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:...
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, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)...
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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: Channel Selection: Ability to select different VHF channels for...
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