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Inside this issue
All @ Sea - Watching out for whales - Podcasts, videos and reports about whales, marine conservation and strikes
Protecting whales from vessel strikes - Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI looks at how to detect and plan for whales in the water
Whales Superhighways - A global view of blue corridors for whales, with migration routes and critical habitats presented in map form by the WWF and its partners
WATCHOUT - Voluntary whale avoidance routing - Best practice from Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on voluntary whale avoidance routing
Who's Navigating? Stepping outside the comfort zone - Cadet Chelsa Maria George Paul discusses her experiences to date and plans for the future
WAYPOINT - Spotting whales from space? - George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation explores how space and AI technologies can help mariners navigate safely around whales at sea
Take 10 - Ten top tips to help navigators avoid whale strikes and protect marine species
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
The Navigator statement