Glossary
Nautical chart abbreviations are like the secret code of the seas—except instead of buried treasure, they lead to rocks, buoys, and mysterious dashed lines that scream, 'Don’t sail here.' Learning them can feel like cracking a pirate’s encrypted diary, but don’t worry, matey! With clever tools, quirky mnemonics, and a splash of humour, we’ll help you go from 'What’s "FOUL" mean? to confidently navigating the “Wk” wrecks and “Fl G” flashes like a salty sea captain. Think of it as Rosetta Stone, but for avoiding sandbanks!
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- Phonetic Alphabet Tango
Phonetic alphabet letter T.
Pair Trawling: When a vessel displays the Tango flag, it indicates that it is engaged in pair trawling operations....
More Details - Organisation The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is an internationally renowned professional institution representing naval architects and marine...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Trim
Trim is the adjustment of a boat's sails, weight distribution, and angle relative to the water to optimise performance, balance, and...
More Details - Organisation Trinity House
Trinity House is a maritime organisation responsible for maintaining navigational aids, including lighthouses and buoys, along England, Wales,...
More Details - Weather (Meteorology) Tropical Hurricane
A tropical hurricane is an intense tropical cyclone characterised by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low pressure. These storms typically form...
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