The Sailing Beast

  Ship handling – Single Screw RH Propeller Pivot Control Pivot Control If a vessel deploys a single anchor on the offshore side a fulcrum can be achieved which gives the engine and helm something to work against. As mooring ropes are deployed the ship can be brought alongside in a controlled manner in quite strong wind and tide conditions. This is a prudent methodology where availability of thrusters or tugs may be in question, as it will expedite unbirthing. This will assist in tidal waters when unsure if you will depart on ebb or flood. A well placed anchor and three shackles of cable will act as efficiently as a bow thrust or harbor tug. Baltic Moor The Baltic Moor The Baltic Moor allows a larger yacht to lay against a jetty which may be of uncertain construction. The stresses on the jetty are reduced in an onshore wind by the anchor and checking warp. This method also ensures that the vessel can clear the jetty safely on departure. Few ...

  Berthing on port side - calm weather Vessel is headed  at an small angle (about 1 ½ points) with the quay. Approach at slow speed with steady head. The engines are stopped and worked stern when near the berth (1). Head way is checked by stern movement. Headline is passed when near to berth. As the engine is reversed, a swing to starboard is developed. The swing is checked by headline.  

  Take over command as a master   Go to company office and meet technical superintendents, discuss about: Ship particulars Trading areas Company’s and charterer’s instructions Voyage instruction, type of charter Special instruction for maintenance and survey Complete change of command form- marine-40 in duplicate. Obtain authorization slip issued by MPA which to be attached to cert of registry and letter of memorandum. On the way to master’s accommodation, form an initial impression of the ship’s general condition and maintenance by observing exterior conditions such as: draft marks, load line marks, condition of hull, deck, superstructure, rigging ...

  Berthing port side with strong off-shore wind Approach at a broad angle. Weather helm to hold the bow upwind. Head for the stern of the berth. Engine reversed when vessel's bow near stern of the berth (2). The swing created and lee drift increased. Head lines with messenger passed when bow is close in. A stern line is also passed when stern is close to berth. Lines are hove-in when the vessel is parallel to berth. An offshore anchor may be used. It is let go when the ship has bodily drifted from the berth (3).