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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,...

Marine radios, also known as VHF marine radios, come equipped with various functions designed to facilitate communication and enhance safety at sea. Here are common functions found on marine radios:...

Here are the Marine Radio Licence Answers to Exam Questions #4 For more Marine Radio Licence information please visit our website at True North Marine For quick and secure Marine...

Here are the Marine Radio Licence Answers to Exam Questions #3 For more Marine Radio Licence information please visit our website at True North Marine For quick and secure Marine...

Marine radios operating in the MF (Medium Frequency) and HF (High Frequency) bands are integral to long-range maritime communication. They are used for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication over much greater...

Simplex and duplex are two modes of communication used in marine radio communication, each with its own characteristics and applications. Here's an explanation of the differences between them: Simplex Communication:...

An AIS system (Automatic Identification System) is a tracking and communication system used primarily in the maritime industry to enhance the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic. Here's a brief...

In Australia, VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radios are widely used for communication on the water. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulates marine radio licences and  frequencies, and...

Here are the Marine Radio Licence Answers to Exam Questions #1 For more Marine Radio Licence information please visit our website at True North Marine For quick and secure Marine...

VHF Marine Radio Channels The diagram below identifies the channels that can be used for initial contact and working channels. Channel 16 - Used for initial voice comunications and also...

How to use VHF marine radio channel 16 VHF Channel 16 is internationally recognised as the distress, safety, and calling frequency for maritime communication. VHF Channel 16 serves as a...