Inside this issue
All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
Asking the right questions - David Patraiko, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute looks at the difference between data and information and examines which data sources you should be checking, and how to assess their reliability
WATCHOUT - Even if the data is correct, make sure you use it in the right way! - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
Who's navigating? -Sajith Babu AFNI went to sea due to a love of travel and crossing oceans. Here, he talks about what motivated him in the early days of his career and how navigators can encourage those following in their footsteps
WAYPOINT- Making the most of multiple data sources - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, discusses the importance of considering all available data when navigating and repeatedly comparing and analysing it to gain as full a picture as possibl
Take 10 - Here are ten points to help you ask the right questions
What is Dynamic Positioning?
Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, looks at the technology behind Dynamic Positioning and explores the seven components that allows it to function.
The Navigator statementWho's navigating? From Dynamic Positioning to marine consultancy
Tow Master and Marine Consultant Tom Feakins discusses the career opportunities that his DP training has given him
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - DP system failure on diving support vessel leads to serious incident
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementAll at Sea - The Navigator Issue 35
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The Navigator statementWAYPOINT : Taking back control
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at feedback control systems in DP and asks what safety lessons can be learned from the marine and aviation sectors when it comes to their use
The Navigator statementHow Dynamic Positioning helps offshore vessels remain stable and safe
Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, examines the wide variety of ships, support vessels and specialist craft that use Dynamic Positioning to ensure their safety in the offshore oil and gas industry
The Navigator statementTake 10: Issue 35
Dynamic positioning offers many exciting career opportunities. Read on for ten key insights into this take 10 highly skilled area of operations.
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - ‘Applying Information Safely’ – an alternative meaning for AIS
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how to use AIS safely and explores some of the risks that must be overcome to ensure its ongoing value
The Navigator statementAbove and beyond: Practical ways to use AIS on board ship
Gregor Stevens (Senior Manager Nautical) and Arvind Natrajan (Senior Marine Advisor Crewing and Training), of the International Chamber of Shipping, look at some of the ways in which AIS can be used on board ship – and a few points to bear in mind
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