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All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?

Error Management - Pulling together on the bridge- We all make errors. It is part of our human nature and how we learn and gain wisdom and experience as we progress through life. However, errors need not result in undesirable consequences if they are detected in time and immediately corrected – and teamwork can be a crucial part of that

WATCHOUT - Radar errors led to collisions-In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned

Who's navigating? - Operating off-shore -Evgeny Rubeko MNI is Third Officer and Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer (SDPO) on board the Polarcus Amani, a seismic survey vessel working to provide seismic data and help energy companies find oil and gas reserves offshore

WAYPOINT - It's not just a human problem - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, explores why humans are not the only source of mistakes – and how to spot technology error

Take 10- In this issue of take 10 The Navigator, we look at the crucial area of error management and learning how to minimise our mistakes

 

30 Jan 2025

WATCHOUT - Dragging anchor during strong winds leads to collision

In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned

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30 Jan 2025

WAYPOINT - Safer anchoring in a sea of navigational uncertainties

George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation explores ways in which technology can enhance safety during anchoring and emphasises the importance of using ‘all available means’ to cross-check data and enhance situational awareness

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30 Jan 2025

What does a 'good' anchor watch look like?

Whether you’re in a quiet bay or outside a busy harbour, a vigilant anchor watch ensures that your vessel remains safely in place, no matter what the weather or surrounding conditions throw at you – but what does a good anchor watch actually look like in practice?

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30 Jan 2025

Take 10 #38: Dropping anchor

Ten top tips for safer anchoring, better planning and honing your anchorage skills for the future

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30 Jan 2025

Who's Navigating? Getting started: a deck cadet's first experience on board

Deck cadet Raveen Chandran vividly remembers his first experience on board ship. Here, he recalls the warm welcome and friendship he received, and how the learning process gave him the confidence to pass on his knowledge to others.

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30 Jan 2025

The science of anchoring

Anchoring: a practical guide

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30 Jan 2025

All at sea - The Navigator Issue 38

We welcome your news, comments and opinions on the topics covered in The Navigator

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20 Sep 2024

Take 10 #37: Visual navigation

Ten useful take-aways for tips for improving visual observation and perception skills at sea

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20 Sep 2024

WAYPOINT - 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

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