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Inside this issue

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

Putting the mariner in the picture -The Navigator looks at innovations in the field of visual aids to navigation, including LED lights and ‘smart buoys’ that can broadcast their own position. How do they benefit the mariner – and what’s coming next?

Virtual Reality- Exploring virtual aids to navigation- Virtual aids to navigation can be used in situations where it is not practical to use physical aids to navigation, or where information is needed faster than a buoy can be placed. The information they give should be treated in the same way. Deidre Lane MNI, Navigation Services, Commissioners of Irish Lights explains

WATCHOUT - Reef grounding reveals Aid to Navigation challenges - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned

Who's navigating? - Strengthening multi-cultural links - Chief Officer Vladimir Torskiy AMNI talks about his training and working life at sea

WAYPOINT - Intergrity and the Aid to Navigation - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, looks beyond basic competencies and asks how navigators can build on what they already know

Take 10- In this issue of take 10 The Navigator, articles have focused on aids to navigation, their challenges and developments. Here are ten key points to bear in mind

 

30 Jan 2025

Take 10 #38: Dropping anchor

Ten top tips for safer anchoring, better planning and honing your anchorage skills for the future

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30 Jan 2025

WATCHOUT - Dragging anchor during strong winds leads to collision

In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned

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30 Jan 2025

WAYPOINT - Safer anchoring in a sea of navigational uncertainties

George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation explores ways in which technology can enhance safety during anchoring and emphasises the importance of using ‘all available means’ to cross-check data and enhance situational awareness

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30 Jan 2025

What does a 'good' anchor watch look like?

Anchor watch

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30 Jan 2025

Who's Navigating? Getting started: a deck cadet's first experience on board

Deck cadet Raveen Chandran vividly remembers his first experience on board ship. Here, he recalls the warm welcome and friendship he received, and how the learning process gave him the confidence to pass on his knowledge to others.

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30 Jan 2025

The science of anchoring

Anchoring: a practical guide

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30 Jan 2025

All at sea - The Navigator Issue 38

We welcome your news, comments and opinions on the topics covered in The Navigator

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20 Sep 2024

Take 10 #37: Visual navigation

Ten useful take-aways for tips for improving visual observation and perception skills at sea

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20 Sep 2024

WAYPOINT - Lighting the way

George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation asks whether the oldest methods of visual navigation still have a place alongside today’s evolving technology

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