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All @ Sea - What's next for The Navigator?
All you ever wanted to know about UKC... - Under Keel Clearance (UKC) is a complex topic, and one with many aspects to it – but it is a vital one, as it comes down to what mariners can do to avoid ships grounding in shallow navigation channels. From calculating static UKC to understanding squat and honing UKC management techniques, Dr Tim Gourlay explains the basics.
WATCHOUT - Insufficient focus on effetcs of squat caused ferry to ground- In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
Who's navigating?- Sharing is caring - Cruise ship Second Officer Kruskayta Arellano talks about breaking down cultural barriers at work and why navigators must keep sharing their knowledge for the good of everyone involved.
WAYPOINT - Thinking in three dimensions - Dr Andy Norris, an active Fellow of The Nautical Institute and the Royal Institute of Navigation, looks at calculating and negotiating the distance from land – at sea and in the air.
Take 10 - Tips to help answer many of the most pressing questions
Take 10 #37: Visual navigation
Ten useful take-aways for tips for improving visual observation and perception skills at sea
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT - 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
The Navigator statementWho's Navigating? A deck cadet’s view of life at sea
Brazilian deck cadet and Nautical Institute Younger Member Ambassador Luciana Bezerra discusses her path to her current position, shares her future plans and explains why she uses manual charts to back up electronic navigation methods
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - The danger of distractions during lookout
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementSeeing is believing? - The Navigator Issue 37
Like any cognitive skill, visual perception skills can vary from person to person. The good news, however, is that, like any skill, it can be improved. Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser at The Nautical Institute, explains how.
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As ships get bigger and bigger, and technology becomes ever more advanced, it might seem fair to ask whether there is still a place for ‘old-fashioned’ visual navigation techniques that rely on the human eye. Captain Marso Law AFNI from the Hong Kong Pilots Association argues that there is and shares lessons from his personal experience.
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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
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