Into the future- Technology and the navigator
Inside this issue
All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
Writing down the weather - Huw Davies, Principal of Meteorology at Stratum Five Ltd., a British company supplying vessel monitoring and fleet tracking technology, examines how and why to accurately record weather conditions at sea
Mastering the weather - Captain Nikos Chalaris AFNI, an experienced Master, reveals some of the basic checks and practices that help him forecast heavy weather ahead and act accordingly to maintain a safe and efficient passage for ship, cargo and crew
WATCHOUT - Weather in the news - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
Who's navigating- Weathering the storm- Ailsa Nelson MNI faced more than her fair share of adverse weather during her time working on cruise ships and navigating supply vessels through the unpredictable waters of the North Sea. Here, she talks about battling the elements and offers advice for others in a similar position crewmates for granted
WAYPOINT - Tomorrow's Weather - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of the Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, forecasts the future of sourcing weather data
Take 10- By taking in these ten top tips about observing and coping with weather at sea, we predict that your outlook will be fair
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
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 statementWho'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
The Navigator statementTake 10 #42: Understand, identify and navigate restricted areas at sea
Ten tips to help you understand, identify and navigate restricted areas
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
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - 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
The Navigator statementWork, 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
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - 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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