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Inside this issue

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

Shiphandling Explained: Let the ship do the work - Captain Nigel Allen FNI is a Master, Pilot and instructor with years of shiphandling experience around the world. He shares a few thoughts on the basic principles behind what is a deceptively complex art to master

Ship Competence: Learning to get it right- Captain George Sangil, a Master Mariner from the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation And Training, Inc. explains how the right experience, mentoring and training are crucial to success in shiphandling.

WATCHOUT - Thrown off the course by strong winds and poor planning - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned

Who's navigating? - Shiphandling in action - Chief Officer Chris Lamperts describes his career path so far and gives his thoughts on the skills needed for safe and effective shiphandling

WAYPOINT - Take control of the ship - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, discusses the importance of continual checks and control when handling a ship

Take 10- Exploring the key skills and knowledge needed to become an effective shiphandler

 

20 Sep 2024

Take 10: Issue 37

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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20 Sep 2024

Who's Navigating? A deck cadet’s view of life at sea

Brazilian deck cadet and Nautical Institute Younger Member Ambassador Luciana Bezerra discusses her path to her current position, shares her future plans and explains why she uses manual charts to back up electronic navigation methods

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20 Sep 2024

WATCHOUT - The danger of distractions during lookout

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

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20 Sep 2024

Seeing is believing? - The Navigator Issue 37

Like any cognitive skill, visual perception skills can vary from person to person. The good news, however, is that, like any skill, it can be improved. Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser at The Nautical Institute, explains how.

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20 Sep 2024

A navigator's guide to visual cues and techniques - The Navigator Issue 37

As ships get bigger and bigger, and technology becomes ever more advanced, it might seem fair to ask whether there is still a place for ‘old-fashioned’ visual navigation techniques that rely on the human eye. Captain Marso Law AFNI from the Hong Kong Pilots Association argues that there is and shares lessons from his personal experience.

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19 Sep 2024

All at Sea - The Navigator Issue 37

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31 May 2024

Take 10: Issue 36

Ten tips for handling restricted visibility at sea, maintaining a good lookout and operating within the relevant Colregs

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31 May 2024

WATCHOUT - Close encounter – how inadequate lookouts led to two ships colliding in foggy conditions

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

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