How can shipwrecks be prevented?

How can shipwrecks be prevented?

There are many ways to reduce the chances of accidents happening at sea. Buoys, which are like floating road signs in the sea, warn ships of rocks under the water and help them to enter a harbour safely. Lighthouses have also been used for hundreds of years to warn ships of danger, and guide them to safety.

Ships signal with their horns to tell each other which way they are turning. Sea charts and maps can help by showing where rocks and sand banks are, so that a ship can avoid them. Today, many ships have a technology called Global Positioning System, which shows them their exact location on the globe.

Weather departments also play an important role by warning ships of storms, hurricanes high winds and sea conditions, so that precautions can be taken, and shipwrecks avoided.