Inside this issue
All @ Sea- What's next for The Navigator?
What is Dynamic Positioning?- Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, looks at the technology behind Dynamic Positioning and explores the seven components that allows it to function
How Dynamic Positioning helps offshore vessels remain stable and safe - Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, examines the wide variety of ships, support vessels and specialist craft that use Dynamic Positioning to ensure their safety in the offshore oil and gas industry
WATCHOUT - 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
Who'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
WAYPOINT : Taking back control - George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at how to use AIS safely and explores some of the risks that must be overcome to ensure its ongoing value
Take 10: Issue 37
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.
The Navigator statementAll at Sea - The Navigator Issue 37
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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 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
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