Effective radar techniques for navigators This article is in continuation of the previous article regarding uses of X-band and S-band radars on board ships. Read five more important techniques which navigators on ships must know while using a radar. 1. A very important fact must be borne in mind of ship navigators that Search and […]
Points Officer on Watch (OOW) while handling ship’s radar The officer on watch (OOW) on the ship’s bridge should be familiar with the working of all navigational equipment used on the ship. He should also be aware of the procedure for trouble shooting in case any equipment fails. The radar is one of the most […]
Radar watchkeeping and SOLAS requirements for ships Radars have been playing a vital role in ship navigation for several decades now, assisting in collision avoidance and early detection of obstacles. The history of marine radars goes a long way back to the time of World War II, when radars were introduced and effectively used by war ships for tracking […]
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Sea Tel Model 4009 MK3 and Sea Tel 4009 3-Axis marine stabilized antenna system compatible with Ku-band satellites Model 4009 MK3 Sea Tel 4009 MK3 is a 3-Axis marine stabilized antenna system compatible with most Ku-band satellites. The 4009 MK3 system is powered by integrated marine antenna (IMA) software. MK3 is to differentiate from our […]
Marine polar navigation An issue that has come in for particular attention in recent years is navigation in high latitudes and especially the use of the northern sea routes for commercial traffic and oil and gas exploration. Ships have always navigated through ice-infested waters but the conditions found in the Baltic, Black Sea and other […]
Marine Dynamic Positioning For most vessels, complicated manoeuvres are only made when berthing or unberthing but for vessels working in certain sectors – particularly the offshore sector – the ability to accurately hold station for long periods is essential. To accommodate this need, vessels are fitted with some form of dynamic positioning (DP). DP systems […]
Ship manoeuvring controls A bridge is not only for navigation but is also the command and control centre of the ship. As such it must have a comprehensive control system that connects to the engine and steering gear as well as other systems on the ship such as the navigation lights. On a modern ship […]
NetWave NW6000 Inland Waterways Voyage Data Recorder System What is Vessel Data Recorder (VDR) ? VDRs are data recording systems, mandated for commercial vessels in international waters under regulation 20 of SOLAS Chapter V, to enable accident investigators to review procedures and instructions in the moments before an incident and help to identify the cause […]