Marine insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, today announced the launch of its Passage Plan+ Guide, an essential resource designed to support shipowners, operators, and navigational officers. Voyage/Passage planning is something that must be carried out for every vessel before departure. Every...
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Donation to Maritime Pilots
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Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure recently donated its state-of-the-art SafePilot CAT PRO solution, SafePilot Pro Navigation software, and iPads to Louisiana-based Maritime Pilots Institute, with the aim of... |
https://maritime-professionals.com/donation-to-maritime-pilots/
What is a Voyage Data Recorder? A Guide to the Ship’s ‘Black Box’
During the course of my career, I only saw the Voyage Data Recorder put to use once—when our ship struck port infrastructure in Spain. Often called the ship’s “black box,” I realized then that the VDR quietly records critical data during every voyage, even our bursts of laughter inside the bridge....
Tips for Keeping a Proper Look-Out
Maintaining a proper look-out is a blessing from the sea gods. Vigilant observation of the surrounding waters had saved many hulls from ramming into other ships or obstructions. Of all the rules in ColRegs, the look-out rule in Rule 5 is my favorite and probably the most important one. It’s this...
What Information Must Be Plotted on the Voyage Charts?
Accurate and up-to-date charts are critical for safe navigation. Still, they aren’t enough to keep a vessel fully prepared. Even with modern ECDIS systems, manually marking key areas with important details is still a good practice to further enhance the ship’s safety. In this article, we’ll break...
https://www.captainsmode.com/information-plotted-on-voyage-charts/
Basic and Advanced Functions of ECDIS You Must Familiarize
All deck officers must familiarize themselves with the basic and advanced functions of the ECDIS equipment. Since the overall objective of ECDIS training is to enhance navigational safety, users must know how to use it, including its limitations. What is an ECDIS? ECDIS, or the Electronic Display...
https://www.captainsmode.com/basic-advanced-functions-ecdis-familiarize/
Procedures for Taking Over the Navigational Watch
Watch changeover is a routine task on board that officers and watchkeepers perform regularly. As simple as it may seem, taking over the watch is very important. This process ensures a smooth transfer of situational awareness from the off-going Officer to the relieving OOW. Due to their importance,...
https://www.captainsmode.com/procedures-taking-over-navigational-watch/
How to Anchor in Deep Waters
Ships generally prefer to anchor on depths of less than 50 meters. Beyond that can be considered deep and poses unique challenges that significantly differ from standard anchoring practices in shallow waters. While anchoring is a common procedure to secure a vessel, deep waters require more...
When Should You Call the Master? Here is a List of Scenarios
Calling the Master is one of the most critical responsibilities for any Officer On Watch (OOW). You always have the authority to alert the captain if something unusual happens or if you’re uncertain about any situation. This won’t make you look incompetent. In fact, it strengthens the captain’s...
Ukraine Warns Ships Of Scrambled GPS Navigation In Black Sea
By Áine Quinn Jul 20, 2024(Bloomberg) –Ukraine’s seaports authority warned shipowners not to rely on a key navigation tool, as satellite communication systems are increasingly being disrupted in the Black Sea. …
https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-warns-ships-of-scrambled-gps-navigation-in-black-sea/