Inside this issue
All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
Dealing 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 an 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.
Looking beyond the fog? - Navigating in fog or other restricted visibility will never be pleasant, but familiarity with the vessel's procedures, capabilities and equipment will help make the process as safe as possible. Captain Tuuli Messer-Bookman AFNI, an experienced mariner and a professor at the California Maritime Academy in the USA, offers some advice on how to operate when visibilty is low.
WATCHOUT - Close encounter-how inadequate lookouts led to two ships colliding in foggy conditions
Who's navigating? Adventure and aspiration at sea - Chief Officer Sarker Mohiuddin Hasnat Lenin MNI shares how an early love of adventure stories inspired him to follow a career at sea
WAYPOINT - Looking into a future of one hundred eyes - George Shaw from the royal Institute of avigation looks into his crystal ball to explore how innovations in 'panoptic vision' and artificial intelligence might support mariners in the future in navigating areas of restricted visibility
Take 10 - Ten tips for handling restricted visibility at sea, maintaining a good lookout and operating within the relevant Colregs
WAYPOINT - 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 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 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 statementEvery 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 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
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