Welcome to the Anchorage Al from all your shipmates berthed here.

Don't worry about a lack of information because this place is brimming with a set of experts all anxious to help bring you up to speed. We also have threads on many aspects of maritime information from sea shanties to the colour of paint used on the Victory, and that's outside the game info.
I suggest you sling your hammock, get settled in, then do a tour of the ship and pop into the wardroom for a few noggins whilst chewing the fat with your new messmates.
May you always sail with a fair wind and a willing foe.
Rob.