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All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
Shiphandling Explained: Let the ship do the work - Captain Nigel Allen FNI is a Master, Pilot and instructor with years of shiphandling experience around the world. He shares a few thoughts on the basic principles behind what is a deceptively complex art to master
Ship Competence: Learning to get it right- Captain George Sangil, a Master Mariner from the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation And Training, Inc. explains how the right experience, mentoring and training are crucial to success in shiphandling.
WATCHOUT - Thrown off the course by strong winds and poor planning - In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
Who's navigating? - Shiphandling in action - Chief Officer Chris Lamperts describes his career path so far and gives his thoughts on the skills needed for safe and effective shiphandling
WAYPOINT - Take control of the ship - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, discusses the importance of continual checks and control when handling a ship
Take 10- Exploring the key skills and knowledge needed to become an effective shiphandler
All at Sea - The Navigator Issue 36
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The Navigator statementLooking 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 visibility is low
The Navigator statementTake 10: Issue 36
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
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - Close encounter – how inadequate lookouts led to two ships colliding in foggy conditions
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementWho'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
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT : Looking into a future of one hundred eyes
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation 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
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
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