The marine radar is equipment that is perhaps used the most on the ship’s bridge by the OOW in carrying out a safe navigational watch.
Correcting and upgrading a navigation chart is a constant process. Once a chart is published, constantly changing navigational features and aids or other relevant information
Navigating in ice waters can be a real task for ships, as the later moves cracking and smashing through the frozen and frigid seas. While
A merchant vessel is said to be having a “dragging anchor” when the vessel drifts without holding power inspite of being anchored. Dragging anchor has
The annual summary of admiralty notices to mariners, also popularly known by its publication number NP 247 (1) and (2), is a publication issued by
A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is created to regulate the flow of traffic of vessels in congested waters. In extremely busy approaches such as in areas
What happens when there is not enough space at the wharf for a number of ships or boats to be moored? Or what happens when
The magnetic compass plays a very vital role in maritime navigation. As per SOLAS Chapter 5, Regulation 19 “all ships irrespective of size shall have
Tugs are commonly used at sea for berthing and unberthing ships. A number of methods are used for manoeuvre a ship. Let’s examine the most
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