Boatnerd Discussion Forum

knowing how to splice wire comes in handy also

Yup on the knots, but don't forget the "fisherman's knot" Very important.

Thank you very much for your answer! I assume this is the same for no matter what ship you're on (being a self-unloader, a steamship, or a fishing vessel).

"If you can't tie a knot, tie a lot." ..?

bowline, clove hitch and slip knot will get you by most of the time.

However, if you can't tie a knot tie alot.

what knots is a mariner expected to know when onboard freight ships?