Marine radar works and uses of marine radar The term “Radar” is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging”. The marine radar works and uses of marine radar on the basic principle of electromagnetic waves. The radar antenna sends the high-speed electromagnetic waves to establish the location, which is the distance, the velocity and the […]
15 Things to consider while using radar on ships The radar is one of the most used equipment systems onboard ships. It is designed for detecting and tracking targets a considerable distance. Needless to say, it’s of great practical value to the navigators. Proper use of radar and radar plotting aids in both restricted visibility […]
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 […]
Automatic Identification System (AIS) Solution Sealite’s AIS solutions are available in Type 1 or Type 3 and operate on the international VHF Maritime Mobile Band, enabling Port Authorities and other users to remotely monitor the real-time status of their AtoN installations. The Type 1 or Type 3 AIS solutions can be configured to a range […]
SAILOR® 600 VSAT KU The power of global HTS in a small and superlight package The SAILOR 600 VSAT Ku enables VSAT where deemed not possible before Deployable wherever there is Ku band coverage With the advent of new powerful High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services, such as Intelsat EpicNG, smaller antennas can now deliver high […]
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 […]
