Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has announced it is developing an artificial intelligence-enabled Vessel Traffic Management system to boost the safety of navigation and the efficiency of the port. […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/singapore-to-deploy-a-i-to-boost-navigational-safety/
One of the navigational tools seafarers use to keep them updated with the latest maritime safety information is NavTex or Navigational Telex. Even with ships using the internet and satellite communication, this equipment is vital on board and will still be in the future. Due to its reliability,...
Seventeen years ago, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released its second resolution, Resolution MSC.232(82), outlining ECDIS performance standards. At that time, many of us were skeptical about how this technology could revolutionize or ultimately become the preferred alternative to the age-old paper charts used on every ship. However, it has since evolved into an indispensable […]
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I still remember how I got deeply fascinated by the workings of a gyro compass on board. We were making a sharp alteration, and I pointed out that the compass card was spinning fast. Of course, it was not the compass card spinning but the whole vessel itself! The compass remains steadily pointing...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/gyro-compass-parts-limitations-how-it-works/
For safe navigation and collision avoidance at sea, a solid understanding of marine radars is essential for every mariner, especially the Officers of the Watch (OOW). This equipment is undoubtedly one of our best navigational tools, but it’s only as good as its user. While over-reliance on ship...
As a mariner, having a solid grasp of navigational tools and instruments is a fundamental necessity! These equipment are the backbone of safe and efficient navigation at sea because, without them, our merchant ships can never set sail safely to any port. Whether piloting a massive container ship or...
Identifying the correct wheel-over point during course alteration can be a lifesaver, especially for newly promoted officers who just got their hands on the wheel. If not done correctly, your vessel could overshoot resulting in accidents, or alter early without hitting the waypoint, which can be...
I still have notes for calculating sunrise and sunset in my first cadetship on a tanker vessel. We used paper charts back then, and the second mate suddenly asked me to determine the sunrise and sunset on our current latitude and longitude while at anchor. That task opened up new methods connected...
Every seasoned seafarer knows how precarious a dragging anchor can be. It’s one thing that keeps captains awake at night, especially when the weather gets bad, and you’re anchored close to the shore or with other vessels nearby. If your anchor drags, it’s not just the Master’s problem; it’s the...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/dragging-anchor-signs-solution/
by John Konrad (gCaptain) Loran-C was an incredibly reliable and accurate analog ground-based navigation system, operated by the US Coast Guard. Despite its impressive performance, it had some drawbacks, such…
https://gcaptain.com/could-ai-fueled-amateur-radio-rebuild-loran-c/