All at Sea - The Navigator Issue 20
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We are delighted to say that this issue of The Navigator is our twentieth edition! When we launched back in October 2012, we little imagined the incredible support that our magazine would receive from readers all around the world. Thank you for playing your part in our growing Navigator community over the past six years, and for helping us to promote professionalism and navigational best practice around the world.
Emma Ward Editor, The Navigator
I received the latest edition of The Navigator in the post today and was pleased to see an article on keeping a proper lookout. It seems so simple and yet, repeatedly, I see instances where I don’t think it’s being done that well. I like to appear on the bridge from time to time at night and ask what the vessel coming up right astern of us is doing. We are not so fast, and most conventional cargo vessels would overtake us. After a brief flurry, I can ‘be mistaken’ and it’s just the crane hazard light etc. The point is made, however. As the article says, radar and ECDIS are not infallible; there are blind spots etc.
Bruce Jacques Master, Australia Marine
I learnt my lesson a long time ago as Third Mate on a containership doing 20+ knots. I was under the illusion that nothing could overtake us. That changed when one day in the China Sea we were overtaken by another containership doing 30 knots. It frightened the life out of me and from then on, I kept a better lookout!
Captain Mark Taxis Marine Consultant
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Good day! I am currently a Third Officer and I have been an avid fan of The Navigator ever since I was a deck cadet. The magazine has been my cabin partner and I have learned a lot of things from its various issues. I hope that you will continue to spread knowledge and inspiration, especially to us ‘newbies’ in the seafaring profession.
Michael Rosal Third Officer, M/T Jaguaround
I have been enjoying reading The Navigator magazine on a regular basis. Before my competency exam, I studied and took notes from it to help me prepare. I especially like the Take Ten page and your top ten tips. The magazine is informative and a good read for all ranks.
Shadab Dingankar Second Officer, M/T BTS Selena
I’m a new deck cadet from China. It’s my first time on board and I’m a little nervous and excited. I love sailing and enjoy the feeling of navigation very much. I appreciate The Navigator because I have learned so much from it. I will work hard and become a competent OOW as soon as possible. Thanks a lot!
Wenhao Xia Deck Cadet, Landbridge Majesty
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