IALA Buoyage System established a single set of rules throughout the world with the aim of improving navigational safety at sea and to solve differences of opinions. Find out more about the different marks the IALA buoyage system provides
Marine Navigation
5 Effective Radar Techniques for Navigators – Part 2
Read the second part of the series and five additional points on effective ship radar techniques for the navigators.
5 Effective Radar Techniques for Ship Navigators – Part 1
Check out these effective and practical techniques that ship navigators must be aware of while using ship radar at sea.
Proper Use Of ECDIS Safety Settings
Ecdis has become the essential tool for watch keeping officers. Navigating a ship with an ECDIS is fundamentally different from navigating with paper charts.
Ship Handling – Using Tugs For Manoeuvring A Ship
Tugs are commonly used for berthing and unberthing ships. Let’s examine the most common maneuvers involving tugs and discuss their usage.
9 Ways Ship Navigating Officers Can Help In Reducing Ship’s Running Cost
Navigating officers on ships through smart work can contribute to cost-cutting and reduction in the operational cost of running a ship. Find out how ship officers can help in reducing running costs.
Important Points For Dealing With Navigational Warnings On Ships
Learn important points on how a good ship navigator should deal with navigational warnings or any matter relating to the safety of life at sea.
5 Simple Mistakes Ship Navigators Make That Can Lead To Accidents
Let’s take a look at a few basic seamanship and good navigation practices on ships, which a navigator can use to save the day.
9 Common Mistakes That Can Occur While Using Traffic Separation Scheme On Ships
An experienced captain explains the nine common errors that are made by ship navigators when navigating in a traffic separation scheme (TSS).
How ECDIS Can Be Further Improved – A 2nd Officer’s Perspective
ECDIS has no doubt been in many ways a blessing for ship officers as it has made their lives easy. Let’s take a look at some areas where it can be further improved from a user’s perspective.
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