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All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
25 Ways to be a better navigator - A good navigator looks astern as well as ahead! In this 25th issue of The Navigator, we look back at the key points we’ve highlighted over the years. What was the most important to you – and is there anything here you’d like to take a closer look at?
Sharing knowledge, developing the future - Captain Andre L. LeGoubin (pictured below) is a Mooring Master, Senior Vice President of The Nautical Institute, and a keen distributor of The Navigator. We asked him why he does it
WAYPOINT - Articles of note - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, looks back on 24 issues of The Navigator and recalls some key topics
Supporting the navigator- We have been able to share The Navigator message so widely thanks to the generous support of the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN), which allows us to print and distribute 100,000 copies of every issue around the world. We asked John Hughes, one of IFAN’s directors, to tell us more about what IFAN does and why they support The Navigator’s mission.
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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