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Why Do Massive Ships Still Use Ropes?

In this video, we take a look at snap-back zones and ask why mooring decks are one of the most dangerous spaces on a ship.
The Coast Guard’s Rules of Navigation, which dictate maritime law, stipulate who has the right of way in the waterways and set forth conditions for lookouts on vessels.
On Saturday 25th October, Kessock RNLI hosted the very first Women in Search and Rescue (SAR) Scotland event, bringing ...
The seizure in Spain of ten vessels bound for Benghazi reveals a network of trafficking between Libya, Jordan, the Emirates, and Hong Kong. The role of Operation Irini, Madrid’s silence, and Dubai’s ...
It was the summer of 2001 and Tony Blair had just won a second term in government for Labour. The movie version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was about to be released and The Life of Pi ...
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the sport of skiing will surface in the broader cultural consciousness when the inventors of the PL1, a portable rope tow system, appear on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Similar to ...