Make sure you account for your target's speed when aiming. Your volley must be aimed at where they will be, not where they are currently. This is particularly true when dealing with smaller and faster ships such as gunboats. Fire the swivel gun when it is off cooldown. It is most effective against weak points. Fire your weapons as quickly as possible, allowing more of a chance to hit them again in the same turn. This may also interrupt your opponent's reload times. Start a firing phase with the Spider Shot. To get the most accurate shots against your enemy, wait until they stop moving or until you can anticipate their direction.