3-5NM Solar Marine Lantern (SL-C310 Series) The SL-C310 series are robust, completely self-contained 3-5NM+ Solar LED Lantern marine lanterns. They are designed to be maintenance-free, installed in minutes, and have a service life of over 12 years. These lanterns are available in three chassis size configurations; compact, standard and extended. They accommodate larger battery capacity […]
5 Effective radar techniques for ship navigators RADAR (radio detection and ranging) equipment has for a long time been one of the best tools for enhancing the safety of ship navigation at sea. Gone are the days when the master would be the one switching the equipment “on” and “off”, at his/her discretion, and when old timers would […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning and operational guidance for anchor ship There are a number of reasons why a vessel may wish to anchor, for example : the berth or cargo is not available. an amendment to the passage plan. the pilot is not available / boarding delayed. machinery breakdown. awaiting good weather / adverse weather. voyage orders not […]
Safe anchoring for cargo ships There are a number of reasons why a vessel may wish to anchor, for example : the berth or cargo is not available. an amendment to the passage plan. the pilot is not available / boarding delayed. machinery breakdown. awaiting good weather / adverse weather. voyage orders not available. Anchoring […]
Deep water anchoring safe practice by VLCC VLCCs, because of their inertia require great caution while anchoring. They can suffer equipment failure if attempting to anchor whilst moving at speeds as low as half a knot over the ground. Hence, the vessel must be nearly stopped not only in the linear direction but axial too, […]
SAILOR 6280 Automatic Identification System (AIS) For Marine AIS is an automatic tracking system used on ships. AIS is able to display of other vessels in the vicinity through the display monitor of Electronic Chart Display Information System or ECDIS and System Electronic Navigation Chat or SENC. AIS is widely used for navigation activities on ships. […]