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Preamble IMO began work on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in the 1970s and its introduction marks the biggest change in maritime communications since the invention of radio. It has been introduced in stages between 1993 and 1st February 1999. The basic concept of the system is that search and rescue authorities ashore,…
Data Management The actual instructions and screen-shots in this guide are based on the version of the eGlobe G2 Series ECDIS installed in the UKHO as detailed on the front cover. There may be minor differences between certain models (i.e. screen layouts may vary). eGlobe G2 works with different combinations of hardware. This can…
Objective To understand classification of clouds, the various types of clouds and the weather associated with each. Classification Clouds are classified according to the height of the base above sea level and their appearance. Low clouds, medium clouds and high clouds. Clouds can form at any height from sea level up to the tropopause, which…
Aim The blog shall show the process of interpreting the radar information correctly for Navigation and Collision avoidance purpose. Introduction to the different display modes There are two modes of displays a The relative motion display and b The true motion display In the relative motion display the origin of the display and own…
Plotting of manoeuvres These examples assume no delay between the time of the last plot and the completion of any planned manoeuvre. In practice there will be a time delay in taking bearing, plotting etc, which should be accounted for by projecting the last plotted position (A) by the time interval required. Objective To find…
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-9: Narrow Channels (a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is…
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-8: Action to Avoid Collision (a) Any action to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the rules of this Part and, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and…
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-7: Risk of Collision (a) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to…
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-6: Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances…
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules Section I – Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule-4: Application Rules in this section apply to any condition of visibility. Rule 4 tells us that vessels operating under any and all conditions of visibility are required to follow Rules 5 through 10. In other words,…