Head of Publications and Information at The Nautical Institute, Steven Gosling MSc AFNI has a lively discussion with Captain Andre LeGoubin MNM MA FNI author of the book and Katharine Johns MNI, Navigation officer at the Canadian Coast Guard about the importance of mentoring at sea.
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The conference focused on the future of Dynamic Positioning (DP) training
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What it is and why it is important to the Nautical Institute’s members
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We are excited to announce that the 3rd International Maritime Human Factors Symposium (IMHFS) will be held this year at the prestigious IMO Headquarters in London on the 28th-29th November 2024.
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Ten useful take-aways for tips for improving visual observation and perception skills at sea
The Navigator statementGeorge Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation asks whether the oldest methods of visual navigation still have a place alongside today’s evolving technology
The Navigator statementBrazilian deck cadet and Nautical Institute Younger Member Ambassador Luciana Bezerra discusses her path to her current position, shares her future plans and explains why she uses manual charts to back up electronic navigation methods
The Navigator statementIn this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementLike any cognitive skill, visual perception skills can vary from person to person. The good news, however, is that, like any skill, it can be improved. Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser at The Nautical Institute, explains how.
The Navigator statementAs ships get bigger and bigger, and technology becomes ever more advanced, it might seem fair to ask whether there is still a place for ‘old-fashioned’ visual navigation techniques that rely on the human eye. Captain Marso Law AFNI from the Hong Kong Pilots Association argues that there is and shares lessons from his personal experience.
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The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, welcomed to his Headquarters the President of The Nautical Institute, Captain Trevor Bailey, on 17 September 2024.
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The dedication to safety, wellbeing, training, diversity and inclusion are a shining example for us all.
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