Safety Standards

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• Heave Short: Heave short is a nautical term used to describe the act of stopping a ship's forward motion by bringing it to a standstill through the use of anchor chains. This is done by dropping the anchor to the seabed and then hauling it back in until ... Read More >>
• Krill: Krill are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are an important food source for many marine animals, including whales, seals, penguins, and fish. They are found in all the world's oceans and are particularly abundant in the Southern Ocean su ... Read More >>
• Cribbing: Cribbing is a technique used in maritime industry to stabilize a vessel or an object. It involves placing wooden blocks or wedges, known as cribs, under the vessel or object to prevent it from moving or shifting. Cribbing is commonly used d ... Read More >>