AIS Explained
Learn how AIS works, how navigators use it to enhance safety and situational awareness, and why AIS has become essential for modern ship navigation.
Navigation
Radar Basics
Learn how marine radar works, how to interpret its display, and why radar is essential for safe navigation and collision avoidance at sea.
Dead Reckoning vs GPS
Learn the differences between dead reckoning and GPS, how each method works, and why modern navigators rely on both for safe and accurate ship navigation.
ECDIS Explained
Learn how ECDIS works, how mariners use it for safe navigation, and why it remains essential for voyage planning, monitoring, and situational awareness.
COLREGS Basics: Understanding the Rules of the Road at Sea
Learn the essential COLREGS rules for avoiding collisions at sea, including meeting, crossing, overtaking, lights, shapes, signals, and safe navigation.
Buoys and Markers Explained: A Beginner’s Guide for Seafarers
Learn how to identify and understand buoys and markers, including lateral marks, cardinal marks, danger marks, and navigation aids essential for safe seamanship.
Reading Nautical Charts: A Beginner’s Guide for Seafarers
Learn how to read nautical charts, including depths, hazards, navigation aids, plotting, tides, and essential skills for safe marine navigation.