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All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
Mentoring: Learning on board- Captain Andre Le Goubin looks at how on board learning has remained vital over the centuries, and how today’s seafarers can continue the tradition.
The art of mentoring- We asked seafaring professionals how mentoring has helped enhance and advance their careers, whether they were on the receiving end or were acting as the mentor themselves
WATCHOUT - Poor leadership; explosive results - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
Who's navigating? - Training the next generation- Third officer John Malagad has appreciated the support of mentors and senior people in the shipping industry as his career has progressed and is keen to give back. Here, he talks about the importance of mentoring and the many rewards of a life at sea
WAYPOINT - Two-way mentoring - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, explains how mentoring across the ranks can break down the mysteries of bridge equipment and technology
Take 10- This issue of take 10 The Navigator has explored what it means to mentor and be mentored in return
I’ve been asked to help in a search, what now?
Kamil Woźniakiewicz from Poland’s Maritime Search and Rescue Service explains the actions and expectations of an MRCC during an SAR operation.
The Navigator statementWho's Navigating? The learning starts here
Keith Pletschke AFNI on keeping teamwork going at sea and his own experience of SAR operations
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - Successful search and rescue recovers containership and crew
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned from them
The Navigator statementEvery ship is a Search and Rescue unit
Roland McKie from the International Maritime Rescue Federation outlines the maritime industry’s role in SAR and the importance of preparing your vessel and crew well in advance.
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - Satellites and seamanship
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how good seamanship, backed up by excellent technology can change the entire situation when it comes to SAR operations.
The Navigator statementTake 10 #43: Preparing for an SAR operation and debriefing afterwards
Ten key aspects of preparing for an SAR operation and debriefing afterwards.
The Navigator statementSpotlight on search and rescue
When disaster strikes at sea, every minute counts. As a navigator, you may be the closest responder to the scene. Advanced technology, clear communications and excellent teamwork can make all the difference
The Navigator statementA navigator’s guide to charting, classifying and understanding restricted areas
The UK Hydrographic Office explains how restricted areas are classified and charted on paper charts and ENCs. For navigators, restricted areas are not there just for regulatory purposes – they are important features that demand recognition and understanding at every stage of the passage.
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - Remote control?
How remotely piloted aircraft are being used to help monitor compliance within restricted areas and reduce the risk of unwanted incidents
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