Gyro Compass On Ships: Construction, Working, And Usage
A Gyro compass is a form of gyroscope, used widely on ships for determining the true north. Read more in this article.
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What Is Engine Order Telegraph?
The Engine order telegraph (EOT) is used as a communication device to transfer orders of change in speed or direction from the bridge to the engine control room.
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What Is Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)?
Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) is used on ships to send & receive distress signal and maritime safety information via a satellite or radio communication equipment.
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7 Best Handheld Marine GPS
Handheld portable marine GPS devices are used by sailors around the world. In this article, we have mentioned top 7 best selling portable GPS navigators in the market today.
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What Is A Deck Prism On Ships?
A Deck Prism was fitted into a ship’s deck to illuminate the areas where sunlight could not penetrate. Read this article to know more about deck prisms.
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IALA Buoyage System For Mariners – Different Types Of Marks
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
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Marine Radar and Its Uses in the Shipping Industry
Marine radars are short range radars used for locating other ships and land in the area.Ship radar are used as Tracking ship devices as per COLREGS.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Marine Sextant – Principles, Usage, and Maintenance
A sextant is a marine navigation instrument which is used to measure the angle between two objects. Sextant is still used on many ships around the world.
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What is Automatic Identification System (AIS)- Types And Working (FAQs)
The world of AIS (or Automatic Identification System) can often be a confusing one to delve into, with many questions arising such as “what is AIS?”, “why do I need it?”, and “what type of AIS does my ship actually need?”
