Seeing the world by all available means
Inside this issue
All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
Windows to the world - Captain Rajiv Singh MNI takes a closer look into the one of the watchkeeper’s most important tools – the human eye
Lessons for a good lookout - Captain Trevor Bailey FN reflects on his own experiences at sea and considers what makes a good lookout
WATCHOUT - Collision in clear sight - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
Who's navigating- Keeping the right attitude- In this issue, we talk to shipmates Niel Borja (left) and Louie Anthony (right), who are currently serving on the oil/chemical vessel, M/T Ginga Jaguar. Third Officer Niel discovered The Navigator as a cadet - and found it so helpful that he introduced it to his shipmates, including his First Officer and Assistant Chief Officer, Louie. Here, they discuss their lives at sea and their thoughts on how to be an effective lookout.
WAYPOINT - Eyes and ears - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, explores why our eyes and ears are still the best lookout tools we have
Take 10- This issue of take 10 The Navigator explores the importance of keeping a good lookout by all available means – and how you can make the most of all of them!
WAYPOINT - Satellites and seamanship
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how good seamanship, backed up by excellent technology can change the entire situation when it comes to SAR operations.
The Navigator statementSpotlight on search and rescue
When disaster strikes at sea, every minute counts. As a navigator, you may be the closest responder to the scene. Advanced technology, clear communications and excellent teamwork can make all the difference
The Navigator statementTake 10 #43: Preparing for an SAR operation and debriefing afterwards
Ten key aspects of preparing for an SAR operation and debriefing afterwards.
The Navigator statementI’ve been asked to help in a search, what now?
Kamil Woźniakiewicz from Poland’s Maritime Search and Rescue Service explains the actions and expectations of an MRCC during an SAR operation.
The Navigator statementWho's Navigating? The learning starts here
Keith Pletschke AFNI on keeping teamwork going at sea and his own experience of SAR operations
The Navigator statementEvery ship is a Search and Rescue unit
Roland McKie from the International Maritime Rescue Federation outlines the maritime industry’s role in SAR and the importance of preparing your vessel and crew well in advance.
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - Successful search and rescue recovers containership and crew
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned from them
The Navigator statementNavBrief - The Navigator issue 42
Today’s seas are becoming more complex to navigate, not least due to increasing numbers of restricted areas. Knowing where they are and what to do about them could make all the difference for a safe and smooth journey
The Navigator statementRites of passage: Restricted areas and the planning process
Commodore Nick Nash FNI looks at how seafarers navigate restricted areas, moving between many overlapping areas across a single passage
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