The Navigator: Issue no 1- Navigating the world

Inside this issue

All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?

The very model of a modern navigator- Steven Gosling MNI, Training and Quality Manager at The Nautical Institute reflects on his experiences at sea and explains why the modern navigator's role is pivotal to the smooth running of a vessel.

Mentoring makes the Navigator- Captain André L. Le Goubin MA FNI tackles the key subject of mentoring and explains why a savvy navigator’s experiential knowledge must never be underestimated.

WATCHOUT - Abandon Ship!-Never is the navigating officer more crucial than in ensuring the safety of a ship and its crew at sea. Responsible primarily for human lives, they also safeguard valuable cargo, plus the ship itself and environmental safety. In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned.

Who's navigating?- Life on the ocean wave- In this series, The Navigator speaks to current navigational personnel about their motivations, careers to date and thoughts for the future. First under the spotlight is cruise ship Second Officer, Oliver Chasteauneuf MNI – a graduate of Plymouth University and lifelong sailing enthusiast.

WAYPOINT - Drawing parallels between air and sea navigation- Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, looks at marine navigation in the broader world of navigational practice and technology

Take 10- This first issue of The Navigator has looked at the navigator’s role in detail, from the importance of mentoring and support to the consequences of allowing attention to wander on the bridge. Here are ten reasons why we should celebrate navigators the world over, and ways in which we can work to ensure they remain supported, motivated and encouraged while at sea.