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Collision Course -There are two clear and distinct purposes for which radar is used; navigation and collision avoidance. While there are some fundamentals of radar use that are the same for both tasks, the ideal radar set-up for the two tasks is quite different. In fact, if there are two radars available, it may well be advisable to use one radar for long-range and one for close-range detection, or one for navigation and one for collision avoidance
Navigating the radar- A navigator tasked with setting up the radar prior to arrival or departure will need to make a number of decisions about which of the radar’s features and modes of display to use. This article addresses some of the issues a navigator might consider when using radar for navigational purposes, and is designed to complement the information about using radar for collision avoidance on pages 4 and 5.
WATCHOUT - Fogging up the view: inadequate radar uses causes chaos- IIn this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned.
Who's navigating?-A man's world? How one woman is successfully building a career at sea -In this series, The Navigator speaks to current navigational personnel about their motivations, careers to date and thoughts for the future. In this issue, Second Officer Fani-Sotiria Provatari discusses the challenges facing women at sea and reveals what, for her, are the greatest rewards of the navigator’s profession
WAYPOINT - Reassessing radar: then, now and in the future - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, looks back at the history of radar and wonders how much it has really changed over the years.
Take 10- The focus has been firmly on radar in this issue of The Navigator. take 10 Here are 10 key aspects to remember about this vital tool
Who's navigating? From Dynamic Positioning to marine consultancy
Tow Master and Marine Consultant Tom Feakins discusses the career opportunities that his DP training has given him
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The Navigator statementWhat is Dynamic Positioning?
Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, looks at the technology behind Dynamic Positioning and explores the seven components that allows it to function.
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - DP system failure on diving support vessel leads to serious incident
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT : Taking back control
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at feedback control systems in DP and asks what safety lessons can be learned from the marine and aviation sectors when it comes to their use
The Navigator statementHow Dynamic Positioning helps offshore vessels remain stable and safe
Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, examines the wide variety of ships, support vessels and specialist craft that use Dynamic Positioning to ensure their safety in the offshore oil and gas industry
The Navigator statementWho's navigating? The right place at the right time
Marine Pilot Jason Rebello AFNI talks about his life as a pilot in Western Australia and how AIS forms an integral part of his role, from both a pilotage and VTS perspective
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