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!

 

29 May 2026

A navigator’s guide to charting, classifying and understanding restricted areas

The UK Hydrographic Office explains how restricted areas are classified and charted on paper charts and ENCs

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WATCHOUT - Remote control?

How remotely piloted aircraft are being used to help monitor compliance within restricted areas and reduce the risk of unwanted incidents

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Who's Navigating? STEER-ing the ship, charting the course

Ann Pletschke discusses her sea-based career and work ashore, researching the impact of technology on seafarers

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29 May 2026

Take 10 #42: Understand, identify and navigate restricted areas at sea

Ten tips to help you understand, identify and navigate restricted areas

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29 May 2026

NavBrief - 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

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29 May 2026

Rites 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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29 May 2026

WAYPOINT - The digital data revolution

George Shaw AFNI from the Royal Institute of Navigation explains how digital maritime services are evolving to address higher demands on mariners’ situational awareness

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27 Jan 2026

Work, rest and port calls

A fundamental skill for any navigator is the ability to maintain situational awareness and make good decisions, both in planning and in carrying out the voyage. That requires good training, and good maintenance and development of knowledge. It also needs sufficient physical and mental rest

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WAYPOINT - GNSS interference, workload and fatigue

Managing a new addition to the established workload – and what maritime regulation can learn from civil aviation

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