Seeing the world by all available means
Inside this issue
All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
How to be a good collision avoider- Dr Steve Price looks at best practice in collision avoidance and shares some valuable tricks of the trade.
Averting risk by 'all available mean'- Captain Trevor Bailey asks what exactly is meant by ‘all available means’ when it comes to collision avoidance.
WATCHOUT - Collision Course-There are two clear and distinct purposes for which radar is used; navigation and collision avoidance. While there are some fundamentals of radar use that are the same for both tasks, the ideal radar set-up for the two tasks is quite different. In fact, if there are two radars available, it may well be advisable to use one radar for long-range and one for close-range detection, or one for navigation and one for collision avoidance
Who's navigating?- Discovering the world- In this series, The Navigator speaks to current navigational personnel about their motivations, careers to date and thoughts for the future. Under the spotlight this issue is merchant navy cadet and Second Officer, Samantha Mason, who is currently enjoying a year travelling round the world.
WAYPOINT - Matching radar with reality- Dr Andy Norris, a Fellow of the Nautical Institute and Vice President of the Royal Institute of Navigation, examines the part radar plays in the marine navigation mix.
Take 10- This issue of The Navigator has looked at the Colregs and the whole area of avoiding collisions at sea with them. Here are ten points that everyone can take away to help keep this crucial topic at the forefront of the mind.
Every 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 statementWAYPOINT - 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 statementWATCHOUT - Remote control?
How remotely piloted aircraft are being used to help monitor compliance within restricted areas and reduce the risk of unwanted incidents
The Navigator statementA 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. For navigators, restricted areas are not there just for regulatory purposes – they are important features that demand recognition and understanding at every stage of the passage.
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