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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
Take 10: Issue 32
Risk management is a fact of life at sea – and something that all navigators must understand fully. Here are ten key points to bear in mind
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Risk management should be a continuous process – and there's always something more to learn to help you do it better. Here are a few suggestions – but let us know yours!
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT Navigational data risk: a question of integrity
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how seafarers can balance accuracy and integrity in positioning
The Navigator statementWho's navigating? Passage planning and positive thinking
Second officer Rudolph Clark Garaygay discusses the value of embracing the positive and the importance of active communication
The Navigator statementDelving into dynamic risk assessment
For navigators on the bridge, one of the most valuable tools in the moment is the ability to carry out a dynamic risk assessment. Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser, The Nautical Institute, looks into how this works in practice, and why it is such an effective tool.
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT How rapidly developing risks led to ship grounding
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned.
The Navigator statementThe four Ts of risk management
Risk management is an important skill for everyone to learn, especially young navigators. Captain Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General of Inter Manager, outlines his professional approach to risk, gained from a lifetime of maritime experience.
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