Maritime English Readings

In this section we will learn how mooring lines are called in maritime English, especially: Head and Stern lines Breast lines Spring lines

The objective of this section is to gain an understanding of characteristics of buoys and the buoyage system.

All personnel on board should be able to administer basic first aid. The objective of this section is to provide an overview of the procedures for: Action on discovering a casualty First Aid  Life saving actions Medical care on board Assistance from shore

All persons and vessels must assist others in distress at sea whenever they can safely do so. In this chapter we will learn about: Communication procedures Search and Rescue Operations Completion of search

In this section we will learn about: The decision to abandon ship Action in case of abandoning ship Survival crafts Equipment to be taken  Survival after abandoning