Core Principles of Maritime Navigation

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.

List of contents

Chapter 1.Wind, Depth and Waves. Chapter 2. Navigation Marks and Buoys. Chapter 3. Navigation Systems and Equipment. Chapter 4. Virtual Aids to Navigation. Chapter 5. Marine Radar. Chapter 6. Electronic Chart and Display Information System. Chapter 7. Ship Handling in Difficult Conditions. Chapter 8. Passage Planning. Chapter 9. Officer of the Watch. Chapter 10. Global Maritime Distress Satellite System. Chapter 11. Anchorage. Chapter 12. Maritime Pilot. Chapter 13. Mooring and Berthing.

About the author

Alexander Arnfinn Olsen is a Senior Learning and Development Consultant for a leading UK maritime consultancy, instructional designer and freelance writer. He is the author of Introduction to Ship Operations and Onboard Safety (Routledge, 2022).

Summary

This book introduces the main navigation concepts for trainees and professionals in maritime operations -- from wind, waves and depths to navigational marks and buoys, navigation techniques and equipment, passage planning, duties of the OOW, berthing and anchorage. It is accessible for general readers, cadets and even experienced seafarers.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Olsen, Alexander Arnfinn Olsen, Alexander Arnfinn (Rina Consulting Defence Olsen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781032271392
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3227139-2
• No. of pages: 182
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TRANSPORTATION / Navigation, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Transportation, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Marine & Naval, Navigation & Seamanship, Navigation and seamanship