ABSTRACT

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|8 pages

Wind, depth and waves

chapter 2|13 pages

Navigation marks and buoys

chapter 3|14 pages

Navigation systems and equipment

chapter 4|12 pages

Virtual aids to navigation

chapter 5|14 pages

Marine radar

chapter 7|21 pages

Ship handling in challenging conditions

chapter 8|13 pages

Passage planning

chapter 9|12 pages

Officer of the Watch

chapter 11|8 pages

Anchorage

chapter 12|11 pages

Maritime pilot

chapter 13|25 pages

Mooring and berthing