- 182 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Core Principles of Maritime Navigation
About this book
Core Principles of Maritime Navigation introduces the main navigation concepts required by trainees and professionals involved in maritime operations. The book covers a wide range of subjects from wind, waves and depths to navigational marks and buoys, navigational techniques and equipment, passage planning, duties of the Officer of the Watch, berthing and anchorage. It is not intended to be a technical publication; rather, it aims to introduce core ideas and concepts in an accessible way for general readers, university students, cadets and for the continuous professional development of experienced seafarers.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Image Attributions
- List of abbreviations
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Author’s note
- 1 Wind, depth and waves
- 2 Navigation marks and buoys
- 3 Navigation systems and equipment
- 4 Virtual aids to navigation
- 5 Marine radar
- 6 Electronic chart and display information system
- 7 Ship handling in challenging conditions
- 8 Passage planning
- 9 Officer of the Watch
- 10 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- 11 Anchorage
- 12 Maritime pilot
- 13 Mooring and berthing
- Index
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