Inside this issue

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

The four Ts of risk management - George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how seafarers can balance accuracy and integrity in positioning

Delving into dynamic risk assessment - For navigators on the bridge, one of the most valuable tools in the moment is the ability to carry out a dynamic risk assessment. Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser, The Nautical Institute, looks into how this works in practice, and why it is such an effective tool.

WATCHOUT - How rapidly developing risks led to ship grounding- In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned

Who's navigating? -Second officer Rudolph Clark Garaygay discusses the value of embracing the positive and the importance of active communication

WAYPOINT - Navigational data risk - George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how seafarers can balance accuracy and integrity in positioning

Take 10 - Risk management is a fact of life at sea – and something that all navigators must understand fully. Here are ten key points to bear in mind

 

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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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The science of anchoring

Anchoring: a practical guide

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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

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?

Anchor watch

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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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Take 10 #37: Visual navigation

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

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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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