , which always lead to death. Therefore, ship crew most pay very good attention to it, always check for the rope strength, defective  steps and try to change them.

      - Excessive freeboards :  sometimes, pilots board the ship in excessive freeboard, which need to extend the length of the ladder, in other to reach to the pilot boat, this is case, we most be careful while combining the ladders. ( or we can use a combination of the ship’s gangway and the pilot ladder) .

    - Observations:  failure to notice deterioration of the natural fiber ropes used in the pilot ladder construction or broken/torn chocks used to support the ladder steps can cause the ladder to give ways or cut under stress. 

    - Records : it is very imperative that the pilot ladders certification , periodic inspections, reports and most important records are very maintained on board by ship crews . this records most details the actual condition of the pilotladders.