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Colregs - Visual Sound Signals As a boat operator are you up to date with marine sound signals used when vessels are in sight of one another?  The short Youtube...

  July VHF Marine Radio Licence Special

In this blog post we are going to assist you to choose the best Marine Binoculars. The best magnification for boating binoculars depends on various factors, including the intended use,...

In this blog post we are going to assist you to choose the best Fixed VHF Marine Radio. There is quite a difference between handheld and fixed VHF marine radios....

In this blog post we are going to assist you in how to choose a handheld VHF marine radio. If you have read any of our other posts on the...

No, that heading is not a misprint. For over 22 years True North Marine have been able to assist many candidate to obtain a 100% pass mark in the final...

  Handheld VHF Marine Radios Handheld VHF marine radios typically include essential features for effective communication at sea: Portability: Compact and lightweight design for ease of carrying, suitable for various...

Top 5 tips for operating a marine radioOperating a marine radio is a crucial skill for boaters and mariners. It is an essential tool for communication on the water and...

There has never been a better time if you are looking to the opportunity of working on the water as a marine Coxswain. The first step is complete the required...

Other than 2 engine operation units of competency the main difference between a Coxswain NC1 and the NC2 and NC3 is the requirement to complete the Coastal Navigation unit of...

Who Must Have a Marine Radio Licence Any person who operates VHF (Short Range) or MF/HF (Long Range) marine radios on a vessel (both recreational and commercial vessels) must be...

True North Marine have been conducting the best and most cost effective marine radio licence course on the web for over 22 years. We are very proud of our record....

What are Marine Radio Repeater Channels? Marine radio repeater channels serve to extend the communication range for vessels by re-transmitting VHF (Very High Frequency) radio signals. Placed strategically along coastlines...

Creating a marine navigational passage plan typically involves several steps and may require specific information about your voyage, vessel, and the waters you'll be navigating.- Here's a simplified outline to...

Coastal Navigation - Set & Drift Set and drift are two important concepts in navigation, particularly when it comes to understanding the movement of vessels, objects, or water in relation...

What's the difference between a 'fix' and 'dead reckoning'? Dead reckoning and a fix are two distinct methods used in coastal navigation to determine a vessel's position. Each method has...

These days any vessel undertaking an ocean or coastal navigation passage would almost certainly be using a marine GPS which would be interfaced with other electronic devices such as Radar,...