Cargo transportation requires proper handling and fastening while on board. This implicates to the use of various fastening materials such as nylon strong ropes and metallic fasteners. In the case where nylon ropes are used, tying of knots is inevitable as it facilitates anchoring of the cargo firmly on the ship. Therefore, the maritime staff working in loading and fastening of the cargo should be well equipped with the skills required in tying these shipping knots. In addition to this, they should be adequately informed on the various types of knots that could be used. This helps facilitate ease in untying the ropes in offloading the cargo.

Commonest types of shipping knots

The commonest specialty shipping knots used today include the following:

Alpine butterfly bend

This is a specialty knot used in joining ropes used in fastening the cargo. This method is efficient as it deploys the use of a butterfly loop making the joint strong and tight enough to stand pressure and great tension during cargo fastening.

Anchor hitch

This is best suited for attaching a line on the anchor or docking ship in the anchoring area. These uses make it suitable as it endures proper circumnavigation of the anchoring poles firmly with minimal room for movement of the anchored ships.