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!
Take 10 #37: Visual navigation
Ten useful take-aways for tips for improving visual observation and perception skills at sea
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - 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
The Navigator statementWho'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
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - The danger of distractions during lookout
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementSeeing 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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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.
The Navigator statementAll at Sea - The Navigator Issue 37
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The Navigator statementTake 10 #36: Restricted visibility
Ten tips for handling restricted visibility at sea, maintaining a good lookout and operating within the relevant Colregs
The Navigator statementDealing with restricted visibility - What rule when?
Twenty years ago, The Nautical Institute published a survey that showed that there is often confusion over the sections of the Collision Regulations (Colregs) that apply in restricted visibility. The answer may seem straightforward enough – Rules 4-10, which always apply, plus Rule 19. However, the introduction of modern technology and autonomous vessels has added further layers to the question. The Nautical Institute has recently worked with the UK MCA to update their guidance. Here are some of the key points
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