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Core Principles of Maritime Navigation

Core Principles of Maritime Navigation

Name: Core Principles of Maritime Navigation
Brand: Routledge
SKU: 9781032271385
Price: 706.03 HKD
Availability: InStock
Author: Alexander Olsen
ISBN: 9781032271385

By Alexander Olsen

Routledge August 2022

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781032271385
Publisher: Routledge
Publication: August 2022
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

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.

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