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Maritime Myths and Facts

From knots to the Master's authority, from flags to finding work: the most common misunderstandings about life at sea.

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    Maritime Myths and Facts 1: Units and Terms

    The most common misunderstandings about knots, nautical miles, port and starboard, and SOS.

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    Maritime Myths and Facts 2: The Master and Command

    Must the captain go down with the ship? Does a pilot take over? The myths from films.

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    Maritime Myths and Facts 3: Ships and Technology

    Autopilot, radar, small crews and stopping distances: what people get wrong.

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    Maritime Myths and Facts 4: The Sea and Nature

    Rogue waves, seawater, the Bermuda Triangle and seasickness: what is true?

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    Maritime Myths and Facts 5: Flags, Registries and Law

    Is a ship's flag the owner's country? Which law applies on the high seas?

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    Maritime Myths and Facts 6: Seafarer Life and Finding Work

    Are seafarers rich? Always at sea? Do you have to pay an agent to get a job?