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!
Who's Navigating? Getting started: a deck cadet's first experience on board
Deck cadet Raveen Chandran vividly remembers his first experience on board ship. Here, he recalls the warm welcome and friendship he received, and how the learning process gave him the confidence to pass on his knowledge to others.
The Navigator statementTake 10 #38: Dropping anchor
Ten top tips for safer anchoring, better planning and honing your anchorage skills for the future
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What does a 'good' anchor watch look like?
Whether you’re in a quiet bay or outside a busy harbour, a vigilant anchor watch ensures that your vessel remains safely in place, no matter what the weather or surrounding conditions throw at you – but what does a good anchor watch actually look like in practice?
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - Safer anchoring in a sea of navigational uncertainties
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation explores ways in which technology can enhance safety during anchoring and emphasises the importance of using ‘all available means’ to cross-check data and enhance situational awareness
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - Dragging anchor during strong winds leads to collision
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementThe science of anchoring
Most mariners will have spent time at anchor, usually while waiting for orders, a berth or perhaps high water. To understand the perils and pitfalls of using an anchor, it is important to know exactly what an anchor is designed for and when it should be used.
The Navigator statementAll at sea - The Navigator Issue 38
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The Navigator statementTake 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
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