Admiralty Sailing Directions (NP 1 – NP 72): The Comprehensive Guide to Ocean Navigation If you’re a seafarer, you know how important it is to have reliable and accurate information …
Catalogue of Admiralty Charts and Publications (NP 131) Catalogue of Admiralty Charts and Publications (NP 131) is a comprehensive reference guide that lists all the Admiralty charts and publications worldwide, …
Carriage of Nautical Charts and Nautical Publications: Ensuring Safety at Sea The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) was adopted in 1974 and since then has …
Nautical Publications: A Guide to Essential Information Sources for Navigators Navigation is a critical aspect of seafaring, and the navigator relies heavily on textual information sources to plan and execute …
The Importance of Voyage Planning Voyage planning is an integral part of navigation that every ship officer, particularly a deck officer, should be well-versed in. In the modern shipping industry, …
Safe Navigation: Best Practices and Procedures for Navigating Officers Safe navigation is the most fundamental attribute of good seamanship. In today’s maritime industry, navigation has become increasingly sophisticated, with …
Definition of Watchkeeping Arrangements: Ensuring Safe Navigation at Sea Watchkeeping arrangements refer to the measures put in place to ensure that a vessel is safely navigated while at sea. These …
I. Introduction Of BASIC PRINCIPLES TO BE OBSERVED IN KEEPING A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH Explanation of the importance of maintaining a safe navigational watch Importance of Maintaining a Safe Navigational Watch …
Voyage planning | passage planning 1. Effective Voyage planning | passage planning • A comprehensive and detailed process requiring skill and thorough research • Carries responsibility and potential consequences for …
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ON LIFEBOAT FALLS: The lifeboat falls are an essential part of the lifeboat system, and it is crucial to maintain them regularly. Here are some maintenance checks that …
CHECKS TO BE MADE ON A LIFEBOAT: Ensuring Safety at Sea Checking the physical condition of a lifeboat, its equipment, sprinkler, air supply, power supply, maneuvering system, engine and propulsion …
The Importance of Lifeboat Markings Ensuring Safety and Compliance at Sea Lifeboats are an essential component of any seafaring vessel, serving as a critical means of evacuation in the event …
The Importance of Markings on a Liferaft Container A liferaft container is a critical piece of equipment for any vessel that operates at sea. It is designed to provide a …
Launching an Enclosed Lifeboat Safely: LSA and FFA Guidelines Safety should always be the top priority when launching an enclosed lifeboat. This article provides guidelines for launching an enclosed lifeboat …
Learn what a deck cadet is and what their responsibilities are as a trainee nautical officer. Read on to discover the benefits of being a deck cadet and what is …
Understanding Tidal Heights and Levels The study of tides is a crucial aspect of marine navigation and seafaring. The tides have a significant impact on the depth of the sea …
introduction to Tides Tides are one of the most important aspects of the ocean’s behavior, influencing a wide range of activities from navigation to fishing. In this article, we will …
Introduction to Tides The Phenomenon of Tides: Understanding the Movement of Water Tides are one of the most powerful natural forces in the world, affecting the depth of water and …
In this video, we’re going to share with you how to take the COLREG quiz and find out if you can pass! If you’re wondering if you can pass the …
In this video, we’re going to share with you how to take the COLREG quiz and find out if you can pass! If you’re wondering if you can pass the …