POV: HOW TO READ A TIDE TABLE! Tide tables are essential for safe navigation, especially when entering or leaving ports, shallow waters, or rivers. Most commercial vessels use official tide tables such as the Admiralty Tide Tables published by the UK Hydrographic Office. ⸻ 📖 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE Identify the Port (Standard Port) At the top of the page, find: • Port name • Date • Time zone used (usually Local Time or UTC) Read the Time of High and Low Water The time column shows when: • The tide r