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 licenced. This requirement has been in existence for many, many years however it has not...
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. We have no record of any candidate having failed the marine radio licence exam. In addition the majority...
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 or in areas with challenging topography, these...
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 get you started: Voyage Information: Departure...
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 to a fixed point or course. These terms are commonly used in maritime...
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 its own characteristics and accuracy levels:...
