What is a Fishfinder and How Does it Work?
A fishfinder is a device used by boatmen to locate fish in the water. Fishfinders work on the technology of the SONAR (Sound Navigation and
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Marine Navigation
How Wind Indicators Help in Navigation?
A wind indicator is used on ships and boats to point the direction of the wind. It is also known as a windex. Wind indicators use the technology of weather vanes to point the correct direction of wind in the oceans.
Marine Navigation
What are Mooring Anchors?
Mooring anchors are used to enable the ship to halt effectively whenever required in the port or harbor.The types includes-dead weight,screw in,conventional etc
Marine Navigation
What is Vessel Management System?
The vessel management system uses advanced technological equipments to monitor and manage the vehicular traffic in the oceanic and sea waters.
Marine Navigation
What is Maritime Mobile Service Identity?
The Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is a unique contact number for locating and identifying ships digitally. The Maritime Mobile Service Identity acts as a maritime mobile and allows important communication to be passed over the radio without any hindrance.
Marine Navigation
Vessel Monitoring System: Ship Tracking with a Difference
Vessel monitoring systems- VMS, are an integral communication component for ship tracking and it helps in averting any kind of mishap and wrongdoing at sea.
Marine Navigation
Marine Chartplotter : A General Overview
A chartplotter incorporates the computer technology as a displaying device for showing the actually positioned points of a ship when it is in motion.
Revolutionising Marine Travel: Marine VHF Radios, Marine GPS and Marine Autopilots
Marine VHF Radios, marine GPS and marine Autopilots are three navigational consumers’ marine equipments which make travelling at sea extremely easy and hassle free. Find out more about these equipments inside the article.