To begin with, don’t panic. You should immediately stop the engine, switch off the power supply, move away from the fire, turn off all lights on board, use a fire extinguisher and call for assistance. This is not an exhaustive list of items to consider, more like a checklist of suggestions for getting out alive. … Read more
First, check the navigation charts for finding available sea room. Second, keep your eyes open, and slow down if the other boat is not keeping a safe distance. Third, try to change course slightly to avoid hitting the other boat. Remember, you should keep a large distance from the other boats and always sound your … Read more
People often talk about what color is on the port side of a boat, but there’s one important thing that many forget: boats actually have two sides. The other one is called the starboard side. The word “starboard” comes from an old English word meaning “right-handed” because sailors used to steer ships with a right … Read more
In case of a severe storm, it is important to follow some precautionary measures. You should first ensure that you have all your safety equipment on board, then keep the boat away from large waves, if you feel any danger, get back to land ASAP. If you are caught in a storm, use your judgment … Read more
Well, there are different techniques of passing a fishing boat, but, it depends on the speed of the passing boat and the distance between the two boats. It also depends on what time of the day it is, weather, wind speed and direction, boat size, and boat type. Usually, fishing boats have the right of … Read more
