Ship Navigation

Though marine radars are indispensable equipment on the bridge, it still has their own limitations. Knowing this allows the Officer on Watch to make the best decision. The main limitations […]

Merchant ships are purposely built to carry cargo, but for safety reasons, there is a need to set a legal limit on how much cargo can be loaded onto a […]

Seafarers, particularly the bridge officers, always need to know the two most important information onboard a ship. The heading or the course, and position of the vessel. Sextant allows the […]

For those fascinated by maritime navigation, the term ‘boxing the compass’ might sound familiar. But what exactly does it entail? This traditional navigational practice, essential for mariners traversing the seas, […]

Down on the docks, a lot of different phrases and words get thrown around: port, starboard, fairway, lanyard, gunwale, tides. Trying to keep up and learn all of these different […]

Different factors affect a navigating vessel whether she is in port or the open sea. These include current, swell, wind, rain, snow, fog, etc. Waves are caused by either an […]

The practice of ship navigation is essential for safe and efficient maritime transportation. It is a system that ensures that during the voyage, a vessel stays on course, avoids collisions, […]

AIS or Automatic Identification System is one of the newest bridge equipment used by merchant mariners. As long as it is turned on for vessels in the vicinity, ships would […]

The Wheel House poster is an indispensable material on the bridge as it provides necessary information for the Bridge personnel and Pilots. The Wheelhouse Poster is a large document posted […]