Why Virtual Aids of Navigation Are Important For Ships?
What is the importance of virtual aids of navigation for ships and how does it help seafarers in enhancing safety at sea. Find out how they help ship navigating officers in the article inside.
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What Are “Let Go” and “Walk Back” Ship Anchoring Methods?
“Let Go” and “Walk Back” are two of the most prevalent methods used by ships for anchoring. Learn as to how they are carried out on board inside the article.
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What Are Berthing Plans – Everything You Need to Know
Learn about Berthing Plan, the pre-requisites and objectives, the procedure of drawing up a plan, and advances in this field. We will also look at the example of a port and the standard berthing plan devised for it.
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What Marine Navigation Systems and Electronic Tools Are Used by Ship’s Pilot?
A ship’s pilot uses a variety of navigation systems and electronic tools to enhance the nautical navigation and to make it extremely safe and accurate. Find out what maritime navigation is all about in today’s time.
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NAVTEX On Ships: Working, Types Of Messages And Advantages
NAVTEX is a device used on-board the vessels to provide short range Maritime Safety Information in coastal waters automatically. Learn about the working, types of messages and advantages of this important ship navigation device in the article inside.
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Mastering Ship’s Navigation-Part 3
Mastering ship’s navigation is a continuous process. Deck officers need to learn the intricacies of marine navigation for a safe ship passage. In this article, learn as to how to handle the stopping distance of the ship.
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Responsibilities Of Deck Officer During Anchoring Operation
Anchoring is one of the many important operations that comes under the responsibility of deck officer. Learn about the procedure of anchoring and the duties that a deck officer has to carry out during the operation.
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10 Types of Decks Every Seafarer Should Know
A normal ship consists of different types of decks for different purposes. Each of this deck has its own important and every seafarer should be acquitted with these decks and their locations on ships. Here are then important decks that every sailor should know.
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15 Things To Consider While Using Radar On Ships
The radar is one of the most used equipment systems onboard ships. It is designed for detecting and tracking targets a considerable distance. Let’s take a look at 15 things that need to be considered while operating radar on ships.
